There are many lovely neighborhoods all along the waterfront and around Prospect Park, but you’ve probably got to be a little lucky to find a nice apartment in those areas at that budget, and of course you’ll have roommates.

These days a lot of new kids are moving to Bushwick (and adjacent areas of Bed-Stuy, so-called East Williamsburg, and Ridgewood, Queens). Certain corners of those very large neighborhoods are sketchier than others, and even the safest parts of Bushwick are ugly. If he’s confident in his street smarts and his ability to judge the terrain on a block-by-block basis, he’ll be great. But Jersey City might be the play.

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Anonymous wrote:Why can't he look this up himself? If he's old enough to get a job and move to NYC, he should be capable of doing his own internet research. You'd be a better parent to encourage him to look into this than to do it for him.

Why do so many people post this stuff? Don’t lots of people ask around to see if others are familiar with various places whether for travel or relocation?

What is the big deal if a parent is helping their kids gather info so that the kid can review all kinds of things before making a decision? No one said the parent is the only one gathering info.

No, I let my kids handle their lives and only give advice when asked. Generally it's along the lines of "what have you already researched to find out this answer?" I empower my kids to solve their own problems. The big deal is teaching a young adult learned helplessness. Don't you want your kids to be confident in their abilities to navigate life and all its issues?

Anonymous wrote:Thanks everyone. His budget is around $1500/month including utilities. He’s looking to rent a room in an apartment. His friend also mentioned Jersey City and Hoboken as alternatives.

Jersey City is a straight shot on the PATH train to the financial district. Couldn't be easier.

Brooklyn is full tell him to try Jersey and good luck.

Thanks everyone. His budget is around $1500/month including utilities. He’s looking to rent a room in an apartment. His friend also mentioned Jersey City and Hoboken as alternatives.

Anonymous wrote:Why can't he look this up himself? If he's old enough to get a job and move to NYC, he should be capable of doing his own internet research. You'd be a better parent to encourage him to look into this than to do it for him.

Why do so many people post this stuff? Don’t lots of people ask around to see if others are familiar with various places whether for travel or relocation?

What is the big deal if a parent is helping their kids gather info so that the kid can review all kinds of things before making a decision? No one said the parent is the only one gathering info.

Why can't he look this up himself? If he's old enough to get a job and move to NYC, he should be capable of doing his own internet research. You'd be a better parent to encourage him to look into this than to do it for him.

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Anonymous wrote:All of my friends who raised their kids in Brooklyn say that their college graduates are moving to Manhattan because it's cheaper! Crazy but true...

This.

My kid just moved from Manhattan to Brooklyn to a cheaper, larger apartment.

Anonymous wrote:All of my friends who raised their kids in Brooklyn say that their college graduates are moving to Manhattan because it's cheaper! Crazy but true...

Agree. The parts of Brooklyn with the easy commute are as expensive as Manhattan and are very family oriented.

Anonymous wrote:All of my friends who raised their kids in Brooklyn say that their college graduates are moving to Manhattan because it's cheaper! Crazy but true...

This.

All of my friends who raised their kids in Brooklyn say that their college graduates are moving to Manhattan because it's cheaper! Crazy but true...

Almost all commutable parts of Brooklyn are safer than DC. That said the “safest” parts are pretty family oriented and less fun for younger people.

What’s his budget? Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights are all within a few stops of Financial District .

If he's young and starting out, Greenpoint may be for him. Relatively safe, up and coming. If eh is going into Manhattan to FIDI wanna valid far out Brooklyn...red hook, Bushwick etc

My son is beginning to look for apartments in Brooklyn to move to since he got a job offer in Manhattan. I’ve only been to Brooklyn once but can you share which neighborhoods are safe and ones to avoid? He will be commuting to the Financial District most days. Thanks!