My husband & I (20 & 30-somethings, 2 cats, no kids) are relocating to NY this summer for him to attend CUNY Grad Center. I'm currently searching for a job/paid internship, but there is a chance we'll be moving with me still hunting. We know the city, particularly Manhattan, & to a lesser extent the other boroughs. We love the city & are prepared to make some sacrifices to make this dream come true.
-Any tips on apartment hunting from out-of-state is greatly appreciated, particularly places that are grad-student (no guarantor) friendly.
-Are there neighborhoods particularly popular w/CUNY Grad Center students?
-Any other biggies we should know that don't usually get mentioned?
I found the 2006 New York thread (starting to read it now), but am hoping to get more current/since the recession info. Thanks!