10 Genius Hacks for Thriving in the Big Apple

New York is a fascinating place. You could live in a shoebox for as much as $4,000 per month; meanwhile, other astute characters find bargains in rent-controlled blocks in upmarket areas.

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A few share other NYC hacks they learned during a recent online discussion. Here are their takeaways.

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1. Vamonos, Pest

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2. Cut to the Chase

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3. Navigation Technique

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4. Bookworms, Unite!

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5. Not Today, Rezoning Agents; Not Today

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6. Take the Bus

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10 Genius Hacks for Thriving in the Big Apple

New York is a fascinating place. You could live in a shoebox for as much as $4,000 per month; meanwhile, other astute characters find bargains in rent-controlled blocks in upmarket areas.

A few share other NYC hacks they learned during a recent online discussion. Here are their takeaways.

1. Vamonos, Pest

“For just 30-40 bucks and maybe one or two hours, you can make your apartment completely pest-free.”

2. Cut to the Chase

“Politeness in NYC is not wasting another person’s time,” reasons a veteran New York resident.

3. Navigation Technique

“How to navigate the number part of Manhattan: odd numbers lead to the west; even numbers lead to the east,” shares the next NYC enthusiast.

4. Bookworms, Unite!

“New York Public Library membership gets you access to an ebook library mobile app with many options,” suggests the next seasoned New Yorker.

5. Not Today, Rezoning Agents; Not Today

A cheeky hack for parents who want their kids in a good school district is to move in and ensure they attend school before moving away for cheaper rent.

6. Take the Bus

I would be on this side of the public transit fence, having enjoyed three years of London life in my twenties.

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