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saxman

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I know there are a few New Yorkers in here so I thought I would inquire. I June I plan on finishing training at my airline and moving to NYC as I'll be based out of JFK Airport, and looking for a place to stay for the summer, at least. I certainly can't afford Manhatten, but I've heard a few places in Queens are good. Since I don't own a car right now, it should be a place that I can walk to the subway with a suitcase in uniform and not worry about being hassled. (as in mugged) Plus I'd like it near shops and grocery stores too. I've heard stay away from Jamaica, but Forest Hills and Kew Gardens are nice. I mention these because its an easy trip to the Airtrain station on the E train, but I don't mind a little bit longer ride either.

So if anyone can chime in on descent places to live, please let me know. Or if you happen to know of a room to rent, that'd be great too.
 
Well Forest Hils and Kew Gardens are very nice, but they aren't exactly the cheapest places in Queens to live, especially Forest Hills.

I agree that I wouldn't suggest Jamaica, although there are some sections that are pretty nice. But I'd recommend first getting aclimated to Queens, before I'd consider looking for places there.

I'd suggest checking Sunnyside, Woodside, Kew Gardens, and Rego Park. All of those sections are either along the E train's route or are along the #7 train's route, which would provide an easy transfer to the E train. Astoria is also a nice place to live, but there you'd have a second transfer, as you'd need to ride the N train to the #7 and then the E.

I would not recommend looking in Jackson Heights, as that area of Queens is a bit tough and you could get into trouble. Elmhurst is kind of the middle of the road, some areas are decent, others not so good.

Of course all of that is subjective to some extent, as one can get into trouble anywhere if there is going to be trouble. Rule #1 though in NYC is to always look like you know exactly where you're going, even if you have no clue where you are going. Slow walking, looking around for landmarks, pulling out maps, are sure signs to the wrong people if they happen to be watching.

I suggest checking out the NY Times online, where you should be able to find lots of listings for places.

If you've got more specific questions, just let me know.
 
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