Aera around east side of L train is pretty cheap.
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New York City |OT| GAF's Guide to the Greatest City in the World - Meetup on 18th
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Aera around east side of L train is pretty cheap.
Are you busy on Friday?
So as I mentioned earlier in the thread I'm coming to NYC in June.
Whenever I go on holidays I usually go all out and stay at a really nice hotel on the last night. Can anyone give me some tips on a really nice hotel in Manhattan? Budget of say, $300 each for the night (two people).
Whenever I go on holidays I usually go all out and stay at a really nice hotel on the last night. Can anyone give me some tips on a really nice hotel in Manhattan? Budget of say, $300 each for the night (two people).
http://jetsetter.com is your best bet. Book a flash deal in advance and you'll be able to pick up something pretty nice for about 50% off. I got a deal for Hotel on Rivington for $140/night during Valentine's weekend (more than half off) a few days ago.
This one's probably a good choice:
http://www.jetsetter.com/hotels/new...l-sofitel-new-york?nm=serp&cl=15&ca=view-more
or The Standard:
http://www.jetsetter.com/hotels/new.../the-standard-new-york?nm=serp&cl=15&ca=image
I'm free Friday but I don't which is more convenient for most. If Saturday is set I'll just catch the next meetup, I'm sure they'll be another one.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
If I get out of work early Saturday I might be able to drop by. I am good any day of the week though.
MickeyKnox
Member
This should be added to the OP, for those that want our beloved Gotham's atmosphere from the comfort of their computers....
http://youarelistening.to/newyork
http://youarelistening.to/newyork
I'll be willing to do it either day myself. On Friday, I have a class that starts at 1:10 and ends at 3:50 but since it's the first day of classes, it's gonna end in about half an hour. That said, though I won't be free until 6.
On Saturday, I'm scheduled to volunteer from 6:45-10:00, but as I said, I'm either going to cancel it or move it down to an earlier shift but I have to do it as soon as possible. If it were up to me, I'd be willing to meet up both days because I have nothing better to do provided, Saturday's venue were to be at a different place for novelty reasons I suppose.
I'll also throw this website down here because it's relevant:http://www.nycgameindustry.com/ As I mentioned before, NYC has a game industry that's alive and kicking despite the costs of maintaining a studio here (see: Kaos Studios' closing for reference). The most recent one that opened and hired was Avalanche Studios who are famous for their Just Cause games as well as Renegade Ops to a far lesser extent. Also, as most of you know, Rockstar has a studio here too as well as a ton of mobile game developers. There's a meet and greet networking opportunity every month at Barcade so if anyone is interested in working in the game industry or wants to check out some low key gaming events (test out other devs' games for example), that website is your gateway.
The Last Wizard
Member
I'm good both nights, do we have a set place yet?
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
I am free every day at night besides Friday and Saturday I work late those two days can meet up with you guys later on though.
You're busy on those days every week, or just next week?
Pachterballs
Banned
went to LA. hated it with much gusto. The worst part of my multi city trip. Ugly. boring... now I watch american shows and its based in LA; my reaction is... "meh"
Returning to NYC later this year around OCT for a month. Should be good.
LMAO
Ken Masters
Banned
haha, just about perfect. I have a couple promoter friends and I felt I was reading their text logs
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
I work Friday and Saturday nights depending on the night I get out early. If I get early I can meet up with you guys.
Bummer. Going by today's weather I'd imagine it being a good weekend to go out.
Battersea Power Station
Member
Any good tips on nice but lower-prices condos in Brooklyn? Wife and I are starting to look for something to buy, but are in the $300,000 area. Ideally we'd love to live in the city but we'd have to save much longer for that.
Definitely! Especially in Flushings, there's some pretty good asian cusine to be found.
The Last Wizard
Member
I'm good for whenever, just let me know the date a few days in advance.
where?
Santa Monica and Malibu are gorgeous. I can't imagine living near the beach and hating it.
There are no 1 BR condos in any decent area of Brooklyn for less than $350K, probably closer to $400K. The so-called "down market" hasn't affected real estate prices in Brooklyn or NY at all. It's a joke, really. My favorite part is how they call all condos "luxury" or "super luxury" condos, which basically means that they think they're justified in charging you $500K for a 1 BR.
Yeah, check this out... even in Crown Heights you're gonna be paying ~$400k for a 1BR.
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/crown-heights-brooklyn/beds:1
EDIT Actually if you sort by least expensive it seems like there are some reasonable deals: http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/crown-heights-brooklyn/beds:1?sort_by=price_asc
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/crown-heights-brooklyn/beds:1
EDIT Actually if you sort by least expensive it seems like there are some reasonable deals: http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/crown-heights-brooklyn/beds:1?sort_by=price_asc
+1 for Flushing. Some great places to eat there.
Astoria needs some love too. And those Colombian food carts in Corona are amazing.
aparisi2274
Member
I recently went to Blue Smoke on E 27th St. The food was delicious.
I had their fall off the bone baby back ribs with mac & cheese. I said 'GOD DAMN!' that is how good the food was.
Note that the really cheap ones are co-ops, not condos (big difference - maintenance and other costs are significantly higher for a co-op). And the 1 BR condos start at ~$250K...and that's in Crown Heights, which is not exactly a good neighborhood to say the least.
~Devil Trigger~
In favor of setting Muslim women on fire
its a nice place now
It's tolerable if you grew up in Brooklyn and know how to handle yourself. For a transplant? Not so much. Crime stats support that it isn't exactly the best neighborhood. It is safer than it was 10 years ago, however. Then again, so is most of Brooklyn.
I love the area near Brooklyn Museum and Eastern Parkway. Whatever you do, don't buy a co-op if you don't plan to live in it for a long while. Very hard to get rid off, once you are ready to upgrade.
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/bay-ridge-brooklyn/type:D1|beds:1
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/boerum-hill-brooklyn/type:D1|beds:1
Up and Coming, though still a bit shady:
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/clinton-hill-brooklyn/type:D1|beds:1
Awesome, one of my favorite neighborhoods, but apparently kinda quiet right by the park:
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/fort-greene-brooklyn/type:D1|beds:1
Awesome
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/prospect-heights-brooklyn/type:D1|beds:1
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/bay-ridge-brooklyn/type:D1|beds:1
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/boerum-hill-brooklyn/type:D1|beds:1
Up and Coming, though still a bit shady:
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/clinton-hill-brooklyn/type:D1|beds:1
Awesome, one of my favorite neighborhoods, but apparently kinda quiet right by the park:
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/fort-greene-brooklyn/type:D1|beds:1
Awesome
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sales/prospect-heights-brooklyn/type:D1|beds:1
Agreed. It's been pretty good lately. Hopefully we won't get hit with a crazy snow storm like last year.
I'm every free practically weekend provided I'm not busy with school work. Since the meet up is next weekend, then it's cool even with school starting on Friday (plus the other classes next week). If it's still going to be in The Gaf, then that's fine too.
Katana_Strikes
Member
Planning going in September.
Would 4 nights there be enough to sort of see most of the main attractions in a timely manner of would it be better to go for an extra night?
Would 4 nights there be enough to sort of see most of the main attractions in a timely manner of would it be better to go for an extra night?
CitizenCope
Member
For X-Mas my wife got me a trip to NY city.
I got her a trip to Chicago.
Who gave the better gift?
Both of us have never visited either city.
I got her a trip to Chicago.
Who gave the better gift?
Both of us have never visited either city.
aparisi2274
Member
CitizenCope
Member
Well that's up first as we head there the first week of March. Looking forward to it. Pretty bad that I've never been there where I only lived in Boston for the last 40 years.
aparisi2274
Member
I live here (NYC) and I've been to Chicago several times for work and for pleasure, and while Chicago is a great place to visit, it doesn't come close to the passion and the energy you experience when you are in NYC.
Also, don't listen to people who say NY'ers are rude, because we aren't.
I moved out of Clinton Hill in July... I think it's my favorite neighborhood in the borough. Every time I go back there's a new restaurant or bar or store on Myrtle. Plus it's close to Fort Greene and close to Bed Stuy.
CitizenCope
Member
They are going to hate my wife as she likes to stop, look around and yap about something. I'll work on that.
We will be there during the week only. I'm guessing the foot traffic is busier then than on weekends?
Your wife, definitely. Chicago is good for a weekend but gets boring pretty quickly. There's definitely a lot more to do in NYC, not to mention the culture. Chicago is less hectic, though
Just make sure she doesn't stop in the middle of the sidewalk and you'll be fine (just go to the edge to take pics or stop). Walking around shouldn't be unbearable unless you're on the subways between 5 and 6pm (or 8-9am).
Stopping, looking around, and yapping is fine, just don't do it in the MIDDLE of the sidewalk or in front of an entrance (any kind of entrance, but especially to subways or major businesses). Treat the sidewalks as if they were streets.
And yeah, foot traffic is going to be busier during the week, especially between say 4 and 7 pm.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Definitely be there for family.
We'll try for a meetup again in February.
im gonna be visiting NYC for the first time all by myself (went as a kid with my parents) ill be there from feb 2 till the 9th. i was hopping if there could be a gaf get together or something, also drinking age 21 right? is there any place a 20 year could get drinks or something? also i enjoy the nfl a lot i was also hopping if there is some place to watch the bowl.
also any good recommendations on cheap/healthy ish food with decent ish flavor?
also any good recommendations on cheap/healthy ish food with decent ish flavor?
Every single sports bar in the city and then some. There is a NY team in the Superbowl after all.
The drinking age in the U.S. is 21, yes.
where do you live now?
Houston3000
Member
Back about a year ago I used to visit this website that listed events going on in New York City - mostly pertaining to night life. What was great about it was a lot of the listings would have something like "mention that you're on the so-and-so list to get in with no cover". I would use it all the time to find good places to go out and pick-up girls but I eventually started dating someone and stopped going out as often.
I can't remember for the life of me what the site was... any help here? It wasn't Time Out NY or nycGo for sure.
I can't remember for the life of me what the site was... any help here? It wasn't Time Out NY or nycGo for sure.