Entries from February 2009 ↓

Chalk-to-the-hand cause the street is listening.

RecessionGirl is proud to present friend and street artist Ellis G. You’ve seen his stuff on the streets of Crooklyn and maybe you know about his old-school graffiti days. RecessionGirl loves the low cost tag of his work and hopes he inspires you to ‘Chalk About It’ on your stoops and sidewalks all over the hood. Ladies and gents, give it up for the latest and greatest presentation of Ellis Gallagher’s work:

Be bold. Be cheap. Get your apartment on.

But keep it cheap. And easy. Though there is no such thing in Gotham or any of the boroughs, relatively speaking. The links below can help you find your next shoe-box dwelling and help you understand the legalities for your next tenant-landlord dance battle:

Housing Lottery Information:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/home/home.shtml

Finding an apartment to rent:
http://www.housingnyc.com/html/guide/resources.html

Finding an apartment to rent extra budget style:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/housinginfo/html/apartments/apt_rental.shtml
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=ny&topic=renting

For neighborhood information:
http://www.brownstoner.com/
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prevention/crime_statistics.shtml

Renter and Tennant Information:
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/realestate/tenants_rights_guide.html
http://www.hud.gov/local/ny/renting/tenantrights.cfm
http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/ora/pubs/orafac.htm
http://www.rentometer.com/

And of course:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/

Be bold. Be cheap. Get your apartment on.

RecessionGirl has noticed the recession taking its toll and it’s high time to provide some linkage to people, places and things to help cushion the blow. Much love. Listen up:

If you got laid off and want to feel better about yourself, volunteer between panic attacks and job searches:
http://www.nycares.org/volunteer/
http://www.nyc.gov/html/mvc/html/volunteer/want_volunteer.shtml
http://www.heartsandminds.org/linksnyc/volnyc.htm

***Check recessiongirl.com volunteer link as well.

If you’re broke and you need to buy somebody a present go to:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jacks-world-new-york

If you are broke (DefCon 1 style) and need food and/or shelter assistance go to:
http://www.foodbanknyc.com/
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/newyork.html

If the fiscal depression has put you in an emotional depression go to:
http://www.meditationinnewyork.org/mcm-chelsea.php
http://www.nyimc.org/
http://therapistunlimited.com/find-a-therapist/NY/SS/ (this site provides a sliding scale payment option)

If you’re brokenness has made you mad at New York City and The Man, consider packing it up and relocating to a tax free haven:
http://www.escapeartist.com/efam/40/Cayman.html
http://www.caribbeanlandandproperty.com/general.php?21
http://www.taxhavenco.com/bermuda.html

If you’re broke and all-over-the-place and need to figure out a five year plan so you can sleep at night go to:
http://cheaplifecoach.com/
http://www.coachondemand.com/5601/50315.html
http://www.lifecoachtraining.com/resources/faq/faq.shtml

Be bold. Be cheap. Exist.

RecessionGirl is excited to host the whitty, lovely and talented Ms. J.  By far one of the best voices in the blogosphere.  She is young, broke and beautiful:

http://watchoutworldimatwentysomething.blogspot.com/