I love it! ......
New York New York....
New York New York....
As the song goes
and it's true I do
That is why I am so excited to let you know
I am moving back!!
It's a huge undertaking with husband, 3 kids, 2 dogs and a cat
This is not like the last time I emigrated to New york 1n 1993
with $500 in my pocket and a one way ticket
One step at a time though we will get there
and I will take you along for the ride
So this post is all about NY apartments
New Yorkers are obsessed
with their apartments
Location
Size
Rent
Rent control
(where the landlord can only raise your rent a minimal amount each year...more on this later)
School catchment area
Are all HOT topics,
so I had a fountain of knowledge to dip into amoungst my host compatriots
on all things to do with apartment searching.
Think I have found somewhere but will keep you posted
Meanwhile here are a few I have seen
that whetted my appetite
I like this "Neo country" in Brooklyn.
A little to modern and sparse for me though.
images from New York Magazine
I like this Greenwich Village apartment of Designer Rita Konig
a little too flowery though..
I'd take the dog and the apartment......... this one is in
Williamsburg though...... not for me
But This one in Cobble Hill would be just right
I like the location
Good schools
Period features
Quite spacious looking
LOVE the floors
Homey but not too frou frou
Modern but not minimalist
......... only 1 bedroom........there's always a snag
That and the fact that its not for rent!!!
Which one would you live in?
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Cool! You're mad obviously.
ReplyDeleteI knew it!!!!!!!!! That is brilliant news Helen!!! Why do I have a feeling I will be meeting you...NOT in Ireland, but in NY?!! Wow. Good for you. Have fun with your adventure!!!!!!! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm Over the moon for you, you will find a great space.
ReplyDeleteAll of my best wishes,
Happy for your career - sad for your Irish friends
ReplyDeleteHi helen, what great news...congrats!! How did I know???
ReplyDeleteI'm here till the 28th. I will ring.
Wow. This is exciting. So many more doors to be opened for you both there...i can imagine. Best of luck and i am sure you will be dearly missed.
ReplyDeleteCobble hill or neo country for me!
Yes Imen I think you are right, Tea and sympathy? pastisse? or maybe a new discovery!! I look forward to it.
ReplyDeletedebra Lisa EJ =Thank you
Emma -I will misss you all sooo much
Murad -Yes obviously
Sounds exciting, and challenging.
ReplyDeleteHave you looked at realtor.com ?
It would be so nice if you could locate a good realtor...even if you plan to rent, there should be someone to help you, send photos and answer questions.
Another option might be to house sit for someone that is going to be out of the city for awhile???!!
Do you have a home in Ireland that you could swap for home in NY? web site for that.
Make lists,
Maybe there is some sort of referral service for help in getting settled in N.Y.
It was wonderful and a challenge for my family to move abroad many years ago.
I am sure that you will do fabulous::)))))
i can't believe i am in this!! I like the one you chose but the blocked up fireplace!?!??!? That would be deal breaker for me....However, i am so pleased to be featured on your blog and such a lovely surprise to come across it. x Rita
ReplyDeleteRita, How lovely to have you here!
ReplyDeleteYes blocked up fireplace is a minus but one can't be TOO picky in NYC!
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