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Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?
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I've live in Astoria for about two years now and I've never had this tough time finding an apartment that 1. Fits my budget and 2. Is nice. My roommate and I are looking for a move-in between Aug.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Glenn Aug 1, 2011.

Wanted: 2 Bdrm Apartment -- NOT RAILROAD Style
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I'm looking for a 2 bedroom apartment, preferably around 30th Ave. and the subway over there. I've seen some on Craigslist, but found a lot of sketchy folks there as well.Looking to spend under…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe A. Aug 2, 2010.

Making new Astorian friends...
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My boyfriend and I moved here in September, we just graduated college and work keeps us pretty busy during the week. We've been having a hard time meeting friends our own age — any tips?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by teddie Jan 22, 2010.

 

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Glenn replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?
"I'm discovering that, despite the floundering economy, rents in this increasingly desirable neighborhood are still rising. I'm in a one bedroom between Ditmars and 21st on 27th Street. I know there have been numerous bedbug infestations in…"
Aug 1, 2011
Chris Harnick replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?
"My roommate and I found a place, albeit with rent a bit higher than we wanted, but in a great neighborhood. Thanks for all your input!"
Jul 28, 2011
Kyra D replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?
"my friend found a 3br and is looking for roommates if you check out the discussion I posted or his email is patrickpitu@gmail.com"
Jul 27, 2011
Jessica Oliver replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?
"We're looking now for a 2 bedroom to "upgrade" to and I have to say I'm having the best luck just one subway stop out in Woodside - nice houses, some with terraces and large bedrooms...and I agree with Christopher that there are…"
Jul 27, 2011
zackary replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?
"I loved in Astoria for the last 10 years and prices almost doubled for 2 bedroom apts. my rent was 1300$ for a nice 2 bedroom in a 2 family house 45th st and 28av. in late 2007 the landlord wanted almost 2,000 for the place since prices…"
Jul 23, 2011
Christopher Sahar replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?
"I hate to say this but Michael is correct. I blogged that Astoria is no longer the deal it used to be 5 - 10 years ago due to Bloomie's housing policy and to a lesser extent some of the landlord's belief the only way to get…"
Jul 23, 2011
Michael replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?
"Sorry for your apartment trials.  Of course I don't know exactly what your parameters are for a "nice" apartment.  While I can't stand the brokers, they usually have an eclectic collection of apartments for people to…"
Jul 23, 2011
Sandra replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?
"mapskrieg.com & padmapper.com are great resources for locating apartments. I don't think that $1800-$1900/month for a nice 2BR is that bad. Considering Astoria's popularity & development over the past several years it's pretty…"
Jul 23, 2011
Steve M. replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?
"places are ridiculous right now, like 1800-1900 for a two bed. My best bet would be to just walk the streets and look for signs."
Jul 20, 2011
Pamela Ross replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?
"No leads, but I've noticed the same thing! I'm not looking to move, but I love browsing listings to see what's available currently, and it's true that there's a poor selection of 2BRs in a decent price range comparable to…"
Jul 20, 2011
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Where have all the (decently priced) 2 bedrooms gone?

I've live in Astoria for about two years now and I've never had this tough time finding an apartment that 1. Fits my budget and 2. Is nice. My roommate and I are looking for a move-in between Aug. 1-15. We're in a current lease until the 15, so moving anytime between the first two weeks of August would be great. I'm a journalist, she's a grad student. I'm using Craigslist, other listing sites, brokers -- basically everything -- and haven't had much luck. People are either not getting back to me…See More
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Carrie replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Best Bakery? in the group Astoria Foodies Network
"I'm shocked, SHOCKED I TELL YOU, that no one has mentioned Matha's Bakery yet up by Ditmars. It's a twenty minute walk for me, but so very worth it."
Dec 1, 2010
Mitchell J. Blas replied to Chris Harnick's discussion Best Bakery? in the group Astoria Foodies Network
"Someone just told me that there is a very good French bakery up in the Waldbaum's Shopping Center in Jackson Heights at 77th Street and 31st Avenue - I just looked it up - it is called "Cannelle Patissere""
Nov 15, 2010

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Broadway
Originally from:
Orange County
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New to Astoria, looking for fun and interesting things to do when not a slave to the desk at work.
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Journalism, Comic books, television, pop culture, vegetarian cooking
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At 5:18pm on October 20, 2009, JonathanBlue said…
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