Moving to New York

**Schadenfrau** · December 28th, 2005, 12:00 PM

I haven't seen an Irish neighborhood near Fordham, but there are lots of Irish people in Woodlawn in the Bronx. There are lots of Irish in Woodside, Queens, as well.

**scottish2** · December 28th, 2005, 12:59 PM

Hi

Sorry for late reply we're redoing our floors and it's a nightmare lol.

Yeah reason we wanta condo over co-op is it's less of a hassle. Finances not really an issue but just looking for options up there for when the time comes as it won't be in next couple years most likely but maybe in 5-10 we'll do it and want to start watching property prices and such now so we're set when the time does come.

**BPC** · December 28th, 2005, 02:30 PM

I did some Googling for Gerry. This according to Fordham's web site:

"To the Northwest of campus are the Bedford Park and Norwood areas, still relatively safe and heavily Irish, and now, like Little Italy, with a growing Slavic and Albanian population. If you like Irish pubs and music, Katonah Avenue is a good place to start. Katonah, lined with numerous pubs that feature live music on the weekends, is the spine of the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, an Irish enclave nestled between Woodlawn Cemetery and the Yonkers' border."

http://www.fordham.edu/Academics/Col...ing_13075.html

**gerry** · December 28th, 2005, 06:07 PM

what kind of jobs do the irish in that area have because im thinking that they would have top jobs would they? just basic labour is it bcp?

**BPC** · December 28th, 2005, 10:41 PM

Gerry, New York is an expensive place, and even the Bronx is not immune to the housing boom, but that neighborhood, at least when I used to visit it, was honest working class folks. The Irish with the bucks live in all of the same places that all the other rich folks live -- Tribeca, Scarsdale, UES, Armonk, etc. Please make sure you have some starter savings (ie, at least 3-4 months living expenses) before coming to NYC. There are plenty of decent-paying jobs for smart, hard-working persons without college degrees, but it takes time and money to get set up here.

**movin_on_up** · December 30th, 2005, 10:14 AM

Hello Everyone (You wonderfully helpful people)

I am a 22 y/o female from FL, a finance major graduating in the upcoming semester and will be moving to NY in June or so. I have been reading the thread it seems you all are very knowledgable on NY and so I thought I would ask you for some advice.
I am not in any way (well maybe a little) using you all as my personal broker, but I was hoping you could tell me about Clinton Hills Brooklyn. I have a potential roommate their, but I don't know much about the area.

Just in case she doens't work out....I figure I will start off (salary wise) some where in the mid $40k's or so and I definitely am looking for a roommate, so what are some pretty nice, busy, with lots of 20-somethings and things to do palces for 1/2/3 bedrooms that I should look in to. Also, on that note, how much should I pay for rent at the $40K rate?

I truly appreciate at your response and help (in advance

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Ciao

**julian734** · January 2nd, 2006, 07:09 AM

Hey can anyone give me an idea of how much utilities(electric, water, gas) would run in a studio or 1bdrm in the city? I realize it depends on usage but I am wondering if the rates are much higher than other parts of the US....Thanks - Joe

**scottish2** · January 2nd, 2006, 07:25 AM

Good question Joe I too would be interested to find this out. My case would be more for a 2 bedroom or smaller. Depends whats available if and when we decide to move.

**lofter1** · January 2nd, 2006, 09:31 AM

My electric bill for a 2 bedroom place (somewhat skewed as I pay for my own hot water heater, which accounts for ~ 30% of the bill) used to run ~ $100 - $125 / month in the winter and $150 - $200 / month in the summer (2 air conditioners -- sometimes even higher when we have a brutally long heat wave).

But for the last two months of 2005 I see that my electric bill is 50% higher than the same period last year, with comparable electric kilowatt/hour usage per month.

**Schadenfrau** · January 2nd, 2006, 11:04 AM

I'm not much help, as my utilities have been included in my rent for years, but I can tell you that I've never heard of anyone paying for water, and most people don't pay for gas.

**ManhattanKnight** · January 2nd, 2006, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by julian734

Hey can anyone give me an idea of how much utilities(electric, water, gas) would run in a studio or 1bdrm in the city? I realize it depends on usage but I am wondering if the rates are much higher than other parts of the US....Thanks - Joe

My "level billing" rate for electricity only (1 BR, 2 ACs, no gas service at all) is $161/month. The "actual" usage is slightly lower during cool months and considerably higher ($250-400) during the hottest ones.

**ECTO-1** · January 2nd, 2006, 05:24 PM

Where do YOU live, Schad? We've gotten a water bill since I've been growing up. Ain't no utility that I know of given for free in this city no more, if there ever was.

**Schadenfrau** · January 2nd, 2006, 05:47 PM

My landlords have always picked up the bill for the building. I just asked a friend if he's ever received a water or gas bill in the city and he hasn't, either. He lives in Chelsea.

The only bill I've ever received in my 12 years here is electricity. I guess it just depends on the building.

**ryan** · January 2nd, 2006, 06:23 PM

I thought NY State Law required landlords of multi-unit dwellings to pay the bill so water authorities did not have to meter individual apartments. I've never heard of anyone receiving a water bill unless they owned or rented a separate house.