[Coach]

There's a possibility I need to move on from my current place in Vancouver, which is likely going to double my cost of living. Looking at rent prices, some stuff in NYC seems downright reasonable by comparison. I'm American, but haven't lived there since I was a toddler. I work in the entertainment field, so NYC will have opportunities for me. Just wanted to get a sense from anyone who has lived there recently. What are the best places to live within reason? What are places to avoid? How far out into places like Mt Vernon or Long Island can you reasonably live while getting to the city in decent time? I'm seeing some decent places for ~$1000/month in various areas including Brooklyn (mind you, I only need a room and don't mind roommates).

Anyways. The thought has been leaking in my brain recently so just wanted to see what the CP braintrust has to say about the city.