New York is the undoubted leader among cities in the U.S., where most Russian sounds. Its media here about 1.6 million! Up to 600 thousand Russian-speaking settled in the city, the rest spread out in the Tri-State in the suburbs of new York, new Jersey and Connecticut.
Is new York even a single «Odessa» neighborhood of Brighton beach, where immigrants from the glorious seaside town is especially busy. In emigre circles his so called «little Odessa»…
Things to do in new York
Entertainment here especially do not need to look. Go for a walk for bread — and ended up at a Mexican party on the roof. Only because on the way I met an old friend. Or go to a baseball game in the Park of Williamsburg. And then just witness the filming of a new movie or series.
You need to give yourself time for a break — be not too lazy to get up early and meditate in a beautiful Park. Or go later, after seeing the sun from the roof of the Wythe Hotel, which offers a wonderful view of Manhattan.
In winter go skating in the winter Bryant Park. And then to warm up in new York’s Museum of modern art. In the evening in the company of friends to review the «Sex and the city» to the next day to walk along the routes of the heroines of the film. Be sure to look at immersive play (Sleep no more; And then she fell).
You can dress in the American flea market and Yardsale (this, incidentally, is the Museum of cultural history of the United States). Take a stroll across the Brooklyn bridge to the song Frank Sinatra – New York (or Moon River). And notice those who need help. After all, new York really is the principle, filmed in the movie «Pay it forward» – all the goodness will definitely come back.
How much is housing in new York
Take note that you will not be able to rent a house (and get a good job), if you have debts in credit history.
Moving to new York, we dream to live in a cozy apartment in a beautiful building near Central Park — because what we have seen in Hollywood films. Because we know new York. But most likely to start you stay in NJ or Brooklyn in a small apartment. The main thing is to focus on the fact that the roof over your head.
Where to start looking for housing in new York? For starters just walk around the city. Learn the area, select the district. Decide whether you are dreaming about an apartment on the ocean or you need an apartment in a residential area. What is the minimum standard you are willing to accept? Counting how much?
Options you have plenty. You can rent a room, Studio, one bedroom or several bedrooms and you can. sat down with someone in the room or in the Studio (it’s called share the room). Often in new York available for rent and cellars in private homes. The cost of housing will depend not on size, but primarily from the area and the level of the house. That is, a room in Manhattan can cost you more than a full-fledged Brooklyn apartment with two bedrooms.
Take into account the cost of utilities, if you pay for them will have separately from the amount of the rental; the Deposit; type of heating (if electric, your bills can reach crazy size). And what’s the situation with rodents and insects? Such problems in new York enough. Are there bars on the Windows? And air conditioning?
If your income is 3-4 times higher than the cost of rent, you would be a worthy candidate. Otherwise, especially if your credit history is not crowded with events, in collaboration you can refuse. If you are applying for a room for $ 800 – provide information about monthly income from 2,600 to 3,200 U.S. dollars.
As evidence you can provide Bank account, a pension, a certificate from the tax – take everything you have! You have to create the impression of a reliable tenant, who will not go into debt after the first month. Russian documents also come into play.
So you were ready, that’s about the price of housing in new York:
A bed or half of the room is $300-400;
Room – from $600, on average $700-1000;
Studio – from $1000-1200;
Apartment with 1 bedroom – from $1200-1400;
Basement (with separate living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom) – from $1200-1400.
If you have free time and are proving the reliability of the documents can well do without the help of a realtor. But such specialist may help you with entering into the transaction, contract review and identification of shortcomings of rental housing.
Here are some sites that will help you to find your sweet home:
newyork.craigslist.org
zillow.com
www.roomzoom. com
joinery. nyc
myspacenyc.com
What to eat in new York
Fusion in food is what awaits you! Unusual combinations, like a bagel with cinnamon and raisins and avocado-stuffed, cheese cappuccino, and Vice versa, chocolate with potato chips. The inscription «sea salt» can be found in the most unexpected products – get ready for ice cream, studded with large pink salt. For gastronomic experiments go to Kossars, Black Seed Bagels, The agent Store.
New York boasts an abundance of vegetarian restaurants. And they are perhaps the most interesting concentration of delicious food. The lovers of juicy steaks, throwing all sorts of prejudices, go to the Butchers Daughter or conceptually Chloe – you will discover new taste buds, and never will be the same. And remember, buying fruits need at the farmers markets at the weekends.
Work in new York
In new York, many ethnic restaurants, shops, schools, publications, art houses, created by the hand of Russian-speaking citizens. There is even a steam room, and club «What? Where? When?».
A quite common occupation for today is «tester». This specialty is a direct path into the IT world. To learn the profession in a short period of time, how and get good financial rewards – $55-60 thousand a year from the start. In new York to be a tester in the center IT Pass.
For creative individuals there is a great and very romantic option is florist. Today, flower business in America is a huge and growing industry. On mastering a profession will take no more than a month of time and a few hundred dollars.
For those who choose freelancing, or just need a quiet space for generating ideas – is a local coworking (We Work, Rough Draft NYC, Wendy’s Subway).
Weather in new York
The highest temperatures in new York city is getting in July. The average temperature is 30.7°C and night – 21.8°C. And by August, the maximum warm sea (up to 23.6°C).
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