yankeesjetsfan Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 By the end of 2011, I should be making my long awaited move out of the Bronx. Where to is still up in the air. I would prefer to stay in NY, either on LI or Westchester county, but I am intregued by New Jersey. I would be looking to move to a burb that has a train station to get me to NYC so I can go to work and see family. Would also prefer to stay out of the slums. Moving from one to another is not what I have in mind. My limit for an apt is $1,000, but if electric was included I could go higher. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njskaguy33 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 For your price range, I would recommend Weehawken Heights. While its not a seperate town, it's the section of Weehawken south of 495 bordering Jersey City and Union City. Bascially, you have the Boulevard East section of Weehaken, which is the section everyone has in mind when they think Weehawken, and then the Heights section, which is by the resevouir. As far a prices, I'm sure you can find a very nice 1 bedroom in that section for around $1000. May take awhile, but it's doable. PLus, the area is very clean and nice, despite being bordered by iffy areas. As far as transportation goes, I think there is a light rail in Weehaken, but no train station. That being said, there are a ton of buses going to either Hoboken or to NYC via the Lincoln Tunnel, and of course can catch the PATH via Hoboken. Also, there are two Ferry stations that go to NYC as well, along the waterfront. Just realize that living in NJ requires a car and Weehawken is no exception, so factor that into your move. As for NYC, you probably know this, but I highly doubt you can get a place in a nicer section than the Bronx for $1000. Maaaaybe Harlem as I have a friend who pays I think $900 for a tiny studio in Harlem but, depending on the block, you might as well stay in the Bronx. If you're thinking Manhattan, which is where I am, you'ld have to look 110th and up to find something in that price range. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofrostonoo Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 By the end of 2011, I should be making my long awaited move out of the Bronx. Where to is still up in the air. I would prefer to stay in NY, either on LI or Westchester county, but I am intregued by New Jersey. I would be looking to move to a burb that has a train station to get me to NYC so I can go to work and see family. Would also prefer to stay out of the slums. Moving from one to another is not what I have in mind. My limit for an apt is $1,000, but if electric was included I could go higher. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike Edgewater is 20-30 minutes to midtown on public trans... 10-15 on the ferry. Check out the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Maybe worth checking out Clifton and East Rutherford. But like Bulletproof said, you will need a car to get around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeesjetsfan Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yeah, a car is definately something I need to look into as well. Thanks for the tips. I was looking to check into north and central Jersey, so I have a few towns to check out. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I am in California now, but was born and raised in Middlesex County NJ. A town that I would consider is Edison....safe town, reasonable rents are available, and ample transportation is available. Old Bridge isnt too bad either, with bus routes available on Rt 9 North by some apartments where you can wasily commute to NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeesjetsfan Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 I am in California now, but was born and raised in Middlesex County NJ. A town that I would consider is Edison....safe town, reasonable rents are available, and ample transportation is available. Old Bridge isnt too bad either, with bus routes available on Rt 9 North by some apartments where you can wasily commute to NYC. Thanks for the tip. I was looking at Edison before, but was not sure about the town, since I never been. All I really know is Newark, North Bergan and Paramus. None of which I want to live. Maybe Paramus. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thanks for the tip. I was looking at Edison before, but was not sure about the town, since I never been. All I really know is Newark, North Bergan and Paramus. None of which I want to live. Maybe Paramus. Mike It might be a little hard to find a place for that price in Paramus, but it's worth a shot. It's a nice suburban town, although I'm not sure where the nearest train station is there. I live one town over in Fair Lawn, which does have a couple of train stops. You might be able to find a Garden Apartment there in your price range. Also, would you be willing to take a bus into NYC? That would open up quite a few more towns for you to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeesjetsfan Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Oh, yes I would be willing to bus it in from the city. Train is first option, but for a great apt in a very nice town I would bus it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 How far south are you willing to go? Matawan, Middletown, Red Bank, Little Silver all have train and/or bus service. Even Hazlet but there aren't really any apartments there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Clifton aint bad, plus is relatively close to Paterson station and Newark is only about 10 minutes away. Maybe Passaic or Lyndhurst? It really depends on where you wanna go. I live in Prospect Park by Paterson and the Hawthorne train station is 5 minutes from my house. Takes about 39 minutes to get to Hoboken station from Hawthorne, then I just take the Path over to the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeesjetsfan Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 At this point, as long as I can get to the city and its a better area than where I live (I'm in the Fordham section of the Bronx), I'm open for anyplace. I've went to a sports bar in Hazlet last year to watch the Jets Opening game. My friend lives in the next town over, Aderdeen. Both areas are real nice. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 At this point, as long as I can get to the city and its a better area than where I live (I'm in the Fordham section of the Bronx), I'm open for anyplace. I've went to a sports bar in Hazlet last year to watch the Jets Opening game. My friend lives in the next town over, Aderdeen. Both areas are real nice. Mike Matawan/Aberdeen have a ton of apartments close to the train station. Some even walking distance. I grew up in Hazlet and unless they recently built something there is not a single apartment complex there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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