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MIMA a Related Co. bldg on W. 42nd St

Started by damier212
over 14 years ago
Posts: 124
Member since: Aug 2009
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I am just curious to hear from some of the residents of MIMA and their general impressions. I went to look at apartments there and found them vastly overpriced, (anything under $ 4,000.00 per month was very small, and the main attraction being the amenities (which of course you pay another $ 1000.00 a year for and in my experience use frequently in the beginning of your tenancy and then get bored with). I didn't find the neighborhood appealing at all on W. 42nd St. west of 9th Ave, yet people were renting these apartments like they were giving them away.....these are just my impressions and everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That is why I would like to hear from some of the residents..........thank you!
Response by newyorker08
over 14 years ago
Posts: 19
Member since: Jun 2011

I agree that it is overpriced. But I could see how this area would be good for traveling consultants.

Also the smarter people are renting not buying at this point so there is a rush to rent units in a nice building.

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Response by MR17_5
over 14 years ago
Posts: 72
Member since: Feb 2011

its of 50% leased for what its worth...

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Response by jim_hones10
over 14 years ago
Posts: 3413
Member since: Jan 2010

overprices is a new yorkerism for "too rich for my blood". no one here lkkes to admit they csnt afford what they want

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Response by damier212
over 14 years ago
Posts: 124
Member since: Aug 2009

Hi, incorrect jim_homes 10, you have no knowlege how much money any of us have on here and its irrelevant. Overpriced could mean overpriced to a person collecting welfare or to a multi millionaire who doesn't feel it's worth what they are asking.

It's what you think it's worth that matters. In the case of the building I am discussing it's not what I want for even $ 1000.00 per month less than what they are asking. However, it may very well be worthwhile to someone who thinks it's the greatest rental bldg in the city, and that is totally their business and opinion.

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Response by somewhereelse
over 14 years ago
Posts: 7435
Member since: Oct 2009

I always found related to be priced 10-15% than similiar luzury buildings. They definitely keep them very well, but not always sure it is worth it. Mimi seems to be cheaper because of the neighborhood, compared to their other buildings.... but, yeah, similar in prices to similar buildings in better neighborhoods.

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Response by huntersburg
over 14 years ago
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Member since: Nov 2010

>Overpriced could mean overpriced to a person collecting welfare or to a multi millionaire who doesn't feel it's worth what they are asking.

Not really damier212, overpriced means that there is insufficient demand based on the supply at the price offered. So MR17_5 says it is already 50% leased ... will it get to 90-100%, or it is too overpriced to do that?

Also, how did your sale at the Vendome go?

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