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\n\tThis week\u2019s neighborhood focus is on the East Village<\/a> section of Manhattan. The East Village<\/strong> has been the home of every kind of individual imaginable: young, old, beatniks, punk rockers<\/strong>, hippies, and even today\u2019s yuppies. No matter what you do or where you come from, the East Village will open its doors to you.<\/p>\n The artistic<\/strong> essence that was intrinsic to the area when artists like Iggy Pop and Jean-Michel Basquiat took over is still palpable today, even as the neighborhood has become a friendlier, touristy area. Everywhere you go, art is present. Just a stroll down the street can reveal a number of murals painted by locals.<\/p>\n Many of the buildings found in the East Village, particularly within Alphabet City<\/strong>, are tenement apartments. These once housed the many immigrant communities that first called the East Village home. These buildings are easily recognizable by their flat brick fa\u00e7ade accentuated by rows of windows. Although they were at one point considered low-income housing, today these buildings are prime real estate due to their location and because of their unique New York architectural style.<\/p>\n Rental prices: What you can expect At New York Habitat we offer a range of furnished housing options<\/a>, including full private apartments and rooms for rent in shared apartments all over New York City. So how do you start your housing search?<\/p>\n Knowing which areas of New York City are within your rent budget<\/a> is an important step in finding an apartment that fits your needs. Apartment shares are popular among the millennial<\/strong> crowd because they allow you to share the costs of NYC apartment living. Plus, you get to live with other people, which can make life less lonely in a new city, and you can test out a neighborhood and an apartment to see how you like it before making a long-term housing decision. For a little help deciding what aspects of an apartment or neighborhood would match your lifestyle, check out our blog on the topic<\/a>!<\/p>\n You will usually need proof that you make 40 times the monthly rent as a financial requirement for a typical New York apartment lease. That can be a huge hurdle for many people when apartment hunting, especially new graduates<\/a> and those just starting out at a new job. Sharing an apartment<\/strong> lessens this burden, as you just have to show you can afford the room\u2019s rent, which is substantially lower than a full apartment. You also get to live with some cool people, many of whom are locals and can give you tips and advice on living in the area, including insider information about all the best places to go! So how exactly will living in the East Village affect your wallet? The above infographic breaks it down for you.<\/p>\n Reviews: See what people are saying about the East Village Hearing from the locals is a good way to get a feel for a neighborhood if you\u2019re coming from out of town or abroad and can\u2019t visit it ahead of time. So, what are some of the East Village\u2019s former residents saying about the area? Above, we break down our clients\u2019 feelings about the neighborhood to give you a general idea of what you can expect as a future tenant.<\/p>\n
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