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It's the price of progress! The influential and pioneering Long Island Rail Road Company (LIRR) was faced with a major dilemma regarding its original ground-level Seaford station. Built at the turn of the century in 1899, its more than half a century's steam-engine locomotive era history was reduced to rubble in minutes with its forced demolition in 1967. In order to make way for urban renewal improvements, its forced rebuild required the elevated variety where its track platform now proudly sit...
Seaford, NY is pegged as a "census-designated place" (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. What this means is that should you elect to relocate there, you'll have the "distinction" of residing in a sort of "no-man's land" - not a bona fide city, town or village, but rather a quaint, peaceful hamlet where you'll undoubtedly be the envy of all those good folks you left behind when you moved. As of the 2010 census, it had 15,294 residents and its area is packed into a tight 2.6 square miles. Seaford communicates with only one postal zip code (11783) to the outside world, so any incoming mail should not go too far astray as long as the name Seaford is written on the face of the envelope. See more
Studio apartments could offer the best of Seaford living at a less expensive price tag than larger units. Look for the best buildings near entertainment, dining, and public transportation or highway access.
Ask about the square footage of studio apartments in Seaford during your tour. Even a little extra space in another building can offer more room for storage or an additional chair. Consider the layout and what you can accomplish before you sign. You should have enough room for your bed, a small sitting area, and a dining table. You can always get creative and loft your bed to save on space underneath or install a fold-down table or desk that tucks away.