I went to a few open houses. I was astounded that a sixth floor walk up (that is a lot of steps) would ask 399k for about 450 sf or so, even though nicely renovated with southern view (323 e 8thst 6b). Even more astounded at a teeny, tiny 241 e 7th 3c , kind of grubby, supposedly 400sf for 375k. It seems insane to pay that much for either of those places. Even a place at 81 irving place, 400sf,... [more]
I went to a few open houses. I was astounded that a sixth floor walk up (that is a lot of steps) would ask 399k for about 450 sf or so, even though nicely renovated with southern view (323 e 8thst 6b). Even more astounded at a teeny, tiny 241 e 7th 3c , kind of grubby, supposedly 400sf for 375k. It seems insane to pay that much for either of those places. Even a place at 81 irving place, 400sf, sold for 350k recently, and that is a zillion times better building.
On the positive side I saw a nice place on 227 east 12th 2c, facing the garden, large feeling, 725sf, 11 foot ceilings...for 599k. That was incomparably nicer than the mini-apartments mentioned above.
The big advantage of the East Village to me is, in addition to the fun vibe, is the low density of housing with few high rises so it is much quieter than canyons of hi-rises with air processors running, That;s the same reason I like Williamsburg,
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Response by NYCMatt
over 16 years ago
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If you like Williamsburg, you should be used to ridiculous prices for apartments in shitty buildings.
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Response by jimstreeteasy
over 16 years ago
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I hear you matt. Well, I'm waiting for the price implosion, known in my mind as a return to sanity.
Another Note: I am subletting for short time a cool railroad apartment on e 9th, but the very big problem is that the next apartment over -- which seems to be part of the same building but has a separate entrance below in the street --is loud and I hear even the tv and conversations very clearly. This makes me wary of old buildings that have been carved up.
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Response by lobster
over 16 years ago
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Noise is a very common problem. I once lived in an apartment where the previous tenant had put up cork on the wall which bordered onto the neigbor's apartment. We took the cork down and we could hear entire phone conversations, etc. There's been alot of threads on this site about ways to soundproof your apartment yourself (although if you're subletting the apartment for only a short time that might not be possible). I'm always a little hesistant of directly dealing with the noisy neighbor if you don't know him/her, but maybe there is a super who can convey a message to them.
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Response by scoots
over 16 years ago
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I don't know that neighborhood very well but those prices seem so 2007. You could easily buy in less fringey neighborhoods/better resale for that.
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Response by aboutready
over 16 years ago
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scoots, that's not "fringey". people are literally salivating over the neighborhood, including me. limited supply, restrictive development practices, etc.
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Response by jimstreeteasy
over 16 years ago
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I really like the low density here in E Village, meaning very few high rises, which means less ambient air-processor noise, less garbage trucks pulling up, etc. Noise is key for me. But the prices I saw today were disheartening. I like to walk so it isn't an issue for me, but it is a hike to the subway if you are near Tompkins SQ park, and many people mention that as a big negative.
If you like Williamsburg, you should be used to ridiculous prices for apartments in shitty buildings.
I hear you matt. Well, I'm waiting for the price implosion, known in my mind as a return to sanity.
Another Note: I am subletting for short time a cool railroad apartment on e 9th, but the very big problem is that the next apartment over -- which seems to be part of the same building but has a separate entrance below in the street --is loud and I hear even the tv and conversations very clearly. This makes me wary of old buildings that have been carved up.
Noise is a very common problem. I once lived in an apartment where the previous tenant had put up cork on the wall which bordered onto the neigbor's apartment. We took the cork down and we could hear entire phone conversations, etc. There's been alot of threads on this site about ways to soundproof your apartment yourself (although if you're subletting the apartment for only a short time that might not be possible). I'm always a little hesistant of directly dealing with the noisy neighbor if you don't know him/her, but maybe there is a super who can convey a message to them.
I don't know that neighborhood very well but those prices seem so 2007. You could easily buy in less fringey neighborhoods/better resale for that.
scoots, that's not "fringey". people are literally salivating over the neighborhood, including me. limited supply, restrictive development practices, etc.
I really like the low density here in E Village, meaning very few high rises, which means less ambient air-processor noise, less garbage trucks pulling up, etc. Noise is key for me. But the prices I saw today were disheartening. I like to walk so it isn't an issue for me, but it is a hike to the subway if you are near Tompkins SQ park, and many people mention that as a big negative.