Alphabet City to Park Slope: A happier living situation--and a happier neighborhood

… And now not only can I have friends over they fit but I live with a friend  Since Im just over a month in Im still …   Im glad I made the move to Brooklyn A lot of people who live in Alphabet City are diehard downtowners and sometimes … has to offer coupled with the easier less gritty pace of live  And I think its rubbing off on me because I am happy …

By Erika Hackmann |January 4, 2013 - 11:01AM
Williamsburg to Jersey City: From one perceived stereotype to another

… we evaluated our finances and decided that it was time to buy While we really wanted to stay in Williamsburg it wasnt … When I first moved to Jersey City I experienced a bit of buyers remorse For the first time I also found myself on the … because of dated stereotypes and misconceptions See all Transitions Related posts Gramercy to Williamsburg Six …

By Kim Gorode |December 14, 2012 - 10:33AM
Alphabet City to Murray Hill: Close to everything and more space for the money. But fun? Not so much.

… When I first moved from Queens to Manhattan in November of 2009 I moved to Alphabet City on Seventh … apartment in a coop building on 28th St and Third Avenue in Murray Hill My Alphabet City rent was $1100 for a small … to partake in livelier activities The neighbors in my new building in Murray Hill are a lot different than my East …

By Samantha McDonald |November 16, 2012 - 10:28AM
Gramercy to Williamsburg: Six months in, no looking back

… My husband and I were looking to buy a place just for us Our old apartment a block and half … the place were living in now on Wythe Avenue As firsttime buyers we took our time  We own our new condo on Wythe It … again I would Definitely  Would not change a thing See all Transitions Related posts Williamsburg Brooklyn to Sunnyside …

By Melissa |November 9, 2012 - 9:08AM
Williamsburg, Brooklyn to Sunnyside, Queens: Goodbye hipster haven, hello half-price rent, nicer neighbors

… My boyfriend and I decided to leave Williamsburg 10 months ago because the rent was so high and because we werent crazy about the neighborhood Our apartment was nice …

By Anne M. |October 26, 2012 - 9:43AM