Tremendous Upside
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You coming North GB?
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Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Oh yeah, at least twice a year.You coming North GB?
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
Oh yeah, at least twice a year.You coming North GB?
We'll have to hit some more Islander games and get the new Isles coach pissed at you
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
That sounds dreamyOh yeah, at least twice a year.You coming North GB?
Never been to MSG, want to come up there for a Rangers game next season.
El Floppo
Footballguy
That was the best fried chicken I have ever eaten!
Just delicious. The chicken was tender and flavorful and moist, and the crust was crisp and tasty, with zero grease
My buddy had some gnocchi, which were ethereal...They practically hovered over the plate, they were so light
Also one of the best bread courses I have ever had
A cross bun and sweet butter that were both delicious
We shared a Mushroom flatbread appetizer also, and that was good, although not as good as the entrees
We had 6 beers between us and the tab was $85 after tax
Heartily recommend The Redhead to anyone in the Stuytown area
Spoke to several other diners as well, and they all raved about their various dishes, with the rabbit dish also getting many accolades
El Floppo
Footballguy
These are all great recs.I am by no means a regular at any of these ($$), but I can say that the last time I went to both Union Square Cafe and Grammercy Tavern (within the last 2 years), I felt the quality and service had dropped- enough for us to basically say we weren't going back (enough great restaurants here that we don't need to bother).
jamny
Footballguy
Thought I'd mention Uncle Jack's Steakhouse too. The original is still in Bayside on Bell Blvd. but there are two in the city. The one on 9th Ave is large and very active and the one on W56th is small and more laid back (sorta like the one in Queens). All three are worth checking out.
gump
Footballguy
I figured on the $$...my cousin is wealthy and doesn't have his finger on the pulse of the real world. I'm sure the recs I get here will be a better combo of quality and pricing reasonably reflective of that quality.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
Re: Restaurant recommendations, I would add the following :
Lower East Side:
Inoteca: Italian tapas, great wine list, not terribly expensive (try the meatballs)
Kuma Inn: Filipino, Thai, and Southeast Asian cuisine; http://www.kumainn.com/menus.htm
Lower East Side:
Inoteca: Italian tapas, great wine list, not terribly expensive (try the meatballs)
Kuma Inn: Filipino, Thai, and Southeast Asian cuisine; http://www.kumainn.com/menus.htm
Sammy3469
Footballguy
I'm not sure about Union Square Cafe, but Gramercy has definitely improved within the past year (Del Posto has supposedly too...but I haven't been there). 11 Madison is sort of unique in that they its a 4 course menu with just the local main ingredient listed for each course. Some people love it, others are put off by it. There's also Blue Hill that does sort of the same thing with a little more choice and Market Table at a little lower price point. For upper scale (in terms of ambiance and non-gruff male service) steak restaurants there is also BLT Steak and Prime (personally prefer Prime) which haven't been mentioned. I also like Marea for Italian (Alto is also great...haven't been to Convivio).
gump
Footballguy
Same BLT as LA? I loved it there...so did Adam Sandler a few tables over. The apps were really creative.
Sammy3469
Footballguy
Yes...I didn't realize they had branched out so much.
Nick Vermeil
Footballguy
Was it crowded? How long did you wait for a table?That was the best fried chicken I have ever eaten!Just delicious. The chicken was tender and flavorful and moist, and the crust was crisp and tasty, with zero greaseMy buddy had some gnocchi, which were ethereal...They practically hovered over the plate, they were so lightAlso one of the best bread courses I have ever hadA cross bun and sweet butter that were both deliciousWe shared a Mushroom flatbread appetizer also, and that was good, although not as good as the entreesWe had 6 beers between us and the tab was $85 after taxHeartily recommend The Redhead to anyone in the Stuytown areaSpoke to several other diners as well, and they all raved about their various dishes, with the rabbit dish also getting many accolades
RC94
Footballguy
I agree with you on both of those restaurants except I would take it a step further with Union Square Cafe. IMO Union Square Cafe is one of the most overrated restaurants in the city. I would rather eat across the street at the Coffee Shop considering the price difference.
Major
Footballguy
I'd concur....good places for family or business but better/cheaper options downtown.
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Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
Got there at 6:30, buddy arrived at 7:45, it was never 100% full, we didn't wait at all once he arrivedWas it crowded? How long did you wait for a table?That was the best fried chicken I have ever eaten!Just delicious. The chicken was tender and flavorful and moist, and the crust was crisp and tasty, with zero greaseMy buddy had some gnocchi, which were ethereal...They practically hovered over the plate, they were so lightAlso one of the best bread courses I have ever hadA cross bun and sweet butter that were both deliciousWe shared a Mushroom flatbread appetizer also, and that was good, although not as good as the entreesWe had 6 beers between us and the tab was $85 after taxHeartily recommend The Redhead to anyone in the Stuytown areaSpoke to several other diners as well, and they all raved about their various dishes, with the rabbit dish also getting many accolades
El Floppo
Footballguy
We used to order from them about once a week- the kid loved the sticky rice and salmon, and considering how picky the little ####er is we had to ride that place as long as we could. Good stuff there for us too. That fire really sucked in so many ways.
El Floppo
Footballguy
As non-red meat eaters, BLT Fish is high up on our list of favorite places. Not an uber-meal, but consistently very tasty.
El Floppo
Footballguy
hmmm we've got a baby-sitter for sunday... maybe might have to head over.Got there at 6:30, buddy arrived at 7:45, it was never 100% full, we didn't wait at all once he arrivedWas it crowded? How long did you wait for a table?That was the best fried chicken I have ever eaten!Just delicious. The chicken was tender and flavorful and moist, and the crust was crisp and tasty, with zero greaseMy buddy had some gnocchi, which were ethereal...They practically hovered over the plate, they were so lightAlso one of the best bread courses I have ever hadA cross bun and sweet butter that were both deliciousWe shared a Mushroom flatbread appetizer also, and that was good, although not as good as the entreesWe had 6 beers between us and the tab was $85 after taxHeartily recommend The Redhead to anyone in the Stuytown areaSpoke to several other diners as well, and they all raved about their various dishes, with the rabbit dish also getting many accolades
El Floppo
Footballguy
Hey guys-
So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want.
The wife doesn't want.
She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago.
Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?
The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).
Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want.
The wife doesn't want.
She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago.
Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?
The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).
Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
Sammy3469
Footballguy
you try the UWS in around Manhattantown (CPW from 97-103)? Don't know about the schools, but I know 2 couples that moved into the monstrosity from 94-98 on CPW that got a good deal on the rent. It's fairly boring and with no real eye candy, but the food/restaurants are getting better and every couple with kids loves being close to the park.Hey guys-So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want. The wife doesn't want.She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago. Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
Major
Footballguy
I used to have a warehouse/loft space in LIC for work stuff. Very quiet but def up and coming. You're 5 minutes from midtown which is great if you work there. It is boring during the day IMO. Nothing like W'burg, Brooklyn Heights or Park Slope. Damn, you're wife doesn't like BK Heights? seems like a great spot for families. I lived in Chinatown/Soho on Grand St. my last few years in NYC. Better deals down there. It can be a little dirty at times but the more West you get the better.If you wanna :makeitrain:, Tribeca is easly the best spot. You can find good deals the more east you go in Tribeca. Best place in the city for a family, awesome schools, relaxed and quiet while retaining character/energy. Good bars and restaurants as well. I lived there two years and loved it (Greenwich/Harrison).Hey guys-So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want. The wife doesn't want.She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago. Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
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RC94
Footballguy
If you want out of Manhattan, how about Hoboken?Hey guys-So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want. The wife doesn't want.She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago. Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
The long walk to the subway? or the dorm style buildings?
RC94
Footballguy
As I am going thru this thread looking for restaurants for the big restaurant post I looked this one up in Zagats. They have the average price being $520! It's the most expensive place I have seen so far.
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El Floppo
Footballguy
Major
Footballguy
I have reservations at Dorsia. I'm not even hungry. What about you floppo?
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Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
Great sea urchin cevicheI have reservations at Dorsia. I'm not even hungry. What about you floppo?
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El Floppo
Footballguy
We're actually 2 short blocks to the L, so it's not the subway.Maybe it's that we can hear every sound from every apartment within 3 floors? And that the Soylent Green factory is over on the FDR Drive with a pipeline of meddling, complaining, sad old ladies running right from our building directlly to it.
I actually like the price and fact that the kid can walk out the door into non-car pathways with 2 playgrounds less than a minute away. This place also doesn't require much in terms of lease-signing.
El Floppo
Footballguy
She knows a number of fashion people who live there, including one of her best friends who's right on the water in Jersey City (I think... right near the ferries and across from the park where they have big concerts?). Both of our problems with being over there have to do with being consultants and not necessarily reporting to an office every day. Our work mostly requires us to be super flexible and need to be able to jump to where we need to be quickly. I'm not as tied to an area, but she really needs to be easy access to the fashion district. The PATH could take care of that, I'm sure- but it's not something we (she) is used to or wants to get used to.I have a feeling we'll be checking it out. But with kids, the whole school thing looms large in our decision- any ideas about how the public schools are there?If you want out of Manhattan, how about Hoboken?Hey guys-So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want. The wife doesn't want.She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago. Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
I have heard good things about LIC. I hear its like the new Hoboken. As someone mentioned below, Hoboken might be a nice fit for you as well.Hey guys-So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want. The wife doesn't want.She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago. Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
El Floppo
Footballguy
I can't explain her distaste for Brooklyn. She's convinced herself that it's annoying and expensive and hard to get to Manhattan (fashion district) for her.I used to have a warehouse/loft space in LIC for work stuff. Very quiet but def up and coming. You're 5 minutes from midtown which is great if you work there. It is boring during the day IMO. Nothing like W'burg, Brooklyn Heights or Park Slope. Damn, you're wife doesn't like BK Heights? seems like a great spot for families. I lived in Chinatown/Soho on Grand St. my last few years in NYC. Better deals down there. It can be a little dirty at times but the more West you get the better.If you wanna :makeitrain:, Tribeca is easly the best spot. You can find good deals the more east you go in Tribeca. Best place in the city for a family, awesome schools, relaxed and quiet while retaining character/energy. Good bars and restaurants as well. I lived there two years and loved it (Greenwich/Harrison).Hey guys-So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want. The wife doesn't want.She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago. Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
... At this point, I'd move there in a freaking heartbeat. I do know that Brooklyn Heights is probably out of our price range, and what I've (only briefly) looked at in P Slope isn't much cheaper (but seems like we'd get more for our money). WBurgh... she's liked a lot of the new developments she's seen online there, but when I googlemap them, they seem pretty isolated and desolate. The more central ones have seemed pricey.I've said "pricey" a bunch- but he reality is we really haven't looked in depth and I'm positive we could find someplace in just about any neighborhood there (except Brooklyn Heights) that fits our bill.Do any of you guys know one Brooklyn hood vs the other in terms of schools?As far as Manahattan- we both know the ropes about every area below 23rd from living here for 20+ years and from looking around a lot since the market went soft a few years ago. We're basically priced out of what we want (and what we had on Houston St)- 2-3BR, 2BA, openish plan, lightfilled, W/D in unit, big and full kitchen, private outdoor space, non-cookie-cutter.
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
I live in downtown Jersey City. Its very nice over here and you get a lot for your money. However, i wouldn't imagine the public schools are that great. I would recommend Hoboken however. Hoboken's prime demographic is now what many call the Stroller Mafia. Also, the PATH will get her to the fashion district as quick or quicker than LIC.She knows a number of fashion people who live there, including one of her best friends who's right on the water in Jersey City (I think... right near the ferries and across from the park where they have big concerts?). Both of our problems with being over there have to do with being consultants and not necessarily reporting to an office every day. Our work mostly requires us to be super flexible and need to be able to jump to where we need to be quickly. I'm not as tied to an area, but she really needs to be easy access to the fashion district. The PATH could take care of that, I'm sure- but it's not something we (she) is used to or wants to get used to.I have a feeling we'll be checking it out. But with kids, the whole school thing looms large in our decision- any ideas about how the public schools are there?If you want out of Manhattan, how about Hoboken?Hey guys-So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want. The wife doesn't want.She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago. Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
El Floppo
Footballguy
Hmmm. I went to Columbia for undergrad and grad- spent a lot of time up there. I lived for 10 years on RSD and 96th and it was beautiful living (I had great views) but at that time the area was a wastland inbetween Columbia and the Upper WEst side proper. I know it's changed a lot- I've even seen some... :wow: ... hipsters in that area when I've been up recently. After our stint up on 56th and 1st, I think we could reconsider moving uptown somewhere... but the price and spatial requirement thing still comes into play- as does finding like minded peeps (we felt pretty isolated in Turtle Bay or whatever they call that area).you try the UWS in around Manhattantown (CPW from 97-103)? Don't know about the schools, but I know 2 couples that moved into the monstrosity from 94-98 on CPW that got a good deal on the rent. It's fairly boring and with no real eye candy, but the food/restaurants are getting better and every couple with kids loves being close to the park.Hey guys-So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want. The wife doesn't want.She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago. Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
LIC seems OK. Mrs BL took me to Turnesol for my birthday lunch last year. LOTS of new finger buildings and a few interesting conversion projects.
Nobody really uses SE to actually look for an apartment, but we can use it for some statistical snapshots:
StreetEasy LIC - 11 for rent by owner or broker-represented listings with 2 bedrooms
Median price: $3,170 Median size: 1,077 ft² Median price per ft²: $32
StreetEasy Yorkville (UES) - 147 for rent by owner or broker-represented listings with 2 bedrooms
Median price: $2,750 Median size: 1,093 ft² Median price per ft²: $47
StreetEasy EV - 56 for rent by owner or broker-represented listings with 2 bedrooms
Median price: $3,172 Median size: 1,064 ft² Median price per ft²: $52
StreetEasy Tribeca - 45 for rent by owner or broker-represented listings with 2 bedrooms
Median price: $8,600 Median size: 1,700 ft² Median price per ft²: $64
Don't know about LIC schools. PS 150 has open enrollment for their Pre-K for District 2 kids, so we're actually
applying for that even though we're 70 blocks north.
Too bad she has a Brooklyn bias. If you want great public schools, you should be looking in Park Slope (PS 321 or 107) and Cobble Hill (PS 29) and Carroll Gardens (PS 58). Brooklyn Heights is strictly private - PS 8 sucks balls.
Nobody really uses SE to actually look for an apartment, but we can use it for some statistical snapshots:
StreetEasy LIC - 11 for rent by owner or broker-represented listings with 2 bedrooms
Median price: $3,170 Median size: 1,077 ft² Median price per ft²: $32
StreetEasy Yorkville (UES) - 147 for rent by owner or broker-represented listings with 2 bedrooms
Median price: $2,750 Median size: 1,093 ft² Median price per ft²: $47
StreetEasy EV - 56 for rent by owner or broker-represented listings with 2 bedrooms
Median price: $3,172 Median size: 1,064 ft² Median price per ft²: $52
StreetEasy Tribeca - 45 for rent by owner or broker-represented listings with 2 bedrooms
Median price: $8,600 Median size: 1,700 ft² Median price per ft²: $64
Don't know about LIC schools. PS 150 has open enrollment for their Pre-K for District 2 kids, so we're actually
applying for that even though we're 70 blocks north.
Too bad she has a Brooklyn bias. If you want great public schools, you should be looking in Park Slope (PS 321 or 107) and Cobble Hill (PS 29) and Carroll Gardens (PS 58). Brooklyn Heights is strictly private - PS 8 sucks balls.
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El Floppo
Footballguy
Awesome. :hug: ... great info on the schools.
RC94
Footballguy
I don't know anything about the schools but considering the people who live there I would think the schools are very good, especially pre-high school schools. In general it's a really nice place to live and the access to Manhattan is very quick and easy, especially anywhere on the west side so the fashion district is very easy for your wife to get to. It's a much nicer and more fun place to live than LIC IMO and the access to much of the city is faster and easier, especially the fashion district.She knows a number of fashion people who live there, including one of her best friends who's right on the water in Jersey City (I think... right near the ferries and across from the park where they have big concerts?). Both of our problems with being over there have to do with being consultants and not necessarily reporting to an office every day. Our work mostly requires us to be super flexible and need to be able to jump to where we need to be quickly. I'm not as tied to an area, but she really needs to be easy access to the fashion district. The PATH could take care of that, I'm sure- but it's not something we (she) is used to or wants to get used to.I have a feeling we'll be checking it out. But with kids, the whole school thing looms large in our decision- any ideas about how the public schools are there?If you want out of Manhattan, how about Hoboken?Hey guys-So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want. The wife doesn't want.She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago. Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
El Floppo
Footballguy
Just ran into the downstairs neighbor for the first time in a few weeks.
"so- you haven't put down any rugs yet?"
no "hi, how you doing" just straight into that.
(btw- we had some nice rugs that got destroyed by water from the fire... so just hearing about rugs makes me ... but having her launch right into being a complaining #####... hot: )
"so- you haven't put down any rugs yet?"
no "hi, how you doing" just straight into that.
(btw- we had some nice rugs that got destroyed by water from the fire... so just hearing about rugs makes me
... but having her launch right into being a complaining #####... hot: )
El Floppo
Footballguy
I don't know anything about the schools but considering the people who live there I would think the schools are very good, especially pre-high school schools. In general it's a really nice place to live and the access to Manhattan is very quick and easy, especially anywhere on the west side so the fashion district is very easy for your wife to get to. It's a much nicer and more fun place to live than LIC IMO and the access to much of the city is faster and easier, especially the fashion district.She knows a number of fashion people who live there, including one of her best friends who's right on the water in Jersey City (I think... right near the ferries and across from the park where they have big concerts?). Both of our problems with being over there have to do with being consultants and not necessarily reporting to an office every day. Our work mostly requires us to be super flexible and need to be able to jump to where we need to be quickly. I'm not as tied to an area, but she really needs to be easy access to the fashion district. The PATH could take care of that, I'm sure- but it's not something we (she) is used to or wants to get used to.I have a feeling we'll be checking it out. But with kids, the whole school thing looms large in our decision- any ideas about how the public schools are there?If you want out of Manhattan, how about Hoboken?Hey guys-So as many of you know, we're long time EVil people who had a fire in our spot on Houston St that pushed us out of our neighborhood. We're in our 4th place since July, Stuy-Town :confetti: until October at least if we want. The wife doesn't want.She is miserable here, and is looking around for new places for us and has started looking at LI City. The last time I spent any worthwhile time over there, other than trips to PS1, was for visiting cabinet shops in very industrial areas doing work for me... a while ago. Do you guys know anything about living there? Stores? Restaurants? Kids? Schools (public preferred)?The wife has the strangest abhorrence/distaste for Brooklyn... it's almost like because it's so clearly the place for us to live, she won't hear of it. Or it's all the young, self-important yabos that live there. Or it's because, as she's claiming, that the prices are no different than lower Manhattan (I haven't looked yet, but I refuse to believe that- if cost is same, at least you're getting more for it?).Any good ideas for new neighborhoods for us to live would be met with lots of
I'll definitely look into it.I'm applying to jobs in Hawaii and San Francisco, so our net is getting cast a bit... further afield.
BobbyLayne
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Generally speaking, its not that hard to find quality K-5 education in the city. It starts going downhill l in middle school, and takes an exponential nose dive in quality for high schools.PS 3 and PS 41 (GV-Soho-WV have their choice of either) are often at or near the top of rankings for elementary schools. PS 234 (Tribeca) is also up there, as is PS 150 (aka Tribeca Learning Center). Of course, none of use can afford to live in these places. But the good news is demographic makeup, and consequently school quality, is always shifting in Manhattan. When an area gets popular - and because more Manhattanites are staying in the city after they start a family - rankings get turned upside down in 3-5 years. By far the number one factor is parental involvement.Awesome. :hug: ... great info on the schools.
Its pretty basic - parents demand more, and the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
In my nabe, PS 51 (guaranteed seat for residents) is considered quite good, but Midtown West (aka Performing Arts primary school) is more desirable. But PS 111 (Desoto IIRC?), historically gerrymandered to be a Hispanic school, just 110 applicants for 30 Kindergarten seats. Tons of new residents living in the 10th/11th Avenue luxury buildings that have sprouted in the last five years. I guarantee you that school is going to change dramatically in the next couple years.
Anyway, insideschools.org is your friend. They have independent reviews of all NYC schools.
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Tremendous Upside
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Tournesol is awesome
Love that place
Love that place
Major
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nice list....a few more additions:Little Owl (my favorite nyc restaurant - small, intimate and awesome)
Spotted Pig (English Gastro - great food across the board),
Fatty Crab (asian)
Fatty Cue (asian bbq)
Elefante (Thai)
Planet Thailand (Brooklyn-W'burg
Sea Thai Bistro (the one in Brooklyn is really cool and the food is cheap)
Les Enfants Terribles (good French spot with a decent bar scene. Get a feel for a local LES spot)
Schillers Liquor Bar/ Balthazaar/Pastis - all great french bistros owned by McNally
and I'll second all the Frank recommendations for good, affordable Italian in the East Village (Supper, Frank and Lil Frankes (for pizza, great salad and wine).
Blue Ribbon - for great late night food
Many more to list but this is a good start...if you want great drinks on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, go to this Brazilian spot called Miss Favela. Tons of girls and awesome caipirinhas made with quality Brazilian cachaca.
gump
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Appreciate the efforts RC!
Major
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get off your ### and get it done
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El Floppo
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We just looked at LIC today... took us about 15 minutes to get from the EVil there, 6 train up and 7 train one stop over.
Saw 6 apts in 4 buildings and every apartment we saw was really, really nice. The Vernon Blvd area wasn't half bad- lots of restaurants and shops and you could almost get a sense of a community/neighborhood (despite the frigid temps). And as opposed to our EVil, it seems stores are opening rather than closing on and around that strip. Not really the art/creative crowd like the older EVil and what I imagine Wburgh is like (based on the last time I was there), but it seemed up and coming without being too rough/fringe and relatively clean/safe-seeming.
Looked at 3 units right on the river in a new, full service rental building, including a massive 3br (2.5 Bath w/ WD in the unit) with jawdropping views of the city (you look right at the UN) for $4,900. 2BRs in the same buidling went from mid 3k to low 4k, which is basically what we're paying now- except Stuy Town isn't exactly full-service luxury building with ammenities. Saw a 3BR off of the river and without views for $4200, but very spacious and with a kid's room in the building. After that, we looked at more typical "loft" apartment- 2BR, 2BA with w/d in unit that didn't have a view, but was in a nice building with doorman also for 4200.
We finished up our trip by hoofing over to the Arris Lofts (right next to the Citibank building) where we saw what might be the nicest apartment to rent/buy I may have every seen (one that's remotely in our price-range, that is- although this one is outside by a bit). The building itself is insane- luxury, spotless and huge gym, immaculate 2-lane lap pool, giant community room with ping-pong table, pool table, giant kids room, caterer's kitchen and giant viewing room. The first apt we saw there was a huge 2BR (1800sf?) with "office" (ie: windowless room that's perfect for the baby's room) that also had 3 full baths and nice views of the city- asking $4,800. It was the last place we saw... hfs. Top floor, you walk in and have 270 deg views of the entire city and Queens pouring through 15' high floor to ceiling windows wrapping the LR/kitchen and leading out to your private patio. Stairs lead up to the roof where you have another private patio- about 1000sf!. 2 Large BRs with ensuite baths (huge dressing room and amazing bath in the master), both with the same massive views of the NYC skyline... can't remember if there was a 1/2 bath or not. I think there was. Plus valet parking garage on-site (for a fee), w/d in all the units and right across the street from the G, E, and F trains. Asking 5k to rent, 1.55m to buy. We have neither, but were quickly trying to figure out how we could come up with the extra scratch.
As an architect of NYC apartments, I've seen and designed all kinds of crazy amazing places- but the last apartment was liking walking into a movie set version of what a NYC loft would be like. We were both literally picking up our jaws off the floor. How much do you think a healthy white 3yo boy would fetch on the open market these days?
Saw 6 apts in 4 buildings and every apartment we saw was really, really nice. The Vernon Blvd area wasn't half bad- lots of restaurants and shops and you could almost get a sense of a community/neighborhood (despite the frigid temps). And as opposed to our EVil, it seems stores are opening rather than closing on and around that strip. Not really the art/creative crowd like the older EVil and what I imagine Wburgh is like (based on the last time I was there), but it seemed up and coming without being too rough/fringe and relatively clean/safe-seeming.
Looked at 3 units right on the river in a new, full service rental building, including a massive 3br (2.5 Bath w/ WD in the unit) with jawdropping views of the city (you look right at the UN) for $4,900. 2BRs in the same buidling went from mid 3k to low 4k, which is basically what we're paying now- except Stuy Town isn't exactly full-service luxury building with ammenities. Saw a 3BR off of the river and without views for $4200, but very spacious and with a kid's room in the building. After that, we looked at more typical "loft" apartment- 2BR, 2BA with w/d in unit that didn't have a view, but was in a nice building with doorman also for 4200.
We finished up our trip by hoofing over to the Arris Lofts (right next to the Citibank building) where we saw what might be the nicest apartment to rent/buy I may have every seen (one that's remotely in our price-range, that is- although this one is outside by a bit). The building itself is insane- luxury, spotless and huge gym, immaculate 2-lane lap pool, giant community room with ping-pong table, pool table, giant kids room, caterer's kitchen and giant viewing room. The first apt we saw there was a huge 2BR (1800sf?) with "office" (ie: windowless room that's perfect for the baby's room) that also had 3 full baths and nice views of the city- asking $4,800. It was the last place we saw... hfs. Top floor, you walk in and have 270 deg views of the entire city and Queens pouring through 15' high floor to ceiling windows wrapping the LR/kitchen and leading out to your private patio. Stairs lead up to the roof where you have another private patio- about 1000sf!. 2 Large BRs with ensuite baths (huge dressing room and amazing bath in the master), both with the same massive views of the NYC skyline... can't remember if there was a 1/2 bath or not. I think there was. Plus valet parking garage on-site (for a fee), w/d in all the units and right across the street from the G, E, and F trains. Asking 5k to rent, 1.55m to buy. We have neither, but were quickly trying to figure out how we could come up with the extra scratch.
As an architect of NYC apartments, I've seen and designed all kinds of crazy amazing places- but the last apartment was liking walking into a movie set version of what a NYC loft would be like. We were both literally picking up our jaws off the floor. How much do you think a healthy white 3yo boy would fetch on the open market these days?
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