lol these prices only 9 mos old but hey are already out of date. thats how fast this neighborhood is moving. now the median: studio $2400, 1bed $4000, 2 bed $8425, and a 3 bed will set you back over $13000/mo!!!!! But the neighborhood is one of the best in the city. there are so many shops and culture all jam packed close together. also its a 5 min walk to the West V. which has the best nightlife in the city.... more
That price is oddly low for a 2 bedroom in that location in Manhattan, which suggests something is not quite right.
Others have speculated as to what could be wrong, it could even be a clerical error in the database.
Your best path is to ask a real estate agent ("broker") to help you find an apartment in your price range.
The vast majority of NYC apartment sales involve two brokers--one for the seller and one who represents the best interests of the buyer. I work as a buyer's agent (not all agents do). There's no need for the buyer to pay the broker, because by prior agreement sellers brokers share commissions with buyers brokers.
Karla Harby
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Rutenberg Realty
New York, NY
212-688-1000x146
kharby@crrnyc.com... more
From what I see, the rental market in Manhattan is really strong and prices are increasing. As an example, one of the landlords I am working with is now renting for 2200 1 BR apartments in a walk up that he was renting for 2150 just a few months ago. Also, if before it was possible to find some landlords that paid broker's fees - now the landlords do not pay commission, and tenants have to pay it because the market has changed. Even with these changes apartments rent really fast.... more
if you are looking to buy a home, the best place to start is be meeting with a local and trusted loan officer who can prequailify you at no cost. Fixed income is fine, it will depend on your expenses and credit. good luck... more
The neighborhood is known for it's five and six-story prewar and post war apartment building and single family houses with tree-lined streets. Many public and parochial schools are scattered throughout this 16-block neighborhood.
The neighborhood is home to many historic landmarks and parks including Fort George built by George Washington during the Revolutionary war because it has the highest natural hill in the city.
http://nycblogestate.com/2009/10/washington-heights-manhattan.html... more
Hello Juan, you should investigate your question by visiting this site; http://home2.nyc.gov/apps/311/allServices.htm?requestType=listService&filterServ=License+-+Permit+-+Certificate&serviceName=Fuel+Oil+Tank+Installation+Permit&intentId=87D0A2FC-8138-11DE-8E9F-96DAE110FEB8
and also check with the NYC Fire Dept.... more
Hi, Hellokitty.
If you own a co-op, there will be no deed, as what you own is shares of stock in the corporation that owns the building. There would be a stock certificate, which you would have received with your closing materials. In the alternative, it may be with your bank. If you've bought a condo, the deed would be accessible online through the ACRIS website, which is the Automated City Register Information System. You can access it at:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/jump/acris.shtml
Best,
Jenet Levy
Halstead Property, LLC
jlevy@halstead.com
212 381-4268
http://jenetlevy.halstead.com... more
I have been a resident of the upper east side since 1976. I have lived on York Ave. between 72nd and 73rd streets, East 72nd Street and the river, East 60th Street and 1st Ave., and currently on East 62nd Street and 2nd Ave. Without a doubt, the area that is the most difficult to find street parking is in the lower east 60s. The rules in this area are having mostly to do with bridge traffic flow, in addition to the usual street cleaning/opposite side of the street, and holiday parking rules. While you will drive around for a while, it is much easier by comparison to find parking in the east 70s, 80s and 90s.
In case you are not also already aware, if you are looking for an apartment on the upper east side, or anywhere else in Manhattan, just be aware that if you are looking on your own and responding to apartment listings online, in the NY TImes, etc., etc., you are answering ads that were placed by the Sellers' Brokers. Their primary goal is to be loyal to the sellers, and are contractually obligated to market and advertise the properties they represent, in order to get the highest sale price possible. Since it costs you nothing, because sellers pay the entire commission, you should definitely consider having your own Buyer's Agent representing you. It is the goal of a Buyer's Agent to get to know the criteria that is important to the buyer, to understand their likes and dislikes, in order to save buyers time and money.
If you should have any additional Real Estate and upper east side related questions, please feel free to contact me..., I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Lindsey Newman
Senior Real Estate Sales Associate... more
Check with your attorney , building managing agent, title company , or County Clerks office in lower Manhattan but most easily if you have a mortgage - your bank - they usually keep the original - you would have lost a copy. They can supply you with another copy.... more
There is a Metro North train station at 125th. 125th at Park Avenue and Grand Central Terminal are the only two Manhattan stations for metro north railroad. You can commute to and from any route on Metro North from 125th Street. Metro North has a Harlem, Hudson and New Haven Line. Metro north trains serve commuters in communities north of Manhattan including the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut.... more
Thanks, everyone for your responses. Ronnie especially, for the detailed points of interest and facts. also Elena for nailing down specific streets. i intend to scout out some of these areas.... more
Historical values are easily provided; however, I would put very little merit to value projections. You need to analyze each property as being unique and consider supply and demand curves for that type of property specifically.
Best of luck from Boise!
Jim Paulson, CRS, GRI, EPRO, SFR
Owner/Broker - Progressive Realty Corporation
Designated Broker - License # DB-17066
208-573-0471
GoOwnIt@gmail.com... more
I wish I could help, but I am not familiar with the exact driving route.
Hopefully someone doing the same, or similiar commute, will come along and be able to help you.
I would think you're looking at a minimum of 1-1.5 hrs during rush hour. (but, that might be conservative).
This is impotant information for you to know before committing to buying a home ........
Good luck, and if I can find out anything more specific (I will ask in my office), I will let you know.
Best wishes............. more
http://FireDepartmentDirectory.com has maps of fire departments for every county and city in the US. You can look up the fire department that is closest to you, give them a call, and ask them for the nearest station. There isn't a single resource out there that has all the fire departments and associated fire stations. So, this makes the phone call necessary.
The fire department should also be able to tell you where the nearest fire hydrant is or be able to tell you how to find that information.... more
HI PJ,
I suggest to my clients to use this link: www.walkscore.com - you can find about everything around the address you will be living.
Please let me know if it helps.
Best,
Irina Lattanzio
Associate Broker at TEB LLC
(917)589 3784... more
Follow the link to the subway map. Or you can take a cab or the crosstown bus or even walk.
http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm
Zita Alvarez Lo
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Bus 212-350-2825
zlo@elliman.com
PRUDENTIAL DOUGLAS ELLIMAN
205 East 42nd Street, 6th floor
New York, NY 10017
www.elliman.com... more
Pdhr1999,
It is true that we cannot comment on schools, or recommend one. Beyond that, what you consider a good public school may not be what someone else considers a good school. It is very subjective. Perhaps one parent cares about math and science; another about the arts; another about the physical facility, another about sports teams, etc. I would suggest you go to the NYC DOE site and put in some addresses in the neighborhood. It will tell you what school the address is zoned for. Then you can read more about that school. Then you can go to a parent site to see what parents say. The DOE site is: http://schools.nyc.gov/default.htm. I like http://insideschools.org/ which many of my buyers have found useful.
Hope this helps.
Jenet Levy
Halstead Property, LLC
jlevy@halstead.com
212 381-4268
http://jenetlevy.halstead.com for all NYC llistings... more
Hello Elizabeth,
When is your lease up? your budget? and location? and do you have any pets?
and that basically will determine how much you can get for your money.
Of course the more you move into the summer the more expensive it gets.
Your next bet is to work with a skilled agent associated with a resourceful company with a lot of inventory that is if you wish to pay the broker's fee. There are a few No fee apartment.
And the third is to do the work yourself and that will take many months and it's a hit or miss.
Good Luck
Please let me know if you wish to work with a broker.
Fern Hamberger
Senior Associate Broker
Citi-Habitats
fhamberger@citi-habitats.com
646-660-0060... more