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The location of an apartment seems to be the most important thing people consider when they are looking for a new place to live.
A friend contacted me, saying that she wanted to move out of her three bedroom apartment in Bushwick. She wanted a one bedroom apartment, in a new building, with laundry, and some outdoor space. Did I have anything in the area for less than $2300?
Absolutely not, I said. Those apartments start at, like, $2700.
But — I asked — have you considered moving to Astoria, Sunnyside, or Woodside? In those areas, you can find nice one bedrooms for a few hundred dollars less than in Bushwick.
No, she said — she had a close community of friends in Bushwick that she did not want to leave behind. She had come to really like Bushwick.
View from the 7 train subway station at 46 Street, Bliss street in Sunnyside, Queens. I have friends that live in Sunnyside. There are nice apartments there that are a little less expensive than in Brooklyn, and the neighborhood is nice, quiet, and has good places to go out.
Would you move of a neighborhood that you love if it meant getting a better deal on your apartment? Many people I talk to don’t want to leave their favorite neighborhoods, even if it means getting a better apartment – they value the location of the apartment way more than the apartment itself.
I texted with another renter last week who had lived in Greenpoint for four years. She tried to bargain me down $300 on a one bedroom rental near the Nassau avenue G stop. I said: sorry, but have you considered Bushwick? You could find a very nice apartment for your budget in Bushwick. She said: I will absolutely not go to Bushwick! She didn’t really explain her dislike of Bushwick and I didn’t press her.
I know I would change my neighborhood if it meant getting a better apartment. But that’s clearly not the norm.
What would you do: if you could have a much better apartment in a neighborhood that you didn’t like as much — would you do it? Reply to this email , if you want— I’d be curious to know.
Do you know a landlord or property owner that might need real estate help? Refer me! I provide great and professional real estate services across all five boroughs.