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06.02.08, 12:54 PM New York City
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if you could afford a beautiful house in a close suburb with a large yard, fantastic public school system, and great community or a 3 bedroom apt. on the upper west side, which would you choose and why? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 06.02.08, 12:54 PM Flag
 

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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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I have the former and sometimes wish I had the later...I think it is better for the kids living in the burbs thougha nd I like not worrying about getting into and paying a fortune for schooling [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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are you unhappy in the burbs? did you previously live in the city? i grew up in the suburbs but have been in the city for over 10 years and love it here. but we're seriously thinking of leaving. i am so torn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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np: It is so much more enjoyable when you don't have kids (living in the city that is) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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UWS - everything is so convenient [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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UWS, no question. The burbs are too isolating, and the UWS is amazing for the park and access to museums, Lincoln Center, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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lol! I love these responses. You know the burbs have parks. Also, people from the tri-state area take advantage of the museums, Lincoln Center etc. Nothing beats having your very own backyard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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oh please...parks with no one in them, yards are isolating, and you have to plan an entire day with endless train rides to do the museums. all I have to do is walk a few blocks. not to mention the time wasted in a commute. no thanks....you can have it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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Here is another tidbit for you - people actually socialize in the burbs. We go to story time at the library, we invite people over to our house or meet at the park, there are a ton of festivals to attend. We even have museums. We also have cars so we don't need to take the train. We can explore even more with a car at our disposable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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Nice try, but forget it. I grew up in CT, and my family is still there so I know all about the burbs. Have fun at story time and sitting in traffic on the way into the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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Have fun living life within a two block radius of your home. Must be fun going to the same museums again and again and again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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LOL. Who said anything about living in a two-block radius? All I said was that I can walk to the museums--and by the way, that's just the handful of world-class museums within walking distance, not to mention the ones just a short bus-ride away. And we get around just fine by public transport...you must be really miserable out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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I forgot about public transportation. It must be really fun to take a toddlers and infants on the bus and subway. I am moving to the city right now! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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It wasn't a problem at all actually. We found it very easy to get around, and a hell of a lot easier than getting them into and out of car seats all day long. Whatever... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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np: what a sad and uninformed statement... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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3 bedroom in Manhattan but I can’t stand the burbs. Have several friends that have moved, they all adjust but all they do is hang out in their back yards. I like the diversity of NYC, you never know who your going to meet on any given day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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Diverse?! Do you actually live in the city? It is extremely segregated. People stick to their own kind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Not at my dc's school, both of them have people from all over the world from every nationality. gendar orientaion, etc I think it is wonderful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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NP, I live in nyc and our life is diverse. Attend ps 3, our building is wonderful mix, our churh is wonderful mix (its huge). You can isolate yourself in nyc, but you dont' have to - and you cannot argue that diversity is not at your fingertips if you seek it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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I have no desire to live in the UWS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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suburb. without a second of hesitation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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why? please give me some great positives. i currently live in the city and love seeing people every morning. my biggest fear is being all alone in my big house with no one to talk to.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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np: Read my post above. People socialize in the city. It is interesting, I lived in the city for many years and found it quite isolating. You were always surrounded by people but there was very little interaction. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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huh...we're always interacting with neighbors, running into friends, meeting people in the park. I don't get this at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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I did not have kids at that time so maybe that is what made it different. I imagine parents are seeking each other out. When I lived there I found it could be quite lonely, at least in terms of meeting new people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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np: There are suburbs with business centers with things going on. There are some really nice ones on the south shore of Long Island. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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i suppose it depends on which suburb you choose. i find that you get more privacy but you still see people. here's what i like about the suburb. you have the yard and the park. it's nice to have the options. i have a car that i don't have to pay a fortune to park so that we can go places when we need. i can take a walk and dcs can run ahead and it's not a big deal. i have much more space than i could have in the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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me too - we just did it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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UWS, hands down. Burbs suck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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Forest Hills Gardens [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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We could afford either and much, much prefer the city. One of the biggest reasons (quality of life issues aside and depatable) which is *not* up for debate is the commute time. My dh sees his kids every day and makes it to most school events. Hi suburban colleagues can not say this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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Commute is key. If talking lower Westchester and a Met Life building job, maybe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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UWS. Though I see the appeal of the suburbs, I think DH's commute would kill us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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UWS... suburbia isn't all it's cracked up to be and then you have to maintain a freakin' lawn... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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3 bedroom UWS hands down. I don't want grass to cut, or roofs to replace. I want to call the super when something goes wrong. I also don't need a dining room I never use or a living room no one goes in. Space is overated. And, I'm in love with my nyc public school and have a great community both at school and at local playground. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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