The skatepark in Astoria Park is somewhat lit from the track. I would check it out.

1. Yes , but I don’t know if you have the experience to get one at your age unless you’re some kind of coding guru.

2. For a 1br probably no less than 2k, but maybe a pinch less. At your age, the neighborhoods I’d want to be in would be pushing 2500

3. This all depends on your personality. Being 19 means you can’t go to many bars or clubs where you want to do this so you have to get creative.

4. What is great? Do you mean all on apps? Yes.

5. The more, the better.

Bonus: With no job, and if you’re not a student, it’s going to be tough to have someone want to be your roommate / get a building to rent to you. There are plenty of jobs here to get you started, but please look into the actual costs of things here before you hop on a plane to have your spiritual awakening.