From Miami to NYC... where?

Soho is filled with tourists!

LG:

I just moved from SoBe (Belle Isle) to NY. I am currently subletting but am looking hard at making a purchase in the Financial District. The Seaport area is becoming a favorite. It has the same laid-back vibe as South of Fifth. There is a lot of tourist action as you move towards ground zero. Otherwise, seems cool based on the time that I have spent walking around.

Take care,

MR

There are also a lot of low income towers in the seaport area. Make sure to walk around at night prior to moving there. We have lived in the financial district for 10 years & the seaport area, although changing, still has some late night problems.

I think Chelsea is the best place to live Iam 31 year old with a real job. Great Bars, galleries, places to eat and very close to the meatpack, village and uptown

Soho is not fun any more

Are you sure?

yes!!

I'd vote for the upper west side in the 70's.

if you want convenience and access to shopping/restaurants/fdr/central park i would consider the lower end of the upper east side, 60s and 70s

Don't go to the east 60's or 70's if you are looking for a "cool" place. It is fairly quiet and also very convenient to the eastside, but I don't think many people would equate it with being cool. If you want shorter buildings (i.e. more light and some trees) and more interesting and varied shopping, try the Upper West Side (70's through 105th or so). Above all, I would figure out where you are working first and then make a decision on where to live, if possible. You can easily have a 45 minute commute if you do not plan it out (meaning if you live on the Upper West Side and work way down town, you are in for a hike each day)

70’s through 105th kids, kids and more kids Do I need to say more?

so subjective. i think that most of the younger (30's and younger) would want to stay downtown - below 23rd st. so, chelsea, tribeca, w. village, gramercy. most of these areas are largely deviod of tourists and plenty quiet (w.village would be the loudest depending where you live) look at prices in those neighborhoods and you tell me where the younger professional set is moving...there are in my opionion (and zagat's) a lot more very good restaurants downtown.

Try this building:555 west 23rd. My friend just moved there and is very cool Are you looking to buy or rent:?

hands down Tribeca...I lived there for 5 years and still think its the best neighborhood. Costs a little more, but well worth it.

Tribeca very expensive but you are right very cool!!

Try chelsea very hot!

We recently moved back to NYC from the Continuum. We love the Upper West Side, close to the park.

I live in South Beach and just bought a condo at 260 Park Avenue South and 21st. I am very happy with the location, lots of restaurants, close to Union Square, 5th Av shopping, Chelsea, East and West Village, Grammercy Park... I feel I'm in the heart of the City.

Tribeca has it all without the crowds of tourists. It has a quieter "residential" feel but is still alive at night and good for young people. I think it's the best downtown neighborhood and I think many native NYers would agree. There are still lofts available down there and it has a distinct neighborly feel. Lots of buildings are from the 1800's. It has great restaurants, is close to the waterfront esplanade/bike path which is nice, and very conveniently located--near most subway lines, nearSoHo, NoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Financial District. It's a little bit expensive, but cheaper than the W. Village which btw is also very nice. The W. Village is more of a townhouse neighborhood, rather than lofts though.
Chelsea always seemed overcrowded to me and lacking in character. SoHo is even more crowded, but with tourists. Battery Park City is nice, but more suited for the quiet family type that doesn't go out at night.
The Upper West Side is very nice, but a totally different feel.
Simply put,the UWS would be the choice for uptown types while Tribeca would be the choice for downtown types.

Your budget will lead you to the neighborhood

"Simply put,the UWS would be the choice for uptown types while Tribeca would be the choice for downtown types."

That is like saying people who like blue should buy blue cars and people who like red should buy red cars. The first 80% of that post was helpful, but you fell apart at the end.

Try Long Island city. It is a very cool up and coming neighborhood, only one stop away from Grand Central with the subway (# 7), just accross the river, where you can get a much bigger space and maybe a view of Manhattan. I was living in Gramacy and plan to buy a condo in LIC. Definitely check it out before making a decision.

manhattan is too expensive its a waste of money you can buy a house for what an apt cost. don't waste your time on manhattan its become a playground for the rich

LG-try gramercy/murray hill-most young urban professionals live here-close to downtown, also residential and ease of commute all over. Depends on what you need-if walking to work is what you like then all depends on work location