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I would seriously advise AGAINST anything that relies on the R line (e.g., Bay Ridge). The R line is going to be undergoing some pretty length reconstruction soon (post-Sandy). The R was never a super reliable line and the commute from Bay Ridge is long, but with this construction planned, I would stay FAR AWAY.

What type of crowd does he like and what vibe does he want? Bensonhurst or Coney Island has a few cafes, although it's no longer a really lively destination. But the trains are more reliable (D and Q).

Fort Greene, Williamsburg and Park Slope are cool. but they are pricey.

I would also recommend looking at Western Queens or even NJ!!

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Posted by femalej

I would seriously advise AGAINST anything that relies on the R line (e.g., Bay Ridge). The R line is going to be undergoing some pretty length reconstruction soon (post-Sandy). The R was never a super reliable line and the commute from Bay Ridge is long, but with this construction planned, I would stay FAR AWAY.

Well the MTA says it should only be until October so that's probably more like what.....March? Chat Icon

Wait a minute, I just realized its supposed to be until Oct 2014, right?? Oh mannnnnnn, I was just complaining about how my commute was going to be disturbed for the next few months. Jokes on me I guess Chat Icon

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Bushwick is pretty affordable and has some cool areas.

NO!

Ditto what Cateyemm said!

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Posted by femalej

I would seriously advise AGAINST anything that relies on the R line (e.g., Bay Ridge). The R line is going to be undergoing some pretty length reconstruction soon (post-Sandy). The R was never a super reliable line and the commute from Bay Ridge is long, but with this construction planned, I would stay FAR AWAY.

Well the MTA says it should only be until October so that's probably more like what.....March?

Wait a minute, I just realized its supposed to be until Oct 2014, right?? Oh mannnnnnn, I was just complaining about how my commute was going to be disturbed for the next few months. Jokes on me I guess

It's much ado about nothing. R is still running through Court Stree, so commuters only have to transfer at 36 street or atlantic avenue for a train into NYC.

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Posted by femalej

I would seriously advise AGAINST anything that relies on the R line (e.g., Bay Ridge). The R line is going to be undergoing some pretty length reconstruction soon (post-Sandy). The R was never a super reliable line and the commute from Bay Ridge is long, but with this construction planned, I would stay FAR AWAY.

Well the MTA says it should only be until October so that's probably more like what.....March?

Wait a minute, I just realized its supposed to be until Oct 2014, right?? Oh mannnnnnn, I was just complaining about how my commute was going to be disturbed for the next few months. Jokes on me I guess

It's much ado about nothing. R is still running through Court Stree, so commuters only have to transfer at 36 street or atlantic avenue for a train into NYC.

That's exactly what I was going to say. Who rides the R through all the way anyway? Most people switch at 36 or Atlantic/Pacific if they want to get anywhere fast..

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This is true. It just so happens that I take the R from lower Manhattan into Brooklyn and then transfer at DeKalb (easiest transfer EVER Chat Icon

) so that's the only reason it's annoying for me. Thankfully I'm near several other lines so not the biggest deal. I'm just mostly lazy Chat Icon

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Cobble Hill, Carrol Gardens, Brooklyn Heights

Completely agree with these and Park Slope but when I was looking for an apartment on my own in these neighborhoods, I couldn't afford anything decent and my price range was up to $2.3K.

I always have to chuckle at this.

My aunt and uncle own a brownstone in Cobble Hill. When I was a kid they tried to sell for years and could not give the thing away...

NOW it is worth god knows, 3 million, and they get an insane rent for a small walk in apt!

Hipsters and yuppies made my aunt and uncle very rich Chat Icon

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I Live in LIC (queens) and I don't live in one of the new highrises...the rents in the older 2-6 family houses are much more affordable.

You really can't beat the commute to Manhattan- 1 stop from Grand Central and it's a fun, but not overly crowded neighborhood.

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