[Belgian]

I just started working in NY so I can’t give too much advice yet.

But I concur with NadjaS regarding accommodation. Housing has been difficult. I was told to look in Craigslist for the best chance to maximize value in Brooklyn or, if lucky, Manhattan. While it’s true that you often find great deals, I’ve already encountered several scamming attempts. The best piece of advice that I can give to someone moving to NY is to request a one-on-one with the landlord and a personal tour of the place, as well as any legal paperwork beforehand. This is why it’s probably ideal to start out in temporary accommodation (like a hostel/hotel or an Air BnB) and request to look at your desired apartments in person before moving forward with formalities.

It’s also important to note that rent prices in NY are sky-high. You’ll most likely be downgrading in accommodation while paying the same amount of rent. Be prepared to share an apartment with roommates if you also value proximity (and even then, it’ll be difficult for you to find a place in Manhattan- Brooklyn is a stronger possibility).

Regards.

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