Diana Wu

As the selling agents, Shirley and I are pleased to announce the sale of 99 John St Apt #1023, New York, NY 10038. We were able to work with our client to ensure them the best possible price in the shortest amount of time. Getting the word out is key, and with our help, our client was able to utilize a variety of platforms to maximize exposure, and generate pervasive interest in the property. Whether you are buying, selling, relocating, or investing, working with the right real estate professional is crucial to ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. Contact us today to discuss your needs, get your question answered, and set you on a profitable track to maximizing your most important investment.

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- What You Can Get For Your Money – the Neighborhoods of Manhattan

- 5 Tips for Purchase Real Estate in Manhattan

Unique opportunity to live in this spectacular three bedroom three and half bathroom apartment at The Alexander. This airy, sun-filled home with multiple exposures boasts an efficient layout with a large entry foyer, lofty living room and dining area, framed by oversized windows with lovely city views. The open kitchen has warm beige high gloss cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting designed by Poggenpohl and stunning granite countertops creating a sense of texture and richness. The kitchen is complete with an integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Viking gas cooktop and oven, Viking microwave, and Miele dishwasher. The elegant master suite is complemented with a balcony and sensual spa-like master bath appointed with dual vessel sinks, Jerusalem gold limestone floors and walls, custom vanity and millwork and spa shower with glass mosaic tile. Residents enjoy dramatic 11'6" ceilings, espresso stained oak floors and individually controlled central heat and AC. The Alexander is a premier high rise new condominium ready for immediate occupancy, and comes replete with 24 hour DM/Concierge, spectacular lobby, fitness center, and roof terrace.

• 250 East 49th Street, 15CD | The Alexander
• Price: $3,325,000
• Maintenance/CC: $1,208
• Monthly Real Estate Tax: $514
• Minimum Percent Down: 10%
• Neighborhood: Turtle Bay
• Condo, Doorman
• 3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1 Half Bath
• Approximate Square Feet: 2,086

New York City real estate – Pros & Cons – Condo vs. Co-op

The Upper Westside is a one of the City most desirable residential neighborhood. It locates from 59 Street to 110 Street, and between Central Park and the Hudson River.

Upper Westside is an example of family neighborhood with numerous schools, parks and activities. It is the neighborhood fits all kind buyers, young singles, families, and older residents. The neighborhood offers a variety of things to do such as Lincoln center, Time Warner Center, Central Park, American Museum of Natural History, beacon theatre and Fairway Market. There are supermarkets, cafés, bookstores, fine restaurants and boutiques that can be found along Broadway and Lincoln Square, which makes it a great weekend hang-out. The well-known restaurants are, Kefi, Salumeria Rosi, Dovetail, West Branch, Pio Pio, Ballas BBQ, and Bodrum. The Cava, Barcibo enoteca, Bin 71, and Shalel Lounge are the nice place for drinks.

There is varying architecture on the Upper Westside. Brownstones and townhouses line Broadway and doorman buildings are found along West End Avenue. Riverside Drive buildings have a beautiful Hudson River view. The development of the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle, as well as extend to Riverside Park and Hudson River made the area even more ideas to live. Upper Westside also offers the spectacular view of pre-war apartments on Riverside Driver and West End Avenue. May Apartment buildings along Central Park West are also the most desirable apartments in New York City because the design of the architectural itself and the spacious view of the Central Park.

The transportation service by almost all subway lines – 1 2 3 A C E B D. It gives residents easy way to get around the city. Many residents who live in the Upper Westside work in Midtown and Lower Manhattan area.

The majority of the real estate in upper Westside is condos, co-ops and some townhouses. There are plenty of reasonably priced apartments for any budget. The most expensive apartments have found on Riverside Drive, Central Park West, and around Lincoln Center. The 1 bedroom’s condo sell at 155 W 68 St, the asking price is $595K and the monthly Common Charge is $325.32/mo plus $415.13 real estate tax per month. At 1 Central Park West, the one bedroom condo sell for around $1 Million with the common charge at $3,454/mo plus $782/mo real estate tax. However, you can find co-op at price only $269K with maintenance fee $680/mo at 4 West 101st Street.

The 2 bedroom with 1 bath condo could sell $2.1 million on 1 Central Park West, with $5,913 monthly common charge and $2,149 monthly real estate tax. Some others 2 bedroom condo in upper Westside like 80 Riverside Boulevard sells $2,401K, and 112 West 72nd Street condo for 2 bedroom and 1 bath only ask for $815K. But the co-op at 255 West 84th Street with large size and good condition, the asking price is $1.295 million dollars. 4 bedrooms and 4 bath condo at 200 Riverside Boulevard sell for $2,995K, the 4 bedrooms with 3 ½ bath condo at 2150 Broadway sell for $7.7 million. The townhouse at 125 West 78th Street with 4,485 Sq Ft asks for $4.2 million dollars. Therefore the price is depending on other issues like location, building architecture of design, building condition, building amenities, size of the apartment and condition of the apartment.

Real estate is a long-term investment opportunity. In this shifting real estate market, you may be able to purchase investment real estate that will secure your financial goals for the long term.

Manhattan Real Estate Market is very unique. The entire purchase process is different than anywhere else in the world. If you are interesting to have a FREE consultation, if you have any question about sell real estate in Manhattan, contact me directly Diana Wu at 516-320-0231 (cell) or email me at diana.wu@elliman.com,

To read more about Manhattan real estate, please click the following link:

- What You Can Get For Your Money – the Neighborhoods of Manhattan

- 5 Tips for Purchase Real Estate in Manhattan

Real estate is a long-term investment opportunity. To purchase investment real estate, that will secure your financial goals for the long term. Here are 3 major things you need to prepare before you start to search your next dream home.

1) You need to get your credit report from Experian, Equifax and Trans Union. If there are any errors on your credit report, either you follow the instruction on the report to fix it by yourself, or heir some credit report agent to fix it for you. Improve your credit or fix your credit in order to get loan interest rate as low as possible.

2) Pay your bill on time. You need to pay your entire bill on time, including credit card bill, rental bill, utility bill, etc, in order to build up your good credit score and to show the mortgage bank agent that you are a very reliable person.

3) Don’t close your credit card account. Closing your credit card account will low your credit score. Use your credit card as often as possible, but try not to leave too much debt. Too much debt also will low your credit score. Also the bank will not loan the money to you if your debt over certain percentage of your annual income.

Hope those tips will be useful for you. If you think you may not ready to buy your dream home now, hopefully one day you will think to purchase a home. So why don’t you start to build your credit score now.

To read more about Manhattan real estate, please click the following link:

- What You Can Get For Your Money – the Neighborhoods of Manhattan

- 5 Tips for Purchase Real Estate in Manhattan