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Good to know - that is what I had uncovered in my research but was then thrown off about the question of getting by on a $1500/mo apartment since I have experience making that much money and paying that much (if not more) for a place and not really feeling the pinch.

Definitely nice to have that as a backup plan, not to mention a good resource to use if you should ever end up needing another reference (though I would suspect you have no problem with getting good references). I have read my fair share of concern about areas by the hospital, but I also know that I need to see these areas for myself. There always is the uniqueness of someone's upbringing and/or comfort level creating their perspective on general neighborhood safety, not to mention the fact that areas change! For example - the Whole Foods that is being built in Harlem. I know personally I wouldn't want to live right by the hospital just because it would always remind me of work, but outside of that I would like to think I'm open. And perhaps I misunderstood the question about $1500/mo in rent - is that considered to be on the high side for someone working as an RN at NYP? I thought I had done a decent amount of research on RN pay there and thought it was a given that RNs make more than 60k/year. Am I misguided? Lastly, I'm pro public transportation. I'd love to not have a car, even outside of the extra cost of it, it really is just a hassle.

I do, but then again I am not a new grad. I actually was pleasantly surprised to not be seeing 1 BRs at 3k. That said, I know from what looking I've done that the general requirement is for an annual income (gross, I'd assume, not net) of 40x the monthly rent, so $1500/mo. would 60k/year...which I would consider to be low for a city like NYC. But that's just me...

What a great experience - starting your travel where you started in the world. I love it! I appreciate your perspective on the place. I realize no hospital is perfect and no hospital has 100% perfect departments. I have definitely specialized, so all is good there. And it is good to know that with some time and effort I probably could get some housing together on my own - thankfully I'm not looking farther south in the really desirable areas. Thanks again!

Thanks so much. I had been eyeing those areas, along with Fort Lee and Edgewater (realizing this would be a completely different world there) - I guess in my head I had been thinking I could line up a broker/agent to take me to look at a few places while I was there to really get a sense of what these places are like in person. It is also good to know that it isn't a total lost cause looking for housing with pets - it strikes me that everyone seems to be wanting to live in Brooklyn these days so I have picked a good time. :) Speaking of picking a good time - having been there on a travel assignment and having housing covered with family - you live a charmed life! I take it since you were there for 6 months you liked the hospital? Thanks again!!!

Thought I'd give this a try since doing some online research didn't turn up a whole lot... I'll be interviewing soon with NY-Presbyterian (the Columbia campus) as I'm considering a move to NYC. I was hoping to get some insight on everyone's favorite topic...housing! I saw that there are properties owned by the hospital and there are definitely mixed opinions about the quality of them. My biggest issue is that I have a dog (weighs 60 lbs) and a cat. I absolutely refuse to give either of them up so it is not even open for discussion to become pet-free. Do any of you happen to know if the hospital's housing has pet friendly options? Also would love to get input on agents for pet friendly rentals - I figure if I'm out there for the interview I might as well see places in the area so that I have a good sense of what I could afford (or not)! I know that once upon a time Craig's List was a good place for stuff like this, but sadly it seems like you're more open to be scammed more than anything else. Thanks in advance!