moving to New York -- suggestions?

[Cman]

Hi Everyone,

A few weeks back, it looked like my wife and I would be moving to the LA area (so I had a similar topic up about living in LA).  Turns out that is not going to happen.  Instead, we are moving to New York for a job at NYU.  The move makes a lot more sense (for professional and personal reasons).

We have never lived in New York, and so would welcome suggestions about where to live.  I will be working at NYU (located in the Village, next to Washington Square Park), and we both value walkability, but a relatively short subway ride would be okay.  We don't have kids, but may at some point in the future, and are in our mid-thirties.

Thanks in advance!

[indeedproceed]

206 East 60th St.

That is Patsy's Pizzeria.

Don't order pasta, don't get veal, steaks, none of that.

Don't get too crazy with the toppings. No need for chicken BBQ pizza.

I went with mushrooms and pepperoni and sausage. Don't get hot peppers or anything, you really wanna be able to taste the pizza so nothing abrasive.

Do it the first night you're there, its a romantic spot, no reservations, and you'll remember it forever as the best slice of pizza in your life. great way to start living in a new place.

[Celtic]

I live in Brooklyn, in Clinton Hill it's close to the Manhattan bridge so it's very close, and like it way better than living in Manhattan, it's just too crowded there. It's New York, so everything is going to be expensive and smaller than it should be, but any home/apartment near NYU is going to be extremely expensive. On a good day I can get to NYU in about 30 minutes.

[GroverTheClover]

206 East 60th St.

That is Patsy's Pizzeria.

Don't order pasta, don't get veal, steaks, none of that.

Don't get too crazy with the toppings. No need for chicken BBQ pizza.

I went with mushrooms and pepperoni and sausage. Don't get hot peppers or anything, you really wanna be able to taste the pizza so nothing abrasive.

Do it the first night you're there, its a romantic spot, no reservations, and you'll remember it forever as the best slice of pizza in your life. great way to start living in a new place.

Patsy's vodka penne is decidedly delish. Why wouldn't you get the pasta? My sister lives on E 57th so I always make it a point to go there.

[Cman]

I live in Brooklyn, in Clinton Hill it's close to the Manhattan bridge so it's very close, and like it way better than living in Manhattan, it's just too crowded there. It's New York, so everything is going to be expensive and smaller than it should be, but any home/apartment near NYU is going to be extremely expensive. On a good day I can get to NYU in about 30 minutes.

Celtic: I have heard of Clinton Hill, that's one are we are looking at.  How about Brooklyn Heights or Park Slope? 

[Edgar]

Stay away from this guy  

[tb727]

Best late night pizza after 2 AM:

East Side- John & Tony's on 61st and 1st

West Side- Stella's on 9th and 16th

Enjoy!

[Cman]

Thanks for all your responses -- TPs all around-- keep them coming! (especially interested in *where to live*)

[indeedproceed]

206 East 60th St.

That is Patsy's Pizzeria.

Don't order pasta, don't get veal, steaks, none of that.

Don't get too crazy with the toppings. No need for chicken BBQ pizza.

I went with mushrooms and pepperoni and sausage. Don't get hot peppers or anything, you really wanna be able to taste the pizza so nothing abrasive.

Do it the first night you're there, its a romantic spot, no reservations, and you'll remember it forever as the best slice of pizza in your life. great way to start living in a new place.

Patsy's vodka penne is decidedly delish. Why wouldn't you get the pasta? My sister lives on E 57th so I always make it a point to go there.

Im not saying the pasta is bad, Im saying the pizza is just so much better than any I'd had before, or any I've had since, that I recommend trying that. I mean they can always go back. 

[yall hate]

how old are you?  age makes a difference as to what areas I would suggest for you.

[Cman]

how old are you?  age makes a difference as to what areas I would suggest for you.

mid-thirties

[yall hate]

how old are you?  age makes a difference as to what areas I would suggest for you.

mid-thirties

Park slope would be nice, although I am not a fan of living outside of the city.  certainly enables you to get more for your money, although with park slope becoming more popular the difference is becoming less and less.

Union Square can be good if you are working at NYU, it is centrally located, and has a mix where you wont feel 'old' but you wont be the youngest in the neighborhood.

Upper westside is trendy although not nearly as hipster/trendy as areas like tribeca and soho.

[yall hate]

I should have mentioned, your best bet would be to go to the city and walk around, see which atmosphere you like the best...

[PJ Martinez]

Great Brooklyn neighborhoods, all close to Manhattan (15-20 minute subway ride):

Boerum Hill
Carroll Gardens
Park Slope
Fort Greene
Prospect Heights

Those are all pretty close together. Brooklyn Heights is nice, too -- a little like Boston, actually. But I prefer the ones above. I hear good things about Clinton Hill, which is near Fort Greene, and not as expensive.

I also hear good things about some Queens neighborhoods: Astoria and Jackson Heights, especially.

NYC is a great, great city, despite the presence of the Yankees. Enjoy it!

[Schupac]

Never lived in NY, can't help you.

But I have one tip - Chinatown has a number of bus services that run express from NY to Boston, real cheap.  Get to be friends with those buses.