Manhattan Condo Living

Manhattan Condo investment Under $500K is a popular request - We receive several phone calls a day from investors and first time home buyers looking for properties under $500,000.  Savvy buyers are on the market right now looking for a condo as their long term investment. Our team is active on the market and have a list of the best Manhattan Condos within that price range if that is what you are looking for.

Manhattan Condo investment Under $500K-Midtown Park Avenue Studio condo $499,000. (Rental value range $1,800-$2,150)* Approximately 500 Square foot, full time doorman building with pre-war details. This building is situated in the Midtown of Manhattan, conveniently located near all major subway stations and transportation. (monthly combined common charge and Real Estate taxes are approximately $900.)

Manhattan Condo investment Under $500K - Kips Bay recent construction Studio Condo $498,000. (Rental value range $1,650-$1,900)* Approximately 450 Square foot. Full time doorman concierge building. Health club, residents lounge, roof deck and laundry every floor. This particular apartment also features Empire States Building view. (monthly combined common charge and Real Estate taxes are approximately $850)

Last Manhattan Condo investment Under $500K-Grand Central station neighborhood Studio Condo $425,000 (Rental value range $1,800-$2,200)*CURRENTLY TENANT OCCUPIED FOR $2,200. This condo is located in one of the best neighborhood in Manhattan, it is close distance to Grand Central Station, major subway stations, and office buildings. This condo building has 24 hours doorman, swimming pool, fitness center and racquet ball court. (monthly combined common charge and Real Estate Taxes are approximately $700)

Manhattan Condo Under $500K are popular among pied-a-terred or second home buyers. Besides servicing the local market, we also work with many buyers from out of town, oversea foreign buyers. Manhattan New York is a city that everyone loves and would like to own a piece of. Our out of town buyers look into studio apartments as a long term investment as well as second home for them when they visit the city of Big Apple.  Not only it is a wise investment, they save the hotel expenses when they or their family/friends visit the big city. Especially during holidays, many of our out of town past clients come into Manhattan New York to enjoy the festive lights and the holiday energy that this big city has to offer.

To find other similar Manhattan Condo investment Under $500K that suits your needs, please Contact us for your own Real Estate consultation call (917)837-8869 or email us at ehsu(@)elliman.com

Read more:

• To learn more the terminology of Manhattan New York Real Estate
• One of best Midtown Studio that is perfect for second home or investment

We are both English and Chinese Speaking Real Estate agents under one of the most successful Manhattan Brokerage firm Prudential Douglas Elliman with extensive market knowledge. In addition, we specialize in connecting the local Manhattan sellers with both local and international buyers with our preferred buyer networks.

Call us today at (917)837-8869.

我是許小姐Chinese Property Agent in Manhattan New York,曼哈頓房地產的專家，我幫助了許多中國和亞洲人為他們的孩子在紐約購買曼哈頓房地產.曼哈頓房地產是於世界上任何其他地方或國家不同,也於其他美國州不同.

Chinese Speaking Property Agent in Manhattan New York 購買紐約曼哈頓公寓作為父母為子女購買，你應該明白你的預算和時間。這是一個五年計劃，同時你的孩子去學校在紐約嗎？我們與許多父母是誰買他們的兒子或女兒去紐約大學，帕森斯設計學院，視覺藝術學院，哥倫比亞大學，Jillards音樂學校和其他知名學校這裡在曼哈頓紐約。這是您的兒子或女兒，目前正在曼哈頓？他們有一個穩定的工作或財務自由嗎？他們目前可以出租和租賃即將到期或每月安排？重要的是我們知道的原因和時間，以便我們能夠縮小搜索你。

Chinese Property Agent in Manhattan New York 購買紐約曼哈頓公寓作為家長為孩子買，你應該與貸款顧問,會計師,曼哈頓房地產律師討論購買程序。會計師：如果你正計劃共同購買的公寓與您的孩子，一定要討論可能的稅務並發症則可能是你的會計師。您的發言之前，您購買的會計師可以是非常有益的。

許小姐Chinese Property Agent in Manhattan New York 購買紐約曼哈頓公寓作為父母為子女購買，經驗豐富的曼哈頓公寓的專家來指導您完成這一進程，並瀏覽了曼哈頓房地產迷宮。無論你是首次置業，或投資者，購買和出售的多個屬性在其他地區或國家的美國，我們可以提供幫助。了解當地市場與市場專家能最大化您的投資，並避免任何可能發生的問題作出的規則。我們的許多客戶是第一次來的投資者，他們買了許多曼哈頓公寓的。如果您想購買曼哈頓房地產，現在與我聯繫（646)644-6929 許小姐.

Eileen Hsu (許小姐) Vice President 副總 Prudential Douglas Elliman
Mobile (手机): (646)644-6929
Blackberry (邮箱): ehsu(@)elliman.com 

Chinese Property Agent Website
Web Bio & Listing: http://www.elliman.com/EIH
我能說流利的普通話和英語。

We are Manhattan condo experts in assisting local and foreign buyers in finding their perfect Manhattan Real Estate. Contact us by email at ehsu(@)elliman.com or Morgan.Evans(@)elliman.com or (917)837-8869 to receive prompt assistance.

Read more about our expertise in the blogs series below:

• Foreigner buying in Manhattan NYC Part 1: basic knowledge of Condo vs. Coop vs. Condo-op
• Foreigner buying in Manhattan NYC Part 3 - financing options for foreign buyers
• Foreigner buying in Manhattan NYC Part 2 - Steps to Purchasing an Apartment
• How to Buy a Manhattan New York Condo (Part I) as first time home buyer
• How to Buy a Manhattan New York Condo (Part II) as first time investor
• How to Buy a Manhattan New York Condo (Part III) as Parents Buying for Children
• Dos and Don't before you buy Manhattan Real Estate!

CALL US TODAY at (917)837-8869 or (646)644-6929 to discuss your specific Real Estate needs.  

Dorchester Towers Condominium NYC

This spacious Junior 1 bedroom condominium at Dorchester Towers Condominium is the rarely available 21 line, one of the largest studio/1 bedroom lines in the building at 748 sq ft.  The living room alone is over 400 sq ft, the size of the average New York City studio.  The sleeping area has been partitioned off with pocket doors and comfortably fits a California King Size bed and two end tables.  The kitchen has been updated with brand new never been used appliances.  

This Dorchester Towers Apartment is a must see if you are looking for a Junior/One Bedroom Condominium in the Upper West Side. Right now in the Upper West Side the average asking price for a condominium of this size is $869,000 with monthly carrying charges of approximately $1,025/month.

Dorchester Towers Condominium is a full time doorman building located in the prime Lincoln Center area of the Upper West Side.  Building amenities include a concierge desk, separate mail and package room, management on site, live in super, laundry rooms on every floor up to the 22nd floor, a beautiful roof deck for the residents to enjoy, and an on site garage.

Call today (917)837-8869 for an appointment.

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Gramercy Starck Condominium located at 340 East 23rd Street New York NY 10010 designed by world renowned designer Philippe Starck. Philippe Patrick Starck is a French Product designer and probably the best known designer in the New Design style. His designs range from spectacular interior designs to mass produced consumer goods such as toothbrushes, chairs, and even houses.

Gramercy Starck Condominium is a 21-story, 207 -unit development built in 2007.  Many of our foreign buyers and savvy investors have purchased multiple units in this high amenities building. We have both sold and leased multiple size of units from one bedrooms, two bedrooms, skyhouses and penthouses.  This is a building that was very well received by many European buyersbecause of their admiration for Philippe Starck extended to Starck's Real Estate creation.

Gramercy Starck Condominiums Sales and Rentals

Why Rent at Gramercy Starck?

Gramercy by Starck condominium is one of those buildings that makes a statement. If you don't like those plain vanilla cookie cutter rental buildings you are going to love Gramercy Starck. Unlike most rental buildings there is a high level of finishes and amenities that hard to find elsewhere. When you walk in and are face to face with the huge Renaissance portrait and standing underneath the mega-lampshade-chandelier you know where you are at. The apartments are outfitted with high end appliances, washer/dryers in ALL of the the units, and full access to all of the amenities without any additional costs.  You will have full access to the completely outfitted fitness room with sauna and steam rooms in the his and her locker rooms.

Gramercy Starck Condominium Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gramercy Starck pet friendly?

As of now, Gramercy Starck is pet friendly, but the individual owner of the condominium may not be, so it depends, call us to find out if the type of apartment you are interested in is pet friendly or not?

How soon can I move in?

Gramercy Starck Condominiums has an application process.  This application process can take at the very minimum two weeks up to 30 days depending on how quickly the application is submitted with all of the necessary documentation and board approval.  So if you call us today looking to move in tomorrow or a few days from now, we won't be able to accommodate.

How much is the security deposit and is it first and last months rent upfront?

There is no umbrella answer to this question as each owner will have a different requirement based on their preferences and your   but generally expect at least the first months rent upfront and at least 1 months security

What about the broker fee?

Again, there is no umbrella answer to this question because you will be renting directly from an owner, this is not a big management company, so there will more than likely be some type of broker's fee involved, whether you or the owner is paying it.  The structure of the broker's fee will be dependent on each apartment, this is something that we will be able to tell you once we know we know what you are looking for.

Are they any other fee's involved with renting?

I am going to outline the application fee's involved in renting, there is a $50 credit application fee, a $1,000 move in deposit that is refundable if no damage takes place at the time of move in.

Who is the management company?

Douglas Elliman Property Management is the current manager of the building.

How do you get a hold of us to talk about your future apartment at Gramercy Starck?

****You can email us directly at Morgan.Evans (@) elliman.com or call us at (917) 837- 8869.****

To read more about Gramercy Starck:

1. Gramercy Starck Rentals: Featured 2 bedroom/2 bath 
2. Gramercy Starck : January 2010 Report
3. Gramercy Starck Rental and Sales Expert

For a complete list of the current apartments for sale or rent at Gramercy Starck or for condominium apartments for sale or rent in Downtown Manhattan call Morgan Evans (917)837-8869 for further details.

We have had many savvy Chinese buyers wanting to see condos near the famous Central Park. One of the building that is very well designed, it is 15 Central park West. It is situated on one of the most well known Avenue (Central park West) and West 60th Street.

我們有許多精明的中國消費者希望看到的公寓房附近著名的中央公園。其中一個建築，設計得非常好，它是15中央公園西。它坐落在其中一個最有名的大道（中央公園西）和西60街。

15 Central Park West is a composition of two limestone towers, with an open courtyard between that acts as a private motor entrance to the building. The 202 apartments range from one-bedroom to four bedroom homes featuring large casement windows, high ceilings, dining rooms, lots of moldings, plenty of natural light and open views in all directions. Amenities in this ultra luxury building include a private dining room for residents, a walnut paneled library, a screening room, private wine cellars, a health club and pool.

15中央公園西是一個石灰岩組成的兩個塔樓，以開放的庭院之間，它作為私人汽車入口的建設。 202公寓的範圍從一居室到四家臥室設有大窗戶窗戶，高高的天花板，客廳，大量的造型，豐富的自然光線和全方位開放的意見。 在這個超豪華設施建設包括私人餐廳為居民，核桃鑲板圖書館，放映室，私人酒窖，健身俱樂部和游泳池。

Market Data according to StreetEasy The condos in this building sells approximately $3,750 per square foot (median) 3,750美元每平方英尺.

We are both Chinese Mandarin and English Speaking Real Estate agents here in Manhattan New York under one of the most successful Manhattan Brokerage firm Prudential Douglas Elliman with extensive market knowledge. In addition, we specialize in connecting the local Manhattan sellers with both local and international buyers with our preferred buyer networks. Call us today at (646)644-6929 or (917)837-8869.

我們說流利的中文和英文，我們幫助了許多中國亞洲朋友們在曼哈頓房地產投資。我們有多年的經驗，我們是紐約最大的公司及擁有最多房源. 麻煩請給我們打電話，討論您個人的需求。許小姐的手機號碼(646)644-6929.

To Read More on buying Manhattan New York city Real Estate Click below links:

1. Made in Taiwan Real Estate Agent
2. 中文網站: http://www.GoldHouseUSA.com
3. 許小姐-Chinese Mandarin Speaking Real Estate Agent in Manhattan New York

Morningside Heights Studio: This large, sunny, top-floor  (21st )quiet studio apt. is located in
what I consider to be an oasis in upper Manhattan;  a 5-acre garden filled, ethnically diverse, community called Morningside Gardens. (http://www.prudentialelliman.com/1152718)

Morningside Heights Studio apartment has eastern exposure with morning sun, overlooks beautifully
maintained gardens and has refrigerator, 3 closets, full bath w/tub, separate kitchen area, large windows, AC and cable access. There is 24- hour security, new elevators, laundry machines in building and extra-large mailboxes for packages received.

Morningside Heights Studio features: Morningside Gardens also has storage rooms, parking facilities,
fitness center, game room, bicycle storage, playground, clubs and workshops, children's learning center and the Morningside Retirement and Health Service-providing services to seniors.

Morningside Heights Studio apartment is ideally located just north of the campuses of
Columbia University, Barnard College and Jewish Theological Seminary, and just east of the campuses of Manhattan School of Music and Union Theological Seminary in the northern section of Morningside Heights.
It is bordered by Broadway on the west, Amsterdam on the east, 123rd street on the south, and LaSalle street on the north. It is only 1 block from the 1/9 subway line and walking distance to
the ACE line.  Also near to Morningside and Riverside Parks, the uptown Fairway with new piers and walkways ,public library, shops and restaurants.

Morningside Heights Studio: 100 La Salle Street Highlights:

    * Top-floor apartment with sunrise views, overlooking gardens
    * 24/7 security on site including security cameras and patrols
    * Columbia infrastructure and community.
    * New windows, new Air Condition        * Good water pressure and drainage from all sinks and tub.
    * Lots of built in storage throughout apartment.
    * Private gardens and walkways
    * Indoor and outdoor parking plus 30-minute parking for visitors.
    * Proximity to large market (Fairway), public library, banks, pharmacy, etc.
    * Laundry in building.
    * One block from 1/9 subway line, proximity to A/C line
    * Proximity and easy access to Hudson River Park,  NY Riverbank
State Park and Recreation Center, Morningside Park and Central Park.

FULL LISTING INFORMATION HERE: http://www.prudentialelliman.com/1152718

To Read more about other neighborhoods or any other Manhattan Condos, please read our blog series below:

• Buying Manhattan New York Condo Must Read Part I - Parents Buying for Children
• Buying Manhattan New York Condo Must Read Part II- First Time Investor
• Buying Manhattan New York Condo Must Read Part III- Foreign Nationals 

If you are looking to sell or buy your Manhattan New York Condo, we are the Manhattan Condo Specialists. Please contact us as we will be able to access ALL the Manhattan Condo listings in area of your preference. To receive prompt response, please email us at Morgan.Evans(@)elliman.com. Call us at (917)837-8869.

我是許小姐Chinese Speaking Real Estate Agent in Manhattan New York,曼哈頓房地產的專家，我幫助了許多中國和亞洲人為他們的孩子在紐約購買曼哈頓房地產.曼哈頓房地產是於世界上任何其他地方或國家不同,也於其他美國州不同.

Chinese Speaking Real Estate Agent in Manhattan New York 購買紐約曼哈頓公寓作為父母為子女購買，你應該明白你的預算和時間。這是一個五年計劃，同時你的孩子去學校在紐約嗎？我們與許多父母是誰買他們的兒子或女兒去紐約大學，帕森斯設計學院，視覺藝術學院，哥倫比亞大學，Jillards音樂學校和其他知名學校這裡在曼哈頓紐約。這是您的兒子或女兒，目前正在曼哈頓？他們有一個穩定的工作或財務自由嗎？他們目前可以出租和租賃即將到期或每月安排？重要的是我們知道的原因和時間，以便我們能夠縮小搜索你。

購買紐約曼哈頓公寓作為家長為孩子買，你應該與貸款顧問,會計師,曼哈頓房地產律師討論購買程序。

會計師：如果你正計劃共同購買的公寓與您的孩子，一定要討論可能的稅務並發症則可能是你的會計師。您的發言之前，您購買的會計師可以是非常有益的。

許小姐Chinese Speaking Real Estate Agent in Manhattan New York 購買紐約曼哈頓公寓作為父母為子女購買，經驗豐富的曼哈頓公寓的專家來指導您完成這一進程，並瀏覽了曼哈頓房地產迷宮。無論你是首次置業，或投資者，購買和出售的多個屬性在其他地區或國家的美國，我們可以提供幫助。了解當地市場與市場專家能最大化您的投資，並避免任何可能發生的問題作出的規則。我們的許多客戶是第一次來的投資者，他們買了許多曼哈頓公寓的。如果您想購買曼哈頓房地產，現在與我聯繫（646)644-6929 許小姐.

Eileen Hsu (許小姐) Vice President 副總 Prudential Douglas Elliman
Mobile (手机): (646)644-6929
Blackberry (邮箱): ehsu(@)elliman.com 
Web Bio & Listing: http://www.elliman.com/EIH
我能說流利的普通話和英語。

許小姐 是有经验丰富的房地产经纪人, 是全美国2%最成功经纪人之一. 专办纽约曼哈顿地产, 主办高级康斗市场买卖. 会讲中文, 台湾话和一流英文. 許小姐经常能为客户找到短期内升值很快的房子, 在你买进时, 已经让你赚钱得利. 是全美国2%最成功经纪人之一, 电话:(646)644-6929.

曼哈顿2010年第一季度住家地产市场报告 - 市场报告 Market Report

•  2010年第一季度曼哈顿住家地产(COOP/CONDO/TOWNHOUSE)平均交易价格为 $1,426,000 和一年前同期相比下降21.8%(2009年第一季度1,825,000)
• 2010年第一季度曼哈顿新建房中价(MEDIAN PRICE)为$1,160,000, 和一年前同期相比下降22.9% (中价指最高价和最低价格的中间价)
• 2010年第一季度曼哈顿二手房中价为830,000, 和一年前同期上相比上升23%
• 本季度每平方英尺 平均价格为$1038, 和一年前同期相比下降17.6%
• 2010年第一季度曼哈顿CONDO每平方英尺平均价格为$1154, , 和一年前同期相比下降18%
• 在市场上平均天数(从最后价起): 124天, 比去年同 一季度短50天
• 现有上市公寓和其 他住家地产: 8027户, 和一年前同期相比下降23%
• 2010年第一季度曼哈顿豪华市场(luxury market): 每平方英尺($/SF)是 $1881, 平均价$5,550,000
• 曼哈顿康斗Condo市场购买者: 10%买统仓STUDIO;  32%买一房一厕;  39%买两房两厕(或1.5厕所); 13%购买三房;  6%四房以上.

市场走向 Market  Trend 

• 最新消息: 如需要申请房屋贷款, 个人条件(信用,收入,存款)和房屋估价以外, 银行现在最重要的是看CONDO/COOP大楼的资金周转情况 (如Reserve fund, Fidelity bond insurance, 90 % Sold, 是否有个人占10%以上的房产权)
• 2010第一季度, 地产交易活跃, 但是价格下降
• 初次购屋者纷纷进入市场, 可以享受联邦政府8000元优惠: 购买者必须在2010年四月三十日前签合同, 6月30日前过户. 限于购买自住地产, 投资类地产没有8000元优惠. 另外, 高收入者优惠较低.
• 70万以下的康斗公寓市场交易活跃, 特别是价格合理的公寓交易频繁
• 贷款利息低 5%上下(30年固定)
• 现金购买者的黄金 时期
• 曼哈顿Townhouses 多家庭市场优惠价逐渐增加 ($250 - $400万range增加)
• 华人父母为子女购买地产保值长期投资增加
• 地产投资仍是击败通货膨胀的最佳投资方法
• 许多政府减税的新建房仍有减税优惠 （４２１Ａ或４２１Ｇ）

公寓报道 Market Selections: Financial District and Upper West Side Condo Specials: 350K -  450K

• 华尔街高级公寓特别价格（几乎买完）
• 高级品牌新公寓大楼, 地段好, 交通方便
• 可以自己住, 也可出租, 月租金可达$2500
• 2007年新装改建
• 37层, 450多户, 全职门卫, 有健身房, 有室外花园, 24楼休闲区
• 设施高级, 并包早餐, 地产税很低, 管理费较低
• 大楼管理优秀, 没有资金流动问题
• 与开发商多次合作, 我们团队可以为买主协商好价格和其他优惠待遇
• 上城西区近中央公园现金优惠价
• 高级新装改建公寓大楼, 地段好, 近地铁 一房一厕多
• 室内结构合理
• 近中央公园

请打电话或者发信給我们, 我们会立即和你们联系. 谢谢. 許小姐 电话:(646)644-6929

Finding a Good NYC rental apartment is not a easy task in Manhattan New York. It is important to understand the timeframe involved when looking for a suitable apartment. This blog will help you figure out the timeframe before your search so you can plan ahead.

There are TWO types of buildings you may be able to find a good NYC rental apartment.

Option #1 is the condo buildings to find a good rental apartment (example: Gramercy Starck), higher quality of building and service, because it is built for permanent residents. If we were to look for apartments in Gramercy Starck or other condo buildings (renting apartment from a private owner), the process from the time to find the perfect apartment to able to move in may take 30-45 days. The paperwork has to be submitted into the condo board and it takes 30-45 days for them to review and approve the paperwork (application). With that being said, to be safe, if you were aiming to move in by September 1st (9/1), the latest we can submit the paper would be maybe July 15 (7/15) if you have to move in by end of August (8/31).

Option#2 is the rental buildings to find a good NYC rental apartment (the entire building is renters, no owners), this type of building also offers doorman, fitness center and everything like condo building but the neighbors are all renters and sometimes it has a more transient environment rather than homes. The positive side of this type of building is that it will approve your paperwork sometimes within 7-10 days and you can then move in right away. With this type of option, if you were to start looking early in June for example, they will most likely require you to move in end of June or sometimes middle of July because they would not keep the apartment vacant more than one month.

We have access to everything in Manhattan and we are very familiar with this neighborhood for all types of buildings, both condo or rentals. Either way, your travel time frame really depends on the current available inventory for apartments. Call us directly at (917)837-8869 to find your perfect rental apartments.

To read more about finding a good NYC rental apartment click below links:

• Relocating & Renting an Apartment in New York City: Step by Step Guide
• Gramercy Starck Rentals - January 2010 Report
• Manhattan Residential Rental and Sales Specialist

Contact us directly today at (917)837-8869 to discuss your specific needs in finding a good NYC rental apartment.