Looking for more space, and also the potential to actually buy a house. Don't care for NJ. Specifically thinking upstate NY or CT. Are there up-and-coming areas that you would reccomend for a young couple in their 30s who work in Manhattan but don't want to live in Manhattan?
What is the commute like (train)?
What are real estate prices like?
thanks for any advice
2006-11-28 08:55:02 · 5 answers · asked by Eliasjohn 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
As a native New Yorker you have plenty of options. It really depends on what type of properety you are looking for such as condo, co-op or even a house. There are many neighborhoods in Brookly, Queens, Bronx and Harlem that are a quick train ride to NYC. It really depends in parts of Brooklyn such as Brooklyn Heights you will pay Manhattan prices but a less congested feel; in Dumbo you will pay between 700-800sf for a new condo in a nice neighborhood. Queens such as Forest Hills, Bayside you can get a decent condo for $500k+ that is a short commute. As I mentioned it really depends what you want; NY has something for everyone. E-mail if you need any further assistance.
2006-11-28 16:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by tianaramal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know you dont care for NJ, but i can give you a fair idea of what to expect. In New Brunswick, NJ... there is a train that goes straight to Penn Station, about 45-50min ride, If you take the express train, your looking about 25-30min ride...House prices in new brunswick range from 200-500K depending on locaton (Houses around Rutgers University are in the range of 350K+) many of the houses here are rented out by students and are 1-4 units. Nicer areas would be East Brunswick, where you can get a buss into the city, that ride is about 1hr long.. You can find condos in East brunswick starting at 250K and houses start at alittle more. Any questions, just send me an email. Hope it helps.
2006-11-28 09:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to tell you this, but anything decent & close to a commuter line is going to be terrifically expensive. My cousin just sold a rather modest 3-2 with basement about 1 mile from an LIRR station that is itself about 45 min from Penn Station for almost 3/4 of a million $$. NY does not cap tax increases & their taxes reflect this run up in prices. Add heating & AC costs; commuting costs; insurance & one or two cars & NYC begins to seem more reasonable.
2006-11-28 09:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 22:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but people aren't paying 1.6 million dollars for dumps because there are alternatives. If weren't set against Jersey you could check out places like Atlantic Highlands with ferry service to Manhattan.
2006-11-28 09:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋