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Hudson Heights to Boerum Hill: Sacrificing green space for proximity to trains, food options and friends
By Sarah
February 7, 2014 - 12:23 PM
Over the summer, I moved from Hudson Heights in Upper Manhattan to live with my boyfriend in Boerum Hill and to be closer to friends, most of whom are in Brooklyn. I was sick of the hour-long trip to see him and the long train rides to see other people.
For over two years, I lived in a large studio and paid $1,090 a month. The pros: Lots of closet space. The cons: Very little light, since the apartment faced a brick building.
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Bed-Stuy to Fort Greene: From an up-and-comer to already there Read More
By Sarah
October 19, 2012 - 10:47 AM
Before moving to Fort Greene in the beginning of September, I lived in Bedford-Stuyvesant for two years in a $1,700 per month two-bedroom with a friend from college. It was my first non-sublet in New York, so it was pretty exciting!
Bed-Stuy is an affordable compromise for young people in search of a hip place to live. You can find a great two bedroom in the $1,600-$2,000 range — much more affordable than a "hipper" neighborhood like Williamsburg.
