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Offline jhgirl

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The Colonials
« on: February 21, 2010, 11:23:04 AM »
I am thinking of looking at apartments in The Colonials and wondered if it's a good building, well managed, safe, etc.
Any insight would be much appreciated.

And what's up with The Berkeley; apartments are not moving and not coming down in price??
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Re: The Colonials
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2010, 08:29:30 PM »
Don't know why apartments aren't moving at the Berkeley (pricing or market) but the financing in the building is very stable. Its a great co-op with great units.  The maintenance may seem on the high side but it's well worth in given the elevators and the large maintenance staff.  The buildings are well maintained.
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Re: The Colonials
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2010, 01:36:10 AM »
Quote from: jhgirl on February 21, 2010, 11:23:04 AM
I am thinking of looking at apartments in The Colonials and wondered if it's a good building, well managed, safe, etc.
Any insight would be much appreciated.

And what's up with The Berkeley; apartments are not moving and not coming down in price??

I'm not sure why they aren't moving, but if I were selling a unit there, I probably wouldn't come down in price either, unless there were some pressing reason I had to sell right away.  It's a very nice building.
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Re: The Colonials
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2010, 03:55:09 AM »
Thank you for your response. I just wondered if the coop board were not approving prospective owners and I don't want the hassle of going through the motions if I am going to be shot down. It just doesn't make sense to me to have apartments on the market for over a year, I have been watching them since last spring. I like the building too although the maintenance is high.
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Re: The Colonials
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2010, 09:22:26 PM »
I think the Colonials are the most attractive walk ups in Jackson Heights.  (Most people think the Greystones are, but I disagree).  The units are gracious and sunny, and I really like the layouts.  The Colonials are actually a series of buildings, each with 10 units, I think.  I am pretty sure that each building is in charge of its own management, so it is a very different situation from the big buildings.  A few years ago i was in an apartment that had a washer/dryer in the unit, which is very rare in JH.  I'm not sure if there are different policies in different buildings.  Safe?  I live on the same block and I have always felt very safe here.  Used to live 3 blocks away, and I felt very safe there too. 
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Re: The Colonials
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2010, 08:21:23 AM »
No the board at the Berkeley is great and it shouldn't be any more difficult to get approved in the Berkeley than anywhere else.  I would go see what's available and make an offer if you like...It's possible the sellers are finally ready to negotiate.
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Re: The Colonials
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2010, 12:12:33 AM »
Thank you both for responses. Very helpful.
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Re: The Colonials
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2010, 09:11:05 PM »
Aw, I've lived in the Colonials my whole life! Despite it being with my parents, I never remember there being any problems with management (they're all co-ops) or safety. They're close to everything and the backyard area in the back is pretty nice.
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