[rexreed]

Out of curiosity, would it not have been cheaper to stay in New Jersey and take the NJ Transit or Path? If you could, then your options for low-cost AirBnB or short-term sublet are much expanded.

I know, it's not the same as living in the city, and perhaps you wanted that experience as well. But not sure if the Chinatown Studio gave you the experience you were looking for.

[ThomPete]

I am here on an O Visa so I am here to work. I wanted to stay close to the office in the beginning until I found a proper place.

Hopefully I found that yesterday :)

Will have to get approved (again an issue when you don't have credit history as the US works opposite of Denmark in that regard)