Solos
Manhattan's pricey. So, if you want nice within this area, you're probably best off in the Tower despite the inconveniences. Even if you don't care about nice if you want to be in this area, then you're probably best off in the Tower.
If you don't mind being further afield stuff opens up. And if you don't need a lot of space, it'd be easier. Cliffside Heights in New Jersey - it's about a 30 min. commute or Sunnyside over in Queens. What are you looking for? It might not be the same thing I was looking at for Rikki and I.