New York City Thread: Part IV (Info in OP)

[sbjnyc]

Many years later we find out a 1st responders wife swapped out the flag. The one we cherished so much was tested and found not to be the actual flag from ground zero.

Kind of like how the USPS put a picture of the statue of liberty on a stamp but it turned out to be a picture of the NY NY version in las vegas.

 

[bluesXwinXtheXcup]

Kind of like how the USPS put a picture of the statue of liberty on a stamp but it turned out to be a picture of the NY NY version in las vegas.

I saw the Statue of Liberty in NYC, then found and saw the one in Paris two days later

The concierge at the hotel in Paris didn't even know they had one lol

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I’m looking to move into Manhattan, it’s been a bit since I’ve done research on neighborhoods and with the pandemic I know some areas have gone downhill

Since the pandemic, what areas/neighborhoods should I be avoiding?

 

[Boris Zubov]

I saw the Statue of Liberty in NYC, then found and saw the one in Paris two days later

The concierge at the hotel in Paris didn't even know they had one lol

There used to be another one on 64th street between Broadway & Central Park West. It was probably 25 feet tall & it stood atop of the headquarters of Liberty Moving & Storage. Was right across the street from my grandfathers apartment in the city & it confused the hell out of me when I was 7 or 8.

 

[bluesXwinXtheXcup]

What do you think the cost would be for a family of 4?

JFK to downtown is a flat fee for a taxi, no?

I owe you a story:

My Great Uncle was a great American author. He was on my required reading in high school! William Wharton is his pen name. He was drinking buddies with Kurt Vonnegut! Nicolas Cage was in one of his movies.

A story about my Great Uncle.

One summer he and his wife rented a house boat in Versailles, France on the Seine River. Every morning he would set up his easel and paint along the river.

A boy named James started to watch him paint. Eventually he taught James to paint bc he came bach every morning.

Turned out the kid was Jim Morrison.

Here is some of the art he painted:


Books he wrote that were turned into movies:
Birdy
Dad
A Midnight Clear

 

[DudMan28]

Looking for a spot to watch some football before I head into the game - looking for something besides the usual spots around the garden (Stout, Jack Doyles, etc) - anyone know a good spot?

 

[ahmedou]

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

Well, my daughter just received the email saying she is the top candidate for a research job at Columbia University. It says she will hear from HR with thee next steps in the process. Now she needs to secure an apartment in New York area for January. Any advice would be appreciated. The job is in Manhattan, so from there out I guess. I am nervous and she is excited. Go figure.

 

[cwede]

Well, my daughter just received the email saying she is the top candidate for a research job at Columbia University. It says she will hear from HR with thee next steps in the process. Now she needs to secure an apartment in New York area for January. Any advice would be appreciated. The job is in Manhattan, so from there out I guess. I am nervous and she is excited. Go figure.

Academic area or health sciences?
The main campus is ~114th st on upper west side but many health related programs are near their hospitals ~50-60 blocks further uptown

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

Academic area or health sciences?
The main campus is ~114th st on upper west side but many health related programs are near their hospitals ~50-60 blocks further uptown

She will be helping with cancer research. That's good information to know. She will have to confirm. Thanks.
She will be working at the Columbia Medical Center.

 

[NYRFAN218]

She will be helping with cancer research. That's good information to know. She will have to confirm. Thanks.
She will be working at the Columbia Medical Center.

Exact location will help in determining what's best. Will she have a car? If so, Manhattan is absolutely a no go. And rents have generally skyrocketed especially in Manhattan the past year so best options are probably the outer boroughs.

 

[Kane One]

Idk what her income will be her first year or so or where exactly in Manhattan she’ll be working, but Jersey City should absolutely be kept in mind. It’s cheaper than Manhattan and depending on where she’ll be working, is a much shorter commute than the nice parts of the outer boroughs.

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

Idk what her income will be her first year or so or where exactly in Manhattan she’ll be working, but Jersey City should absolutely be kept in mind. It’s cheaper than Manhattan and depending on where she’ll be working, is a much shorter commute than the nice parts of the outer boroughs.

Thanks. She will be making just over 58,000 so cheaper but safe is what I am looking for. I started looking towards Newark as well. Looks like it will be the Columbia University Irving Medical Center for the work location.

 

[Kane One]

Thanks. She will be making just over 58,000 so cheaper but safe is what I am looking for. I started looking towards Newark as well. Looks like it will be the Columbia University Irving Medical Center for the work location.

Check out Fort Lee. It’s right across from the George Washington Bridge, and there’s a bus terminal on the Manhattan side, which is like 10 blocks from the medical center.

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

Check out Fort Lee. It’s right across from the George Washington Bridge, and there’s a bus terminal on the Manhattan side, which is like 10 blocks from the medical center.

Thanks, I will do that.

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

Is Streeteasy.com a safe and reliable place to find an apartment in New York? Are there others that are commonly used as well?

 

[Kane One]

Is Streeteasy.com a safe and reliable place to find an apartment in New York? Are there others that are commonly used as well?

Yep, I found my apartment on that site.

They should have a FAQ on common scams, though.

Also try Apartments.com or Zillow (I used this for my previous apartment).

https://zillow.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/216367668-What-makes-a-listing-suspicious-

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

Excellent, th

Yep, I found my apartment on that site.

They should have a FAQ on common scams, though.

Also try Apartments.com or Zillow (I used this for my previous apartment).

https://zillow.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/216367668-What-makes-a-listing-suspicious-

Excellent, thanks again. I appreciate your help.

 

[East Coast Bias]

Thanks. She will be making just over 58,000 so cheaper but safe is what I am looking for. I started looking towards Newark as well. Looks like it will be the Columbia University Irving Medical Center for the work location.

If you haven’t already, inquire with the hospital for housing. NY Presbyterian owns massive amounts of real estate. They have a program where they rent to full time staff. Whoever the hiring manager is should have info for applying for housing. If you’ve already went down this road, ignore. But it’s worth a shot if you haven’t

NYP Real Estate Housing - Columbia – East Campus | NewYork-Presbyterian

NewYork-Presbyterian owns 946 residential apartments, consisting of 20 residential buildings in close proximity (between W. 164th to W. 170th Street, Broadway to Ft. Washington Ave.) to the Hospital Medical Center located in the Washington Heights neighborhood in Northern Manhattan.

www.nyp.org

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

If you haven’t already, inquire with the hospital for housing. NY Presbyterian owns massive amounts of real estate. They have a program where they rent to full time staff. Whoever the hiring manager is should have info for applying for housing. If you’ve already went down this road, ignore. But it’s worth a shot if you haven’t

NYP Real Estate Housing - Columbia – East Campus | NewYork-Presbyterian

NewYork-Presbyterian owns 946 residential apartments, consisting of 20 residential buildings in close proximity (between W. 164th to W. 170th Street, Broadway to Ft. Washington Ave.) to the Hospital Medical Center located in the Washington Heights neighborhood in Northern Manhattan.

www.nyp.org

Thanks, my daughter just received an email this morning from the staff there telling her about the Presbyterian housing. I do appreciate you mentioning this though as it could be a good option if there is something available there. Thanks again.

 

[Boris Zubov]

Thanks, my daughter just received an email this morning from the staff there telling her about the Presbyterian housing. I do appreciate you mentioning this though as it could be a good option if there is something available there. Thanks again.

I think it's time you change your user name to WestCoastRangersFan. With a daughter in NYC, it's a natural progression. Plus I don't see those clowns on the Bruins board helping you out in the hunt for an apartment.

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

I think it's time you change your user name to WestCoastRangersFan. With a daughter in NYC, it's a natural progression. Plus I don't see those clowns on the Bruins board helping you out in the hunt for an apartment.

I am a little too old and set in my ways to change but my daughter might be able to. If she makes it to a few games, you just never know. Not sure how I would feel though if she does change so we will just wait and see. It should be quite the adventure for her.

 

[Deleted member 23124]

I live in Washington Heights and they own a number of buildings in my block. Columbia owns almost all of the land in upper Manhattan from 116th Street to the end of northern Manhattan (228th street) and they're slowing acquiring all the buildings on this land as well.

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

I live in Washington Heights and they own a number of buildings in my block. Columbia owns almost all of the land in upper Manhattan from 116th Street to the end of northern Manhattan (228th street) and they're slowing acquiring all the buildings on this land as well.

Hopefully she can get into one of their apartments. They are close to work which will make me feel more comfortable. It actually looks close to many interesting things in the city.

 

[East Coast Bias]

Hopefully she can get into one of their apartments. They are close to work which will make me feel more comfortable. It actually looks close to many interesting things in the city.

It’s a great hospital. Both of my kids were born there. My dad is currently undergoing cancer treatment there. So thanks to your daughter for waging that fight.

If you make your way there for a visit, or your daughter ends up living nearby, I recommend the Port Washington Public House. Good drinks and food. Right across the street from the children’s hospital there on 165th.