columbia and where to live

[fishtolive]

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i was just wondering if any of the columbia people here could talk about where most residents live while training there as the wash. heights area is not exactly the best (but neither is an hour-long commute).

 

[powermd]

i was just wondering if any of the columbia people here could talk about where most residents live while training there as the wash. heights area is not exactly the best (but neither is an hour-long commute).

Most residents live in the UWS, either the 72nd or 96th/Broadway areas. The commute is an easy 15 minutes on the 1 train. Many residents live in other parts of Manhattan (favoring access to the ACE, or 123 trains). Quite a few live walking distance from the hospital in Washington Heights, which is not THAT bad an area, and you will have a larger apartment for the money. The problem is that there is nothing to do up there, and no one will ever go out of their way to visit you. A bunch of residents also live in New Jersey, or the Bronx, and drive in. I love living in the UWS... it's a great neighborhood, tons to do all the time, incredible food, easy commute to work, easy access to Central and Riverside Parks, fast express trains.. totally worth the $$$.

 

[chicamedica]

Most residents live in the UWS, either the 72nd or 96th/Broadway areas. The commute is an easy 15 minutes on the 1 train. Many residents live in other parts of Manhattan (favoring access to the ACE, or 123 trains). Quite a few live walking distance from the hospital in Washington Heights, which is not THAT bad an area, and you will have a larger apartment for the money. The problem is that there is nothing to do up there, and no one will ever go out of their way to visit you. A bunch of residents also live in New Jersey, or the Bronx, and drive in. I love living in the UWS... it's a great neighborhood, tons to do all the time, incredible food, easy commute to work, easy access to Central and Riverside Parks, fast express trains.. totally worth the $$$.

What is the rent like in the UWS anyway?

 

[powermd]

What is the rent like in the UWS anyway?

Variable.

The average studio is $2000, and the average 1 bedroom is $2500, but you can do better if you look around. Most people I know pay around $1500/mo for a studio. Check out craigslist, and nofeelistings.com.

 

[fedor]

Upper West all the way.

It's worth the extra $ if you ask me.

 

[toughlife]

Variable.

The average studio is $2000, and the average 1 bedroom is $2500, but you can do better if you look around. Most people I know pay around $1500/mo for a studio. Check out craigslist, and nofeelistings.com.

How do you manage to pay 24K for rent with a resident's salary? I heard Columbia has a housing stipend. Is this included in your 47K salary or is it separate?

 

[chicamedica]

Variable.

The average studio is $2000, and the average 1 bedroom is $2500, but you can do better if you look around. Most people I know pay around $1500/mo for a studio. Check out craigslist, and nofeelistings.com.

 

[powermd]

I have a friend living in a nice studio (5th floor walkup) at 104th/Amsterdam (one block from subway) and she's paying $1100/mo. That's a very good deal. It's a Keyah place too, so it's nicely upgraded inside too. Check out http://www.keyah.com

The housing stipend at Columbia is $3000/yr. Total cash compensation is about $49,500 for a CA-1.

 

[Monitor]

I have a friend living in a nice studio (5th floor walkup) at 104th/Amsterdam (one block from subway) and she's paying $1100/mo. That's a very good deal. It's a Keyah place too, so it's nicely upgraded inside too. Check out http://www.keyah.com

The housing stipend at Columbia is $3000/yr. Total cash compensation is about $49,500 for a CA-1.

Do residents in NYC get to claim RENT as a PRE-TAX Expense or do you just have your checks direct-deposited into your landlord's bank account? I'm sure not everyone finds those $1100/mo GEMS.

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