I would add parts of alphabet city to that list. I can get from C ave to work on 8th ave in 30 minutes by bus, 15-20 by train. 1BR rent is $1650. Harlem is also

I would add parts of alphabet city to that list. I can get from C ave to work on 8th ave in 30 minutes by bus, 15-20 by train. 1BR rent is $1650. Harlem is also gentrified and will run a little north of $1200. Express A train from 145th takes 30 minutes.