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> It's still possible to buy an apartment in Jackson Heights for $200k and take the F train to work It's possible to find a listing for an old studio apartment
by Zach_the_Lizard 8y ago
> It's still possible to buy an apartment in Jackson Heights for $200k and take the F train to work
It's possible to find a listing for an old studio apartment in Jackson Heights, possibly with an existing tenant you'll have to evict, and possibly with a long walk to the train. Throw in the condo fee ($300+ per month maybe?) and you've got yourself a deal.
At ~$400 / square foot that's relatively pricey. I think typical construction costs are like $125 - $150 / square foot, so this could be a $80k or less free standing house in a truly cheap region.
- rcpt 8y agoHere's a 2 bedroom for $199k ($240 per square ft): https://www.redfin.com/NY/Unknown/112-50-Northern-Blvd-11368/unit-6B/home/113180232 https://www.redfin.com/NY/Unknown/112-50-Northern-Blvd-11368... Try getting anything like that near public transportation that gets you to work in Silicon Valley. But my point isn't that it's cheap, it's that it's relatively cheap compared to Manhattan while still being close to the city.