Long time poster here from way back here, looking to pick the brains of fellow SEers. I bought in 2009 (when everyone was convinced Manhattan was going to $500psft) in a prime location (Soho) and my monthlies are really really REALLY cheap. It was all mentioned on the board at the time I bought and in fact I've refi'ed from my original mortgage and my monthlies are so low, it's easy for me to... [more]
Long time poster here from way back here, looking to pick the brains of fellow SEers.
I bought in 2009 (when everyone was convinced Manhattan was going to $500psft) in a prime location (Soho) and my monthlies are really really REALLY cheap. It was all mentioned on the board at the time I bought and in fact I've refi'ed from my original mortgage and my monthlies are so low, it's easy for me to carry this apartment and look at the next one. I am never going to sell the current apartment, despite its appreciation. I love Soho and will always be able to return here, but wouldn't mind our next move to be in an equally interesting area with some reasonably priced new construction/recent conversions.
The criteria: We're young and not in a position to blow $2.5m on our forever home yet, but we'd be happy spending $1.0-$1.3m (plus moderate reno if necessary) with not much sweat. I would like somewhere with good restaurants and a nice walking nabe with relatively easy access to the Holland tunnel (need to drive to NJ for work), something north of 750sqft, the more the merrier.
I'm more in piqued interest mode rather than ready to write the check mode, and I'm open to suggestions. You guys are great- open me up to new neighborhoods I never considered before!
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Response by Ottawanyc
over 13 years ago
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Member since: Aug 2011
So need west side? Hells Kitchen is not that bad, but does not have the downtown feeling. Over around 10th you can get some different places. Will be tough if your comparison is Soho. Good luck!
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Response by ss400k
over 13 years ago
Posts: 405
Member since: Nov 2008
Hells Kitchen West 50s..
.. far enough from PA/Lincoln Tunnel traffic, close enough to get in/out, close to CP
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Response by ss400k
over 13 years ago
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ps am in a similar boat, curious if you used a broker in your purchase.. if not , aside from SE what did you use?
So need west side? Hells Kitchen is not that bad, but does not have the downtown feeling. Over around 10th you can get some different places. Will be tough if your comparison is Soho. Good luck!
Hells Kitchen West 50s..
.. far enough from PA/Lincoln Tunnel traffic, close enough to get in/out, close to CP
ps am in a similar boat, curious if you used a broker in your purchase.. if not , aside from SE what did you use?
Upper west 20's to upper west 30's, west of 9th