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Alex's avatar

Some things I keep in mind:

- NYC can be generally inhospitable and apartments can be very crappy, so I would pay more to get a place you really like

- Think heavily about neighborhood: where you'll want to sleep vs. where you'll want to be for social events or work

- Avoid street facing units (car/ambulance traffic can be loud at all times of day and night)

- Avoid units anywhere near major hospitals or projects - check city maps

- Living in NYC is not really an exercise in cost minimization and it would be foolish to make it one in my opinion: pay up while you're here on anything you find interesting

- The diversity of the city is awesome: I've met film makers, ballet dancers, software engineers, school teachers, sound designers all at the same dinner! And all were very interesting

- NYC doesn't give a damn about you - someone I know put it as "you are never bigger than the city. everyone always has better things to do" - which fosters a very unique and interesting culture

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Scott Gibb's avatar

NY is a great place to start your presidential bid.

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Megan Gafford's avatar

Get a Costco membership, which you can use to buy a discounted Instacart membership. Get all your groceries, cleaning products, toilet paper, etc from Costco via instacart delivery. You will save a shit ton of money — delivery sounds like an indulgence but it's obviously necessary without a car (assuming you won't have one here) and it is still far cheaper than lugging everything from your local grocery.

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Megan Gafford's avatar

PS - My husband and I live on the Upper East Side, and we love having friends over for cocktails! Feel free to reach out. I only know how to make Martinis and Manhattans, but I have perfected them. (Or if you'll be alone for Thanksgiving, I'm hosting a dinner and you're welcome to join us.)

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Randy Wayne's avatar

Welcome home Rob! SPeaking of apples, you are always welcome to come to Ithaca to pick apples, drink cider, and eat apple cider donuts!

thanks,

randy

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Kurt's avatar

Hey Rob, we met at an NYC event for someone else’s book. If you need a place to stay while you look for an apartment, you can stay with me. I have a spare bedroom and bathroom in Lower Manhattan. DM me.

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Arif's avatar

Sorry, that San Francisco tweet has me cracking up. Nevertheless congrats on the move Rob.

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It’s Just Me Dad's avatar

“For all its flaws, though, America is still the best country in the world. And I say that as someone who has spent most of my adult life living abroad. Ever since I left home in California at the age of 17, I’ve spent nearly a decade overseas.”

Your assessment is a hopeful one for the United States. I’m glad to hear it

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QuestionEverything's avatar

Welcome Home, Rob!

Can't help you will NYC, but if you're ever in the Twin Cities, I have lovely high-end cabin in western Wisconsin on the back 40 for guests. From seclusion to downtown in 30 minutes.

I'd be delighted to have you stay.

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Armony's avatar

To me, the best place to live now is the West Village. Beautiful, great restaurants, neighborhood feel. Expensive, yes.

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Texas Teri's avatar

Consider Austin for your next move.

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Rick Sanchez's avatar

Dammit, Rob. You're writing is so captivating that I missed my stop!

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Duane Moore's avatar

Congratulations on the move Dr. Henderson. NYC is a great place. I look forward to attending any meetups you organize.

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Mark McNeilly's avatar

Congrats! Glad it will be easier for folks in the US to hear you speak.

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Thomas Foydel's avatar

I loved in Queens during my time in NYC, mid 80's. Nobody ever mentions it, but it's a vibrant part of the city in its own way,more working and middle class, but very surprising in the variety it offers.

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James F. Richardson's avatar

Much easier to have lunch with Jonathan Haidt. Good luck…with the move…

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Dr. Paul's avatar

Bravo!!!! I love it! See you here!!

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