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People think we're crazy but currently we are trying to move down to the city from Westchester; prices are dropping downtown and demand is going up in the suburbs so it's an ideal time. Also when we have to go back to the office it will eliminate the soul-crushing 2 hour daily commute, paying for the school taxes and all that related nonsense. Downside is losing 1/2 the square footage we have now and higher HOA, but I've come to terms with that tradeoff.
I'm so tired of reading the news and hearing about how our city is in shambles. I'm so tired of hearing about how crime is on the rise and everyone is leaving. I walk around my neighborhoods, where I live and where I work, and while it's quieter and different, it's so far from feeling "unsafe" or "in shambles." I'm in Manhattan, on the UES, and I work in the West Village. I spent little time in Midtown before, and know that's where the bulk of the impressions are coming from, but what are your feelings on NYC today?
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People think we're crazy but currently we are trying to move down to the city from Westchester; prices are dropping downtown and demand is going up in the suburbs so it's an ideal time. Also when we have to go back to the office it will eliminate the soul-crushing 2 hour daily commute, paying for the school taxes and all that related nonsense. Downside is losing 1/2 the square footage we have now and higher HOA, but I've come to terms with that tradeoff.
Wait at least 6 months. Prices will continue to drop. Im in the market myself.
I would buy now but I'm not so sure that prices won't drop further. In fact, I think there's a higher probability that will happen.
I'm so tired of reading the news and hearing about how our city is in shambles. I'm so tired of hearing about how crime is on the rise and everyone is leaving. I walk around my neighborhoods, where I live and where I work, and while it's quieter and different, it's so far from feeling "unsafe" or "in shambles." I'm in Manhattan, on the UES, and I work in the West Village. I spent little time in Midtown before, and know that's where the bulk of the impressions are coming from, but what are your feelings on NYC today?
More people are dying of shootings every day in NYC than coronavirus at this point, it is a dangerous, noisy, overcrowded, rip-off, mentally ill dump. You say that until you get shot. A 1 year old was shot in his stroller for crying out loud. The mayor needs to go, these corrupt democrats are destroying American Life. Trump 2020
I'm so tired of reading the news and hearing about how our city is in shambles. I'm so tired of hearing about how crime is on the rise and everyone is leaving. I walk around my neighborhoods, where I live and where I work, and while it's quieter and different, it's so far from feeling "unsafe" or "in shambles." I'm in Manhattan, on the UES, and I work in the West Village. I spent little time in Midtown before, and know that's where the bulk of the impressions are coming from, but what are your feelings on NYC today?
NYC is becoming an abandoned industrial wasteland with its best days in the past. I use to go on urban adventures in north jersey to see abandoned places. Soon I'll be doing this in NYC.
So many small businesses have closed. It is so depressing. The condos with their ground floor chain stores are still popping up. There is a target opening up in Hell’s Kitchen in October. It makes me sick.
Wait at least 6 months. Prices will continue to drop. Im in the market myself.
I would buy now but I'm not so sure that prices won't drop further. In fact, I think there's a higher probability that will happen.
Yeah, I'm thinking the same. I'm subscribed to listings in my price range and keep seeing the reductions; either people are desperate to get out or properties aren't moving at the normal pre-COVID prices. Pre-COVID options last year were slim pickings; now there are plenty of options.
I'm not looking to spend a fortune or stay in it long-term; would prefer something that can be totally offset by rental income if needed.
Where in the UES are you (near park vs. Yorkeville) how safe does it feel in the mornings or evenings? Have any of the homeless issues experienced by the UWS spread into the UES?
No they have not, assuming the scare tactics about the UWS are even true. UES is fine with the possibility of a very few more Dickensian beggars. I live between Third and Second.
Ive worked in NYC for 19 years.
Started working from work as a freelancer. Never been happier. I hope to never go back again. Also no more 3 hour daily commute from LI. Quality of life instantly improved. More family time. More me time. Win win all around.
I miss a few restaurants (katz). few museums, BUT NOTHING I cant live without.
I always preferred nature to city life anyhow, and now with kids, I much rather do road trips, hikes and such.
Thinking of moving away to texas, or NC. Proper house, land, boat etc.
NYC will go through major changes the next few years. A lot of what's old will disappear and newer businesses will pop up. It won't die like people think but it won't be the same. It may get worse the next few years as the city will need to figure out how to clean the city up and where to get its money from. You can't attract business if the image of crime and protests doesn't abate. Companies for the safety of their workers will be less inclined to open office space until it's back to the old.
The country will need to take a stand against BLM protests. When enough is enough. Those people need to be rounded up because it's no longer law abiding peaceful protest.
Who will want to dine or have business meetings in NYC when any time a protest will pop up and disrupt traffic and the police are outnumbered and hands tied. The only people that eat in NYC are those that live in NYC and that's not enough to keep the restaurants open for long. When long time Chinatown restaurants close for good, that's a sign.
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