New York City Apartments

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There’s nothing like New York City – the hustle, the bustle, the energy with which it vibrates every minute of every day. New Yorkers love their city; and thousands look to make it their home every year. The Big Apple is the country’s largest city and its economic heartbeat; the world over looks to NYC to get a bearing on the fiscal temperature of the nation.

For New York City residents the benefits also lie in the city’s vast cultural offerings, as theatre, fashion, art, and even food are second to none.

Top 10 Things To Do In New York

1. Central Park (Sights and Activities)
2. Metropolitan Museum of Art (Sights and Activities)
3. Daniel(Restaurants)
4. Staten Island Ferry (Sights and Activities)
5. Grand Central Terminal (Sights and Activities)
6. Trinity Church (Sights and Activities)
7. Peter Luger Steakhouse (Restaurants)
8. Oak Room at the Algonquin (Nightlife)
9. John’s Pizzeria (Restaurants)
10. Cielo (Nightlife)

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Apartments In The Boroughs

Apartments for rent in New York City can be incredibly exciting, especially for newcomers as they search the areas that best reflect their personality. The Boroughs of NYC are Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island – each its own city within a city. But the two most popular for apartment living are Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Manhattan Apartments

Manhattan is what people think of when they think of New York City. From the trendy vibe of the Upper East Side to the bohemian charm of Greenwich Village, Manhattan neighborhoods are second to none. By simply turning a corner you are in a completely new world – each reflecting a culture, a feeling, a charm all its own.

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In each of these neighborhoods, apartment hunters are likely to find apartments as diverse as the neighborhoods they occupy. Walk ups in trendy brownstones, luxury studios in doorman-posted apartment buildings, hi-rises, lofts with tons of character, and one, two, and even three bedrooms with a view.

The rental prices for Manhattan apartments tend to be high so finding place that fits your needs – at a price you can afford – is often a challenge. But when you find it, the reward is worth the work.

Top 5 Luxury Apartments in Manhattan, New York

1. Korman Communities New York City Apartments
2. Archstone East 39th
3. Archstone 101 West End
4. Archstone Midtown West
5. Archstone Chelsea

Brooklyn Apartments

Brooklyn has become increasingly popular as a residential community over the years, as New York City residents seek more cheap apartment options outside of Manhattan. Hot restaurants, old-world bakeries, charming parks, and a real sense of community have catapulted Brooklyn to newfound stardom – even though the Borough has been in existence since the late 1800s.

Brownstone living is extremely popular in Brooklyn; apartments occupy every floor of many duplex buildings and offer one-floor living with the sounds of the neighborhood right outside the window and Manhattan just a short train ride away.

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3 Cheap Brooklyn Apartments For Rent

1. Spring Creek Towers Apartments
2. Bay Ridge Residential Apartments
3. Archstone 180 Montague Apartments

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Big Apple Safety Tips

Airport Safety

• Airport Commuting - Decline any invitations from drivers for transportation to your destination. Many times you’ll see drivers bidding with each other to get your business. Also, several of these drivers and their vehicles are not non-insured, non-metered and definitely non-licensed to do business in New York.
• Airport Purchases - When buying items with a credit card, be very discreet when making these purchases. Airports are filled with professionals just looking to get your credit card information just so they can sell it.

Taxi Safety

• Gypsy Cabs - Often, especially in the outer boroughs, unmarked cars are looking for passengers like you. New Yorkers refer to these as “Gypsy Cabs.”
• If a taxi cab driver ever approaches you, do not accept. Even if it doesn’t seem dangerous, again these people are usually non-insured, non-metered and definitely non-licensed to operate in New York City.

Photo by: Daniele Sartori

Hotel Safety Tips

• Always keep your valuables in the hotel’s safe or the safe in your room.
• Hallways have public access, an unexpected knock at the door could mean trouble, always use the peep hole to see who’s there. If no peep hole, don’t hesitate to call the lobby and check.
• Remember, a maid can open the door herself. Seems like a no brainer, but people always seem to forget that maids clean rooms at hotels.

11 Tips For Staying Safe In New York City

1. Pick-pocketing - To combat pickpockets and purse snatchers, men should try to keep their wallets in their front pockets while ladies should always wear their purses across their shoulder. An easy tip that makes a criminal move on to an easier target.
2. Getting directions - If you get lost and need directions or help, remember, New Yorkers are in general friendlier than you think! Don’t be afraid to ask.
3. Meeting up with friends - Arrange for meeting places if you are with a few people. Crowded streets like Fifth Avenue can easily split you up. Notable spots like the fountain in Bryant Park on Sixth Ave. and 42nd St. or the Arch in Washington Square Park make excellent meeting places.
4. Stay on the curb until the light changes.
5. Don’t cross in the middle of the block.
6. Look out for cars making turns even when you have the right of way.
7. Look like you know where you’re going - a confident walker is a safe walker.
8. Taxi at nightStay away from quiet side streets - especially in business areas where everything is closed.
9. Stay below 96th Street and out of Alphabet City in the East Village. If you have to…take a taxi.
10. Keep any expensive jewelry covered when walking around NYC. Flaunting your jewelry is only asking for mugger trouble.
11. The subway system can be quite dangerous in certain areas at certain times. If alone, be sure to avoid the subway after 11 p.m.

New York City Crime Map
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