Places to live
I'm doing some research and found Henderson is close to UNLV, and seems to be a nice place. I found that the area between UNLV and the strip are pretty bad, and should be avoided. I'm coming down with my car so distance is not too much of a factor. I'm looking to spend about $500-600, so maybe it's best I room with somebody at a house somewhere. With that being said, any members wanna offer me a room? :) I got really lucky with the current place right now off craigslist (utilities included, lowest rent in the area, nice neighborhood, great neighbors, right next to I5) but prefer not to roll the dice since there are crazies on there.
If they are at the Henderson/Green Valley campus you will prefer that area. If they are at the Cheyenne campus you wouldn't want to live in the Henderson area.
If you are going to the Henderson/Green valley campus the 89014 zip code is called Green Valley and generally considered the better part of Henderson.
The area around UNLV is slightly sketchy but that's mostly due to the student element. Similar as to what you'd find around any major college campus such as OSU, ASU, UW, etc. By no means a terrible neighborhood, and there are even some very nice neighborhoods around there.
I lived in the north central section off of craig road, a couple of miles north of The Cannery. It was ok I guess, but it was newish and felt generic. I was staying with friends, and they had a pool in the back with a few short trees, but everyone else was sporting dirt. The neighborhood had a cheap gate as so much in Vegas does, but that didn't keep the houses from getting Section 8'd.
I lived in the southwest, before you get to Summerlin, while it was still rapidly building out. When things fell apart, a lot of that area remained empty houses. Still, it was probably my second favorite area.
I've lived in Henderson a couple of time, and I liked it the best. It just had the best feel all around.
A few years back while eating dinner with a few AP/Poker Players . I mentioned to one of them I lived in the Naked City when I first got to town at age 20 without a car. He laughed and said that was nothing and that He was from some dangerous place in LA. This started a interesting debate that led to a bet between 2 of the other guys actually more of a challenge . The challenge was one guy would pay the other guy $800 a month for, four months to live in the naked city. The guy that was going to take the challenge was.... lets just say Vanilla Ice type, 29 successful and single. Stipulations were: He had to legitimately make it his home. He had to sleep there 80% of the time, He had to bring his current car (That he loved). He had to walk to at least 5 places nearby and bring at least one date home.
Challenge excepted
The very first day scouting for an apartment it was getting dark so he decided to leave. On his way out he got pulled over by the police. When he told the cop he was looking for an apartment. The cop told him to stop with the lies, warned him of STDs and tainted drugs and to stay away or he would be arrested.
Challenge ended fist day.
Quote: AxelWolfStay away from anyplace near a weekly/monthly apt complex like Siegel suites or Harbor Islands.
I second this. I think it was the Siegel suites I stayed in when I was waiting for an apartment room to be cleaned/readied. I had two instances of suspected crack heads knocking on my door. One was so high, he had forgotten what room he had just left, where he thought he'd left his phone. He wouldn't go away. Fortunately, I have a large beard and look both distinctive and possible a bit scary, so when I finally pulled back the curtain, he realized he'd made a mistake and walked away.
edit: yes, it was the siegel suites on Twain.
Quote: AxelWolfFor $350 you can rent a nice room with no more then 2 other people normally utilities included with a private bathroom in a very nice house, pool, security, parking, garage take your pick on the location. Anywhere near Tropicana and UNLV The car insurance is outrageous possibility $25 more per month. Stay away from anyplace near a weekly/monthly apt complex like Siegel suites or Harbor Islands. You can find SMALL studios (house converted) for $400 a month EVERYTHING included WIFI,cable, free laundry.I know of such a place however its not "in Henderson...OF COURSE!" If you want to be very close and fairly safe there are a ton of different apartment complexes all different price ranges on Spencer between Flamingo and Harmon I know 2 people that live in that location one walks/buses and one drives a Porsche both find it satisfactory.
A few years back while eating dinner with a few AP/Poker Players . I mentioned to one of them I lived in the Naked City when I first got to town at age 20 without a car. He laughed and said that was nothing and that He was from some dangerous place in LA. This started a interesting debate that led to a bet between 2 of the other guys actually more of a challenge . The challenge was one guy would pay the other guy $800 a month for, four months to live in the naked city. The guy that was going to take the challenge was.... lets just say Vanilla Ice type, 29 successful and single. Stipulations were: He had to legitimately make it his home. He had to sleep there 80% of the time, He had to bring his current car (That he loved). He had to walk to at least 5 places nearby and bring at least one date home.
Challenge excepted
The very first day scouting for an apartment it was getting dark so he decided to leave. On his way out he got pulled over by the police. When he told the cop he was looking for an apartment. The cop told him to stop with the lies, warned him of STDs and tainted drugs and to stay away or he would be arrested.
Challenge ended fist day.
$400 would be perfect. I'm living in a small studio right now and it's plenty of room for myself. I'll check out craigslist for areas I can rent by myself. I haven't found a good resource for places with roommates. Was going to try 2+2 for that.
LOL at the guy living in the hood. Growing up I lived in a low-income housing area and since I knew people at school I wouldn't get hassled, but it was a rough area. Wouldn't go out of my way to save a few bucks living in places like this again though.
Quote: AxelWolfA few years back while eating dinner with a few AP/Poker Players . I mentioned to one of them I lived in the Naked City when I first got to town at age 20 without a car. He laughed and said that was nothing and that He was from some dangerous place in LA. This started a interesting debate that led to a bet between 2 of the other guys actually more of a challenge . The challenge was one guy would pay the other guy $800 a month for, four months to live in the naked city. The guy that was going to take the challenge was.... lets just say Vanilla Ice type, 29 successful and single. Stipulations were: He had to legitimately make it his home. He had to sleep there 80% of the time, He had to bring his current car (That he loved). He had to walk to at least 5 places nearby and bring at least one date home.
Challenge excepted
The very first day scouting for an apartment it was getting dark so he decided to leave. On his way out he got pulled over by the police. When he told the cop he was looking for an apartment. The cop told him to stop with the lies, warned him of STDs and tainted drugs and to stay away or he would be arrested.
Challenge ended fist day.
Where/what is Naked City? A seedy part of LV?
Quote: AcesAndEightsWhere/what is Naked City? I seedy part of LV?
It is the area near the Stratosphere. An area known for drugs, prostitution, and poverty.
Quote: DRichIt is the area near the Stratosphere. An area known for drugs, prostitution, and poverty.
I drove by there and refuse to walk in that area. Anyway I did some searches and found some nice $400-500 rooms. I did look at extended stay places but they are kinda expensive for what they are. I'll be living out of hotels for a bit until I can find the right place.
Quote: DRichIt is the area near the Stratosphere. An area known for drugs, prostitution, and poverty.
Its not so bad. When I stay Downtown I go to
that liquor store thats right there by the Strat
all the time, and the Burger King thats right
there too. Never had a problem, even at night.
Quote: EvenBobIts not so bad. When I stay Downtown I go to
that liquor store thats right there by the Strat
all the time, and the Burger King thats right
there too. Never had a problem, even at night.
I think it is relatively safe on Las Vegas Blvd, but don't walk those neighborhoods behind the Strat at night.
Go behind the Strat further in the shadows near the old culinary building or the Hard hat bar at one time they had 9/6 jacks and 3 cards of the day it was 101.1. Hang out in the circle park at night then tell me its not bad. Especially in the old days of Vegas world. They had a big crackdown some years back because the new high-rise towers being built nearby and booming real estate market so its improved some however at one time it was the worst crime rated area in Vegas beating out even the slums of north town.Quote: EvenBobIts not so bad. When I stay Downtown I go to
that liquor store thats right there by the Strat
all the time, and the Burger King thats right
there too. Never had a problem, even at night.
At one time it was a higher class place for well paid casino employees and a few locally famous entertainers supposedly the team “Naked City” was adopted because the showgirls used the swimming pools and flat roofs of the area to lay out in the sun (I like to image them naked) and avoid tan lines. Out with the show girls in with the crack whores
Quote: AxelWolfAt one time it was a higher class place for well paid casino employees and a few locally famous entertainers supposedly the team “Naked City” was adopted because the showgirls used the swimming pools and flat roofs of the area to lay out in the sun (I like to image them naked) and avoid tan lines. Out with the show girls in with the crack whores
Thanks for the background on the name. Even if it's not true, it's a good story.
Quote: AxelWolfbut just to throw in the statement "Even if it's not true" implies its not true and u know the truth.
That was not my intent at all - I don't know anything about the neighborhood in question. I was simply remarking that oftentimes, the real true story behind these kinds of names has been lost to time, even though lots of people think they have the true story (e.g., how the name "Hoosier" came about for residents of Indiana).
No slight on you at all!
That place is supposed to have "nice talent" at the pool.
It's very easy to get in and out of the place as it's right off the freeway and not much else in terms of traffic getting in and out.
The only downside I would say to that place is that when it gets windy, it's a little crazy as the wind blows pretty hard up high over there.
But you can't get away from the wind no matter where you are in Vegas when it gets like that.
Anyway, point is that the pool is supposed to have a lot of beautiful women there these days. Just hearsay though, so I can't be sure.
http://www.lasvegashighriserentals.com/One-Las-Vegas-high-rise-condos.htm
Those are nice suites. But they are expensive! $1,000+/month. That's more than a mortgage payment and you are not building equity. But very nice suites, great location, and if what you say about the pool is true . . . :PQuote: AhighI lived at Las Vegas One for a couple of months when I first moved here. Then it was nearly empty. I heard two days ago that they are at 97% occupancy and renting instead of selling.
That place is supposed to have "nice talent" at the pool.
It's very easy to get in and out of the place as it's right off the freeway and not much else in terms of traffic getting in and out.
The only downside I would say to that place is that when it gets windy, it's a little crazy as the wind blows pretty hard up high over there.
But you can't get away from the wind no matter where you are in Vegas when it gets like that.
Anyway, point is that the pool is supposed to have a lot of beautiful women there these days. Just hearsay though, so I can't be sure.
http://www.lasvegashighriserentals.com/One-Las-Vegas-high-rise-condos.htm
I am familiar with the extended stay type places in town and am already looking in the usual places, but if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations, I'd love to hear them. I could also use any recommendations for someone who does pet sitting privately in their home, as I may need that from time to time as well. Feel free to PM me if you prefer. Thanks...
