Open House Picks Six Months Later: 9/14/07

No way does it take 15 mins on the R. I catch it everyday from 4th & 9th and change onto the N at Pacific, it always takes around 25 mins with a good connection.

2:24 PM
I bought in PS in 2006 as well.

The condo across the hall, miror image, slightly more rundown, just sold for 30% more than I paid for mine.

So when is this thing gonna collapse?

I couldn’t get to midtown in less than 30 minutes when I lived in Park Slope on the F line.

1:22, as a white person who bought in Bed Stuy in late 2005, I feel the need to respond to you. You are slightly misguided, my friend. Yeah, as with any big purchase, I do consider my home an investment. And I’m still convinced that Bed Stuy is a brilliant one! However, I purchased in Bed Stuy because I fell in love with the neighborhood. The brownstones, convenience to Manhattan, the laid back vibe….but most of all, I fell in love with the sense of community and the people. I hope I don’t shock you too much when I say “Money isn’t everything.”

My studio which I bought in PS in 2006 (most of you say top of the market)….I pay $1500 for mortgage and maintenance combined.

A studio in my building rents for 1600. Same exact size, but mine is in better shape.

Good policy 2:18, but most places are inflated way over market rental prices. What neighborhoods, that are decent to live in, would you suggest for finding those homes?