building suggestions

There are several decent buildings in the NYU area. One to consider is 24 5th Ave. I believe the board is relatively open to parents buying for kids and the building has a higher-than-average number of studio apartments.

Thanks squid. I would like to put up a wall too for a roommate so I would go for a 1 bedroom.

check 225 east 36 90

23 East 10th street, The Albert. Doesn't get any easier than this. Nice pre war doorman.

Better yet, rent for a year.

Hi nygal,

what is your price range?

depends on price range I guess but saw a nice place in 87 barrow street

santaoct,

What did you think of the place on 87 Barrow? Which apartment did you look at? I checked out the building on Streeteasy, and it seems like there are a few seemingly well priced units.

Which of course makes me think there might be something wrong with the building or something.

There is nothing at all "wrong" with 87 Barrow. It is well-run and expenses are shared by many, many apts in the multi-building complex making it less risky for any one buyer. The managing agent is phenomenal, reasonable, helpful. The board is fairly permissive for a coop (actually a condop). With no real amenities to speak of, expenses are kept very low. Some apts have much better views than others, and the street units can get quite noisy on the Hudson St. side in summer. If you are willing to hike up, the upper floors have lovely light and views.

If you look at unrenovated units, be aware that if you buy and decide to renovate, there is an obligatory re-wiring that you have to do no matter how minor the renovation. The managing agent can tell you about what that runs. This is a great "starter" building in a fantastic area.

Thanks for the help. I appreciate all and any ideas.

I second Kylewest's enthusiasm for the Morton-Barrow co-ops (it is a collection of buildings so there is more than one address) great location, wonderful managing agent, but the lobby is not attended.

My firm has a one-bedroom in Chelsea Gardens that might work for you -- it is a full-service building with a gorgeous garden, one of the best buildings in Chelsea, which is a nice plus in these uncertain times.

here's the Times listing: $699K, $766 maintenance. This a prewar with a big foyer, so it would be possible to have a shared desk in the foyer, although the individual rooms are pretty huge so you could also put a desk in each. Lovely renovation. You would have to ask my boss specifically about the board, but from my dealings with them, I would characterize the board as 'reasonable.'

http://tinyurl.com/adl6ww

ali r.
{downtown broker}

isn't chelsea gardens a little too "old folks home" for a kid? the garden is nice but the average age of the tenants has got to be in the 60's no?

Albert is a little high in maintenance.

JasonKyle, I can't comment on the demographics of any particular building -- that would violate Fair Housing laws- but I will go tell my boss he has just aged.

ali r.
{downtown broker}

ha i met your boss at an open house. he is a very nice guy. but that building is definitely a little on the older side. that's usually a good thing i just am not sure it would be fun for someone of student age, for the student or the neighbors of said student.

These are pretty serious students so it really doesn't matter about who is in the building as long as it is the right apt at the right price and monthly cost. I do appreciate all the input.

still looking

any ideas with a reasonable maintenance??

"Thanks squid. I would like to put up a wall too for a roommate so I would go for a 1 bedroom."

Scratch the "easy board approval" on that one.

"village/chelsea/unionsq area with low monthlies --attended lobby and easy board approval necessary. "

Sign in a printing shop "Price, quality, service: pick any 2 out of three". Same applies here.