London is generally a very safe to place to navigate, even at night, though it never hurts to keep your common sense and your wits about you. What areas should I avoid in London? Haringey – 3,935. Haringey is a London borough in North London. Brent – 3,971. Brent is […]
Although London is less crowded than NYC and offers more green space, better weather, and more attractions than NYC, the 24-hour convenience of NYC, its high quality restaurants, and the fact that it’s less expensive gives the city a slight advantage. Is New York or London more important? London has […]
Conclusion: Overall, LA Wins They’re both expensive cities with a higher cost of living than most other places in the US, but what you can get for your money on the West Coast is simply more than the East Coast alternative. Is New York City more expensive than LA? You […]
There’s always people around at all hours, it’s safe. The subway is safe and walking is safe. The hostel is very close to the “1” train station at 103rd St so getting to and from there to the hostel will be no problem. You can go anywhere you like solo. […]
Five Things You Can Do About Gentrification in NYC TALK TO PEOPLE on your block and in your neighborhood. SAVE THE SHRINKING PUBLIC DOMAIN. DEMAND TRULY AFFORDABLE HOUSING. REGULATE AND TAX REAL ESTATE SPECULATORS. CONFRONT AND CHALLENGE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CANDIDATES AT ALL LEVELS. What can I use instead of […]
6 (Totally Realistic) Ways to Live Rent-Free in NYC Charge Your Roommates More. Live in an RV. Find a “Zombie” Home. Care for a Historic Home. Work in Lieu of Rent. Move Into a Homeless Shelter. Can you live in NYC for free? Don’t stress – there is some good […]
Do walk quickly, with your head down. To avoid looking like a tourist in NYC do not lollygag along the sidewalk, taking pictures and looking at a map because if you’re a New Yorker, you are always in a rush. So even if you have no where to go, you […]
That’s how Axel Webber starts his video tour of his apartment on social media. Axel is brand new to New York City, but he’s already feeling right at home. All 100 square feet of it. “Right next to the sink is conveniently located – the kitchen,” Axel said. What is […]
1. Re: How Safe is NYC (Manhattan) at Night? NYC is the 2nd safest city in America-as long as you’re not in any questionable areas like Soundview Terrace in the Bronx or South Jamaica in Queens, you’ll be fine. However, you should still remember to use common sense and street-smarts. […]
The freebies landlords relied on to fill units while so many New Yorkers were fleeing the city are now rarer than they were before the pandemic hit. Many renters who stayed and took advantage of sweet deals may be forced to move or absorb substantially higher costs when their leases […]
On a salary of $60,000 a year, 30 percent of your income works out to $1,500 per month for rent before taxes. Using the 50/30/20 rule, half of $60,000 per year works out to $2,500 per month to cover all of your essentials. What’s the most rent I can afford? […]
Steele says is “authoritarian” and “preppy,” or pink, which some see as “girlie” or “queer.” Black connotes power, elegance and eroticism, characteristics that many people — New Yorkers included — wish to identify with. “It started out initially symbolizing downtown New Yorkers, and this kind of hip quality,” she said. […]
The vast majority of cases of crime and violence in the park occur at night. It may seem tempting to take a stroll in Central Park after dark, but it’s safer to wait for the sun to come up. Generally speaking, you want to stay away from areas of the […]
If you make $100,000 a year living in the region of New York, USA, you will be taxed $28,411. That means that your net pay will be $71,589 per year, or $5,966 per month. Your average tax rate is 28.4% and your marginal tax rate is 38.6%. How much is […]
How dangerous is New York City? New York City’s crime rate is currently about 13.3 major crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The combined rate of violent crimes – murders, rapes, and felony assaults – projects out to 2.8 per 1,000 residents per year. Is New York safe or dangerous? […]