What’s a good place to live as an alternative to Manhattan/NYC that is still close enough to commute?
Looking for more space, and also the potential to actually buy a house. Don’t care for NJ. Specifically thinking upstate NY or CT. Are there up-and-coming areas that you would reccomend for a young couple in their 30s who work in Manhattan but don’t want to live in Manhattan?
What is the commute like (train)?
What are real estate prices like?
thanks for any advice
As a native New Yorker you have plenty of options. It really depends on what type of properety you are looking for such as condo, co-op or even a house. There are many neighborhoods in Brookly, Queens, Bronx and Harlem that are a quick train ride to NYC. It really depends in parts of Brooklyn such as Brooklyn Heights you will pay Manhattan prices but a less congested feel; in Dumbo you will pay between 700-800sf for a new condo in a nice neighborhood. Queens such as Forest Hills, Bayside you can get a decent condo for $500k+ that is a short commute. As I mentioned it really depends what you want; NY has something for everyone. E-mail if you need any further assistance.
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