Best way to find family apt in a townhouse?

I just did this for clients who wanted a park block (they're dog owners) and man, it was tough. They ended up on the UWS, partly because a lot of what was on the UES was real dreck, poorly maintained, horribly decorated, and quite expensive.

So I'd say it depends on what your budget is. If you want to pay $$$ for this needle in a haystack, it is findable, and I'd be happy to help you. If you (like so many people in this economy) only want to pay $$, then I will tell you right now to head to a rental building instead, and spend the money you save taking the family on a nice vacation.

ali r.
DG Neary Realty

It really depends on the budget, and Ali is right, many are in rough condition. I have been running this circuit for the past few weeks with a client and have come close in midtown east. His budget is $10k and he is pretty picky. For a budget townhouse, this is the best that I have- it is a free standing carriage house, 3 stories, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, w/d, your own house, moderate condition, busy street: http://www.afinecompany.com//index.cfm?page=details&id=7147
Feel free to contact. Andrew
P.S. No fee and price negotiable.

I don't know about east side, but they seem to pop up fairly frequently on UWS, park block even. Haven't seen anything under 8k for a nicely renovated one, though.

This one's not bad for rent;
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/house/354-east-74-street-manhattan
It's also for sale, note the disparity

truthskr10- I showed that listing to my townhouse client. Nice renovation and a cute place. The only drawback was that the lower floor with living/dining/kitchen had unusually low ceilings. It was formerly a restaurant and one of the several neat features was that there is a walk-in fridge in the basement.

What do you mean by $$ vs $$$? Can you please be more specific? I am willing to spend up to 12K but would much prefer to spend between 8 and 10K. For those amounts do you think it's too little and I should stick with apt buildings? thx for the feedback!

OntheSideline- here's one- http://brownharris.com/detail.aspx?id=1048283 for $8850 per month

NYfineman- curious where is that carriage house?

nyfineman
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report abuse It really depends on the budget, and Ali is right, many are in rough condition. I have been running this circuit for the past few weeks with a client and have come close in midtown east. His budget is $10k and he is pretty picky. For a budget townhouse, this is the best that I have- it is a free standing carriage house, 3 stories, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, w/d, your own house, moderate condition, busy street: http://www.afinecompany.com//index.cfm?page=details&id=7147
Feel free to contact. Andrew
P.S. No fee and price negotiable.

or they could just go to the tf cornerstone website

@onthesideline, I have not seen Howard's carriage house listing but IMHO most of the UES townhouse inventory between $8K and $10K, including David Duchovny's last apartment, is pretty problematic.

I would have to find out why you're drawn to a townhouse (historicity? privacy? layout? don't want to do a board package)? but honestly, sub-$10K I would probably sublet in an apartment building instead.

If you want to call me to talk more my cell is 646-322-6150.

ali r.
DG Neary Realty

Thanks all and Ali R.! I am just starting to familiarize myself with the market as I want to move in Sept., so it's probably too soon to get a broker involved but I will hold on to your #. Not wedded to a TH, it was just a thought of something we have not tried and might like. We have no problems completing a board package etc. When should I start looking in earnest - June? July? We are a family of 4 (a 3 yr old and baby).

Sideline, I'll be here. Call me.

I would start looking in June to get an idea of the market and you will either find what you want in July for Sept (which gives you enough time to do a board package) or you'll realize that you can't find it, which gives you enough time to go for plan B, a rental building.

I realize that schools and day care are HUGE issues, but the more flexible you can be about geography, the nicer an apartment you'll get.

ali r.