nyc: My husband and I are moving to NYC, but we're not sure what neighborhood to go for. My husband is a musician, and I'm an actor. Of course we've been told Williamsburg and Astoria, but are those really the best two options for us? We're not really the hipster type, but if that's where the action is, we can stomach it. We'd need a pretty affordable place, and we don't need anything lavish, just decently safe. Help!|||In Manhattan of course where Broadway is|||If you are looking for affordable which is a nicer word for cheap, then Williamsburg and Astoria are not for you; they are expensive. It used to be filled with musicians and artists but most have been priced out and now live in Bushwick. While many still live in Willyburg, they live with mad roomates. But you can see the prices on craigslist to get an idea of prices in williamsburg & astoria. These 2 areas are highly favorable due their proximity to Manhattan. Thus causing high rents, condo construction left and right etc. I recommend Bushwick, while its not cute, there is a large arts community flourishing there. Loads of hipsters, artists, musicians, but it sketchy at night. No area is 100% safe, you just need to be street smart. Dont flash expensive cells, money, take cabs late at night, dont walk around odd hours etc. good luck|||Astoria would be a good neighborhood. It is a working class neighborhood with many stores and shops as well you can get to Manhattan in less than an hour by subway (N and Q) trains to your destination.|||anywhere you can find a reasonable rent take it grab it and enjoy your stay in the city no where else.