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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.
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.
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