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Ralph S. moving

Just moved to New York from Boston — first impressions

We made the move 6 ago and here are my first impressions:

There are tons of parks and outdoor spaces. Rent runs about $1,779/month for a typical apartment. Weather is moderate — about 55F average.

Biggest surprise: How friendly the neighbors are
Biggest disappointment: Nightlife is limited

Overall, there are worse places to be.
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David J.
Totally agree with this. I've been here 14 years and my experience is very similar.
34 upvotes
Helen Y.
The food scene here is seriously underrated. So many great restaurants.
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Logan G.
The job market has been improving lately. Several healthcare companies moved in recently.
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Terry N.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is the west side tends to be more affordable. Makes a big difference.
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Alyssa C.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to New York next month.
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Kathryn W.
For families, I'd recommend looking at Midtown. Schools are rated well and it's quiet.
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Andrea Y.
Check out the Lakewood area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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Jesse L.
Been here 20 years. The city has changed a lot but overall for the better.
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