I'm being transfered to the ny area next spring. I plan on staying for good. I was told to look for rentals, but id like to buy. Do 500-600k apartments exist in the area (hopefully in a hip or at least nice/safe area)? Im single, looking for a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, not-studio.
2006-07-05 08:24:03 · 9 answers · asked by robpr 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
ive lived in bogota, santo domingo, and san juan so a "safe" place means i can walk around without worrying about being kidnapped/shot at. thanks.
2006-07-06 01:57:35 · update #1
good luck...prices may be coming down/evening out - a friend of mine actually just had a one bedroom for sale for $600 on the upper east side. It's tough, but maybe doable - just not a whole lot available. It won't be the newest either and be prepared to show recs to co-op boards and pay a monthly maintenance fee in addition to your mortgage.
2006-07-05 08:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by Sharp Marble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost anything in Manhattan will be safe, and yes, you can get a one-bedroom in Manhattan for $500-600k. If you have time to shop around, you may be able to score a deal 1+ or 2 bedroom around the 100's. The only thing to watch out for are the common charges. The Upper West Side usually has decent common charges $300 - $700/mo, but some charges can be well over $1000/mo. Battery Park City is notorious for this as well as a lot of Upper East Side apartments.
A one-bedroom in that price range is definitely realistic.
Good luck.
2006-07-06 03:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Ghost Rocket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, maybe not it would take a while for you to find an apartment like that and it might be more expensive than what your offering, but honey there is no safe place here in New York City, you will only find some what of a safe neighborhood . Good luck fellow future New Yorker.
2006-07-05 13:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by Butterpunk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...they won't be very big. I have what is called a JR Two Bedroom it's worth around 450 -- 500K. The bedrooms are 9' by 12' . Galley kitchen/living room about 12' by 12'. Good neighborhood though East 30's.
2006-07-05 13:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a ton of New York real estate & general websites that have listings in the 600k range - it just may take some leg work on your part.
Citihabitats.com, allcityny.com, ardorny.com, mlx.com, urbanhabitat.net, realestate.newyorktimes.com - to name a few!
Good luck - I want to move there this yr. as well but I definitely cannot afford to buy at this point, YET!
2006-07-05 09:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by audeo8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 06:18:40 · answer #6 · answered by falls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Queens West and Shaefer's Landing developments.
They'll be hip (probably) in a few years.
I believe Elliman has them.
http://www.elliman.com/
2006-07-05 16:28:20 · answer #7 · answered by Professor Campos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the average apartment in new your is 1 millon dollars, rent one its cheeper.
2006-07-05 08:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by mike67333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep dreamin hunny
2006-07-05 10:52:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋