For workspace and a chance to network, check out some of the co-working spaces available in NYC: http://nwc.co/ http://nwc.co/ http://hiveat55.com/ http://hive

For workspace and a chance to network, check out some of the co-working spaces available in NYC: http://nwc.co/ http://nwc.co/ http://hiveat55.com/ http://hiveat55.com/ You'll be able to find local people to talk to at the NY tech meetup: http://nytm.org/ http://nytm.org/ For finding real estate, rentals, rooms/sublets, Craigslist is still probably the best bet (unless you're up for Airbnb): http://newyork.craigslist.org/ http://newyork.craigslist.org/ It is generally cheaper to find a place to live right outside the city in Brooklyn/Queens that is close to the subways and/or bridges (if you want to bike). Hope that is somewhat helpful, others can comment more on startups / immigrant issues.