Wednesday, 23 November 2011
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New York City Condos – Locations for Today’s Homebuyers
The East Village has changed. This area has become a more attractive residential area for New York City Condos, where once there where old music clubs there are now expensive fashion boutiques and sophisticated nightclubs. It certainly remains a lively place to have a great night out.
The East Village has matured into a neighborhood that is more suitable for families with kids with some well-maintained local parks, great restaurants and for a night out with out kids sophisticated cocktail bars
Harlem is also beginning to blossom into a desirable residential area for New York City condos, owing to the increase in individually owned boutiques, street markets, new restaurants and nightclubs. These pre-war brownstones are being carefully renovated and many new condominiums are being built.
The average New York City Condos resident has changed due to the real estate boom during the 1990’s when property values rocketed. But, Harlem and East Harlem have managed to hang on to their distinctive character and cultural landmarks and the tree-lined streets are still as beautiful as ever.
New York is now starting to incorporate Green Spaces for those who are looking to live in a greener environment. You have greater access to public transportation to escape traffic jams and fumes which will help to reduce the heavy air pollution. Harlem is a neighborhood which will continue to rebuild and refresh itself without losing sight of its core personality.
NoHo still sticks s out as one of the loveliest small neighborhoods in lower Manhattan. This tiny neighborhood contains condos with the most striking and best-preserved 19th-century architecture in New York City. They display New York’s great architectural history, with marble, brick and terracotta facades complementing the cast-iron buildings that are NoHo’s trademark.
If you are looking for a loft, the warehouses, factories and office buildings are now NoHo’s Historic District, with excellent loft conversions and luxurious New York City condominiums. These homes are commanding the same prices as some of the lovely New Jersey residences across the bay.
This neighborhood is a sedate bohemian community and far less commercial than SoHo. With its distinctive, newly renovated pre-war condominiums NoHo’s individuality ensures it will have a lasting place among the most desirable residential neighborhoods in New York.
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Queens Condos - Need a Short Team Rental - These are great!
If you are going to be in New York for a Trade Show, vacation or for a short term project, Queens Condos can provide you with an excellent home away from home feel. If you are going to be sending employees to NY for a temporary project, than providing them with a furnished condo will make it more enticing for them to accept the short-term relocation. If you have to stay in a hotel, you can feel very isolated but a condo you will like being home, and it is cheaper for the company in the long run.
These Queens Condos are clean and comfortable. They are all located close to public transportation, so getting into the city is a snap. If you are being asked to organize an exhibition at one of the Trade Shows and you need to get a motivational speaker, by offering a condo to the speaker, you shouldn’t have a problem finding the one that you want.
If you stay in one of the Queens Condos you will be very pleased. My husband had to relocate to the city for 3 months on a short-term project, the condo was clean, modern and very comfortable. It was great for all of us.
I would take the kids once a month to stay a few days in the condo, and we would explore NYC. Public transportation was right near the condo, we just had to jump on the train or the bus and we were in NYC. The kids loved it. We celebrated my daughters birthday with a trip to Central Park Zoo and Broadway for a show.
My husband will be attending another candy machine exhibition in the fall, so we are going to rent another condo and make it a combined vacation. The professional motivational speaker this year is a woman who made her fortune as an internet entrepreneur. I think I would like the kids to hear what she has to say. Who knows maybe one of them will also become an internet millionaire.
They say that nothing succeeds likes success! You don’t have to stay in a fancy condo for luxury, these condos come with anything you might want and need. So check out the brochures and pick one that appeals to you and you won’t be sorry.
So, just in case the kids don’t become internet billionaires, perhaps we’ll save up and have a family vacation in one of these condos, and enjoy all that New York has to offer.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
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Condos for Sale in NYC – Not Just a Home . . .
The newly built condos for sale in NYC are some of the best in the country and only rivaled by the luxury Condos in Atlanta, Georgia I inspected on behalf of a friend last month. With the emphasis on eco-friendly, sustainable building materials they are giving buyers a great opportunity to invest in the future of the planet, as well as their own future!
Solar panels
This will, of course, encourage developers to focus on sustainability in other new constructions and major refurbishment projects. I am especially pleased to note that a way has been found, at last, to install affordable U V light collection roof panels. These solar panels store sunlight and convert it into a cheap energy source within the home.
There are many types of condos for sale in NYC and unfortunately, they cannot all be of the same ultra-modern, luxury quality as the buildings in areas such as Battery Park, Manhattan and the luxury apartments in Jersey City.
Lower price range
Everyone would love to have the panoramic views you get from the floor to ceiling windows of a New Jersey apartment overlooking the river or a splendid view over rolling green parkland beside a luxury apartment in Jersey City.
However, even without lovely views of Nature, the condos for sale in NYC in the medium to low price ranges still have many advantages to offer.
Useful services
For example, there are usually a host of useful services included in your monthly maintenance charges such as a handy gym that means you can go for a workout without having to spend time dealing with the busy traffic.
This probably halves the time you need to spend away from your home and that can you save a lot of money on paying a baby-sitter. It also gives you more free time to spend with your family and cuts out a lot of stress that can build up as you try to balance your home-work commitments.
Social life
Another advantage I believe is very important is the social life that many condo residents enjoy. If you choose the right condo, (Apex condominiums are always a safe choice for a well-managed building), you do not have to feel like a lost soul when you move to a new city – like I did when I moved to the city from one of the condos in Atlanta Georgia!
Most Apex condominiums and a lot of the other condos for sale in NYC, organize regular social activities for the enjoyment of the residents. This can be a real blessing to older residents who are not able to get out and about as much as they would like.
It brings people together and allows them to meet new neighbors and make friendships - without ever needing to set foot on the streets outside. So when you buy one of the condos for sale in NYC, it could be more than a home – you may find your stress levels have gone down and your social activities have gone up!
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
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Long Island City Apartments – Luxury & Green!
An exciting new type of apartment is leading the way forward into 21st century eco-friendly living. Long Island City Apartments are now achieving what may seem like a contradiction – luxury combined with the ultimate in energy efficiency!
Environmentally responsible
Because of recent developments in environmentally responsible building, the cost for green construction has now become virtually the same as traditional methods. So the number of Long Island City Apartments that are officially certified by Energy Star and LEED is on the rise.
The Energy Star system if run by The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Green Buildings Council runs the LEED system. Apartments are graded by their energy-saving capacity and if the specifications are met they receive the coveted Green Certificate.
Market leaders
Long Island City Apartments are currently leading the market for green in NYC. Apartments that combine low utility bills with the best amenities available in the range of green apartments, are emerging as the market favorite.
You will be able to distinguish the new generation of apartments from the regular apartments because of the Green Certificate. So by going Green, what exactly do you get.
Indoor daylight
Green apartment buildings have more daylight and excellent ventilation, with special air quality monitoring systems and energy-efficient heating. A green apartment earns high marks from LEED by optimizing energy use by a minimum of 14% above the average. But the Energy Star certificate is only awarded to apartment buildings that improve this by 15%.
Green power
In order to get this award some apartment buildings actually generate their own electricity, while others buy green power. So this means Long Island City Apartment residents pay much lower utility bills than those in traditional apartments.
Recycling
Also, green apartment residents will benefit society by using the convenient re-cycling facilities available to them locally. These facilities feature Energy Star approved appliances. Also, the proximity of a park offering residents a green outdoor space will also earn this type building more LEED points
Sustainability
Sustainability means that efficiency doesn’t only apply to the initial design and building materials. In order to sustain the eco-friendly nature of these buildings, residents use bicycles or public transportation with great ease. Usually a green apartment building will be just a few steps away from the subway.
Save money
So if you are looking to save money, yet at the same time have a great apartment than look into the Green Buildings that are around. You could save thousands of dollars on utility bills, and who wouldn’t want to do that. So going green is no only 21st Century living, but also economical.
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
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An LIC Weekend
The weekend forecast calls for Saturday sun and Sunday showers, so whether you plan to enjoy the heat or stay indoors, here are a few ideas for how to spend the next couple days in Long Island City.
All of August: Kids Bowl for Free @ Astoria Bowl
Fill out your information, receive the email coupon, and head to the lanes: https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_id=5910. There’s also a sports lounge and casual dining for the adults. Join a bowling league, throw a birthday party, or just play a friendly game with the kids – Astoria Bowl is a great place to escape the summer heat.
19-45 49th St . 718-274-0910
Friday - Irish Movie Night @ New York Irish Center, 8PM (doors open at 7:30)
Feature film: My Left Foot
Short Film: Pentecost
Saturday – Gantry Park Gardening
Come join in with other community members as we beautify the park – pruning, weeding, and refreshing the soil. All tools will be provided. Gantry Plaza State Park, 10Am
Waterfront Walking Tour - Greater Astoria Historical Society and Forgotten New York @10:30AM
From LIC Partnership: ”The three hour, 2 mile walk will include former taverns, churches and the Pennsylvania RR Powerhouse; the beautiful new Gantry State Park and the classic Pepsi Cola neon billboard; classic police precinct buildings and firehouses; the soon to be rehabilitated 1890s Terra Cotta Works office in the shadow of the Queensboro Bridge; and Queens’ one and only landmarked brownstone block.
Participants will meet at Pedestrian Plaza, center of Vernon Boulevard between 50-51st Avenues.”
RSVP: astorialic@gmail.com / 718-278-0700
MOMA PS1 Warm Up Series
Every summer Saturday through Sept 3rd, PS1 hosts their highly anticipated and popular Warm Up series, featuring music from both local and traveling bands and DJs. Come for a unique music experience, to socialize with the vibrant crowd, to dance, drink and be merry.
This Saturday’s Acts:
Black Dice / Paw Tracks / New York, NY
His Name is Alive (DJ set) / Midnight Cowboy / Detroit, MI
oOoOO / Tri Angle Records / San Francisco, CA
Clams Casino / Tri Angle Records / Nutley, NJ
Ayshay (DJ set) / Tri Angle Records / Brooklyn, NY
Water Borders / Tri Angle Records / San Francisco, CA
MOMA PS1 . $15/Free for LIC residents & MOMA members . 22-25 Jackson Av
GrowNYCDon’t forget about Saturday’s farmers market!
Sunday - Second Sundays @ The Noguchi Museum, 3PM
From LIC Partnership: “Every second Sunday of the month, the Noguchi Museum assembles renowned experts in various fields of the arts, architecture and design to engage in dialogues that complement the Museum’s mission and exhibitions. Events, varying from panel discussions to musical performances and poetry readings…”
Hope you can stop by one of the many events happening in Long Island City this weekend! And between the market and concert, walking tour and museum, make sure to come to the OPEN HOUSE at The Industry, every Saturday & Sunday 12-3PM!
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