Deciding on a NYC Neighborhood
Moving to New York means a lot of things but buying your first apartment should mean more time thinking about things like home security systems and the doorman than what neighborhood to be in. When you’re deciding on what part of town to explore, consider the following:
Walkability: All of NYC is imminently walkable but some areas more so than others. Think about how many blocks are between the residential part of your neighborhood and the bars and restaurants and decide how far is too far to have to walk to a subway stop.
Visit at all Times: Before you buy you actually want to visit your desired neighborhood several times. Mornings could be totally hectic with commuters and what if at night the whole area turn into a ghost town? Believe it or not a few blocks can really make a difference.
Consider Your Neighbors: Think about what’s going on in your new neighborhood – is it more quiet and residential or is it a haven for low-income families? That steal of an apartment may not be so if your neighbors are loud and unruly night after night.