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Posted: 3/16/2024 11:54:19 AM EDT
Where do I need to be looking for an apartment? Will be working at Fair Oaks Hospital. Where should she avoid? Any other relevant information we need to know? Thanks for your assistance.
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Posted: 3/16/2024 12:10:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ambridge77]
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Avoid U.S. Route 1 (Richmond Highway).
Fair Lakes over by Fair Oaks is decent. The Greenbriar neighborhood, along with Chantilly in Fairfax are also okay. ETA - When we moved from Greenbriar several years ago, I was paying around $1800/month for an old 2-bedroom apartment. |
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Posted: 3/16/2024 12:17:13 PM EDT
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Go west and drive to work. It’s cheaper and safe-isher out west. Look at the area at night before you sign the lease. You might not notice the group home during the day. We did that when looking at investment properties and one resident was so drunk he left his card door open. No good.
Her primary concern should be well-lit, controlled access (both parking and building) then cost third, IMO. |
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Posted: 3/17/2024 7:01:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: scuba_steve]
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The area around that hospital, known as Fair Lakes, is fairly affordable, on a Nova scale, but there's not much out there other than strip malls, housing, and crowded Route 50. If she's young and wants to live in an area with nightlife, that's Arlington and now even parts of Falls Church (Mosaic), which would give her a reverse commute. Vienna and Reston would also be a reverse commute, and while neither are hopping with nightlife, there's more to do in each of those areas, with sections that are very walkable. Ashburn is further west and is very suburban, but it's not a reverse commute.
In general, I recommend western Fairfax County or eastern Loudon. Avoid Prince William and don't even consider Maryland. |
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Posted: 3/17/2024 7:44:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By scuba_steve: The area around that hospital, known as Fair Lakes, is fairly affordable, on a Nova scale, but there's not much out there other than strip malls, housing, and crowded Route 50. If she's young and wants to live in an area with nightlife, that's Arlington and now even parts of Falls Church (Mosaic), which would give her a reverse commute. Vienna and Reston would also be a reverse commute, and while neither are hopping with nightlife, there's more to do in each of those areas, with sections that are very walkable. Ashburn is further west and is very suburban, but it's not a reverse commute. In general, I recommend western Fairfax County or eastern Loudon. Avoid Prince William and don't even consider Maryland. Words in bold = wisdom |
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Posted: 3/17/2024 9:09:30 AM EDT
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If she's working at Fair Oaks hospital, I'd look in the Chantilly, Fair Oaks, Centreville, Herndon area. Some areas of Herndon and a couple in Centreville are kinda dumpy but nothing is real ghetto.
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Posted: 3/17/2024 10:35:05 AM EDT
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There's no area in Northern Virginia that's anywhere near as bad as the worst parts of Louisville, or even Lexington. It's primarily about what she's looking for in terms of atmosphere, walkability, metro access, nightlife, etc. vs how much money she wants to spend.
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Posted: 3/17/2024 3:31:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By METT-T: There's no area in Northern Virginia that's anywhere near as bad as the worst parts of Louisville, or even Lexington. It's primarily about what she's looking for in terms of atmosphere, walkability, metro access, nightlife, etc. vs how much money she wants to spend. 10+ yrs ago, I'd agree. Now there's so much non US interest and operations going on, it's more sinister. Those folks crossing the border, some liquidated from prisons, escaping or on orders from hell holes are flocking to VA in far greater numbers. And the COLA of NOVA doesn't even compare. Nurses can work anywhere. I'd argue 95% of anywhere else you'll pocket more $ and not get a SIL that pops his collar and pinky flexes the latte. |
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Posted: 3/17/2024 4:22:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VaFish: If she's working at Fair Oaks hospital, I'd look in the Chantilly, Fair Oaks, Centreville, |
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Posted: 3/18/2024 9:43:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Sniper1]
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I live not far from Fair Oaks Hospital and Route 50 is a commuting nightmare unless she is working at off hours.
I'd look anywhere in western Fairfax County and eastern Loudoun county - parts of Herndon and Sterling are bad at night - think MS13 Chantilly - South Riding - Stone Ridge - Ashburn - are all good to go - Fair Oaks has some nice apartments or Condos and would be really close |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 9:16:40 AM EDT
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Lots of good recommendations here (I live in the Herndon/Oak Hill area), but I might suggest that her best bet would be to talk with other young-ish nurses, PAs, and NPs at the hospital for personal suggestions. They will know the costs and areas where folks who work at the hospital prefer.
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Posted: 3/19/2024 4:00:31 PM EDT
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Plenty of apts in Fair Lakes, right up the road from the hospital.
Generally safe and suburban, but if she's getting off a shift late at night she needs to be careful anywhere-especially in a rental community... |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 9:54:17 PM EDT
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Avoid avoid prince william and manassas. Does she care about going out and nightlife? Arlington/falls church will be closer to dc and tysons and have more to do. Reston gets old after a few months, and fair lakes is quiet and safe.
If she's really looking to save money, not a bad idea to live in someone's basement in Vienna where its a neighborhood, as long a it has its own kitchen and living room in the basement separate from the rest of the house. If she goes this route I recommend getting a Ring cam or something similar to set up near her room so she knows if anyone tries to come downstairs while shes out. Apartments are pricey as hell everywhere right now in NoVA. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 2:51:27 PM EDT
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@beitodesstrafe
OP's daughter is considering Arlington. I think the area is relatively safe because it isn't Rt. 1 Mt. Vernon/Hybla Valley, and nothing like B'more, Shitcago, Deathtroit, and NYC (so awful, no pun). Please offer your knowledge of Arlington to OP regarding the 1100 block of S. Barton, if you're willing. I haven't been familiar with Arlington since 2009. Thanks from Steven, in "Low Down" County, VA. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 3:11:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: beitodesstrafe]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VaFish: If she's working at Fair Oaks hospital, I'd look in the Chantilly, Fair Oaks, Centreville, Herndon area. Some areas of Herndon and a couple in Centreville are kinda dumpy but nothing is real ghetto. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VaFish: If she's working at Fair Oaks hospital, I'd look in the Chantilly, Fair Oaks, Centreville, Herndon area. Some areas of Herndon and a couple in Centreville are kinda dumpy but nothing is real ghetto. Originally Posted By Ambridge77: @beitodesstrafe OP's daughter is considering Arlington. I think the area is relatively safe because it isn't Rt. 1 Mt. Vernon/Hybla Valley, and nothing like B'more, Shitcago, Deathtroit, and NYC (so awful, no pun). Please offer your knowledge of Arlington to OP regarding the 1100 block of S. Barton, if you're willing. I haven't been familiar with Arlington since 2009. Thanks from Steven, in "Low Down" County, VA. My first thought is the same as the poster I quoted. If she's working at the Fair Oaks hospital, I'd recommend Centerville. She'll have a much easier commute and cheaper cost of living versus Arlington. Don't get me, wrong, I love Arlington, and if she wants more of a city life, it is a great location. But living in Arlington and commuting out to Chantilly is just bizarre.  |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 3:15:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: beitodesstrafe]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ambridge77: @beitodesstrafe OP's daughter is considering Arlington. I think the area is relatively safe because it isn't Rt. 1 Mt. Vernon/Hybla Valley, and nothing like B'more, Shitcago, Deathtroit, and NYC (so awful, no pun). Please offer your knowledge of Arlington to OP regarding the 1100 block of S. Barton, if you're willing. I haven't been familiar with Arlington since 2009. Thanks from Steven, in "Low Down" County, VA. As far as your specific question. She'll be near some good restaurants as she'll be just off Columbia Pike near the Glebe intersection. A lot of new construction around there as well. Not that that area was ever unsafe... but it is getting nicer. Not metro train accessible, but there are plenty of bus routes near there. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 4:24:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe: As far as your specific question. She'll be near some good restaurants as she'll be just off Columbia Pike near the Glebe intersection. A lot of new construction around there as well. Not that that area was ever unsafe... but it is getting nicer. Not metro train accessible, but there are plenty of bus routes near there. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe: Originally Posted By Ambridge77: @beitodesstrafe OP's daughter is considering Arlington. I think the area is relatively safe because it isn't Rt. 1 Mt. Vernon/Hybla Valley, and nothing like B'more, Shitcago, Deathtroit, and NYC (so awful, no pun). Please offer your knowledge of Arlington to OP regarding the 1100 block of S. Barton, if you're willing. I haven't been familiar with Arlington since 2009. Thanks from Steven, in "Low Down" County, VA. As far as your specific question. She'll be near some good restaurants as she'll be just off Columbia Pike near the Glebe intersection. A lot of new construction around there as well. Not that that area was ever unsafe... but it is getting nicer. Not metro train accessible, but there are plenty of bus routes near there. @Kirk-A3 Hope this helps. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 9:26:37 PM EDT
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Thank you all. She wants to be in the "fun" area but I think I have convinced her that she needs to be closer to the hospital if possible. I've had a 1 hour commute for the last 28 years and I have grown to hate it. She will be a new doctor at the hospital, and I think she will be spending more time there than she realizes.
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Posted: 3/30/2024 9:31:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mbg0001]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe: My first thought is the same as the poster I quoted. If she's working at the Fair Oaks hospital, I'd recommend Centerville. She'll have a much easier commute and cheaper cost of living versus Arlington. Don't get me, wrong, I love Arlington, and if she wants more of a city life, it is a great location. But living in Arlington and commuting out to Chantilly is just bizarre. My south Arlington rental house is back on the market. One of the applicants this week works out by Worldgate, so it's not that bizarre. I mean, I wouldn't do it, but whatever. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ My first tenant there was a cop in Baltimore, so he had an even farther commute. Of course the way he looked at it, he was running away from Baltimore, so that worked for him. Also, +1 for not commuting from Arlington to Fair Oaks. If there are no traffic incidents, it's a manageable commute. BUT, there's always traffic incidents. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 10:24:06 PM EDT
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I live about two lights away from that hospital. A lot depends on her budget. There are nice apartment complexes nearby, but some get expensive. I will caution that there is no such thing as a “reverse commute” on 66 anymore if she is looking at Arlington. That commute will always suck.
I used to live in an apartment complex at 50/West Ox Road near the golf course. It wasn’t cheap but it was nice and a nice area. If she wants to be near food/bars Reston has options, but there are a couple “definitely avoid” areas. -shooter |
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