NYU Fall 2010... HOUSING!?!

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Hi to any future NYU nursing students...

I have just begun my housing search (on craigslist). I decided against student housing because I think I might be a bit too old this time around (28 yrs).. AND I've heard it's very expensive compared to what you get.

Just curious what other people are planning on doing? I'm looking for shared apartments close to NYU (east village, west village, chelsea, etc.), but would love to know if anyone has any insight on how better to go about it. I'll be at orientation in July and plan on staying a few extra days to check out places, but coming from California doesn't afford me a lot of time to get this sorted out. I'm kinda freaking out..

Thoughts??

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or is anyone interested in being roomies? it looks like there are some nice 2 bedroom places in manhattan close to campus.. might be helpful to live with another nursing student :)

i am a 28 year old female living in SF, originally from norcal, but did my undergrad at the univ of co in boulder. i worked in advertising for 3 years, then went back to school to pursue nursing. i realize how crazy busy we're going to be but also hope to take advantage of my time out there. i love to go out, see live music, explore, long dinners with good friends, and staying active is very important (run, hike, yoga...). i have quite a few friends living in NYC, but love meeting new people and consider myself pretty outgoing. no boyfriend. no pets. i'm clean, responsible, easygoing, respectful.. currently i have just one female roommate and we've become really good friends. i'm looking to spend anywhere from 1000 - 1500 and hopefully live with just 1 (possibly 2?) other person, female preferred. email me for more info if you're interested!

best wishes,

ali

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I'm not an NYU student but I've lived in and around the NYC area for many years. My advice is to look into an apartment share in Queens or Brooklyn, for that extra half-hour or so of commuting time on the subway (which you can use to read) way you will save a TON of money. Manhattan is very overpriced - you will get far more space and for much less money if you look into Astoria (Queens), or Bay Ridge (Brooklyn). Even downtown Jersey City, near the PATH train, would be a good option for you.

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Park Slope, Midwoood and Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn are other areas you might want to check out. You can use your commute to study and rent is A LOT cheaper.

I'm not an NYU student but I'm a native NYer.

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Hi!

I'm a current NYU student (applying to the nursing program next spring!) and I've been living in NYC for 11 years. Even though I completely understand the issue about money/space outside the city versus high priced/shoe boxes in the city, I have to say that it is soooooo much easier to live close to campus! I live in Chelsea, 2 stops from campus and I can't even tell you how easy that is. Especially when you will have to be at your clinical site at 7am sharp....trust me, it is way easier to live closer! Plus, if what you mentioned is your budget, you can find really nice 2 beds in Chelsea for $3000!

I know a lot of people don't agree with this, but I'm all about convenience! You're gonna be so busy all the time that in the spare hours of freedom you have, you would want to be close to everything!! I know I do!

Also check out this website, it's filled with info about apts in NYC!

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Good luck in your search and most of all in your nursing adventure! Feel free to PM me if you need anything!

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