Interested in Mott Haven / Port Morris area of the Bronx
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Congrats! By speedier - we are still waiting to finalize / close (fingers crossed, real estate in the Bronx is a very different beast!) but we will be renovating and moving in once ready.
Agreed with your sentiment on the reasons to move. Both of us work in the Manhattan off the 4/5/6 lines, so the proximity to subway was key. We weren't ready to make the leap to suburbs, wanted to buy, and figured we were adventurous enough to give it a go in Mott Haven vs. spending more for less in gentrified Brooklyn. Having family in the Bronx (albeit "way up" at 180th) helped as well - we haven't spent as much time in Mott Haven, but have in other areas that other people may find questionable.
Yes, totally a different animal, it has been quite the learning curve! Also, I agree with the 'more for less' in our neighborhood we might have been able to afford a studio apartment. It's insane.
On a semi-related note, have you been sourcing tradespersons yet for your renovation? Anyone I know who owns is in brooklyn and I would rather have a good local plumber in the bronx in case of, inevitable, disaster.
There is plenty of room for improvement in Mott Haven. Just the other day a makeshift farmers market sprang up infront of a Catholic church on 138th street by the precinct which sold a good arrangement of farm fresh produce. I don't think housing projects is not going to slow down any effort of gentrification. Most of the crime remains within the confines of the development. Having housing projects did not stop out of town gentry liberal folks from moving to the LES, or heavily project infested parts of West Brooklyn, or even Harlem for that matter. Whatever choices you guys make is not wrong or right, you just have to work with it. The only benefit for those moving to Mott Haven is the close proximity to Manhattan. At times I can reach the 14 st Union Square in 20 minutes. Another time it took me 25 minutes to get to Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg to meet with a friend. No joke! Good luck with Mott Haven. You guys should really consult with Sobroguy, but he had a war with moderators who destroyed his account into oblivion!
Thanks for the info, it's nice to know there is a burgeoning green market scene! The convenience to work is really ideal and the neighborhood is really beautiful in spots [honestly there are projects everywhere in the city and I try not to judge people just on their living situation, although in NYC it is difficult not to be classist at certain points]. I also promise never to call it the various real estate monikers that are being bandied about, I think Mott Haven sounds quite nice the way it is.
Yes, totally a different animal, it has been quite the learning curve! Also, I agree with the 'more for less' in our neighborhood we might have been able to afford a studio apartment. It's insane.
On a semi-related note, have you been sourcing tradespersons yet for your renovation? Anyone I know who owns is in brooklyn and I would rather have a good local plumber in the bronx in case of, inevitable, disaster.
We will be meeting with a few people over the next few weeks - I'll shoot you a DM with the people we end up liking / working with.
Looks like I might be moving to the Bronx (Mott Haven) as well soon. I'll be looking to rent a cheap room with someone. Message me if any of you guys are looking for a roommate to help with the mortgage payments.
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