-
-
Ad Space
(728 x 90)
Navigating New York real estate was tough when you were on your own and had to find a safe place you could afford on an entry-level salary. Now that you’re a parent, finding an apartment that qualifies as livable (you know: separate bedrooms, in-building laundry and with respectable schools nearby) makes the search for the perfect—okay, decent—apartment that much harder. After walking out of a few too many prewar walk-ups, you’ve probably asked yourself which amenities you would be willing to sacrifice and which are deal-breakers: Cheap rent or an elevator? A great neighborhood or a great floor plan? A dishwasher or a doorman? Vote on trade-offs like these, and see if your choices mirror those of other city parents.
Cat
Sun, May 18, at 07:23pm
This is an elitist poll, but I suppose it fits with the demographics of the magazine. As if everyone with children can AFFORD to purchase a home. I am being priced out of the neighborhood I have grown up in and can barely afford to rent, let alone buy in this area. Any neighborhood I can afford has a really sad, sad school disctrict. My oldest is in a private, independant school, but that is not really an option for all three of my kids...so we will end up with crappy schools and decent rent-ug
Mara
Thu, May 15, at 05:52pm
The question regarding Central Park vs. Brooklyn is BS. Of course Central Park is great, but you can get all of the "conveniences of Manhattan" in Brooklyn, plus your own backyard, plus Prospect Park, Shore Road Park, etc, at only a slightly longer commute depending on where your work. The question could have been posed differently. Instead, the drafter made it sound as though Brooklyn was the suburbs: safety isn't the issue - outdoor space is.
wisco
Thu, May 15, at 02:52pm
actually, i'd buy a big apartment that serves our needs in an up and coming neighborhood. no one with children should be renting. it's far too damaging to your financial future.
