UrbanBaby

06.10.08, 13:01 PM New York City
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I live on the UWS and have for the twenty years I've been in NYC. We have a 3 yo and are starting to think about fleeing the city because our Zoned school isn't good and we can't afford private school. BUT I hear that public schools on the UES are better generally so as long as we're willing to move, why not move across town rather than out of the city altogether. Advice on UES neighborhoods and schools for this UWS girl? We could afford a $700-800K apartment for the three of us. TIA! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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Why move to UES? 87 and 199 are good, although 700-800K won't get you more than a 1 bedroom. That would be true on the UES too, though. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 01:03 PM Flag

These days you may find a 2BR in UES for close to that price if you keep your eyes open. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.18.09, 08:11 PM Flag

lots of 2 brs available for 800K now and going down [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.19.09, 04:01 AM Flag

You will get a 1bedroom for that price on UES. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 01:17 PM Flag

Don't make any fast moves. The DOE is seriously considering re-zoning parts of District 2 (which covers the UES, in addition to parts of Midtown East). What's your zoned school anyway? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 01:23 PM Flag

District 2 goes all the way down to tribeca and the rezoning is for west village. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 01:40 PM Flag

D2 is also talking about rezoning on the UES for the 151 zone, since it's obvious that 151 isn't coming back. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:47 PM Flag

What's your zoned school? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 01:26 PM Flag

PS 145 [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:05 PM Flag

Boy, there's a conversation-stopper. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:46 PM Flag

Then I'll pick it up. I live in 145's zone too and I don't know a child who goes there. There are public school alternatives (Hunter, G&Ts, lottery (MSC, 87, 75, 199, maybe 84), Special Music School) and also private school - apply for The New School at Columbia's lottery, Manhattan Country School has sliding scale tuition, and apply for financial aid at other private schools. At worst, dc will go to 145 for kindergarten and you can spend that year looking for alternatives. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:59 PM Flag

how is 199 an 'alternative'? Oh, I suppose if you move into its zone, it is. And 87? Same thing. 84 stinks, so I don't even know why you mention that. Clearly you don't know that much...do you? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.18.09, 09:43 PM Flag

145 is an okay school. definitely not aschool i would run away from. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:13 AM Flag

tell me more about 145 please! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.18.09, 07:46 PM Flag

what neighborhood is that in? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:14 AM Flag

uws. 104 bet am and col I think? The administration is really nice there. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.18.09, 07:54 PM Flag

the schools are generally good, but they are all facing the same problem of overcrowding. rumor is that ps6 will have over 30 in k come september. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:52 PM Flag

I wouldn't be surprised if PS 6 starts investigating whether or not the kids actually really reside in zone.... rumor has it that a huge percentage don't really live in zone (use other people's address, rent a studio they don't really live in, etc). [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.11.08, 06:04 AM Flag

I would be more inclined to move to village or tribeca. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.18.09, 07:50 PM Flag

not for $700K-$800K! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.18.09, 07:52 PM Flag

There are a lot of deals right now, and you could get a 2 bedroom for that. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.18.09, 07:54 PM Flag

what about moving to Brooklyn Heights? PS8 is good and you could get a good 2 bedroom for that price range. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.18.09, 07:51 PM Flag

washington heights in zone for PS: 187 would be perfect for your family. then the only issue would be when they were ready for HS [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.19.09, 04:15 AM Flag