Jackson Heights Life

UPDATE:

The listing is here with the updated Open House information.

If you're looking for a co-op in Jackson Heights (or know someone who is), you don't want to miss this gorgeous 1BR/1BA for sale in the Carlton House (34-41 85th Street, between 34th and 35th Avenues).

Asking price is $375,000. View pictures and more at the NY Times Real Estate site. You can see this gem for yourself at the Open House, this Sunday, January 24, from 12pm-1pm.

Feel free to contact me privately with any questions or to set up a different viewing time.

About the Apartment:

Modern fixtures and appliances grace this spacious 850-sqft apartment, which was featured in a recent Wall Street Journal article about Jackson Heights. You'll find hand-crafted wrought-iron lighting designs by Hubbardton Forge (in Vermont) throughout the space, as well as original hardwood floors in excellent condition, and multiple closets. All windows face west onto 85th Street (overlooking English garden homes) or south towards 35th Avenue. The afternoon light is just spectacular.

The roomy entry foyer has two large closets and a set of custom-built floating wall shelves. The foyer gives way to the renovated kitchen on the left, where you'll find updated stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), eco-friendly IceStone countertops, a custom-designed wraparound bar area, and plenty of cabinet/drawer space, with under-cabinet lighting.

Down the hall from the foyer are the bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom is tastefully renovated with Blue Pearl granite flooring and countertop, and a frameless glass shower stall. The bathroom is right across the hall from a double-closet that's been opened up into a perfect dressing area with its own lighting. The massive (12x18) bedroom has three windows and yet another double closet.

To the right of the foyer is the huge living area (12x20), which has another set of floating shelves. Two west-facing windows frame French doors that open out onto the slate-tiled balcony, where you'll enjoy summer cocktails at sunset.

The Carlton House is a pre-war style building which was designed by prominent NYC architect Philip Birnbaum and completed in 1946. The building offers a part-time doorman, private garden area, laundry room, massive 100-car garage (short or no waitlist), and private storage compartments (waitlist).

If you can afford it - - garage parking. Many of the co-ops have private garages and in many cases you don't have to be a building resident to get a spot. Of course, there may be waiting lists, but I know of a couple buildings that have openings now (or so I hear).

Good luck.

I just gotta know...what is the deal with this plaque on 84th Street?

Adorned with stars, it reads:

ON THIS SITE IN 1897
NOTHING HAPPENED

According to the interwebs, it seems to be a running gag around the country - a parody of actual historic markers, but I can't find any information on its origin.

Olde tymey joke?

Enlighten me, please, if I've missed the punchline.

The plaque is in the sidewalk on the west side of 84th Street, north of 35th Avenue, in Jackson Heights.

Thank you.

I found out that the ten percent is on profit only.

In other words, if we buy a co-op for $250,000 and later sell it for $280,000, the flip tax would be $3,000, not $28,000.

That seems very reasonable.

2nd floor, looking towards 86th Street. I'm concerned about the flip tax since we don't plan to live there forever (3-5 years). I hear it is 10%!

Beautiful 1-bedroom 1-bathroom in the heart of the Jackson Heights Historic District for sale by owner and available immediately.

This 600-square-foot apartment is on the second floor of the Woodstock complex, which is on 35th Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets. Woodstock is an elevator building with laundry facilities, garage space, and bicycle storage available.

The apartment has southern and eastern exposures and faces the the Community Church. The apartment has four closets, a spacious living room with attached dining area, fully-equipped and newly-tiled kitchen, and oak flooring throughout.

The location is perfect – a few minutes’ walk to the subway at 82nd Street, and access to three buses is just steps from the front door. The business district is one block away, but residents of this apartment building enjoy the quiet community atmosphere the historic district offers.

The apartment is perfect for a single person or young couple. No work needs to be done – move in immediately.

20% down payment and board approval required.

Please call 646-824-4647 for more information or to schedule a visit.

Thank you.