SUNY Downstate- where to live?

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I have been accepted into the Accelerated BSN program at SUNY Downstate beginning this summer. I will be moving to NYC from out of state and was wondering if anyone could give me some information/advice about where to live while attending Downstate...I am a young female and I know that the area around the school is not particularly safe. Is it realistic to live somewhere like Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, or Prospect Heights and safely travel to and from the school? About how long would the commute on the subway be? Does the campus offer any transportation to the subway stations at night? Any advice would be appreciated!

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hi ellez5,

i'll be attending downstate in june as well.

you seem to have a pretty good idea of where to move to in brooklyn, for park slope you will want north slope- near the 2 train (bergen street or grand army plaza stop). brooklyn heights is close to the trains although probably the furthest from the school of all those options, but not by much and its a really pretty area. prospect heights is nice too, a bit more up and coming but convenient to the 2 trains and a bit more affordable than park slope. fort greene is also a nice area and close to the 2 train at atlantic avenue. the commute should not be more than 30 minutes or so, but you can get exact info on www.hopstop.com where you can put in the start and end stations and it will tell you how to get there and the approximate time. the transport section of the student bulletin it explains how to get there and there seems to be some sort of a shuttle for evenings and non-rush hour times http://sls.downstate.edu/admissions/pdfs/bulletins/nursing_bulletin.pdf. let me know if you have any more specific questions about neighborhoods and good luck in your housing search.

best,

kiera

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Ellez5,

I'll also be joining you in June. I've lived in and around the Park Slope area for several years, so I am familiar with the area and the distances. You may also want to consider Windsor Terrace and South Slope. One thing I want to add is that if you are willing, you can quickly and easily commute by bicycle. I've been commuting to work in Manhattan for years. The commute to SUNY Downstate from the all the areas you mentioned includes a lovely ride through Prospect Park and shouldn't take more than 15 min tops.

Robert

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Thank you both for the advice!

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Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy.

Hi, I'll also be attending Downstate this summer. All the areas you mentioned are close to the school and an easy commute by bus/train/bike. I live very close to the school as well--if you want you can PM me for more detailed information about the area.

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Just curious to know when you guys received your acceptance letters.....I applied for this summer and still haven't heard anything...

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Hello I am also going to SUNY in June. I am from Brooklyn and if you would like to live in an affordable nieghborhood that is safe and about a half hour on bus far from the school I would suggest Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.

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I'm glad I found this thread. I may be headed for the area also so I need some major heads up from anyone who is willing. I have pulled info off the net about the area and read everything I can, but I really need to know first hand about the public schools and the environment because I have kids.:bugeyes:

I also have a vehicle, that I've been told to dump if I'm headed for New York life.

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Southern Baby,

It"s not necessary to dump your car in Brooklyn.

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I was told with the expenses of NY insurance, my car note, plus parking, it wouldn't be worth it. I don't know what it is like to not have a vehicle AND have kids. But people told me the public transportation would be ample (even though I'm aware that the fare is increasing/has increased).

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I was told with the expenses of NY insurance, my car note, plus parking, it wouldn't be worth it. I don't know what it is like to not have a vehicle AND have kids. But people told me the public transportation would be ample (even though I'm aware that the fare is increasing/has increased).

Well, Its a personal choice,

I live literally 10 minutes walk from the school and am considering getting a car. although the bus system is pretty frequent, you can get around much quicker with your own car. Imagine having to take the kids to school and all and trying to gat on the bus, it could get a lil hectic. Congrats on your acceptance! I applied and didn't hear back from them yet. Am just curious, when did you apply? and what was your GPA? Thanks!

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Imagine having to take the kids to school and all and trying to gat on the bus, it could get a lil hectic.

I know, the thought is driving me up the wall. But I heard that parking is a monthly charge, often, in excess of $100, adding that on top of a car note and insurance????:uhoh3:

I am waiting on acceptance...or non-acceptance

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