Hey people. I recently posted a thread about the pros and cons of an expensive Manhattan apartment right next to my new money-volcano Manhattan job. The apartment fell through, and it turned out to be HARD to get any landlord to allow our two pitbulls into an apartment. We're now down to two choices, which are more expensive but both no broker fee (which is 15% of annual rent). Apartments are identical. Either choice allows us to put $100k+ toward student loans/savings per year.
$3300. 1.2 mi walk to work. More residential area, RIGHT next to a dog park/playground.
$3500. 0.5 mi walk to work. Right by Times Square/Port Authority, so a bit busier, less dog-friendly.
A 0.5mi walk would be fucking glorious. But the extra 0.7 would pay about $30/hr post tax.
I have like 1 hour to make this decision. Which would you pick?
