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where to stay in NYC w/kids for month-long visit? — Brooklynian

where to stay in NYC w/kids for month-long visit?

liz
liz
edited November -1 in Park Slope
We are a family of four that will be coming to NYC this spring for one month. We are trying to decide which neighborhood would be best to stay in. We have two boys - 11 and 8, who although they enjoy being outdoors, are fairly mellow in their need for physical activity. We prefer Manhattan, and can spend around $3000 for the month, possibly more (just to clarify, this is for an apartment, not a hotel). Although proximity to Central Park would be nice, we like the idea of lower Manhattan, and there appears to be several areas with parks nearby. But, maybe the UWS is where we should be. ?? We want to experience (or at least try) what it is like to live in a NYC neighborhood. We plan to do a lot of walking and sightseeing - although not to just the typical tourist destinations. I have heard that a lot of families with young children live in Park Slope, so that is why I'm posting this here. If you are so kind as to respond, please let us know the age of your kids. By the way, we are from Seattle. We appreciate your input!

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  • kaiserkai
    kaiserkai
    Check for sublets on Craigslist. I imagine that you'd all have a pretty good time in PS. There is a great park, and you can subway into Manhattan rather quickly (time depends on which train and what part of Manhattan you are going to). Plenty of stores, restaurants, events in the park, farmers market, etc.
  • dw438
    dw438

    Subject: Check this site

    http://www.vrbo.com

    Vacation Rental By Owner
    I have rented with them in other cities and towns across the country and in Europe.
    Good, reputable referral company. Craigslist is kind of hinky in regard to real estate, but it's out there.
  • homeowner
    homeowner
    There is no one answer to this question. It depends on a lot of factors such as 1) will you have a vehicle with you or not 2) are you more interested in taking public transportation or walking 3) what kinds of things do you and your family want to do while you are here, etc.

    I don't think it makes a lot of difference one way or the other whether you stay in Brooklyn or Manhattan, but you should know that from Park Slope to the upper manhattan is about a 45 min to an hour ride, so if you really want to spend time exploring the city and you want everything to be close by it may not be the best idea for you. On the other hand if your focus is really a neighborhood experience, Brooklyn is definitely the place for you.
  • apollonia666
    apollonia666
    Mod note: Liz mistakenly started a separate thread instead of responding to this one, so I've locked that new thread and I'm pasting her text from that one here. Liz, please respond in this thread by using the "post reply" button at the bottom instead of starting new threads on the same topic. That way everyone can keep track of your topic.
    liz wrote: In regards to my previous post, it appears I did not make myself clear. We are a family of four that will be visiting NYC this spring for one month. We are trying to figure out which neighborhood would be best to stay in. We have two boys - 11 and 8. Pretend money is no concern (although it is :) ), and let us know which neighborhood you recommend. We appreciate any input, and thank you!!
  • booklaw
    booklaw
    In Manhattan the overwhelming majority of people live in smallish apartments in high-rise apartment towers, where they often know few or none of their neighbors. Kids cannot safely go outside to play, and, if they do, they are unlikely to find other kids to play with.

    In Park Slope and various other Brooklyn neighborhoods, many people live in attached 3-4 story row houses and some live in unattached single family homes. On some blocks there are enough kids that they can go outside without their parents and play with the other kids on the block.

    Aside from the safety issue, consider the atmospheric differences between steel & glass canyons in Manhattan and small buildings with back yards in Brooklyn (of course, there are also the other three boroughs of New York... the Bronx and Queens and Staten Island), but I'm not competent to discuss them).

    Manhattan is clearly more convenient for sightseeing and cultural attractions... unless you're bringing a car with you. It is virtually impossible to park on the street on weekdays in much of Manhattan... and parking can easily cost $30 or more per day.
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