One of the charms of NYC is that every neighborhood
has a unique feel. In deciding where to live, it is
recommended that one walks around the various neighborhoods
in order to get an idea of the neighborhood.
Some of the more well know neighborhoods in Manhattan
are:
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Chelsea
- a provincial charm with its little streets and its
luxurious houses and has a visible gay presence
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Chinatown
- the biggest Chinese city out of Asia with its 10
000 inhabitants,
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Little
Italy and Nolita ( North of Little Italy)-
where new shops open everyday and where you can find
some fresh bread and cappucino
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Soho
( South of Houston ) - the ancient manufactures quarter,
and the meeting point of artists and night-clubbers.
Big shopping area.
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TriBeCa
( Triangle Below Canal ) - calm and residential place
where stars come and hide.
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Upper
East Side - expensive area of town, generally
safer and quieter.
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Upper
West Side - residential area of town, regarded
as more hip than the Upper East side.
It is generally more expensive to live in Manhattan
and many people live in the other boroughs: Bronx,
Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Manhattan
is easily accessible by the subway.
The following sites have a map of NYC and a brief description
of the various neighborhoods http://www.nycvisit.com/maps.html
and http://www.rent-direct.com/newyork/Neighborhood.html
How to find lodgings?
You can :
either look at the announcements
in the local newspapers ( at the Real Estate
/ Classified heading ) or in the specialised newspapers
( agencies or private announcements )
or visit the real estate agency
or to get some information from superintendants
at various apartment buildings (just go up to
the apartment and press the buzzer for the superintendent)
FLATSHARING : A NEW WAY OF LIFE
Instead of living in a pokey attic room with huge rent, why not try
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Flatsharing is a way to meet more and more followers who choose to
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or look at these web sites :
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http://www.villagevoice.com
(popular website for flat listings…also check out the
weekly paper edition…but the website is more current
with daily additions)
Note that between May and September, the demand is
high as people move into the city to begin new jobs.
In return, between December and April,
it easier to negotiate prices. Apartments go
quickly in the city and sometimes apartments that were
available in the morning are no longer available in
the afternoon.
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