Apartment Hunting in Upstate NY

[Hawaii Islander]

I've searched several apartment locator sites, like Apartments.com and can only find apartments in the Burlington, VT or south of Plattsburgh, NY. I'm looking for an apartment anywhere from Plattsburgh to Rouses Point, NY. Apartments near Rouses Point, NY on the VT side of the border would work fine as well. Any TBers from (or familiar with) that area please let me know of any apartments in the area. I realize that not all apartment owners use the web to advertise. I will also start calling local real estate agents in the area as well.

Thanks!

Mike

[Bob Lee (QSC)]

Apartments are out of season in NY State, so hunting them is currently a no-no.

[Hawaii Islander]

Originally Posted by Bob Lee (QSC)

Apartments are out of season in NY State, so hunting them is currently a no-no.

I'm using a bow! I thought bow hunting was in season up there?

[Hawaii Islander]

Bump

[HollowBassman]

How can you go from the beauty of Hawaii to.. well, to the New Yorkness of New York?

[Hawaii Islander]

Originally Posted by HollowBassman

How can you go from the beauty of Hawaii to.. well, to the New Yorkness of New York?

EASY! No work here in Hawaii + A good paying job prospect in upstate New York = moving.

I have a final interview sometime next week for a position with a pharmaceutical company in the area.

[HollowBassman]

Originally Posted by Hawaii Islander

EASY! No work here in Hawaii + A good paying job prospect in upstate New York = moving.

I have a final interview sometime next week for a position with a pharmaceutical company in the area.

Well, good luck. Just remember, just because it's greener on the other side doesn't mean it's safe to touch it.

[Bob Lee (QSC)]

It's a beautiful area. Best of luck with the relocation!

[Freddels]

Originally Posted by Hawaii Islander

EASY! No work here in Hawaii + A good paying job prospect in upstate New York = moving.

I have a final interview sometime next week for a position with a pharmaceutical company in the area.

When I lived in the DC area there were some people in the neighborhood that were in the pharmaceutical industry.

[Hawaii Islander]

Originally Posted by Freddels

When I lived in the DC area there were some people in the neighborhood that were in the pharmaceutical industry.

I'm not into local kine pharmaceuticals, natural or otherwise.

[Robert B]

Mike - I was stationed at Plattsburgh AFB for two years (it's since closed) so I'm familiar with the area. I found these apartment ads at the Press Republican website (local newspaper.)

http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?...ordsPerPage=10

Also, did you check out the East Oval Estates? Those are what used to be Officers' Quarters on PBurg AFB. They are very nice and are considered historical structures. Big, brick structures, I believe they were built in the 1800s but have been very well maintained. They have wood floors, fireplaces etc. If they are in your price range and you like old historical locations you might go for them.

Coming from Hawaii I'd say you're in for a big shock weather wise. Just make sure you go for the warmest clothes available and keep your car in tip-top condition. Unlike other places where you can just muddle through you definitely have to dress for the weather. I've seen -40F with a -60F windchill up there!

If you can find an apartment in Morrisonville that would also be a good choice. It's right next to Pburg and is actually closer to I87 than many locations in Pburg. I87 runs straight from Pburg up towards Rouse's Point - if you live in Pburg or Morrisonville I assume that will be your commute. I also noticed one of the above apartments linked above is in Chazy - that's halfway between Pburg and Rouse's Point. Good choice, I'd guess.

Good luck!

[Hawaii Islander]

Originally Posted by Robert B

Mike - I was stationed at Plattsburgh AFB for two years (it's since closed) so I'm familiar with the area. I found these apartment ads at the Press Republican website (local newspaper.)

http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?...ordsPerPage=10

Also, did you check out the East Oval Estates? Those are what used to be Officers' Quarters on PBurg AFB. They are very nice and are considered historical structures. Big, brick structures, I believe they were built in the 1800s but have been very well maintained. They have wood floors, fireplaces etc. If they are in your price range and you like old historical locations you might go for them.

Coming from Hawaii I'd say you're in for a big shock weather wise. Just make sure you go for the warmest clothes available and keep your car in tip-top condition. Unlike other places where you can just muddle through you definitely have to dress for the weather. I've seen -40F with a -60F windchill up there!

If you can find an apartment in Morrisonville that would also be a good choice. It's right next to Pburg and is actually closer to I87 than many locations in Pburg. I87 runs straight from Pburg up towards Rouse's Point - if you live in Pburg or Morrisonville I assume that will be your commute. I also noticed one of the above apartments linked above is in Chazy - that's halfway between Pburg and Rouse's Point. Good choice, I'd guess.

Good luck!

Thanks for the link and the heads up.

I was born and raised in New England. I was also stationed at Loring AFB in the winter. I went skying on the base's sky slope in -20 degree weather.

My 2007 Ford Mustang will have to be winterized and given a new set of all-weather radials suitable for snow and ice.

I should know by the end of next week if I'm moving there.

Again,

Thanks!

Mike

EDIT:

WOW! Apartments over there are dirt cheap! I was paying $1000/ month for a small Studio Apt in Honolulu a few years ago. They go for $1200/ mo. now.