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Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

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Ophelia
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Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

we are looking at condo's in a few different nabes in the city...I just wanted to know if I am alone...

if we don't go the condo route, we'll be moving out of Brooklyn and up to Westchester Chat Icon

Posted 1/23/08 2:00 PM
 
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

No but...

GOOD LUCK! Chat Icon

Posted 1/23/08 2:29 PM
 

Salason

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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

We started too but we'd need a 2BR and between maintenance fees and the garage it's crazy Chat Icon we just rented again until next summer when we probably make the move to the burbs...

ETA: We were looking in Manhattan

Message edited 1/23/2008 3:54:19 PM.

Posted 1/23/08 3:12 PM
 

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Posted 1/23/08 3:20 PM
 

MrsPornStar
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

We looked at some condos in Queens. Are you definitely looking to move to Manhattan?

Posted 1/23/08 3:20 PM
 

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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

Posted by Ophelia

we are looking at condo's in a few different nabes in the city...I just wanted to know if I am alone...

if we don't go the condo route, we'll be moving out of Brooklyn and up to Westchester Chat Icon



Hey, it's not so bad up here. . .Chat Icon

Very different than Brooklyn though. . .

Posted 1/23/08 3:21 PM
 

Ophelia
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

Posted by MrsPornStar

We looked at some condos in Queens. Are you definitely looking to move to Manhattan?



the city is more than just Manhattan love.

we are looking throughout the 4 borroughs (that count...sorry Janie Chat Icon ) of NYC.

and tourist...we did the drive through already...I've found a few places that make it easier to suck it up Chat Icon

Posted 1/23/08 3:37 PM
 

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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

Are you interested in condos only or would you consider a co-op?

Posted 1/23/08 3:43 PM
 

MarisaK
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

We looked a bit before buying on LI - I wanted to be in Manhattan though, and we just could not afford a 'normal' sized place -


Good Luck !!!

Posted 1/23/08 3:46 PM
 

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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

DH and I would like to buy a condo in Brooklyn. They're popping up like crazy, so we'll have a lot to look at, though the prices will probably be Chat Icon Chat Icon . We definitely need 2 bedrooms.

Posted 1/23/08 3:47 PM
 

Ophelia
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

Posted by KrisT

Are you interested in condos only or would you consider a co-op?



condos are way more appealing to me right now b/c of the tax abatements being offered.

and co-op common charges/maintainence is OUT OF CONTROL in most spots.


Snickers...with all these buildings going up and demand going down, I am hoping to get something nice for the right price.

Good luck to you too.

Posted 1/23/08 3:50 PM
 

MST9106
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

You HAVE to be insane to do that...I meant to look in NYCChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

ETA: You're better off going to look in LIC or Greenpoint, Brooklyn area...at least you have an awesome view for a little bit less...

Message edited 1/23/2008 4:58:59 PM.

Posted 1/23/08 4:21 PM
 

jma236
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

Yes we are - after living here for 9 years we decided to take the plunge and buy.

It was hard to find something affordable that was still (relatively) close to our jobs. We just went to contract on a fixer-upper that has great bones, but has not been renovated since the 50s. We had to sacrifice a little bit on area as we're going to pretty far up, but we wanted more space.

And we don't have a view of anything but side streets :)

Posted 1/23/08 5:06 PM
 

Candy Girl
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

Posted by Ophelia

Posted by KrisT

Are you interested in condos only or would you consider a co-op?



condos are way more appealing to me right now b/c of the tax abatements being offered.

and co-op common charges/maintainence is OUT OF CONTROL in most spots.


Snickers...with all these buildings going up and demand going down, I am hoping to get something nice for the right price.

Good luck to you too.



I agree with the tax abatements...it's a huge incentive...

DH and I really want to stay in the city...

Good luck to you too!Chat Icon

Posted 1/23/08 6:31 PM
 

johnsae
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

We owned a condo and sold it to move to NJ. A condo is better than a co-op, but it's still crazy expensive...the maintenance fees and the other misc. crap that seems to pop up every month....it's hard to keep up!

Posted 1/23/08 6:37 PM
 

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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

My boss lives in one. St. Tropez on 1st ave between 63rd and 64th. The building is very nice.

Posted 1/23/08 7:59 PM
 

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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

we'll be starting to look soon. we currently rent a 2 BR in park slope, but i am not sure we would be able to buy in the same nabe.

Posted 1/24/08 4:11 PM
 

Ophelia
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

Posted by mrspetunia77

we'll be starting to look soon. we currently rent a 2 BR in park slope, but i am not sure we would be able to buy in the same nabe.



that is where I am born and bred Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/24/08 4:45 PM
 

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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

have you looked into Schaeffer Landing? (WillieB)
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Posted 1/24/08 5:06 PM
 

Ophelia
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

Posted by MrsERod

have you looked into Schaeffer Landing? (WillieB)
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no...but I will

merci!

Posted 1/24/08 5:09 PM
 

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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

Posted by Ophelia


and tourist...we did the drive through already...I've found a few places that make it easier to suck it up Chat Icon



Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon
Really? Probably any of the neighborhoods I lived in.
I am going through one of my "Westchester is dull & I miss Astoria" phases. Chat Icon

Good luck with your house/condo hunt.

Posted 1/24/08 5:50 PM
 

Candy Girl
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

Posted by Ophelia

Posted by mrspetunia77

we'll be starting to look soon. we currently rent a 2 BR in park slope, but i am not sure we would be able to buy in the same nabe.



that is where I am born and bred Chat Icon Chat Icon



I am also currently renting in Park Slope, I grew up in Midwood. I loooooove Park Slope and DH and I want to buy a condo here very badly but they are so Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Mrspetunia--where in PS do you live? I'm on Union.

Posted 1/24/08 6:30 PM
 

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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

I want to go look at the new ones they built in Rockaway beach

20 year tax abatement and low maintance

and ocean front

it sounds too good to be true

so I have a feeling I will be in westchester in the next 18 months

Posted 1/24/08 6:44 PM
 

Ophelia
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

Posted by Beth1210

I want to go look at the new ones they built in Rockaway beach

20 year tax abatement and low maintance

and ocean front

it sounds too good to be true

so I have a feeling I will be in westchester in the next 18 months




those Rockaway apts are GORGEOUS (at least in picture) but too far away from everything for me....Westchester is closer to where I live now than Rockaway is Chat Icon


Park Slope girls we should have a mini gtg. I need more friends here Chat Icon

Posted 1/24/08 7:19 PM
 

Ophelia
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Re: Is anyone looking at condo's in the city?

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Posted by Ophelia


and tourist...we did the drive through already...I've found a few places that make it easier to suck it up Chat Icon



Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon
Really? Probably any of the neighborhoods I lived in.
I am going through one of my "Westchester is dull & I miss Astoria" phases. Chat Icon

Good luck with your house/condo hunt.



hang tight girl.

If and when we move up there, I am opening a PROPER restaurant/longue that stays open PAST 10 pm!!!!!!!!!! Chat Icon

Posted 1/24/08 7:21 PM
 
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