The apartments are fairly large. Our 2 bed/2 bath is around 1100 square feet with lots of closets and storage. One thing to add is that life in Stamford will be easier with a car, so consider that as well. I think with $200K gross income, you could have a decent life in Stamford.

Welcome! I think Stamford is a great place for families and it can be what you want it to be. You’re close to NYC but still feels far enough away when you want it to. We moved from Manhattan last spring and love living in downtown. We’re a 5-10 minute walk to the train station and in a great newish building. It’s a big mix of people. Lots of singles, families and retirees. As you mentioned, a “decent life” is relative and variable, but what I can tell you is that our building ranges from $3800 to about $4400 for a 2 bed/2 bath apartment. Generally speaking, I think that’s what you’ll pay in the downtown or Harbor Point areas. Harbor Point seems appealing for families because it’s not downtown proper, but there aren’t really any grocery stores or much to do. Personally we found the buildings there to mostly be the same. BLT properties are generally cheaply and very quickly built. The buildings in the downtown area definitely have higher end finishes and such, and you can feel the difference. But again, it all depends on what matters to you and your family.

You absolutely do not need an agent for rentals in Stamford. Save money and see places yourself.

Stay away from anything owned by BLT, Escape included.

Soufi unquestionably.

Stay away from Harbor Point and anything by BLT. They’re pervasive here but really shoddy terrible construction. They’re all the same. Thin walls, cheap fixtures, and lots of issues — like parking garage collapses. Also, no groceries stores over there, so it’s a bit quieter but not worth the cost for sure.

Same, but from California.

I haven’t found any good authentic Mexican food here. Coming from California, I never realized how spoiled we were with great Mexican/South American food until coming to the northeast. It must exist, but I haven’t found it yet.

Hard place to be a fraudster/criminal?

That’s so strange. You might need to go into Manhattan with more options? Certainly most of the large systems like NYU or Sinai would have those subspecialties and I can’t imagine they’d be self pay as part of the larger organization. Good luck!

I’ve never found a provider of any kind that was self pay only, and I’ve had a lot of ortho issues so a lot of PT. Also my primary and dermatologist all bill my insurance without issue. Maybe look around a bit more? I can’t speak for mental health services, but PT is plentiful and they will bill.

Stamford isn’t particularly affordable, especially now. What’s your budget?

Yes, but that’s what they want. They’re trying to force people into cycling or using public transport.

He’s doing all he wanted to do as mayor — acting like a pseudo celebrity and being in front of any camera he can find.

In NYC at least, a lot of them are front businesses for other things — often times illegal gambling in the back. A former colleague of mine spent a lot of time and money playing cards and stuff in the back rooms of those places.

Personally I’d much rather have a nice bar than a smoke shop.

I just realized you also said they’re Shun. I have a bunch of Shun knives that came with free lifetime sharpening. You can reach out to them to make arrangements and you just have to pay the shipping. I’ve done that several times too. It’s a pretty quick turnaround.

Yes! There is a guy at the farmer’s market on Saturdays but that may be over now. It’s called Sky Sharpening.

You don’t need a broker in Stamford.

I have great service with Verizon. 5G UWB almost everywhere in Stamford.