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New York City |OT| GAF's Guide to the Greatest City in the World - Meetup on 18th
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Vivalaraza
Member
Will be coming to New York this summer (June) and I've got a couple of questions.
- How hot can I expect it to be?
- How much does a week's travelcard cost?
- How hot can I expect it to be?
- How much does a week's travelcard cost?
if gluten free, i can recommend some vegan places for your taste buds.
also as a part of gaf gold, we now welcome you as you come out of the airport.
So this is interesting. There's a kickstarter for LowLine, New York's first potential underground park. NYC ballers unite!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid
Actually, I'm debating of making a new thread for this.
Edit: And I did!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/855802805/lowline-an-underground-park-on-nycs-lower-east-sid
Actually, I'm debating of making a new thread for this.
Edit: And I did!
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
Meetup end of this month?
I'm down.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
Lets do this. 23rd or 24th. If anyone has any other dates just say it.
23rd would be better.
POWERSPHERE
Member
Hey New Yorkers,
I'm an Australian moving to the greatest city on earth in around June or July, and i'm wondering where is the best place to start looking to get a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment?
I've been looking in Brooklyn and want to spend around $1500 per month, i've stayed in Bushwick & Park Slope and Crown Heights before. Really liked Park Slope, but i'm sure it's out of my budget, Bushwick was fine but Crown Heights was a bit gnarly.
I'm an Australian moving to the greatest city on earth in around June or July, and i'm wondering where is the best place to start looking to get a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment?
I've been looking in Brooklyn and want to spend around $1500 per month, i've stayed in Bushwick & Park Slope and Crown Heights before. Really liked Park Slope, but i'm sure it's out of my budget, Bushwick was fine but Crown Heights was a bit gnarly.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
We should once every few months blows. Twice every month or even once a month. Twice in one week was awesome. Walking into the gaf and everyone going SMOKEYYYYY. Feels so good. End of every month meet up.
Astoria would probably fit your budget. $1500 in BK won't get you much in Park Slope unless you're in a less desirable area or have a roommate. I live in East Williamsburg / edge of Bushwick and pay $1700, but the neighborhood isn't that amazing. I'll be getting out of here when my lease is up.
POWERSPHERE
Member
thanks. ill look into Astoria. Hadnt really considered queens. Whats a good real estate site to start looking for rentals?
I only ever use Craigslist- just search for no-fee listings on there and you're set.
I'm actually probably going to move to Astoria this year, too. You can find 1BR new construction apartments for around $2000.
Where will you be working? I live in Queens and wish I worked in midtown. It would save me 20-30 minutes each way which may not seem like a lot, but is a pain.
I work in the Financial District and living in Brooklyn would cut my commute in half.
I've been looking at the west side of crown heights as my next place to live. It's still fairly cheap, close to lots of trains, close to the park, fair amount of stuff to do. There are quite a few 1BRs for 1250-1500 in the area west of Bedford ave. I'm currently living in a $2500 2br converted studio in williamsburg, and need to gtfo of here asap. Living here is not worth the cost.
I just started using pad mapper, which makes it easier to look in specific areas, although it obviously can only show listings that give cross streets.
http://www.padmapper.com/
I just started using pad mapper, which makes it easier to look in specific areas, although it obviously can only show listings that give cross streets.
http://www.padmapper.com/
Totally. Maybe we could do it the final weekend of every month?
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
Yes we should.
Williamsburg. And you're basically going to look for the Koncrete Jungle party at the Cove; Drum n bass isn't big enough in NY for a club full of it. Keep an eye out for parties at Sullivan Room also.
What genres are you interested in?
POWERSPHERE
Member
http://padmapper.com is awesome to see a good display of where you can afford to live. Go google maps!
jamieson87
Member
Make it the 31st and a bonny Scotsman all the way from Edinburgh can join in the fun.
So based on everyone who has commented so far, I'm thinking our next GAF meet up will be on March 31, 2012. I believe we should start the meet up at the Radegast Hall and Biergarten in Williamsburg at 9PM and then work our way north up Bedford Avenue. There are a ton of bars over there and I’m sure if it gets uninteresting we can all stumble over to Manhattan. Below, I’ve provided a map of Williamsburg and where the Biergarten is located.
The Radegast Hall and Biergarten is on the corner of 3rd and Berry in Brooklyn, and is a great place to start everything off. It’s not a crowded bar like GAF West and offers a festive atmosphere to start us off on the right foot. It’s in Williamsburg though, so expect hipster prices for the more exotic beers.
I'm going to talk to KC and everyone else that organized the last meetup, but I think this is a pretty good plan. If anyone has any suggestions for our next meetup, it would be a big help. Especially since I was unable to attend the legendary February meetup, there are probably other people who know the ins and outs of it better than me.
The Radegast Hall and Biergarten is on the corner of 3rd and Berry in Brooklyn, and is a great place to start everything off. It’s not a crowded bar like GAF West and offers a festive atmosphere to start us off on the right foot. It’s in Williamsburg though, so expect hipster prices for the more exotic beers.
I'm going to talk to KC and everyone else that organized the last meetup, but I think this is a pretty good plan. If anyone has any suggestions for our next meetup, it would be a big help. Especially since I was unable to attend the legendary February meetup, there are probably other people who know the ins and outs of it better than me.
I would totally be on board for the plan Mully just laid out. That general area would be fantastic for a GAF meetup and it's easy to get to (first stop in Brooklyn coming from Manhattan on the L line).
If this is a go you can count me in. I am definitely free that weekend.
This would also be a great build up to PAX East taking place the weekend after.
If this is a go you can count me in. I am definitely free that weekend.
This would also be a great build up to PAX East taking place the weekend after.
http://nycopendata.socrata.com/
Just something I figured a couple of folks here would find cool/useful.
About NYC Open Data
NYC Open Data makes the wealth of public data generated by various New York City agencies and other City organizations available for public use. As part of an initiative to improve the accessibility, transparency, and accountability of City government, this catalog offers access to a repository of government-produced, machine-readable data sets.
Anyone can use these data sets to participate in and improve government by conducting research and analysis or creating applications, thereby gaining a better understanding of the services provided by City agencies and improving the lives of citizens and the way in which government serves them.
The data sets are available in a variety of machine-readable formats and are refreshed when new data becomes available. Data is presented by category, by City agency, or by other City organization. Descriptions of the data, the collection method, and other contextual material, called metadata, make the data sets easier to understand and use. Use of these data sets and how they are generated can be better understood by reading the Terms of Use.
NYC Open Data makes the wealth of public data generated by various New York City agencies and other City organizations available for public use. As part of an initiative to improve the accessibility, transparency, and accountability of City government, this catalog offers access to a repository of government-produced, machine-readable data sets.
Anyone can use these data sets to participate in and improve government by conducting research and analysis or creating applications, thereby gaining a better understanding of the services provided by City agencies and improving the lives of citizens and the way in which government serves them.
The data sets are available in a variety of machine-readable formats and are refreshed when new data becomes available. Data is presented by category, by City agency, or by other City organization. Descriptions of the data, the collection method, and other contextual material, called metadata, make the data sets easier to understand and use. Use of these data sets and how they are generated can be better understood by reading the Terms of Use.
Just something I figured a couple of folks here would find cool/useful.
I think you'll also find these two helpful:
http://nymag.com/realestate/neighborhoods/2010/65355/
http://ny.curbed.com/
Good luck with the move, dude!
You went to the last one right? Is there anything else I need to do besides make a thread about it in a week?
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
Yeah this might be the only problem other then that I am cool with it.
Agreed, especially if it's after 11PM because the A train would take ages to get down to 14th street. I'm open to the idea however because I've never been to
Otherwise as an alternate plan, I'll propose to meet up with -PXG-, KC and the other Gaffers that are going to the Nero concert after the concert is over at the Roseland Ballroom and go from there. My only concert with that is again heading downtown after 11 which would be a pain in the ass unless we were to go to a bar that's near the venue early.
I *might* go to Barcade on St. Patrick's Day to attend an NYC Game Industry meet up because they're meeting up there from 7 until it closes. I say might because I've been lazy/hesitant to go to the last meet ups despite meaning to go. If anyone wants to meet up on St. Patrick's Day then I'll be down for that no problem at all; I'll even wear green.
You can check scheduled changes for the subway here ---> MTA planned service changes
As of right now the L train appears to be good for March 31st. (I checked and there are other lines that show service changes for that date already)
As of right now the L train appears to be good for March 31st. (I checked and there are other lines that show service changes for that date already)
Yeah, I'm pretty sure the L is done with construction for the time being.
I definitely do not miss living off that line. Taking those shuttle buses with thousands of other people is a fucking nightmare.
Glad to see it will be running that weekend though.
captmcblack
Member
3/31, I may be doing something - but if not, I'm down as fuck for a beer garden run in Crooklyn...even if it's in Hipsterburg.
Better be a damn good Halal cart. I have a Rafiqi's truck just a couple blocks from work and there never seems to be more than 2 or 3 people waiting.
LyleLanley
Banned
The day they were giving lunch away for free was amazing.
Damn, I always miss good shit like this.
They did open a Schnipper's kitchen nearby recently and for a day you could buy any two items on their menu for two dollars each. Considering everything on that menu is between $6 and $9 it was a pretty amazing deal.
The only free thing I seem to get around the city is during the summer when all of the beverage companies are out on corners handing out free bottles.
I suppose I did go to a Yelp event on this man-made beach set up by the river where alcohol companies where giving out free samples of their new cocktails. They also had free burgers and BBQ. Man did I ever get hammered. I can't really bitch too much...
Rafiqi's is awesome- they have one a few blocks from my office, as well (on 38th). I actually prefer it to Halal Guys since they have more toppings.
I went to Fort Tryon Park today- it was indeed excellent (especially with this weather). Pretty surreal place, didn't feel like NYC at all.
Jazzy Network
Member
I'll try to be there on the 31st guys. Can't promise. Last time was a blast, but it was bad for me lol. Will try to not drink as much if I go again.
Set a number of drinks you'll keep to for the entire night. That's what I do on nights I don't want to get shit hammered. Makes it easy to pace yourself out. I don't exactly set an exact number but for instance I'll just know in the back of my head I need to stop at beer 5 or 6 if I don't want to get that drunk.