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Hope you find in Brooklyn what you need/desire. It's become a place for young, single people, not families. We left NYC last year after 16+ years (the last 12 s

Hope you find in Brooklyn what you need/desire. It's become a place for young, single people, not families. We left NYC last year after 16+ years (the last 12 spent in BK) and crossed the water. I resisted a move for many years because of the energy you cite, which I considered my lifeblood, but I've never felt better now that I'm surrounded by trees again. NYC (BK) really sucked the life out of me (and my wallet) and I didn't notice until I made my escape. BK real estate has become unaffordable and the buying process is atrocious (expect to fall in love with an apt. multiple times only to be outbid by cash offers). BK rents are going through the roof. Despite what my friends who still live there assume, I don't miss it at all.

steveklabnik 12y ago
> It's become a place for young, single people, not families. Sounds excellent. :) And as bad as BK rents are, SF rents are worse. Regardless, I'm glad you've found a place that works for you. I grew up on a beef cattle farm, and I know I need huge cities.