[nateberkopec]

Someone was trying to start a "targeted community" for startups a while ago on Kickstarter or something, but I think it fell through. I can't think of any existing ones currently. Most startups are centered along Broadway from 14th st to about 30th st, and within a block or two of that east or west, but don't be fooled into thinking you need to live in that neighborhood as well. I'm out in Bushwick, and it still only takes me about 25 minutes to get to Union Square.

Low rent - in general, aim for something off the L train from Graham Ave to Jefferson Street, or on the Q/any of the other express trains in south Brooklyn. Get a roommate. ASAP. Living alone is another 300-500 per month at least. You can get a room in the 20-30 minute commute range in Brooklyn for maybe $600-800 a month, plus your share of utilities. I've seen people get these prices in Manhattan as well but its harder to find - check Kip's Bay area or Upper East Side from 80th-100th streets.

[jasonspalace]

Thanks big help! If you know anyone needing roommate ASAP my email is my username at gmail.com . Strategically I'm thinking storage unit in the city, gym membership keeps me fit and clean each day, and bed at night just to sleep. I know PHP MYSQL JQUERY HTML CSS UBUNTU SERVER and more full stack I can trade for any help getting established here.

[nateberkopec]

If you're looking to be frugal and think you need a storage unit and a gym membership, you're doing it wrong.

Also, eating out in NYC will kill your wallet. Hope there's a kitchen next to that bed.

[jasonspalace]

I'm only thinking storage @ 50 per month access to my things without a place ASAP, gym gets me shower and even locker/ laundry service for extra 60 per month. 5 dollar sub per day no more at first. With no network yet I'm hoping for luck finding a place.