Apartment Hunting
I received an all-cash offer on my apartment in Manhattan last weekend, so I've been spending the last few days looking at new apartments in Hoboken (on account of my company is shipping us out there in July). Today I saw one I really liked a lot (although it WILL be repainted if I buy it, you'll see why). I'm going back tomorrow after work to measure the rooms and if all goes well, I'm making an offer! Go me. I've already prequalified for the mortgage, so it should go smoothly.
Take a look at this baby and let me know what you think: Lesley's Maybe New Apartment
It's got a huge kitchen, two bedrooms (one of which is really small and I'm calling it the study), a dining room, and living room. All told it's somewhere between 900 and 950 square feet, which is a big jump in the 525 I'm currently living in.
Comments
Looks good.
What kind of view if any do you have?
Do the fireplaces work? Gas i assume.
Oh .....And i like the paint.
Posted by: BT | March 31, 2003 10:56 PM
Looks fine, but you're right about the painting...hell, is that color even legal?
Posted by: david | March 31, 2003 11:45 PM
Go Lesley!! I must admit, I never did see you as a robin's egg-blue kinda gal....lol. It's a great place...I like the wainscoting. What kind of floor coverings are there? Any kind of yard access? Parking? Inquiring minds want to KNOW.
Too bad those aren't working fireplaces; but at least you'll have the ambience what with the mantles and all.
I think it's great...good luck! Sure wish I could help you paint. I'm killer at sponge-painting!
Posted by: Tricia | April 1, 2003 03:17 AM
BT - No the fireplaces don't work. They do have beautiful covers which are covered up by years of paint. One project will be to strip them both down and restore them. I think the one in the bedroom is an oak mantle with tile around the tin cover. I think the one in the living room is slate with a tin cover.
Missus - No parking on premises, but there is a garage about four blocks away I can rent space in. Hardwood floors throughout, which is my favoreite. No yard access, but that's okay with me. There is a park nearby. I love those fireplace covers so much, but I may consider putting a gas fireplace in the living room at some point. I would be okay without one in the bedroom. I do plan to put a washer/dryer in the unit, though.
Posted by: Lesley | April 1, 2003 05:41 AM
Is that you in the mirror?
Smile!
Posted by: Just John | April 1, 2003 11:01 AM
It looks fabulous! I moved from 500 to 1000 square feet and immediately filled up the latter with I dont' know what, but it's a lot of stuff. Do not...repeat do NOT....go to Costco..ever... or the same thing will happen to you.
Posted by: Jane | April 1, 2003 12:40 PM
Just John, that sure is Lesley in the mirror.
Posted by: Mom | April 1, 2003 12:58 PM
525 square feet? Another reminder of why I'll never live in the big, big city. Well, not without winning the lottery anyway.
990 is better - looks good. I like older places with character. Wish I had one (my house is circa 1999, a true antique that one).
Posted by: andy | April 1, 2003 03:34 PM
Actually I like the living room color! But the kitchen should have a small rehab. If it's really big you will end up spending a lot of time there!
Posted by: Emma | April 1, 2003 04:25 PM
If you like it, go get it.
I think it has some very nice details.
And, if you don't like the color, just save that file, open Photoshop, and no fuss no muss, all better. lol
Posted by: tim d | April 1, 2003 07:41 PM
yup, that paint needs to go. Good luck...sorry to hear you're leaving Manhattan for.....Hoboken...but, considering the events over the past year and 1/2, your mental and spiritual well being need some TLC. Best wishes!Go you!
Posted by: Randy | April 1, 2003 09:50 PM
Hey--no Hoboken bashing! That's the birthplace of King Francis Albert the First!
(aka Frank Sinatra)
Posted by: david | April 2, 2003 12:25 AM