Relocating? ... About Housing, Rentals & Roomates in various cities

[eurofashionjunki]

New York housing for women - Brandon Residence (www.thebrandon.org)

[eurofashionjunki]

I think the brandon is the best because it's all women, safe, great location, and cheap for short-term residence.

[pinksatin]

I haven't called the Brandon yet (I've been in classes until odd hours) but I called the Webster last August (2007) when I first heard of it and they were full then for this coming summer. At least that's what they said. Maybe someone has dropped out?

[thenamesvint]

Hi everyone, I'm planning on moving to nyc this fall to pursue my dreams and also to move my label from Atlanta. Anyone have any tips on areas to live in the city ? I'm looking mainly for a studio where I can just relax and design, but in a nice area. Any ideas ? Thanks!

Ciao

[fashionicon]

Has anyone considered staying at hotel for their summer internships?

During my internship in NYC last summer, I stayed at the De Hirsch Residence (I can't remember quite how expensive it was, but I remember it being ridiculous even for NYC) It was a single room, had a community bathroom equipped with some cockroaches , no t.v, although it was in a nice part of Manhattan. I just didn't think it was worth the money.

I went back to NYC for fashion week, and ended up staying at "Sefarers and International House" (www.sihnyc.org). It's on 15th street (just a block from Union Sq), next to a whole foods, it's clean, the bathroom is right across the hall and is shared by one other room, it has a sink and t.v in its rooms, it's safe (I'm a 21 year old girl that would often come home at midnight), and get this, it was only $80 a night.

I'll def. be going back the next time I go to NY.

I don't know how long you can stay there (I stayed there for about 3 weeks), but it doesn't hurt to ask. I wish I would have stayed there all summer instead of De Hirsch.

[eurofashionjunki]

Originally Posted by thenamesvint

Hi everyone, I'm planning on moving to nyc this fall to pursue my dreams and also to move my label from Atlanta. Anyone have any tips on areas to live in the city ? I'm looking mainly for a studio where I can just relax and design, but in a nice area. Any ideas ? Thanks!

Ciao

Greenwich Village is where all the arty people live.

[Cicciolina]

fashionicon, Sefarers and International House sounds really good!

pinksatin, I also heard that Webster were booked out for the coming summer, as is NYU dorms actually. There's another women's residence in the Lower West side called something like the Markel or Marquel, I need to get the exact name off a friend who's applying to stay there (US$1300-$1400 a month).

Another alternative is to look at a serviced apartment. From memory they were about US$100 per night starting for a studio so that's quite pricey also.

[thenamesvint]

Eurofashionjunk, thanks for the info. As for Greenwich Village, is that in Midtown west or east...or am I wrong all together ? Thanks!

Ciao

[fashionicon]

Originally Posted by thenamesvint

Eurofashionjunk, thanks for the info. As for Greenwich Village, is that in Midtown west or east...or am I wrong all together ? Thanks!

Ciao

Greenwich will be quite expensive just so you know.

You could also look up Williamsburg(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williamsburg,_Brooklyn) in Brooklyn. It's where a lot of the creative "hipsters" reside. It's a haven of music, awesome vintage stores, and art, and it's not as expensive.

Granted it's not in "the city" (Manhattan), but it's not that far away from it, and it's a slight departure from the sounds of the city. It's almost as if you forget that you are in NY when you're there.

There are also surrounding communities by Williamsburg, that are just as nice.

[thenamesvint]

fashionicon, yeah I totally know..it is pretty expensive there. I actually found a studio on the Upper East Side for 1150 a month so I'm really interested in that. I found it on www.nycdwellers.com. Great place when looking for a studio or apartment in the city.

I'll have to look into the burg, haven't done much research on areas outside of the city. I'd really like to live in the city and experience that. Thanks!

Ciao

[young_princess]

Hi everyone! I'm interning this summer in NYC and I'm planning on staying at NYU summer housing. Can anyone suggest which halls are good? I wanna stay in an apartment style and I believe these are the choices I have: coral towers, lafayette street residence, third ave. north, water street and second street. Would really2 appreciate any inputs from NYU students. And also, which of the above halls are nearest to 60 east, 42nd street? Thanks so much in advance!

[eurofashionjunki]

The Brandon Residence in Upper West Village.

[diorable]

Originally Posted by eurofashionjunki

The Brandon Residence in Upper West Village.

I just sent in my application this weekend! If anyone else is there over the summer, perhaps we can meet up :].

[gius]

anyone in Montréal or Toronto ?

I've plans to do internships there in late June,
with fashion/interior designers--
anyone who needs to use textiles

any recommendations?

[young_princess]

Originally Posted by diorable

I just sent in my application this weekend! If anyone else is there over the summer, perhaps we can meet up :].

I just did too! Are you applying for the traditional or apartment style? We should definitely meet up! Around when do you get there? PM me.