Recent comments in /f/Hartford

the_slavic_crocheter t1_iravnkl wrote

Reply to comment by Crispy_Fritos in Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

Boston and nyc are a train ride away I definitely miss that luxury they’re both gorgeous cities ! I don’t recommend taking your car to either city lol. And yes indoor pool places are good to swim in Connecticut anything outdoor warms up for like a week in July and then it’s just cold all year…including the beaches and everything. Just catch the hottest week in July and you’re good to go for a dip in the ocean for a week lol.

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Crispy_Fritos OP t1_iralky0 wrote

Reply to comment by the_slavic_crocheter in Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in Hartford! Yeah, I would have better luck swimming in the Mississippi River than anywhere in Long Island Sound (and the river here is downright disgusting and muddy 😅). I would probably look for places with pools if that is a thing. I am actually excited about the idea of actually taking a short trip to NYC or Boston after I relocate.

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Crispy_Fritos OP t1_ira1sbk wrote

Reply to comment by cz75Dcompact in Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

If cost of living is comparable to Nashville, then I will be okay. It would be move expensive than Memphis but I had lived in Nashville recently and lived pretty well there. I would also need to take income tax into account but also pay does scale up.

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cz75Dcompact t1_ir9x3tg wrote

Reply to Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

Make you sure budget for the fact cost of living is significantly more expensive everywhere in CT than anywhere in TN (with Nashville possibly being on par). Income taxes alone in CT will significantly impact your take home pay - TN see one of the few east cost states that don’t have income tax.

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The_Best_At_Reddit t1_ir8yh89 wrote

Reply to Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

Hartford has some nice apartments and there are restaurants open during the week and weekend, although Monday and Tuesday are quieter. There are lots of concerts, minor league sport events, comedy shows, etc. Most people moving in would prefer trying right downtown, or west end of Hartford. West Hartford is generally an upper middle class suburb with a lively town center. It’s a 10 minute drive from west Hartford center to downtown Hartford. For Hartford there is 777, Hartford 21, metropolitan building, spectra building, and the newest is the pennant at north crossing, which is right near the still new minor league baseball stadium and has cool amenities. Community in Hartford is business commuters on weekdays , then people coming for events on weekends. On quiet days homeless and pan handlers can stand out. For what it’s worth the mayor lives right downtown and senator Murphy is just outside downtown Hartford.

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it_just_me_hi t1_ir8t3sn wrote

Reply to Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

Hi, I just moved up to CT from FL recently and I'll give you some advice that I learned from my time so far. I will say that staying west of Hartford will probably be your best bet and no matter where you end up in or around Hartford you won't be more than 15 mins away from whatever you need (from my personal experience here) and the rental prices fluctuate pretty frequently so I'd check them out regularly once you're ready to choose one.

Research the parking for your complex or any new places you want to check out, street parking is A LOT more common up here than in the south. (parallel parking is my arch nemesis)

Always check the reviews for any complexes you like via Google (or any other apartment rating site you like) because there are some gorgeous ones that are infested with pests/mold...

Central A/C is not as common as it is down south so double check any listings you like for it or be ready to buy a window unit. I got a window unit from Walmart for a pretty good price and it works wonders!

I would also suggest a dash cam for your car! My fiance and I have a game where we tally up how many people we see run red lights while we are out... The results might shock you! In general a lot of the drivers we have encountered here are not very good at all.

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DrabMoonflower t1_ir8lwcs wrote

Reply to Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

I live in West Hartford but have lived in the West End and have worked downtown for 10 years including in the FOX61 building. While I’m always inclined to vote West Hartford, there are some really cool organizations and groups in Hartford that may be attractive to newcomers who want to meet people with similar interests. West Hartford has a great feel but it’s a little more cliquey/townie/family oriented and it might be harder to meet people— especially in the winter.

However, they are so close to each other and it will be relatively easy to go between both. I live in West Hartford because of the convenience of groceries, shopping, takeout, etc. and then go downtown for games, restaurants, events. I wish it were the other way around but I can’t be driving out of the city every time I need groceries.

Best of luck and feel free to DM me with any questions :)

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Crispy_Fritos OP t1_ir8lj44 wrote

Reply to comment by Cutlasss in Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

Kinda of looking between $1000-$1300 but once I can have a job lined up and know more about wages, then I have a better idea of what I am play with. But basing on my current wages, that's the ball park I have set for myself for right now.

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Crispy_Fritos OP t1_ir8l0tt wrote

Reply to comment by Content-Bathroom-434 in Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

Thank you for the heads up, especially about Intertown Realty. My most recent and last apartment complexes are horror stories and that's what I really want to avoid when I come up there. I also don't want a place that sublets apartments as AirBnBs because I went thru hell in Nashville because of that! 😅

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Crispy_Fritos OP t1_ir8kkhp wrote

Reply to comment by MikeTheActuary in Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

Yeah, I was talking with the News Director over Zoom yesterday. They have no openings for an editor now but I am letting them that I am interested in the station and making connections. I have a seen a number of apartments that are within walking distance (or scooting distance as I will bring up my Honda Metropolitan) of Fox 61.

Oh believe me, I know in my hearts of hearts that BBQ is sorely lacking up north and not to expect sweet tea. That said, I am sure pizza is probably way better in Hartford than any other place in Memphis. And I can always come back to the 901 if I want that sweet 901 pork.....or just make the BBQ myself haha!

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Content-Bathroom-434 t1_ir8ex6f wrote

Reply to Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

Downtown is VERY quiet at night… because there’s not a lot going on. That said, I don’t mind downtown. I’ve got the spots I like to go and some businesses are starting to expand their hours to be better on the weekend. PMC property group is a decent property manager from what we’ve dealt with, except they’re sometimes slow to fix things.

I’m not a good point of reference for LGBTQ groups or organizations, but Tisane in the west end is a popular spot for the LGBTQ community (my bf lived around the corner from there, excellent location). Connecticut in general is a very inclusive and liberal area.

Aside from that, make sure you stay away from Intertown Realty (they have properties throughout Hartford and West Hartford). They’re awful.

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MikeTheActuary t1_ir8c4zx wrote

Reply to Looking to Move to Hartford by Crispy_Fritos

If you already have contact with the folks at Fox61, at least one of their morning personalities is living within walking distance of the studio, FWIW.

As a former Memphian, I feel obliged to warn you that the BBQ and fried chicken options up here are extremely disappointing. For pizza, the reverse is true, to the same degree. :)

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