Retiring in Queens? (New York, Union, White Plains: sale, for rent, condo)

[richrf]

Originally Posted by r small

Richmond Hill seems like a nice area.

Thanks for the recommendation.

[bmwguydc]

For a 2/2 at $400-$500k, and condo, I would look at Kew Gardens. Forest Hills is a great neighborhood, but it's also co-op territory at the $500k price point. There are older buildings with a 2/1 arrangement at, or under, $509k in Forest Hills, but a 2/2 is going to be newer and higher $600s to $800s is what I would expect to pay in FH.

[richrf]

Originally Posted by bmwguydc

For a 2/2 at $400-$500k, and condo, I would look at Kew Gardens. Forest Hills is a great neighborhood, but it's also co-op territory at the $500k price point. There are older buildings with a 2/1 arrangement at, or under, $509k in Forest Hills, but a 2/2 is going to be newer and higher $600s to $800s is what I would expect to pay in FH.

Great information. Exactly what I was looking for. I'll focus in on Kew Gardens if this is the case. Thanks again!

[Coney]

In terms of ambiance, for what you are describing, Austin Street in Forest Hills is probably the closest for an area in Queens.

[richrf]

Originally Posted by Coney

In terms of ambiance, for what you are describing, Austin Street in Forest Hills is probably the closest for an area in Queens.

Thanks much. Today I spent quite a bit of time looking for a condo or a co-op that does not require Board approval in or near Forest Hills. I basically came up empty. I widened my search to include other nearby areas including Bayside but still came up empty. My search criteria was max $525,000 so it could be that I am at least $100,000 less than I need for what I am looking for. I'll keep checking around.

[Henna]

Originally Posted by richrf

Thanks much. Today I spent quite a bit of time looking for a condo or a co-op that does not require Board approval in or near Forest Hills. I basically came up empty. I widened my search to include other nearby areas including Bayside but still came up empty. My search criteria was max $525,000 so it could be that I am at least $100,000 less than I need for what I am looking for. I'll keep checking around.

There is a 2b/2b at the Pinnacle that is listed for around $600K.
The Pinnacle Condominium - Apartment Unit for Sale in Forest Hills, NY - HotPads
and a 2b/1.5bath for 498K http://hotpads.com/real-estate/112-0...ultsPerQuad=24

There is a 2 bedroom for $483K in Kew Gardens StreetEasy: 116-24 Grosvenor Ln #11D - Condo Apartment Sale at Park Lane in Kew Gardens, Queens
and it appears a 2b/1bath sold for 539K recently, and 2b/2b sell for more - like 650K.

In Rego Park, there is a 2b/2b for $715K but I don't think you would be happy in that area, as it is mainly mall shopping. 63-36 99 St Unit 3C, Rego Park, NY 11374 | MLS# 2375878

If your concern about coops is passing board approval when you buy, you could look for a sponsor unit. However, if you sell, your buyer would have to pass board approval, so it really only helps you on one end.

[richrf]

Originally Posted by Henna

If your concern about coops is passing board approval when you buy, you could look for a sponsor unit. However, if you sell, your buyer would have to pass board approval, so it really only helps you on one end.

Thanks much for all of the links. I will check them all out. I didn't know about StreetEasy and HoPads. If they are accurate, they will be a valuable resource. Thanks again for your very helpful reply!

[Henna]

Originally Posted by richrf

Thanks much for all of the links. I will check them all out. I didn't know about StreetEasy and HoPads. If they are accurate, they will be a valuable resource. Thanks again for your very helpful reply!

All I really did was google Forest Hills condo
and
Kew Gardens condo

and I went from there. I didn't start with streeteasy or hotpads but I think they are legit sites.

[Henna]

NY Times is a good place to look, too.
Kew Gardens*-*Queens,*NY Real Estate & Homes For Sale - NYTimes

[richrf]

Originally Posted by Henna

All I really did was google Forest Hills condo
and
Kew Gardens condo

and I went from there. I didn't start with streeteasy or hotpads but I think they are legit sites.

Thanks. I will have to verify whether these listings are still valid. Sometimes the secondary sites are not up-to-date. I don't think the Kew Gardens listing was in the MLS. But that doesn't mean it is not valid. I did not check for $600000 condos in Forest Hills so I don't know anything about that one. Thanks again for your help.