Dreaming about a condo in NYC, I toured a lovely place on the upper east side. Definitely out of my price range, but a girl can dream.
Next I looked on Craig's list. Hmmmmm. I saw an occasional price tag that might be in reach if I give up food for the next couple of years. The real shock, however, was not the price, but the monthly fee. As you know, if you live in a condo -- almost anywhere -- you pay monthly home owners dues. In CO, you pay such fees even in a detached home. Our fee monthly fee is about $50.
In NYC, I'm seeing monthly fees of $1600 per month (or more, depending on the place). ACK!
Better look at rentals. So, I'm thinking Greenwich Village might be a nice location. Back to Craig's List. Ah, here's a nice place. It's kind of small at 500 sq ft, but cozy could be good. Monthly rent: $3,100. ACK!
Guess I'll save this dream for my next lifetime.
3 comments:
The place visited together on 72nd Street has fee of $3000 a month and parking costs $600 a month extra. High Christmas tips to the doorman are expected too.
SUBLET .... with rent control the landlord can only tack on 10%.
I hate paying $57 in Colorado. All HOAs do is annoy you, IMO.
you are definitely going to miss NYC when you are slowly rocking back and forth on your Loveland porch!
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