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November 15, 2008
View vs. Square footage??
Considering an apartment in the downtown brooklyn area and was wondering if a corner apartment with a view was a better buy than a corner apartment without a fantastic view but slightly bigger (60 square feet). Also the apartment with the view is about $10,000 higher in the same building. Any advice?
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You won't notice 60 square feet (all else being equal), but you'll notice the view. And so will your guests. Go for the view.
Posted by: zinka at November 15, 2008 7:32 PM
Definitely the view. Will be easier to sell too.
Posted by: lowintheheights at November 15, 2008 7:37 PM
Real Estate Agent: But madam, the view!
Skeptical buyer: Yes, it's Brooklyn, I've seen it.
Posted by: bohuma at November 15, 2008 8:05 PM
NY Times Real estate section did a piece not too long ago on the value of views. You'll never miss the extra 60 SF, because an expansive view makes a place feel bigger than it is. I had a place with a killer view once. People were too atonished to notice anything else.
Posted by: dylanfan at November 15, 2008 10:31 PM
I guess it all depends where the 60sf is (kitchen or bath vs living room)and the overall size of the apt..but all things being equal and only a 10k price difference, I'd go with the view hands down.
Posted by: dillon at November 16, 2008 1:14 PM
Yep, view. I'd even go so far as to say that views trump just about every other "extra" in New York, save perhaps a washer/dryer...
Posted by: Bolder at November 16, 2008 7:28 PM
I'd go for the view, but only if I had reasonable hope that the view wouldn't one day be completely blocked by a new building (which isn't a current threat, but could be one day).
Posted by: curiositykilledthecat at November 17, 2008 9:25 AM
i'd take size and air conditioning over view, but not just 60 sq feet.
Posted by: wine lover at November 17, 2008 3:10 PM
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