Finding a 1-bedroom in NYC in the $500K range can be enough of a challenge, and finding a 2-bedroom at the same price point can seem downright impossible. But buyers in Queens have their fair share of great deals to consider, such as 33-65 14th St. #11A. Our Deal of the Week is a 2-bedroom in Astoria with a spacious kitchen, oversized windows, Manhattan skyline views, and a stellar location.
Learn more about our Deal of the Week!
The Price: $549,999
The median asking price for a home in Astoria was $860,000 this January, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is priced about $300,000 below the median asking price for the neighborhood!
Buyers who put down a 20% down payment of $110,000 can expect to see monthly payments of $3,996. This includes a mortgage payment of $2,817 and maintenance fees of $1,179.
Why You’ll Love It…
You’ll enter this unit through a formal foyer and be greeted by the bamboo hardwood floors and an entryway closet. Through the foyer is the living area, which has ample room for a sectional, and the kitchen, which has been recently renovated. The other end of the galley-style kitchen leads to a dining area, with nearly wall-to-wall windows overlooking the Manhattan skyline — certainly a great spot to sip your morning coffee or eat dinner as the sun sets! It’s also large enough for a full dining set.
Back in the kitchen, you’ll find a suite of stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, mounted microwave, fridge, and oven with range. Not only is there a ton of storage space thanks to the new cabinetry, but also plenty of space to prep food on the granite countertops.
As a true 2-bedroom, each bedroom has a closet and at least one window. Both can fit king-sized beds in addition to other furniture like a desk, dresser, or extra shelving. The spacious bathroom has classic black-and-white tile walls and a tub/shower combo.
This unit is situated inside an elevator building that includes a playground, laundry room, community room, and bike storage. Pet parents can rejoice as both cats and dogs are permitted, and parking is available through a lottery system for an additional fee. In terms of transit, the building’s location is just about a half-mile from the N/W trains and the Astoria Ferry Landing, which provides ferry service to the Upper East Side, Roosevelt Island, Long Island City, Midtown East, Brooklyn Navy Yard, and Wall Street. The Q69 bus also stops on the corner of the street. Rainey Park, Socrates Sculpture Park, the Noguchi Museum, a Queens Public Library branch, and Costco are also nearby, in addition to restaurants like Inca Paisa, Bel Aire Diner, and Las Catrinas.
…And Why You Might Not
Some buyers may not be fans of the brick-style backsplash in the kitchen, or its dark countertops and cabinets. The old-fashioned sink in the bathroom is also not for everyone. But if you’re looking for a 2-bedroom in the heart of Astoria at a great price, you’ve found it!
Check out the listing at 33-65 14th St. #11A, listed by Thomas Caramanno and Jessica Akde-Elmazi of Compass.
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