New York?

[Liz]

Hey! I didn't see any local forums. I'm guessing there will be a place soon, but in the meantime I just thought people in the New York area could chat about city life or different things going on here.

[Katy]

Liz, I'm going to move you into the main GROUPS thread. It will be much easier for us to find you there when the time comes to add local areas.

Katy

[Liz]

Okay thanks! I just wasn't sure where to put it.

[kris97]

Hi! I grew up in and now live in NJ, but commute to work in the city. Before we moved to the suburbs, I lived on the upper west side. Are you in Manhattan?

[Liz]

Yes, Upper West Side also. This weather is just too hot! At least at night it cools down a little bit.

[bijouparvin]

Hi, Ladies! I live in Brooklyn but do most of my work in Manhattan - midtown, UWS, and UES. Good to see some NYC gals on here!

[cpbride8203]

Hello! I live on Long Island, but work in the city!

[catch]

Hi! I live in the Bronx but work in midtown :)

[Liz]

What are you all doing for the 3 day weekend? Anyone going to the Macy's fireworks display?

[bijouparvin]

I'll be in Paris (eek!). That's something else I love about NY - so close to Europe!

[Lizzie Beth]

Hi, Y'all!!

I'm a transplanted Southerner living on Long Island... LOVE the summers here, just awesome!!

We've got a nutty weekend coming up here...BIL is getting married this weekend, so we won't be watching the Macy's fireworks...though we'll have to next year, BIL just bought an apt. in the city on the 33rd floor...awesome views..

[kris97]

Today was the grossest day ever. I swear, I am not wearing anything to work but skirts again until October.

No big holiday plans here, just enjoying _not_ being in the office. :) Jealous of the Paris trip!

[cpbride8203]

Lizzie Beth - Where on LI do you live?

Yesterday's weather was just gross...I love going into the subways on days like that...

We will be moving into our new house this weekend...have been with my in-laws for the last 6 months. Sold our house in Suffolk county in January and now finally are moving into our new one in Nassau.

[Noa]

I live and work in NJ (about 5 minutes from the GW bridge), but go to school in the upper west side every day... So I consider myself some sort of hybrid ;)

I was born and raised in Israel, though.

[ignutzz]

Hi! We're in Dyker Heights (Brooklyn, to you Manhattanites ;)) but both work in the city.

No big plans for the holiday weekend. We're having friends over for a BBQ on the 3rd and might head out to SIL's for the 4th but I REALLY don't want to.

Not to mention I have a bunch of freelance work I have to get done over the weekend. Oy!


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We've really been enjoying the various free concerts going on in the parks this summer.

If you haven't already done it, you MUST attend the Philharmonic performance on the Great Lawn at Central Park (the Met opera also performs but it was early in June). It's the perfect excuse to have a picnic (including wine, wine and more wine) in the park with 200,000 of your closest friends. The last performance they also do fire works.

event specifics here. (http://newyorkphilharmonic.org/attend/season/index.cfm?page=eventsByMonth&dateRequest=07/01/2005&seasonNum=4)

[looch]

now across the river in NJ, itching to move back!!!!!

[docoNY]

we live in Brooklyn and normally both of us work in Manhattan but I am on maternity leave at the moment

I second the Philharmonic concerts - we used to live on the UES side and loved going to the concerts and the Met opera too

This year we did the Met in Prospert Park in Brooklyn - think munchkin will prevent us from seeing the Philharmonic concert in PP this year :)

[Liz]

I don't have any plans for the weekend yet. Frankly I haven't had time to talk with DH about it. I do know we are going to the fireworks display on Monday, and probably a picnic. I'm so happy I have a three day weekend!!!

Is anyone planning on going to the Shakespeare in the Park? What else to you all do for fun? It doesn't have to be in Manhattan... I was thinking of going to Point Pleasant beach in NJ. DH said it's awesome. I've never been. Any suggestions on beaches?

[Vishenka69]

Catch, I live in the Bronx and work in Midtown too. We also lived in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Really miss living in the city.

[berry]

Live in Queens, work in midtown.

For the weekend, my sister and her fiance are coming to visit. We're going to be so busy as we're going to MOMA, seeing a show, going to a comedy club and a bunch of other stuff.

On Monday night we'll watch the fireworks from the roof of our apt building in Queens. Last year we had the best view ever, it was amazing!

[Asha]

liz - i went to shakespeare in the park last year. it was great. though, plan for it to be an all day event as you have to come early in the morning to start standing in line. is it "as you like it" this year? if so, i am psyched as i love that one.

i live in far rockaway, queens. work in manhattan. though, my dh and i are scheming of ways to get back into uptown manhattan as i lived there for 4 years and loved it. i live right near the beach so i have been gettin my beach fix in. one big plus to living way out in the boonies is that it is rarely very hot here bc we get a nice breeze from the ocean. ita, i hate the hot days in manhattan as my place of work has no a/c.

[Liz]

We're still unsure of what we are doing this weekend.

As for Shakespeare in the Park, I've always gone at 7ish and received cancelled tickets. Since I don't have time to wait in line in the morning b/c of work. It's worked for me, but you have to make sure that if you don't get the tickets you aren't too disappointed.

Berry~ Just wanted to let you know that Target presents free tickets to all guests at MOMA every Friday from 4~8pm. I didn't know if you already had tickets or not. Have you ever been before?

[bunny nose]

I live in Staten Island. But right now I am in Florida for a few weeks at my in laws house. Its the closest DH will give me to moving down here.

AHH- to dream :rolleyes:

Karen

[catch]

i live in far rockaway, queens. work in manhattan. though, my dh and i are scheming of ways to get back into uptown manhattan as i lived there for 4 years and loved it. i live right near the beach so i have been gettin my beach fix in. one big plus to living way out in the boonies is that it is rarely very hot here bc we get a nice breeze from the ocean. ita, i hate the hot days in manhattan as my place of work has no a/c.

I grew up in Far Rockaway!! Right on 19th street by the beach. I moved to the Bronx with FH almost 3 years ago. The commute was killing me. Instead of a 2 hour trip, now I only have a 30 minute trip. I miss the beach though, A LOT. Before I would open my bedroom window and hear the ocean. Now I hear the subway, lol. And nothing beats Rockaway during the summer. That ocean breeze is just amazing.

How cool :) I never meet anyone who's ever even heard of Far Rockaway these days.

[catch]

Catch, I live in the Bronx and work in Midtown too. We also lived in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Really miss living in the city.

Cool! How do you like it? It took some getting adjusted for me (I grew up in Queens and LI) but now I like it. I've been living in the Bronx for almost 3 years. We're not too far from Yankee Stadium and it's only a 30 minute commute to work.

[Maggie8202]

Another Long Island Girl here!
This 4th we are just going to go to the summer house and relax with some friends. It is on the water of the Long Island Sound and we always get a great view of fireworks shows from Connecticut. I am so happy it stopped raining, and maybe I can actually get some color this weekend!
Maggie

[Asha]

catch - yeah, most people i know have heard of far rockway, but they all fear for my life bc this area has a pretty bad reputation. i am not one to believe what people say, and i checked it out myself including the crime stats and found out that it is one of the more safe areas of the city. go figure! i guess bc the population is so low here crime rates stay low. yeah, the commute really sucks!!! wow, you only lived a few blocks from where i am. tomorrow a few of my friends are coming out here and we are going to hit the beach. we just moved here in november, and i was really hating it it at first, but now that it is summer, i am happy. :D

[Vishenka69]

Cool! How do you like it? It took some getting adjusted for me (I grew up in Queens and LI) but now I like it. I've been living in the Bronx for almost 3 years. We're not too far from Yankee Stadium and it's only a 30 minute commute to work.
We live in Riverdale, so my commute is the same hour I had in Brooklyn. Both of us grew up in Brooklyn but adjustment to the Bronx went so well, we're thinking of staying here for good. This weekend is the one year anniversary of our move. :)

[Liz]

Hey! I've never been to Riverdale but heard it's really great. Any suggestions on places to go while there?

[Liz]

My boss' birthday is coming up next week. I'm trying to think of something to get her. Last year I gave her a gc for a pedicure and Bath and Body Works products for the shower.

She is a mother of three. I take care of her kids so I'm sort of on a budget. Probably under $80. The family has always been generous with gifts for me and my husband, but obviously they know how much I make.

I saw some places have a manicure, pedicure, and an hour massage for $90. To me this is a great price but I don't know if the massage is done by a professional or not. Any suggestions?

TIA,
Liz

[berry]

Berry~ Just wanted to let you know that Target presents free tickets to all guests at MOMA every Friday from 4~8pm. I didn't know if you already had tickets or not. Have you ever been before?

Liz Yeah, I had heard about the Target thing, although I've never been. I work evenings.

The company I work for has a corporate membership, so I can go for free as often as I like. I've been 4 times so far. Have any of you seen the Lee Freilander photographs? I thought they were amazing!

Have a great 4th!

[berry]

Liz I forgot to mention, what about a gc to Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon? Would she be into that? I got a prof of mine from grad school that (she had given up a bunch of her time to work on a project with me) and she loved it. That way she could also pick what she wants, massage, facial or mani/pedi.

Or what about a gc to a restaurant she likes, even if you can't afford it to be for the whole dinner. That might be nice.

[Liz]

Hey! Berry, thanks for the suggestions! Do you know if there is a website for the Elizabeth Arden spa? I'll have to look that up.

Yes I've see the pictures, they are wonderful! You are lucky to have free access!

DH and I have started exploring NYC. We have been to most of the touristy things but we have been working and going to school and haven't had time to really experience what NYC has to offer. We finally walked across the Brooklyn Bridge! It was great! We went to the ice cream shop as the base of the bridge. Wow the view at the promenade was amazing! We also checked out the menu at The River Cafe. Has anyone ever been to it? It was expensive but I was wondering if the food was worth it. My parents 41st wedding anniversary is coming up at the end of this month and they are coming to NYC. I thought I would suggest that restaurant if anyone had good experiences here.

[angelgirl8]

hey, new yorkers!

i'm on the uws as well (and grew up on long island). hi to all!

[Amaye]

Hi everyone,

Another NY girl here. l live in Prospect Heights in Brooklyn and love it! I love that prospect park and the brooklyn library & museum are right around the corner.

Vishenka69 - my MIL lives in Riverdale too. It's gorgeous there and we have thought about moving there. Only problem is that l work in Jersey City so it will lengthen my commute.

[tlew12778]

Hi everyone,

I'm a former Westchester girl :)

My best friend is looking for a studio in Manhattan (not too particular about neighborhoods but she works in Hoboken so downtown is better) and I was wondering if anyone knew of anything word of mouth-ish. Her max is $1300/month but she'd like to stay under that if possible.

Thanks!

[berry]

What are you NY girls up to this weekend?

My brother-in-law and his wife are coming into town. Tomorrow night we are doing dinner at Suenos (http://nymetro.com/pages/details/9259.htm) and then going out to Flatiron Lounge (http://nymetro.com/pages/details/9192.htm)

Sunday morning we're having brunch at Cafe St. Barts (http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11351200/new_york_ny/cafe_st_bart_s.html)

Has anyone been to these places before?

Have a great weekend.

[squirrel]

Hiya,
Queens girl here! I live in Jackson Heights and work in Manhattan. Question for you all- has anyone been to a Summerstage concert yet? I used to go all the time years ago and I hear rumors that it's more restrictive now? Does anyone know if they still have "grass seating" there anymore or is it just chairs and benches?

[angelgirl8]

squirrel...i haven't been this year, but i was at a couple of shows last year and there was still lawn sitting and such! you can probably call the park and ask just in case...the bleachers usually also have some space!

[Camdynlyn]

I just got my anniversary gift and I am coming to New York in December. I would love some suggestions on where to go/what to do and all. We are going to see The Lion King one night and I HAVE to see the Christmas tree (that is the reason he chose Dec- it is my dream to see it). I am not sure of the hotel we are staying at.

Any suggestions? I would love to meet up with some people!

[thompso2]

Another NYC girl here, living and working in Manhattan (at least for now -- when we buy, it'll likely be in Brooklyn).

Camdynlyn, are you thinking of fancy restaurants or neighborhood places? I can recommend either!

[squirrel]

We are going to see The Lion King one night and I HAVE to see the Christmas tree (that is the reason he chose Dec- it is my dream to see it).

Are you planning to see the tree lighting ceremony or do you just want to see the tree in general? It's better not to go during the tree lighting because it's packed up the wazoo! The only chance to get close to it when it happens is by picking a spot hours before it happens. Funny enough, there are actually two famous trees here, the one at Rockefeller Center and the one at Lincoln Center. The latter doesn't get as much publicity.

If you're up for another Broadway show, I highly recommend Avenue Q! It's really original - think Muppets mixed with Rent. Another neat thing to do during the holidays is to look at the department store windows - Macy's, Bloomies, Saks. They're very creative with their holiday displays- each of them having their own themes.

[Vishenka69]

I just found out that the ob/gyn that I've been going to for 5 years no longer takes my insurance. I hate the idea of trying to find a new one all over again, but don't seem to have a choice. Can someone please recommend an ob/gyn in either Manhattan (preferrably anywhere above 50th on the west side) or Riverdale? I would really prefer a female. Thanks.

[catch]

Hi Camdynlyn, there's lots to do in NYC in December :) You can go skating at Rockefellar Center or Central Park. My fave thing is strolling down Fifth Avenue, window shopping. So much fun.

I don't recommend going to the tree lighting ceremony. I did that once and it was not a good experience. Too crowded, no bathroom, no food, 10 hours - standing. Not cool, lol.

Happy to help if you have any questions :)

[Camdynlyn]

Thanks everyone!! :D I am not picky-- I just want to SEE the tree. You know, take a picture and admire it and be on my way!!

I would like any and all suggestions on restaurants. I wouldn't mind seeing places that aren't too touristy! I want to make the most of our few days!

I would also (if possible) like to see a taping of something: The View, Regis and Kelly, Hope and Faith, David Letterman, or SNL! Any help on these is appreciated!! Thanks ladies!

Oh, I will try to find the place we are staying ASAP. We are still waiting on our entire trip package to arrive.

[bunny nose]

Camdynlyn - I would go see the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. I have been to it so many times I can't remember. It is a beautiful show, and the live nativity at the end gives me chills all the time.

Hope you have a great time
Karen

[Maggie8202]

I second the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall! It is not Christmas to me without seeing it after I visit the tree followed by a nice Italian Dinner.

[bijouparvin]

Hey, gals! Look how this thread has grown! I'm back from Paris (so lovely!) and now we're doing research on neighborhoods to buy a place. Our budget is relatively small ($300K or less) so we've been looking at Kew Gardens or Staten Island. Looks like most of the places in Queens are Co-op and we'd rather a townhouse or condo. Any recommendations on Staten Island neighborhoods? bunny nose? Anyone? We've been searching Foxtons and finding a lot of places in Graniteville that seem nice and affordable. Is there something wrong with that neighborhood? Anything affordable closer to the ferry? Help!! We'll be borrowing a car and driving around there this weekend so we can check it out. Thanks!

[bunny nose]

bijouparvin - I'd be happy to help you in any way I can. Staten Island has become a very expensive place to live. Are you looking for a detached, semi-attached, attached, condo, townhouse? DH and I have been looking for a few years and just can't afford what we want so have decided to stay in our rental- but also note that our rental is owned by his parents and will probably be ours one day.

Anyway- Graniteville can be OK in some areas. But I found that some agents try to stretch the areas. I called about a house once in Graniteville and the agent gave me the address of 379 South Ave. I laughed at him and said, "Wow, you are really pushing it. I grew up near there and that is considered Mariners Harbor, not Graniteville." He said, "Well, I guess there is nothing I can say to that." I mean the house was about 2 blocks from the projects. So you have to be careful about where in the area the house is.

Closer to the ferry? There is St George but it can be very pricey because of its location close to the ferry and the city. You can also look at Fort Wadsworth and Rosebank. They are pretty nice areas.

One thing you have to remember about our Island here is that there is a lot of traffic all the time. Residents have unofficially renamed our Staten Island Expressway as the Staten Island Parking Lot. If you come this weekend you will see. One little flat tire can cause a two mile jam. Never mind if there is an accident. Oh boy!! LOL But after you live here for a while you learn how to get around without hitting the highway at all.

If you give me addresses as opposed to areas I may be able to help more. Thats if you have them.

Good luck and let me know how I can help! ;)
Karen

[bijouparvin]

Thanks, bunny nose! Basically, we're looking for a townhouse in a non-ghetto neighborhood. I guess I'm just trying to find out which neighborhoods to avoid. We're not planning on buying until about a year from now but I want to figure out which areas to look in when the time comes. I'll let you know how it goes this weekend. :)

[trishcutie]

Vishenka,

I LOVE my ob/gyn, and recommend him to anyone who'll listen!!! I know you're looking for a woman, and there's a woman in his group, but he's by far the best and my favorite! He delivered both of my children, and was a godsend to an anxious preggo! His name is Josh Waldman, he has an office in Riverdale, and delivers at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, which is about 10 minutes from his Riverdale office.

He's really great...

[bunny nose]

No problem bijouparvin - Let me know what's going on and I will help any way I can. You can pm or email me if you like so we can talk that way.

If you want DH and I used to work with a real estate agent who was wonderful. Only sent me houses to look at that she knew we would be interested in and never had a problem meeting us whenever to look at a house. I always felt so guilty since she did so much work for us and we never bought. But maybe if I can refer someone to her- I'd feel better. So let me know if you would like her number.

Karen

[Vishenka69]

Vishenka,

I LOVE my ob/gyn, and recommend him to anyone who'll listen!!! I know you're looking for a woman, and there's a woman in his group, but he's by far the best and my favorite! He delivered both of my children, and was a godsend to an anxious preggo! His name is Josh Waldman, he has an office in Riverdale, and delivers at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, which is about 10 minutes from his Riverdale office.

He's really great...

Trishcutie, thanks for the recommendation. I feel a bit strange going to a male ob but I'll look up his office on my HMO website. I have a number of recommendations for male ob's (obviously most women don't mind) but it's just not my cup of tea.

[angelgirl8]

vishenka...i did tons of research a couple of years ago on obgyns, so if you have a list of names i can give you recommendations based on those. or i can just give you a list of names! the obgyn i go to doesn't take insurance, but the other ones on my list do!

[Vishenka69]

Angelgirl, can you please post the names (if the list is not too long)? I'd really appreciate it. I can look them up on my HMO website. One of my friends just sent me a list but only a couple take my insurance and they're not board certified.

[Amaye]

Vishenka69 I love my ob/gyn. Her name is Dr. Lieu and she is part of a practice located at 50 West 77th, between CPW and Columbus. The name of the group is Westside Medical and there are 2 other doctors in the practice.

I am looking for a dentist. One of my wisdom tooth finally came in but l am in a lot of pain and l think another one is trying to come in. Any dentist in Manhattan or Brooklyn would definitely be great.

TIA!

[angelgirl8]

vishenka...most of the doctors i have on my list are on the east side, which sucks because i'm on the west side too! but i'll list a few that my friends go to and that i've heard good things about:

shaun biggers 212-821-0941
shannon hudson 212-679-2223
heidi rosenberg 212-447-5330
amy bloomgarden 212-683-0090
brenda fiss 212-746-3432
samantha feder***(on the west side on 60th) 212-459-2556

[Vishenka69]

Angelgirl, Udohen, thank you so much. I'm off to see if they take my insurance. Really hoping to have an appt by the end of today.

Wish I had a dentist recomendation but mine is in Riverdale.

[angelgirl8]

vishenka...i have other names, too, if the doctors on your list don't take your insurance. just post back here!

udohen...sorry i don't have a dentist recommendation. i see my husband's cousin out on long island!

[Dotsie]

I'm so sorry to post in your thread but I was wondering if any of you can help me out. I will be in NYC at the end of Sept for a couple of days and I need help in finding a hotel etc. I have an appt on W. 67th so I would like to stay near there. What area is that? Where is a good place to eat, etc. Thanks so much, and again sorry for the intrusion.

[angelgirl8]

dotsie...i don't know much about hotels around here, but if you check orbitz or travelzoo you might be able to find something. you can always post what you find over here and we can help!

w. 67th is in the lincoln center/upper west side area and there are a ton of restaurants.

you can basically walk up columbus avenue or broadway and find tons of stuff. if you let me know what kind of foods you're looking for i can give you lots of recommendations!

[ysolde]

Vishenka -- Shaun Biggers is my former ob-gyn. She is fabulous! But she doesn't, as I recall, take most insurance any more.

These days, I go to Robin Kalish. She is at the New York Hospital (UES, sorry), and is fabulous, as well! I really, really like her! She is in her 30s, and very cool, and quite sweet.

Dentitst -- I go to Alexander Antonakos, on 23rd between 7th and 8th (he also has a Connecticut practice). He does both regular and cosmetic dentistry. Most importantly, he is painless, and has a sense of humor about cowardly patients! Takes most insurance, and is a really nice guy.

[Amaye]

ysolde Thanks for the recommendation! Hopefully he takes my dental insurance.

[Vishenka69]

Ysolde, you're right Dr. Biggers doesn't take insurance, although she is listed on my HMO website. I ended up making an appt with Dr. Cummings at Roosevelt. My friend is doing her residency there and highly recommended her.

[Vishenka69]

I wanted to specifically ask NY girls, since either parts of the country don't really understand this concept.

We're going to DH's cousin's weddining in a few weeks and we're still debating as to how much cash to give them. For our wedding him and his parents gave us $750, so MIL insists that we all need to do the same ($250 a person). Our standard is $300 for both of us, which I think is perfectly fine. They'll get their $750 back from the IL's and BIL, so our stuff is extra anyway. Does that make sense or am I being too calculating?

[angelgirl8]

vishenka...it's funny how new york is so different for these things! i absolutely agree with you on the $300. they'll definitely get the rest "made up" by the other members of your family!

i had no idea dr. biggers wasn't taking insurance anymore...my friend will be really mad when she moves back from CA!

[Asha]

i guess we are cheap, but we give what we can afford at the time. we have given anywhere from $50pp - $100pp. i know this isn't standard in nyc, but we don't really follow the norms.

[Liz]

Hey! I need to find a health clinic for people without insurance. Does anyone know how to locate one asap?

[Liz]

Hey! I found a doctor that was available today.

[berry]

DH and I were thinking of trying to plan a weekend away, sometime in the next month or so. Somewhere within 2-3 hours drive of NYC (we live in Queens).

We'd like it to be close to the beach and to not cost a fortune for a hotel, etc. We'll probably be chilling out and checking out the area.

Where have you been and what do you recommend?? Thanks in advance!

[October2002Bride]

Hi!

Another NY girl here, Im in Brooklyn :)

Berry:

With regard to where Ive been, well Ive been everywhere!! But for some reason when I read your post www.soundviewinn.com popped into my head. We were there a few times. Its right on the beach in Greenport LI (Northfork) its not the Ritz and its ok in price. We had a great weekend there. Loved the views, the sunsets, the pool etc. The rooms are clean and although outdated it was fine with us. I made us breakfast every day and we ate out for lunch and dinner. We went to the vineyards had some tastings bought alot of wine. We went to the best restaurants around and had great food. Walked around(when it wasnt too hot) went shopping in town and to the other neighboring towns and at night sat on the beach watching the sun disappear.

Again its not a fancy place by any means but we had a great time. Nice and quiet and not overcrowded. Just so relaxing.

The catch is that there is traffic noise, but since we always went during hot weather the airconditioner did wonders to cover the noise when a car went by but truthfully since there is no real nightlife around there the cars hardly ever go by after a certain hour.

If you want to go to the Hamptons you drive to the very tip of Northfork(about 10 minutes from the soundview inn) and get on the ferry that takes you there!


Hope this helps:)

[berry]

October2002Bride

That was exactly the kind of info I was looking for! Thanks so much for taking the time to post that.

If anyone else has advice, that would be great as well.

[Vishenka69]

Have any of you used or heard of a NY-based company that helps sell stuff on eBay? I seriously need to rid my apt of unwanted but still new or almost new stuff and just don't have time to manage eBay myself. I'd love to drop everything off somewhere and then just come and collect my money. I remember reading that Chicago and LA have companies that offer something like this, but can't find anything in NY.

[nektarine]

Vishenka... is the stuff high-end?

if so, check out Portero on eBay! they are based in westchester, but they sell for a lot of manhattan people too. :)

[Vishenka69]

Nektarine, I checked them out but their fees seem very high. I knew I'd have to pay a % of selling price but they also charge $20 insertion fee per item. Some of my stuff is high-end but not enough to be worth it at the end. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[nektarine]

wow... that is a lot. i didn't realize that! i just see them advertised ALL over the place in westchester.

[bunny nose]

Vishenka69 There is a palce here on Staten Island that does that. It is called Auctions East. The website is auctionseast.com. I have not used them, nor do I know anyone who has, but there was a big write up about them in the local paper here and they seemed pretty good. The store isn't to far from where I live and I always see people in there.

Just a thought, hope it is good for you.
Good luck!
Karen

[Vishenka69]

Bunny_nose, Auctions East definitely has much better fees. Now I just need to figure out how to get the car from DH and get down to SI. Or may be someone will have a suggestion for something closer by.

[Liz]

Hey guys!

I was wondering if any of you know about placement agencies that place nannies. I have been a nanny for the past 3 years but now the family that I have been working with is leaving the country so I would need a new job.

I got this job through word of mouth but right now the "word of mouth" situation is not really very promising. The two couples I have talked to aren't sure when they would need help because they are both pregnant and haven't had the kids yet.

So if any of you know of good and reliable placement agencies for nannies I would appreciate it.


Thanks. :)

[kd 9.21.02]

Hello!

Another NYC gal subscribing here. I live on the UWS. We recently moved from the Columbia area where my hubby was attending B-school. We've moved a whopping 30 blocks and love our new neighborhood (and our old one too). I work in the Chelsea/Flatiron area.

[Liz]

Hey KD~

Welcome! I'm also living in the Columbia area. I'm glad you like the neighborhood. It's feels like a small town doesn't it?

So my friend from my hometown just moved up here and I wanted to take her out this weekend. I was thinking Highline because I've heard so much about it but I've never been. Anyone have any suggestions on a trendy restaurant/bar or any thoughts on Highline? Thanks!

[kd 9.21.02]

Liz - Yeah, that neighborhood definitely feels like a small town.

It's not fancy or super special or anything like that, but our favorite place in the Columbia neighborhood for dinner or brunch is 107 West (Broadway between 107 & 108). We LOVE it and used to go about once a week. We still go up there sometimes to sit at the bar (with Andrew, the bartender) and watch Yankee games. Some favorites there... fajitas, nachos, fried chicken, salads, my DH loves the pasta, etc., etc. There's something for every taste on the menu so it's a great place to take guests if you don't know what they're craving.

Sorry but I don't know anything about Highline.

[Liz]

Hey! Thanks for the suggestion! I know exactly where that is but I've never been.

What do you do for a living in Chelsea?

[kd 9.21.02]

What do you do for a living in Chelsea?

I work for a small PR agency.

Went to 107 West last night...YUM. :)

[Vishenka69]

While we on the subject of restaurants, does anyone have recommendations for good non-Italian ones in the Bronx? We found several really great Italian places but now really craving variety. Also really missing the Brooklyn restaurant scene.

[nektarine]

vishenka...
i used to live in the Bronx, and i agree - it certainly could use some more restaurants!
{although i still love belmont, don't get me wrong}

i know that last year or so, riverdale garden (http://www.theriverdalegarden.com/) , opened up and is supposed to be great. we went there once for lunch, and then realized that the place was packed with Fieldston school graduates, so we ended up leaving. it seemed like a good place to re-visit though.

if you like thai food, siam square (http://www.siamsq.com/) near Spuyten Duyvil is wonderful!

we used to eat at this place madison's on riverdale ave, but it's nothing really special, and still mostly italian. it was a good fall-back place.

honestly, when we lived there... we ended up going into manhattan for dinner, or heading into westchester!

[Liz]

Hey guys! Just wanted to update that Highline was a great place. We had a lot of fun and the food was very reasonably priced!

[Vishenka69]

Nektarine, is Siam Sq the one across the street from Century? We've been to that one and weren't very impressed. The Riverdale Garden looks good but a bit pricey for the Bronx. I guess we'll stick with Arthur Ave for now.

[tlew12778]

Hi girls,

My MOH is looking for a new dentist. Can anyone recommend one? She lives on the UWS but works in Hoboken so I gues anywhere relatively easy to get to from either point would be the most convenient.

Thanks!

[kd 9.21.02]

Hi girls,

My MOH is looking for a new dentist. Can anyone recommend one? She lives on the UWS but works in Hoboken so I gues anywhere relatively easy to get to from either point would be the most convenient.

I can only recommend the dentist who took over my late FIL's practice but it's on the UES. Let me know if you want the info and I'll email it to you.

[tlew12778]

I can only recommend the dentist who took over my late FIL's practice but it's on the UES. Let me know if you want the info and I'll email it to you.
Oh yeah, that'd be great thanks! Actually, after I read what you wrote, I realised she lives on the UES now. She just moved a couple weeks ago. My email is in my profile.

[nettreefrog]

Hey all... Another NYer here... We live in So. Brooklyn --Cobble Hill / Carroll Gardens area. As you all know probably know --we have lots of great restaurants, Italian pastry shops, and a wonderful community.

Its great to meet all of you...online --not just bumping into one another on the street or in the subway!

[cat_loverpq]

Hey ladies! DH and I will be in NYC next week and we wanted to stay one night in the Times Square area and do some 'touristy' stuff...Any suggestions on hotels? We don't want to spend too much more than $250 for the night (and I know that seriously limits my options :p ), but any recommendations would be much appreciated!! :D

A few that I've found online so far (any input on these would be great as well) ~

Days Hotel Broadway
Wellington Hotel
Salisbury Hotel
Novotel NY Hotel
Hilton Hotel

ETA ~ Of course I've procrastinated and waited until the last minute, so any info/feedback/suggestions ASAP would be great! Thanks so much!

[cat_loverpq]

No takers??? I would really appreciate any info on the hotels in the Times Square area!

[kd 9.21.02]

No takers??? I would really appreciate any info on the hotels in the Times Square area!

I've never stayed there but I just had a drink at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. If you're looking for BIG and centrally-located, this it.

I think most of us are without recommendations for you because as NY-ers we haven't stayed at hotels in the Times Square area.

If you're interested in the "hot spot" Meatpacking/club district, check out Hotel Gansevoort (http://www.hotelgansevoort.com/home_gansevoort.asp). Great penthouse bar - very hip.

[cat_loverpq]

Thanks kd. I figured that most of you probably wouldn't have stayed at any of the hotels, but thought maybe you had either heard good things about them, or walked by one and thought "Ew, I'd never stay there", or maybe even have an idea of which hotels are in better areas than others, things like that. I appreciate your input! Thanks so much! :D

[berry]

They are all pretty ok hotels. The Hilton is the nicest of those I think. Days Inn is ok, don't know much about the others.

Check out this site http://www.tripadvisor.com/

You can search for a specific hotel and read recent reviews.

[tlew12778]

Like the others, I'm an original NYer so I haven't stayed in any hotels there, but I now live in Italy and my boss travels back to NYC all the time for meetings. Our HQ is on Ave of the Americas near Times Sq. and he always stays in either the Marquis or the Plaza since that is where we get our corporate discount. We've also put our guys in the Grand Hyatt at Grand Central when either the Marquis or the Plaza was booked up. They all run about $150-$200 a night for us (but that's what the discount).

[Larissa]

Hey ladies, I'd like some recommendations.

Kristen and I are going to NY in about 2 months to get our visa and we would like to go out to dinner to celebrate. Someplace nice. We're both veggie. Any recomendations? We don't have a spending limit, and would prefer to dress up a bit (suit and skirt type of dress up-nothing black tie).

[Vishenka69]

What about Babbo? They have a pasta tasting menu that I heard was great (I'm yet to get a reservation there, as we can only do weekends). I would think that most up-scale restaurants can accomodate vegetarians with a special tasting menu.

[cs5000]

Hi,

Just curios where in Italy are you working. I miss Sicily. I live in Brooklyn.
I haven't been to Sicily in eight years now. :(

[tlew12778]

Milan. I've lived here for the last 7 years almost. The one and only time I was in Sicily (Messina) I got caught in the middle of a cops & robbers situation where they decided to run around the car I was in with all their guns out and all. It was like a scene from a movie! Not really too sure I'll be going back there again any time soon.

That said, you said you're originally from Sicily? Do you like living in the US better? We're debating a move back (well back for me at least... FH is Italian). The longer I stay here the less I want to move back.

[bunny nose]

Hey city girls! I live in Staten Island and know absolutely nothing about getting around Manhattan. I have to go see a doctor next Wed and the address is 730 Columbus Ave. I will be taking the ferry into the city. Which train should I take to get there?

Thanks for your help!
Karen

[angelgirl8]

karen,

if i'm not mistaken, the staten island ferry comes into whitehall terminal downtown?

if that's true, you can take the 1 train (red circle) up to 96th street and broadway. it looks like your doctor's office is at about 95th street and
columbus!

it should only be a block or two on both ends of walking.

[bunny nose]

Thank you, angelgirl8! Yes I am going to be catching a train from the Whitehall Terminal. Your info helps a lot!


Karen

[cs5000]

Hi,

I love Brooklyn. I would not move back to Sicily. Most of my family lives there, Grandmother, aunts, cousins etc....,but, visits are fine with me. I wish I could go more often. But, it is expensive and I hate to go on a plane with my daughter which is 19 months old for 8 hours.

Too bad you had a scary experience in Messina. I'm from Bagheria. It's beautiful there. I really miss the beaches there. I haven't been in the beach water since I went away to the bahamas last year.

I do not like New York beaches at all.

Well, good luck in Milan.:)

[Vishenka69]

Bunny nose, you might also want to transfer to 2/3, or it'll take an hour to get up to 96th (which is an express stop as well).

[bunny nose]

Thanks, Vishenka69! I will look into where I can transfer to the 2 train.

Karen

[bunny nose]

Ok- real dumb question here- you will now see how often I take, or actually don't take public transportation. How much is a train and bus trip? I think last I heard it was $2, is that still the rate?

Boy, I feel silly.:o But living in SI I really have no use for PT.

Thanks again
Karen

[kd 9.21.02]

Yes, subway/bus fare is $2 and you need to buy a Metrocard. If you have to transfer from a bus to a subway or vice versa, that's just one fare (I think there's a 20-min. time limit or something like that). If you're going to ride the subway/bus four or more times in one day, buy the unlimited 1-day pass (it's $7 I believe).

[Liz]

Hey! I believe that your transfer is valid for two hours after you use it. I checked the Mta website and couldn't find any information on the time limit to transfers.

[bunny nose]

Thank you so much girls!!!

Karen

[Vishenka69]

Girls, I need your help. I'm getting together with two of my college friends on Sunday and we can't figure out what to do for the whole day or even half of it. Between the three of us we've been to almost all the museums and seen everything that's been on/off-Broadway for a while. We're open to almost anything as long as it's in Manhattan (we're coming from 3 different boroughs as it is). Any suggestions (including brunch/dinner) are welcomed. Thanks.

[LeslieR]

Can I butt in and ask you ladies a question? Anyone ever been/go to the Woodbury Common outlet mall in Central Valley? Is it worth checking out?
TIA!

[Vishenka69]

I think Woodbury is worth checking out but it depends on what you need and where you're coming from. I'd also suggest getting there right when the stores open, after 12-1pm the place becomes a zoo. For some things I prefer going to NJ outlets, but some stores are only available at Woodbury.

[Camdynlyn]

I have a thread I have opened for my upcoming NYC trip (Dec 15-19) and I wanted to get some recommendations for the Diamond District. I have heard some places/people can be really sketchy. Any info on the good/bad??

[Michelle]

I just wanted to come by and ask if anybody had any suggestions for a restaurant within a reasonable distance from Freeport (on Long Island).

DH is from NY and we figured it would be easier to send a gift card for a nice night out to eat to his Aunt and Uncle for the holidays, not to mention gift cards are so much easier to send cross country. The only thing is that he can't think of good places. I don't want to get them a certificate for anything in Manhattan, I'd rather it be on Long Island to make it easy for them.

I would appreciate any suggestions! I tried looking up places by Roosevelt Field (because other than Floral Park, that's really all I know), but I'm at a loss because I don't know the area well enough to know what I am looking at. Thank you so much! :)

[fuzzy]

Hey ladies:

I'm from the Upstate and am planning an quick trip into the city this weekend to visit a friend.

Generally I drive down and pay an arm and a leg for overnight parking in a garage. This time I'd like to park outside of the city and take a train in. I'm assuming I can do that at any communter station, is that correct? And, I keep thearing from my SIL that there are specific park-n-ride type places that cater to vistors, not commuters. Is that the case?

TIA!

[tlew12778]

I've never heard of that. I mean, in White Plains, you can park your car and decide whether or not to take the bus or the train. But it's a general parking lot run by the city so you pay the meter and then go get your ticket from metro-north (it's a huge multi-level structure and you can pay for a 12 hours or more through the machine). They're two totally separate companies so two totally separate tickets. I doubt they have some kind of visitors package available.

You didn't ask this, but personally I prefer the Harlem line over the New Haven line. Harlem line stops are White Plains, Katonah, Golden's Bridge, etc. New Haven Line stops are Harrison, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, etc. I always feel like a bunch of ruffian kids ride the NH line and I hate putting up with them.

[Liz]

Hey guys! DH and I are looking for a good place in the city to get Mongolian Chicken/Beef, does anyone know a place? Thanks!

[Vishenka69]

Anyone else is home today?

[kd 9.21.02]

Anyone else is home today?

You bet. It's too cold for me to walk 60 blocks to the office. And even if I get there, getting home will be the real problem.

[Amaye]

I'm home too.

I live in brooklyn so trying to get into the city is a mess.

Thank goodness l can work from home!

[Asha]

i'm home. i didn't have class today, so i thought i would rather study here than try to get into manhattan today. tomorrow i have to go in because i have a final exam. i guess it's wishful thinking that the prof will decide to give us a take home exam.

[angelmia]

I am about go up there to visit...what do you recommend for breakfast, deli and pizza place?

[kd 9.21.02]

I am about go up there to visit...what do you recommend for breakfast, deli and pizza place?

Where are you staying? What part of the city? That will help us with breakfast recommendations.

For pizza, there are few places better than John's Pizzeria (in Greenwich Village or the Theatre District). It's not a place to just grab a slice but it makes for a great lunch or dinner restaurant.

[angelmia]

thanx....I am staying at 36 st and Madison Ave. Any suggestions!! ;)

[olive]

thanx....I am staying at 36 st and Madison Ave. Any suggestions!! ;)

As for great pizza in your vicinity - try Pizza 33 on 33rd Street and 3rd avenue. it is great brick oven pizza! they are always busy and the lines are long!

Hi! I'm a NYC girl as well. I live on the Upper East Side. I was raised out in Brooklyn so I've lived in the city of new york my whole life.

i'm looking forward to chatting with you NYC girls!

For breakfast -- you can try friend of a farmer -- it's around 17th street and irving place a bit of a walk from madison and 36th but worth it!

[Amaye]

Hi Girls,

I need some recommendations.

We are planning to move (probably staying within Brooklyn) and I need recommendations for a mover. Has anyone used a good moving company they can recommend? Can you also please give me a price range? Thanks!

I am also looking for a cleaning lady. I had one but had not used her in a while. She called and left her new number but l accidently deleted it and now I'm stuck.

TIA!!

[allyray231]

I used Moving Right Along when I moved--they were pretty good-but not cheap

[Jenean]

Hi ladies! Another NYer here. I live in Westchester and work in midtown, just north of the Empire State Building.

Amaye, I work in real estate and know a bunch of brokers, so I'll ask around and see if I can find a mover referral for you. When I moved within Queens a few years ago we used something with "American" in the name, but I can't remember exactly what. I'll look at home and see if I still have anything with their name on it. They were okay, but they added on a lot of charges for things like boxes, tape, etc., that I had to fight over. It was my first experience with movers and I was naive enough to not get a written estimate first. Live and learn. Anyway, I'll see what I can find for you! :)

[Amaye]

Thanks girls. Any recommendations would be great!

[Jenean]

Amaye, no luck so far, sorry! It seems that everyone I talk to hated the moving companies they used. I can recommend the one I used highly, but I live up in Westchester and I'm not sure if they do the city. If you want to try, their name is Barr Brothers. I think they have a website, you might be able to google them and find a listing.


Is everyone enjoying this spring-like weather? I walked from an appt at 59th and Madison all the way to my office at 37th and 5th this morning - it was great! :)

[Lauren23]

Hi everyone! I'm from NY too... I live and work in Westchester right now, although I'll be working and living somewhere else by the end of the year.

And I am loving this weather! :)

[Jenean]

Lauren, where in Westchester? I moved from Pleasantville to Cortlandt Manor last year.

[Amaye]

Jenean Thanks for the tip!!

[Dizzy]

Hi New York Ladies!

This is probably a silly question (i know squat about NYC) but where in the world do people live when they can't afford Manhattan?

Any suggestions on some safe areas? (Please forgive me, I live in the Stone Age and still think of NYC as Danger Zone.)

Thanks for helping!

[catch]

Hi Ryansgirl :)

I'm a born and bred New Yorker who can't afford to live in Manhattan, lol. I work there but I live in the Bronx, a 30 minute subway ride. Certain areas of the Bronx are nice and safe ;) If you like the suburbs, Long Island and Westchester are just a train ride away, about a 30-60 minute commute, depending on how far out you are. The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens are getting pricey, but certain areas are still reasonable and safe.

I'm sure that was no help at all. :D

[Liz]

Hey! We live in Manhattan. There are alot of safe areas to live in. I would travel up here and see which neighborhood suits you and your DH the best. We live on the West Side and the neighborhood suits Dh and I perfectly. A great neighborhood could change into a sketchy neighborhood a matter of a few blocks. It also depends on your price range for apartments. Good luck if you move here. It's a great city. We love living here. If you have any questions PM me!

[bijouparvin]

ryansgirl - DH and I were in a very similar situation when we moved to NYC from CA three years ago. We were clueless and just happened to stumble onto an awesome neighborhood.

It's true that the nicer areas of Brooklyn and Queens are not cheap either but you certainly get more space for the money. We live in a really great area of Brooklyn called Cobble Hill. It borders on a few other nice nieghborhoods called Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, and Brooklyn Heights. Basically, if you see an apartment listed in any of those areas, you can count on them being pretty safe. Just watch out for places that claim to be in Park Slope but aren't really. Just because something is near the park (Prospect Park) doesn't mean it's actually in the lovely neighborhood of Park Slope. In Queens, most of the people I know live in Astoria. Some live in Forest Hills and Kew Gardens, which are nice areas but sort of a hike if you're working in Manhattan.

Hope that helps!

[kithara]

My FH and I just made the move from NC to NYC in August. We ended up finding a great apartment in Windsor Terrace (one of the neighborhoods bording Park Slope). It's really nice because we are only a few blocks from both Prospect Park and Greenwood Cemetary.

I second being careful of places that claim to be Park Slope. I flew up for a weekend a month before we came and went to see lots of apartments. Apartments rent fast and am so happy with the one we chose. Parts of Brooklyn are gorgeous.

[Dizzy]

Thanks so much for the valuable information! I think I will take ya'lls advice and come up there this year to look at the areas suggested. I'm relieved that there are nice places outside of Manhattan.

Have any of you ever met a person from Dallas transplanted to New York? Do they like it? I've heard you either love it or you hate it... =)

[kd 9.21.02]

I had a Dallas friend whose family was moved to NY for her dad's company and they lived in my hometown in CT (a NY suburb there) and they loved it. But that was in a very pricey town.

[Sonicstef]

Hey kithara....another windsor terrace girl here...just want to say "welcome to the nabe".

[MeTheGirlie]

Heya girls, anyone having allergy issues this past week? My ears are clogged!

[thompso2]

Does anyone have a tax advisor (preferably in Manhattan) that they would recommend? My tax situation has gotten confusing, and I think I need some professional advice to sort it out...

[kithara]

Hey kithara....another windsor terrace girl here...just want to say "welcome to the nabe".

Any recommendations for Windsor Terrace? Restaurants? Grocery Stores?

So neat to meet someone else from Windsor Terrace on CC!

[lindybug]

I wasn't sure if I should post this in this thread, but I've seen you get quite a few travel-related questions, so here goes...

I'm heading up to NYC this weekend with some friends and family. Staying at the Omni near Rockefeller Center. We're looking for a good family-style Italian restaurant for dinner Saturday night. We have a reservation at Carmine's, but not until 9:30pm, so I'm looking into alternate options. Do you ladies have any other ideas?

TIA!

[kd 9.21.02]

There are two Carmine's locations in the city so you could try the other one for an earlier ressie. But usually they're hard to get. We live about 10 blocks from the UWS location so my husband usually runs down there an hour before we want to go (when we haven't been able to get a ressie) and puts our name on the list since they leave about 1/2 the restaurant open to walk-ins.

[lindybug]

Thanks, kd. I did call both, and nothing until 9:30 at either. We made the ressies at the 44th St. location, just in case. Good to know about the walk-ins though.

I found this place Tony's online, and was able to get in for 8pm. Anyone familiar with it? http://www.tonysnyc.com/

[berry]

I just posted this in the NY doctors thread, but I don't know if anyone looks at that.

I'm looking for someone who does acupuncture either in NYC or Queens.

Thanks!

[Liz]

Hey! My husband also goes to the one in Manhattan. You can request the teachers, but it is more money. DH goes to one of the students. If you are a student yourself you get a $10 discount with id.

[nektarine]

berry...
i have a friend who trained at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, so i grabbed his business card off my fridge! he's in a private practice now, but i know that he used to work at the school's clinic, and you can get reduced fees.

here's the clinic info:
915 Broadway, 3rd Floor. Clinic # is (212) 982-4600.

good luck!

[sarahncraig]

*bump*
I live on the UES and know a few of you. Just saying hello. I see this thread doesn't move very quickly. ;)

[Liz]

Hey! I live on the UWS. Yeah not alot of people come in here. Nice to meet you though!

[nettreefrog]

HOW YOU CAN HELP: You never know who has connections, ideas, or leads. I figured that if I put my story out there –someone might have some thoughts. You can post here, send me an IM, a PM, or an email! Thanks in advance. (Cross posted here and in the house hunters thread.)

THE STORY: After 6 weeks of working on getting a condo here in Brooklyn, we sent the seller an email asking if he thought he was going to get the condo financials and other stuff together for the closing on June 1st. He responded by telling us that he wasn't coming back from Israel until the end of May and that he thought we should rent the apartment until everything got in order. We told him that we were not interested in renting from him and that if he could not get everything together, we were no longer interested. It was the wee hours of the morning in Israel, and he wrote back to say: "I'm still working on it, give it a chance and concentrate in a vary important job you've got this week Good luck" (He was talking about the fact that I am 39 weeks pregnant and expecting a baby any day now…)

This was after we told him that his inability to get everything has stopped this process cold. We then said that "since you cannot start again until the end of May- we are no longer interested."

So, where does this leave us --aside from extremely frustrated? Well, we have the mortgage ready --and we can possibly find another place and get everything together by June 1st.

We can re-up our lease for another year. However, I found a few interesting leads on craigslist and nytimes.com –and my husband went to visit a few real estate brokers in Brooklyn. He saw a place he really liked, but like most it is outside our price range.

THE DETAILS:

Requirements:
• 2 or 3 bedrooms
• Square footage of at least 850
• 2nd Floor walk-up or has elevator if higher
• Common charges of less than $400/month
• Taxes of less than $200/month (if there is an abatement, when does it end?)
• Should be a condo unless the co-op does not require approval
• Ability to add closing costs in
• Price less than $500K (total)
• Brooklyn locations: Boreum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Fort Greene, Park Slope, Red Hook, Windsor Terrace --and general vicinity

Additional Things that would be nice:
• An additional bedroom
• An additional bathroom
• Parking space

Where we have looked thus far:
• Craigslist.org
• Nytimes.com
• Variety of real estate brokers websites (http://www.smalltownbrooklyn.com/marketplace/realestate.html,
Corcoran.com, adshaye.com, etc.)

[kithara]

That's so awful about your condo falling through. I live in Windsor Terrace so I'll have a look around when I go for a walk - maybe I will see something that isn't listed. (Congratulations on buying though! I can't wait to be done with the renting stage.)

[nettreefrog]

That's so awful about your condo falling through. I live in Windsor Terrace so I'll have a look around when I go for a walk - maybe I will see something that isn't listed. (Congratulations on buying though! I can't wait to be done with the renting stage.)

That would be fabulous! The condo my DH looked at today was in Windsor Terrace, and we are definitely interested in the area. Let me know if you encounter anything of interest!

Thanks again.

[berry]

nettreefrog

I'm so sorry about that falling through, esp with the baby coming!

I just wanted to offer my support. Also, you are really wise to get the info out, I have several friends who found places (to rent) by emailing everyone in their email list and asking them to forward to everyone they know.

Also, I don't know your current situation, but it may be worth it to talk to your landlord, etc. about a month-to-month lease for the time being. This worked for my husband and I several years back. If you are good renters, it usually isn't a problem.

[nettreefrog]

nettreefrog

I'm so sorry about that falling through, esp with the baby coming!

I live in Queens, so I don't have info about Brooklyn, but just wanted to offer my support. Also, you are really wise to get the info out, I have several friends who found places (to rent) by emailing everyone in their email list and asking them to forward to everyone they know.

Also, I don't know your current situation, but it may be worth it to talk to your landlord, etc. about a month-to-month lease for the time being. This worked for my husband and I several years back while looking to move from Manhattan to Queens. If you are good renters, it (usually isn't a problem.)

I'll let you know if I hear of anything.

Thanks....It was disappointing --but at least we learned a great deal in the process. I think that we'll most likely end up signing another lease on our apartment for this year --and saving up more for a down payment. As I posted in my journal (on LJ): How does one in our situation (2 professional parents) afford a 3 bedroom condo (a block away from us) for $750K + maintenance without help from family, the benefit of having sold something recently, or substantial savings (many people going for these places are 20 years our seniors)?

[Asha]

How does one in our situation (2 professional parents) afford a 3 bedroom condo (a block away from us) for $750K + maintenance without help from family, the benefit of having sold something recently, or substantial savings (many people going for these places are 20 years our seniors)?

i completely understand your frustrations. we had to live practically in the middle of nowhere (yes, it does exist even in nyc) to afford anything. its frustrating when i have to commute over an hour each way yet we are by no means a low income family since we are in one of the highest tax brackets. sometimes i wish we had rich family so we could afford more, but then i don't think we'd appreciate what we have so much.

[berry]

This thread hasn't been bumped up in ages, so I thought I would bump it up.

My DH and I are going to be relocating and are trying to help our landlord find someone to take our apartment. We have an amazing apt in Sunnyside Queens. Apt is very affordable, rent stabilized, only 2 blocks from the subway and 15 mins from midtown.

PM me if you'd like more details or if you have a friend(s) looking for a place.

Thanks so much!

[Liz]

Hey! I have an apartment but may know someone. I pm'ed you with a rent question.

[kd 9.21.02]

Hi Ladies. I'm getting desperate so thought I'd post here. I'm looking to order individually-wrapped baby shower cookies. Crumbs doesn't have the right design options and Magnolia doesn't do decorated cookies. Any suggestions? I've called a place in Greenwich, CT that is fantastic, but at $4.50/cookie seems way too expensive.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. TIA!

[bunny nose]

Anyone know anything about Lucky Changs? I think thats what it is called. My cousin has asked me to make a scrapbook for a gift for a friend who is getting married. Her bachelorette party is at Lucky Changs. I'd like to use some ideas from it in a layout. Do they have a website? I looked but can't come up with anything. Thanks

[sem426]

Anyone know anything about Lucky Changs? I think thats what it is called. My cousin has asked me to make a scrapbook for a gift for a friend who is getting married. Her bachelorette party is at Lucky Changs. I'd like to use some ideas from it in a layout. Do they have a website? I looked but can't come up with anything. Thanks

you have it spelled wrong it's Lucky Cheng's. here is the website
http://www.luckychengsrestaurant.com/chengs_site08/helenedp/index.html

ummm...it's an interesting place. everyone that works there is in drag.

[bunny nose]

you have it spelled wrong it's Lucky Cheng's. here is the website
http://www.luckychengsrestaurant.com/chengs_site08/helenedp/index.html

ummm...it's an interesting place. everyone that works there is in drag.

Thanks! Now I know why I couldn't find anything. Its looks like a very interesting place. Lots of fun.

[Dizzy]

DH and I are relocating to NYC in three weeks :eek: Does anyone have a recommendation for a reputable broker? We're looking to rent in Brooklyn (preferably Williamsburg) or Queens (Astoria), but we're flexible. If you happen to know one that has a great reputation or that you've used before, please let me know or PM me! I am freaking out a little bit :o

[kd 9.21.02]

The Corcoran Group (among many others) is reputable. My neighbor is a broker with them, but I think he only does sales.

http://www.corcoran.com/

[lightview]

It looks like my husband will be getting a job working in the Upper East Side (currently he works in Philadelphia) . Since we live in Western NJ (on the Delaware River) and it much too far to commute, he plans to rent an apartment and stay there part of the week. Can someone provide some information on the area around Mt. Sinai Hospital or recommend any websites that I can get more information. Thanks!

[twinnyme]

Good luck, Lightview.

Dizzy - I grew up in Astoria but have lived in the Boston area for 10+ years now. Did you end up in Astoria?

[Dizzy]

twinnyme: We actually ended up in Park Slope and really, really like it. Astoria would be a better commute for me, but I think would be a bit too far for DH. We've visited a good friend who lives there and we definitely like the area! What a great place to grow up!

[twinnyme]

Park Slope is fabulous, too! I think I'd actually like that better now. My sister lived there for a while. Glad you like it!

[Dizzy]

This is probably a long shot, but has anybody been to or known anyone who has been to The Cardinal Club? (the private "restaurant" in someone's backyard in the East Village) I really really want to go, but you have to get a recommendation from somebody who has already been. Probably because they don't want crazy people coming to their home, which I understand. I think this place sounds awesome and I am desperate!!