Tempoary housing in NYC

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Anyone know of some good places to look for housing at a reasonable price.

I'm going down from Jan-Apr of 2006 for a job with Lehman Brothers. I'll be working at 7th and 49th. I live in Canada now, and just looking at the price of rent for even a studio in NY is just astonishing!! Ideally I will be flying, bringing only clothes and laptop, so something furnished and with amenities would be nice. It's just me, so a 1 bedroom or studio is all I need.

I wouldn't mind living Midtown, east or west but from what I understand deals are hard to find in these areas.

Any help appreciated!
Thanks