What's the most car-friendly area
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Better yet, what's the most E60-friendly area within a 40-minute commute by public transportation from midtown Manhattan?
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I live in Sheepshead Bay/Gravesend area of Brooklyn right now and not only is it about hour and twenty mins door-to-door to Times Sq., but I don't think I have to even mention that either way you drive in or out of Brooklyn, you'll either have to slow down for potholes all the time, or crack rims, basically.
Since we are thinking about moving soon, I am thinking to try and move to an area with slightly better conditions for car ownership. Hopefully.
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I know that the forum is bigger than NYC, and I apologize if anyone thinks this is a waste of time, or smth. Just curious what everybody thinks, so I posted in lounge
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I live in Sheepshead Bay/Gravesend area of Brooklyn right now and not only is it about hour and twenty mins door-to-door to Times Sq., but I don't think I have to even mention that either way you drive in or out of Brooklyn, you'll either have to slow down for potholes all the time, or crack rims, basically.
Since we are thinking about moving soon, I am thinking to try and move to an area with slightly better conditions for car ownership. Hopefully.
All the best to everybody!
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ahh.. seriously? vald your buying a house? moving out of brooklyn.. getting married? eh? you going to nj? how much you looking to spend.. dont forget taxes, etc..
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How much is your budget for rent? If you can go 1500-2000 a month, I would suggest Westchester county. I lived in the town of West Harrison (near White Plains), and it was 40 minutes door to door to Grand Central. Metro North is however, expensive ($350.00 a month).
Westchester county is really nice, with the exception of some areas in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and also certain sections of White Plains.
Good luck with your search.
Westchester county is really nice, with the exception of some areas in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and also certain sections of White Plains.
Good luck with your search.
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How much is your budget for rent? If you can go 1500-2000 a month, I would suggest Westchester county. I lived in the town of West Harrison (near White Plains), and it was 40 minutes door to door to Grand Central. Metro North is however, expensive ($350.00 a month).
Westchester county is really nice, with the exception of some areas in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and also certain sections of White Plains.
Good luck with your search.
Westchester county is really nice, with the exception of some areas in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and also certain sections of White Plains.
Good luck with your search.
Actually, we are lucky enough to have an even greater budget than that, but it doesn't mean we want to pay that much
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Yes, I've considered Westchester. I actually have lived in Irvington (the one by Tapan Zee Br.) a few years ago - yes, it is a very car-friendly area... until it snows hahaha but yes, it is a very good place to live and a great place for car ownership. The only issue is the commute from there, like you you said. But there are some gorgeous apts there with Hudson views and nice amenities. I don't think there are any new construction buildings there though
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What about Fort Lee area? Anyone from there? How's the commute these days? Used to be nice - over the bridge and onto the blue line.
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Actually, we are lucky enough to have an even greater budget than that, but it doesn't mean we want to pay that much
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Yes, I've considered Westchester. I actually have lived in Irvington (the one by Tapan Zee Br.) a few years ago - yes, it is a very car-friendly area... until it snows hahaha but yes, it is a very good place to live and a great place for car ownership. The only issue is the commute from there, like you you said. But there are some gorgeous apts there with Hudson views and nice amenities. I don't think there are any new construction buildings there though![Think](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/think.gif)
What about Fort Lee area? Anyone from there? How's the commute these days? Used to be nice - over the bridge and onto the blue line.
Actually, we are lucky enough to have an even greater budget than that, but it doesn't mean we want to pay that much
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Yes, I've considered Westchester. I actually have lived in Irvington (the one by Tapan Zee Br.) a few years ago - yes, it is a very car-friendly area... until it snows hahaha but yes, it is a very good place to live and a great place for car ownership. The only issue is the commute from there, like you you said. But there are some gorgeous apts there with Hudson views and nice amenities. I don't think there are any new construction buildings there though
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What about Fort Lee area? Anyone from there? How's the commute these days? Used to be nice - over the bridge and onto the blue line.
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As far as new buildings in Westchester, the Trump New Rochelle comes to mind. But its like $400,000 for a studio, $550,000+++ for a two bedroom. Downtown White Plains also has the residences at the Ritz Carlton, which are even pricier.
Irvington is a beautiful town, and one of the more upscale areas in Westchester.
There are lots of good choices in Westchester to be honest, not sure about Jersey as much though.
Good luck with the hunt!
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Westchester is all about which train station you leave from. From White plains to Grand Central can be as short as 31 minutes, with most about 35 - 36 minutes, depending upon how many stops. North of White Plains there are very few express trains, so commute times increase.
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