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Summary: Great book
Review: Bought and used this book. Found a great apartment with it under my price range. Info is very detailed and accurate.
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Summary: Honest Information for those who need it
Review: I thought this was a great guide. It gives you the straight information on many NYC neighborhoods - the good and the bad. I found it really helpful when my husband and I were looking to buy an apartment, there's nothing else like it out there. Thumbs up!
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Summary: helpful guide
Review: It doesn't list actual apartments, but it has 3 narrow pages on every neighborhood in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, & Queens plus short essays on related topics. It gives statistics on neighborhoods including race, household income, rent costs, safety and commuting time. Although note that the info on Harlem is debatable, so don't believe every word. The most important thing missing is a subway map. No doubt it is helpful.
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Summary: The Greatest Story Ever Told
Review: Moving to the city? Moving around in the city? Looking for someplace new to explore over the weekend in the city? Ingest media about the city and are tantalized but clueless about the neighborhood references? GRAB THIS BOOK NOW! Zany's manages to be a succinct yet comprehensive reference for every neighborhood in every borough and a couple in Jersey. It provides at-a-glance lists of demographic info, public transportation access, average rental and purchase price, and distance in minutes to both downtown and midtown Manhattan. It also offers (compared to my experience accurate) overviews of noise levels, parking availability, family-friendliness, safety considerations, entertainment options, restaurants, public green spaces, and shopping. While packing maximum info into minimum space, the well-written snack-sized histories and characterizations of neighborhood vibe also make it an addictive read. Final Word: Interesting fun for any NYC fan, indispensible survey for would-be renters or buyers before contacting a broker.
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Summary: Almost worthless.
Review: Seldom have I been more disappointed in a book. You would think an "apartment sales & rental guide" would list, well ... apartments, right? Wrong. Essentially, this is just a book of three-page descriptions of NYC neighborhoods. I wanted names and addresses of apartments, so I wouldn't have to use a broker and be gouged by their prices; in that regard, this book failed miserably. If I'd wanted a book describing neighborhoods, I would have picked from several far more comprehensive books. Whoever titled this book should be ashamed of themselves.
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Summary: Almost worthless.
Review: Seldom have I been more disappointed in a book. You would think an "apartment sales & rental guide" would list, well ... apartments, right? Wrong. Essentially, this is just a book of three-page descriptions of NYC neighborhoods. I wanted names and addresses of apartments, so I wouldn't have to use a broker and be gouged by their prices; in that regard, this book failed miserably. If I'd wanted a book describing neighborhoods, I would have picked from several far more comprehensive books. Whoever titled this book should be ashamed of themselves.
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Summary: The Greatest Story Ever Told
Review: This is so well written and organized, it is the only guide you'll need. I also bought If your thinking of living in...New York Times book and Monster.com's Relocating to NYC and surrounding areas. I wasted my money on those other two books because unlike Zany's they were mostly fluff and made it sound like all neighborhoods were equally good. In contrast Zany's gives you detailed enough information that is "straight up" and not sounding like a salesperson for the hood. The descriptions give you a nice feel for the intangible aspects of any community. By organizing each neighborhood into things which are relevant to everyone, but not weighted equally by everyone, you can select what things are important to you and make your own decisions based on what is important and appeals to you.(e.g. safety, schools, parks, shopping, household income, diversity, etc.) I also like the "editor's picks" which I found very helpful and included a little something for everyone (Best Bang for the Buck, Hippest Hood etc.). Using the book nearly exclusively we were able to narrow it down to two hoods that were in our price range and met our criteria for a good place to live. Well done!!
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Summary: The only guide you'll need
Review: This is so well written and organized, it is the only guide you'll need. I also bought If your thinking of living in...New York Times book and Monster.com's Relocating to NYC and surrounding areas. I wasted my money on those other two books because unlike Zany's they were mostly fluff and made it sound like all neighborhoods were equally good. In contrast Zany's gives you detailed enough information that is "straight up" and not sounding like a salesperson for the hood. The descriptions give you a nice feel for the intangible aspects of any community. By organizing each neighborhood into things which are relevant to everyone, but not weighted equally by everyone, you can select what things are important to you and make your own decisions based on what is important and appeals to you.(e.g. safety, schools, parks, shopping, household income, diversity, etc.) I also like the "editor's picks" which I found very helpful and included a little something for everyone (Best Bang for the Buck, Hippest Hood etc.). Using the book nearly exclusively we were able to narrow it down to two hoods that were in our price range and met our criteria for a good place to live. Well done!!
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Summary: Thorough Overview of NYC Neighborhoods!
Review: Unfortunately, this book's title is misleading because it doesn't help you find an apartment; rather, it helps you find a NEIGHBORHOOD. Zany's is a detailed look at most of the neighborhoods of Manhattan, Brooklyn and parts of Queens. In that regard, I loved it and found it extremely beneficial because it was so educational. I live in Manhattan but I have been wanting to move and this book has helped me narrow down locations to where I can afford to live, as well as which neighborhoods would be best for me and my needs. And they're very thorough. They even list some of the newly formed (or newly named!) neighborhoods, such as Clinton - formerly Hell's Kitchen, and give you information about average rent and sales prices on apartments, neighborhood safety, parking, schools, restaurants, night life, transportation and general living style. Also, despite the un-P.C. nature of some of these statistics, people are still interested in a demographic breakdown of a neighborhood's population, and so they tell you who lives there by race, age and income levels. I think this book is a great resource for anyone who is thinking of moving to a new neighborhood in New York City. You might even find a neighborhood that you never heard!
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Summary: Thorough Overview of NYC Neighborhoods!
Review: Unfortunately, this book's title is misleading because it doesn't help you find an apartment; rather, it helps you find a NEIGHBORHOOD. Zany's is a detailed look at most of the neighborhoods of Manhattan, Brooklyn and parts of Queens. In that regard, I loved it and found it extremely beneficial because it was so educational. I live in Manhattan but I have been wanting to move and this book has helped me narrow down locations to where I can afford to live, as well as which neighborhoods would be best for me and my needs. And they're very thorough. They even list some of the newly formed (or newly named!) neighborhoods, such as Clinton - formerly Hell's Kitchen, and give you information about average rent and sales prices on apartments, neighborhood safety, parking, schools, restaurants, night life, transportation and general living style. Also, despite the un-P.C. nature of some of these statistics, people are still interested in a demographic breakdown of a neighborhood's population, and so they tell you who lives there by race, age and income levels. I think this book is a great resource for anyone who is thinking of moving to a new neighborhood in New York City. You might even find a neighborhood that you never heard!
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