wow....well honestly, I would stay away from Manhattan all together. There is no parking whatsoever. If so, you will need to move your car at like 8am due to alternate side of the street parking.
The bronx, is nice. You might wanna try looking at Pelham Bay for an apartment or so. Thats about the only nicest , non-ghetto place in the bronx....
As for Queens, I live in woodhaven. Very nice quiet neighborhood. Homes are priced 600k+, rent your looking at about maybe 1300- 1600 monthly.
Queens may be the best place for you. Closest comparision to Garland Texas.
Let me know when your up here home hunting and Ill help ya out.
My little sister does real estate.
If you want shoot me an email and let me know how much your willing to spend monthly on rent.
Felipe__d2003@hotmail.com
and Ill have my sister do a search for you in the nicest peaceful neighborhoods.
In queens, you wanna stay away from
Jamaica, the rockaways, Elmhurst, Corona.
Forest hills, Kew gardens, rego park,jamaica estates, is nice.
let me know and Ill help you out. I know what it feels like looking for a place being from another state and not knowing