Manhattan New York neighborhood Chinatown and Little Italy are two of NYC popular ethnic neighborhoods. When you walk through the streets underneath the fire escapes of turn-of-the-century tenements, you are awakened by the sights, sounds, and smells of the Italian and Chinese cuisines and cultures emerging from restaurants and shops.

Chinatown neighborhood boarder on Canal Street with many storefronts putting their merchandise onto the sidewalk and you can count on everything from “designer” handbags to electronics. New York city Chinatown is one of the largest Chinese communities outside Asia. It is not unusual to enter a street where all signs are in Chinese and where the stores are run without any English-speaking representatives. You’ll find the majority of dining choices along the narrow, winding Mott and Mulberry Streets just below Canal Street.

The boarder of Little Italy extends north of Houston Street up Sullivan and Thompson Streets; charming coffee shops and family restaurants-and their 21st century counterparts-tempt passersby to sample the homemade cooking. Visitors come here for authentic cuisine and a taste of old New York.

One of the most well known street-fair is the San Gennaro festival and in February the Chinese New Year is celebrated with dragon dances, parades and other traditional ceremonies, and thousands of tourists, residents and visitors join in the festivities. Apartment prices vary from block to block, from some of the cheapest in the city to higher-priced dwellings drawing residents who love the desirable downtown location.

Come visit New York and walk through the streets of Chinatown and Little Italy.

Alexandria at 201 West 72nd Street is one of the more prominent Upper West Side condominium buildings.  Originally built in 1990, The Alexandria Condominium is a 200+ unit 25 story tall 24 hour condo building.

At the 201 West 72nd Street was built, it established itself as one of the more desirable condominium buildings in the Upper West Side.  Conveniently located at 72nd Broadway, a convenient location next to the subway and multiple bus stops and just blocks away from both Central Park and Riverside Park.

Alexandria 201 West 72nd Street Upper West Side Condo

Alexandria Condominium at 201 West 72nd Street from some of the other post-war condominium buildings in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.  These features include an extensive amenity package including a health club and pool, sundeck, laundry on every floor. A number of the apartments in the building include outdoor space, extremely tall ceilings, duplex apartments, and spacious layouts including various floor plans which is unique for a post war condominium building.

Located at the northern border of what would be described as the Lincoln Square neighborhood of the Upper West Side.  The Alexandria commonly is perfectly located for somebody looking to be in the Upper West Side neighborhood.  Even though this is a fairly sizable building at a little over 200 apartments, there isn’t that much turnover of apartments in the building every year.
A range of pricing for condos for sale in the Alexandria at 201 West 72nd Street include:

Studios typically sell from $525,000-$600,000
1 Bedrooms typically sell from $850,000-1,250,000
2 Bedrooms typically start around $1,350,000-$1,750,000
3 Bedrooms start around $2,250,000 and go up from there

Many of our buyers are Chinese foreign international buyers from Asia (Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China, Singapore and other countries). Many Chinese buyers decide to buy so they have a place to stay when they come visit New York city, owning a condo is much comfortable instead of staying at different hotels. For many of our Chinese Foreign International buyers, it is a good way for these buyers to diversify their assets and investments by purchasing a Manhattan New York condo. Our Chinese buyers rely on our expertise in finding them the perfect New York city investment.

For Chinese Foreign international buyers  asks us if they are able to obtain a U.S. mortgage, this will really depend on several items. (We are NOT mortgage brokers or mortgage bankers, this is for informational purpose only, it can change anytime per new lending guideline and regulation.)

• Status and/or Visa do they have any work visa or residence status in US? Or if they are true foreigner without any US credit history or records.
• Down payment amount: there are few bank will have some lending program for foreigners that do not have any United States Credit history, though the bank will likely to require a higher down payment of 40% up to 60% on case by case scenarios.
• Prior relationship with the bank, many of our Chinese buyers have prior relationship with different banks, if the bank has an office in New York, it may be possible for the buyer to obtain mortgage if there are other investments with this bank.

Please note that we are NOT mortgage professionals, we are experienced Chinese Speaking Real Estate agents that specialized in Chinese and foreign international buyers, we work with a team of mortgage professionals that specialize in foreign international lending.

Majority of our Chinese Foreign International buyers decide to find financing in their home country once they learn about all the lending criteria and requirements set by U.S. banks. The main reason being all the extensive paperwork and documentation required, hefty fees and mortgage closing cost if buyer decides to obtain US financing.  Chinese Foreign International home country lending process may be more streamlined and less costly.

If you are a Chinese and/or foreign international buyer looking to purchase a NYC condo email us (http://chinesespeakingagent.com/contact/). We can discuss in details of your options and best way to find the right investment for you.

One of our expertise as Chinese Speaking Real Estate agents is to educate buyers who are parents looking for a suitable condo for their son or daughter that is currently living in Manhattan New York.

Many of our Chinese buyers who are parents, they have purchased their home in other places but their previous Real Estate experiences are almost irrelevant when it comes to buying in Manhattan New York.

As being Asian ourselves, we know what is important for Asian parents. We know parents want the best for your young son or daughter, find a suitable condo in a safe and convenient location is the one of our top priority. We are also financial savvy, we understand your Real Estate purchase is also serving as a long term Real Estate investment, hence it is absolutely beneficial for you to work with us who have extensive experiences working in finding the right property that will meet all of your criteria.

We have work with many Chinese parents who have young adult son or daughter that go to Columbia University, Fordham Law School, New York University, Stern, Parsons school of design, School of Visual Arts, music school and other well known schools. We also have parents buying for their young professional son or daughter who recently relocate to NYC working for different companies.

Each Chinese buyer have very specific and different criterias as we can discuss that when we are on the telephone. Here are few key steps to prepare and understand before your home search

• Time frame – is your son or daughter current renting an apartment? This is important to know so you can plan ahead.
• 45 days to 60 days IF YOU PLAN ON PURCHASE IT ALL CASH, cash means money in your bank account, this does NOT include any offshore financing or creative financing. (this does not include New development or new construction buildings. If new buildings, it can be much longer depending on the building, or it can be quick) Typically, the quickest we can close would be 45 days. If it is a cooperative, then it can be 90 or more days subject to condo board approval. If it is new construction condo, it can be two weeks up to unknown period of time depending on construction stage.
• 60 days or LONGER if FINANCING: If you are planning on financing this investment, be sure to speak to a local Manhattan lender that is familiarize with the market, the lending rules, and the mortgage products that may be suitable for you and your son/daughter.
• Result Oriented and Diligent Real Estate Agent: We are the market experts to educate you the housing market. Based on our detail discussion when you contact us, we will then customize a home search for you and plan all the necessary steps ahead prior to your trip to NYC. You can read about our other Happy Buyers’ Testimonials about us here: (http://manhattannycondosforsale.com/testimonial-past-clients/)

Smart and savvy buyers work with agents like ourselves, contact us today http://chinesespeakingagent.com/contact/ to experience result oriented agents.

Eileen Hsu team is a bilingual Mandarin and English speaking Real Estate team in Manhattan. Our international buyers work with us because we are experienced, dedicated and efficient.

As a bilingual Mandarin and English speaking Real Estate agents, when we represent buyers, we use our experiences to protect our buyers interests and negotiate the most ideal terms for our VIP Chinese buyers. Our past clients usually refer their family and friends to us because our exceptional service and result.

We are Mandarin Speaking Real Estate team that are very well experienced in various neighborhoods of Manhattan, such as Midtown East, Midtown West, Columbus Circle, Upper West Side, Union Square, Financial District and Fifth Avenue condos, just to name a few. We have  worked with Chinese buyers and investors from local Manhattan communities, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore and the USA.

Contact us today if you are a Mandarin-Chinese speaking buyers looking to purchase in Manhattan New York.

在曼哈頓說國語的華人地產團隊

我們是在曼哈頓地產界中會說普通話的華人專業團隊。許多買家與我們合作，因為我們高效率，直率、切入重點，不耽誤客戶保貴時間。

做為買家代表，我們極力爭取購房者的利益，為我們尊貴的中國買家得到最有利的協議。與我們合作過的客戶當中，因為我們的專業及服務，有許多會介紹他們的家人和朋友與我們合作。

我們這個講普通話的房地產團隊在地產業擁有豐富的經驗，可提供來自中國，台灣、香港、加拿大、馬來西亞、新加坡，及各國買家和投資者相關有用業界的資訊。

今天您如果要在這裡投資, 或著說幫孩子買房子, 請您跟我來電, 我們可以詳細的談,電話是 646-644-6929 免費提供買方優質服務。

We work with Chinese and International buyers are all cash  from local United States and/or international buyers. New York city is a great city full of very successful business men/women with and high income producing career such as finance, fashion, culinary and more.

In our own experiences, we are seeing 75% of our own sales are all cash in all price range.

Many out of town parents buying for their son or daughter ALL CASH with no mortgage, one/two bedroom units at $1M-$2M range to some international or foreign investor VIP investing over $8M all in cash.

Based on our sales in year 2011 and so far 2012, about 75% or more of our buyers are all cash with no financing needed, serious and motivated buyers. All cash buyers prefer to work with us because we are experienced and can negotiate ideal price or terms for our buyers in this highly competitive Real Estate market.

Buyers we work with asks us often: How much discount can they get since they are paying all cash? To be specific, here are several factors determined the amount (%) of discount a cash buyer can receive.

The neighborhood and location of the condo: Buyers that interested in high demand and popular neighborhoods such as near Central Park, Union Square, TriBeCa, West Village or convenient locations that is easy to commute or travel to universities. These neighborhoods are internationally well known neighborhoods in Manhattan, therefore, there are many other buyers also on the market seeking the perfect home in those neighborhoods, there will always be more buyers than housing inventory in these specific neighborhood.  When and if a fair priced condo comes up on the market and it is in move in condition, there is a good chance that there will be multiple offers in place and other all cash offers, therefore, the seller will entertain and accept likely the highest price offer if all offers are cash.

Closing time frame: 1) For brand new construction and it is completed built, finished, ready to move in, if all parties (buyer, seller, attorneys) are available and funds are ready, then 10-14 days may be possible. 2) If the condo is a resale, that you are buying from a private seller not developer, with an all cash offer, the closing can take place 30-45 days. If the seller is motivated, they will be looking to close as soon as possible, this means if you are all cash, and your funds are ready, then there is a good chance of negotiating with seller an ideal price since it is an all cash and can close as soon as possible.

Terms of the offer: This sometimes apply to some new construction condos. Some new construction condos in Manhattan sometimes will offer buyers’ incentives. Some of the buyer incentives perhaps are giving buyer a gift card to a home decorating store or other form of gift cards, some will offer paying off part of the closing cost, this all depends on how the new construction condo is selling, if they are selling well, then most likely there will not be any incentive. With these incentives, they also count as part of the ‘discount’, even if the discount is not directly off the sales price, it is still a good way to receive some perks if the developer is motivated.

We also have a list of motivated seller listings that will entertain all cash offers and provide more price flexibility.

Many all cash buyers work with us because we are able to protect our buyers’ interests and negotiate many favorable terms for our buyer, our all cash buyers are always delighted with our savvy negotiation skills and refer their friends and families to us.

Email us http://chinesespeakingagent.com/contact/

Chinese parents buy Manhattan NY condos for son or daughter

中國父母幫兒子或女兒買曼哈頓紐約的公寓

Many of our buyers are Chinese parents from out of town or country to buy a luxury condo for their son or daughter.

Asian parents knows the value of sending son or daughter to go to school in United States or aboard, New York is one of the US city that is on top parents lists.  New York has a very unique and different market than other parts of the world. Buying condo in Manhattan New York can be complicated and stressful if you are not team up with the right agent as this is a very unique market place unlike anywhere else in the country or world. Many parents who are buying for their son/daughter that goes to school (New York University, Parsons school of design, School of Visual Arts, Columbia University, music school, other well known schools) or simple work in Manhattan New York.

Few key steps to prepare and understand before your home search

• Time frame – is your son or daughter current renting an apartment? This is important to know so you can plan ahead.
• Location – Location is everything in buying Real Estate. Where is the school son or daughter will be going to? Or where is their office? Would you prefer a neighborhood that is closer to where they will be going to daily? Or any specific preference? Manhattan New York neighborhoods vary, many convenient and central neighborhoods are in very much high demand. The buyers for those particular neighborhood must act quickly if they see a property they like.
• 45 days to 60 days IF YOU PLAN ON PURCHASE IT ALL CASH, cash means money in your bank account, this does NOT include any offshore financing or creative financing. (this does not include New development or new construction buildings. If new buildings, it can be much longer depending on the building, or it can be quick) Typically, the quickest we can close would be 45 days.
• 60 days or LONGER if FINANCING: If you are planning on financing this investment, be sure to speak to a local Manhattan lender that is familiarize with the market, the lending rules, and the mortgage products that may be suitable for you and your son/daughter.
• Experienced and efficient Bilingual Real Estate Agent: We are the top producing team that is bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English. We are also the Manhattan New York market experts to educate you the housing market. Working with us will help you find the most ideal condo for your son or daughter and stress free transaction.

若您或您有認識的人想在曼哈頓置產，請您來電給我們(646)644-2929。以我們豐富的交易經驗提供您最完美最完善的服務。我們也提供客製化置產投資諮詢，依您的需求為您找到最好的置產投資計畫。

http://chinesespeakingagent.com/contact/

Your very own private pool from your Manhattan Penthouse Condominium.  A private pool, not just an outdoor shower or Hot Tub is the epitome of rarity and luxury for a Manhattan penthouse condominium.

Many of Manhattan New York buildings will have a pool as part of the amenity package, these pools are exclusive to the building residents,  however your very own private pool is extremely rare.

In Manhattan New York, there are very few condominium with their own private pool, usually less than a hand full. Even then it’s not a guarantee that there will be an apartment with its own private pool.

There are multiple layers of challenges in constructing a private pool on top of any high rise condominium, along with that difficulty comes with it the luxury of being able to walk out onto your roof top deck or terrace and going for a swim anytime you want. (photo courtesy of Mandarin Oriental.)

If you are looking for a private pool as an absolute necessity, you will be either looking at a penthouse condominium or also a townhouse property. There are more townhouse residences that have built in pools in the lower levels of the building than there are penthouse condominiums with roof top pools.

Manhattan NY Penthouses with a private pool starts in the $15,000,000 range.

We have full access to Manhattan New York Penthouse availabilities.

Our team are experienced and knowlegable in Manhattan New York Real Estate market. Many of Eileen’s past clients work with her and her team because of our aggressive approach in searching for their one of the kind unique Manhattan penthouse. They are also very satisfied with our detail oriented service faciliating every step of the way to ensure a smooth purchase for these very busy and important penthouse buyers.

Eileen Hsu is also a bi-lingual Chinese and English speaking Real Estate agent that have worked with many top Asian CEO and business executives in finding their Manhattan New York Penthouses, often they used the New York Penthouses as their vacation home or a future investment when their young children decide to go to School or Universities in New York.

Penthouses with a pool is hard to come by, to be on the VIP list on the first notification basis on the penthouse you wish to purchase, call Eileen Hsu and her team today at 646 644 6929 or email us (http://chinesespeakingagent.com/contact/) .

We are full time Real Estate agents, bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese and have helped many Chinese speaking Buyers purchase condo investments in Manhattan New York.

大家新年好, 我是Eileen Hsu 許雅嵐, 你也可以稱呼 我Eileen. 我是在曼哈頓做地產的經紀人 (Chinese Speaking Real Estate Agent). 今天我們談一談父母親幫孩子買房子有什麼幾點要注意的.

第 一點是, 紐約這邊的房員有百分之八十五是合作公寓, 如果您在網上看到的話就是叫做coop. 另外一種是condo. 那condo是什麼呢? Condo的話,就是有產權的房子. 有產權的房子對我們華人來講是比較方便的, 因為可以自由的出租或者說是轉賣, 不需要委員會的同意或者批准, 只是有些表格要填, 讓他們通過而已. 那如果我們今天要來買房子, 幫孩子買, 大部分的華人是買condo的. 因為這樣子如果孩子以後就職在別州或者是離開紐約, 可以當作一個投資的機會來出租.

今天您如果要在這裡投資, 或著說幫孩子買房子, 請您跟我來電, 我們可以詳細的談, 我的電話是646-644-6929. 也可以麻煩您打個e-mail給我 我會馬上給你們回電好嗎 謝謝!

We have an international clientele from all over the world, many of them refer NYC condos or apartments as ‘flats’. Buyers from United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and few other countries often would use the term ‘flats’ for these condo units.

We as Manhattan Real Estate property agents and bilingual in Chinese and Mandarin language, we work with many international foreigners Chinese buyers wanting to buy a NYC flat or flats. Our job is to educate buyers about our unique Manhattan housing market before their arrival, discuss what they have in mind, type of NYC flat they prefer, and the price range they would like to spend. Based on their initial criteria, we can then recommend them the best strategy and process to go about their purchase for NYC flats.

When foreigner plans to buy an NYC Flat, they often have a list of common questions, we have compiled a list to better inform them. Here are part 1 of the questions and answers.

• Can Foreigner-international Chinese buyer buy a NYC flat without having United States Social Security Number or United States residency? Yes, foreigner-international buyer can legally buy a NYC flat, but have to meet the NYC Condo board’s requirements for approval. At the sale of the real property, Non-resident aliens (foreigners) are subject to federal withholding tax at 10% of the gross sales price, and to a 8.97% New York State estimate income tax on the net sales proceeds (gains).

• Can Foreigner international Chinese buyers with work visa or student visa buy NYC flats?
  Yes, foreigner-international buyer can legally buy a NYC flat, but have to meet the condominium/coop board’s requirements for approval. There will be credit check, some application information buyer has to provide. We will work closely together with the buyer and the building management to fulfill those requirements.

• Can Foreigner international Chinese buyers obtain United States mortgage financing? 9 out of 10 of our foreign international buyers prefers to purchase the NYC flats with all cash. It is very difficult for Foreign international buyers to apply for an US mortgage in today’s market place, it is advisable if possible for the buyers to obtain financing options in their home country and buy it all cash here in Manhattan New York. If you absolutely need financing, please contact us directly so we can discuss the possible options.

As experts in working with Foreign National Chinese buyers and out of town Chinese speaking buyers, we are constantly educating the buyers and addressing the misinformation and false assumptions that client bring from his/her home town/country, and culture in order to explain the options, alternatives, and their consequences.

Contact us by clicking this link. http://chinesespeakingagent.com/contact/ .We can discuss the options of your specific needs and time frame. Thank you.

今天您如果要在這裡投資, 或著說幫孩子買房子, 請您跟我來電, 我們可以詳細的談, 我的電話是646-644-6929. 也可以麻煩您打個e-mail給我 我會馬上給你們回電好嗎 謝謝!

下面是其他重要的文章中的信息:

曼哈頓交易問與答:怎麼在紐約房地產界出價?

曼哈頓交易問與答：誰能幫我維修公寓？

大家新年好, 我是Eileen Hsu 許雅嵐, 你也可以稱呼 我Eileen. 我是在曼哈頓做地產的經紀人 (Chinese Speaking Real Estate Agent). 今天我們談一談父母親幫孩子買房子有什麼幾點要注意的.

第 一點是, 紐約這邊的房員有百分之八十五是合作公寓, 如果您在網上看到的話就是叫做coop. 另外一種是condo. 那condo是什麼呢? Condo的話,就是有產權的房子. 有產權的房子對我們華人來講是比較方便的, 因為可以自由的出租或者說是轉賣, 不需要委員會的同意或者批准, 只是有些表格要填, 讓他們通過而已. 那如果我們今天要來買房子, 幫孩子買, 大部分的華人是買condo的. 因為這樣子如果孩子以後就職在別州或者是離開紐約, 可以當作一個投資的機會來出租.

還 有第二點是時間上的關係, 如果說今天您是, 現金買 成交最快也是要四十五到六十天, 四十五天是最快的, 如果你們今天錢已經準備好了在銀行在美國的戶頭. 如果說今天是要貸款, 貸款的話時間就不能掌握了! 因為現在紐約貸款是非常非常的麻煩, 除了貸款人自己要有資格, 第二點銀行還要審核每棟樓,每棟樓都要經過銀行的同意,或者是批准才能借錢. 像過去兩三年前,  只要是您要借款, 你要借錢 ,銀行就願意借給你.

現在是銀行非常的保守.  所以說如果要借款的話, 大慨是九十天到一百六十天都有. 還有一點是, 如果說今天您在紐約, 如果說是有特別的定點要買房子. 其實, 紐約的房員, 其實我們是要注意看百分之十五的房員, condo  紐約這種的房源也不多.

今天您如果要在這裡投資, 或著說幫孩子買房子, 請您跟我來電, 我們可以詳細的談, 我的電話是646-644-6929. 也可以麻煩您打個e-mail給我 我會馬上給你們回電好嗎 謝謝!

下面是其他重要的文章中的信息:

曼哈頓交易問與答:怎麼在紐約房地產界出價?

曼哈頓交易問與答：誰能幫我維修公寓？

The Vanderbilt Condominium at 235 East 40th Street is one of the most well established and highly desired full service condominium buildings in the Midtown East neighborhood.  Located on 40th Street between 2nd and 3rd, within a very short distance to both Grand Central Station and the United Nations.  The Vanderbilt Condominium is one of the most conveniently located condominium buildings with close proximity to the midtown business district but also a number of neighborhood establishments.

Built in 1986, the Vanderbilt Condominium at 235 East 40th Street is a tall building at 41 floors with over 365 residential condominiums.  This full time doorman and concierge building has an amenity package that rivals any other Midtown East condominium building in the neighborhood.  Called the Vanderbilt Club, the lower level of the building has a 75 foot long pool, sauna, jacuzzi, fitness club, basketball/racquetball court, both mens/womens locker rooms, table tennis and all attended by building staff.

The Vanderbilt Condominium is a full service building, with 24 hour hour attended lobby with doorman and concierge, attended package room and live-in super.  There is a full size laundry room and garage that can be accessed from within the building.

The Vanderbilt Condominium is one of the most desirable condo buildings in the Murray Hill neighborhood for a number of reasons.  The location near both Grand Central Station and the United Nations makes this highly valuable for the owners in the building  Located at 235 E 40th Street, this is one of the premiere Grand Central Station Condo buildings.

And because of the desirability of the Vanderbilt Condominium there is always a healthy number of sales occurring every year.  As the end of 2011 is right around the corner here is a market report of what has sold in the building this past year and what is available.

Currently for sale on the market there are Four(4) One Bedroom Apartments asking a range of $675,000-829,000.  The size of most of the apartments and different degrees of renovation along with lower to higher floors accounts for the fluctuation in pricing.  The higher floor One Bedroom apartments for sale at 235 East 40th St, typically have 1.5 bathrooms also increasing their value.

There are a number of apartments in contract right now that will probably close in the next couple of months.

So far in 2011 there have been approximately 13 closed sales.  There is a possibility that there were more sales than that between individual owner’s or properties that never came on the sales market, but we will get a good evaluation of pricing for 2011.

• Studio’s-Two Studio’s sold so far in 2011 ranging in price of $385,000-$390,000.  Those prices reflected original condition apartments that needed renovation, lower floor units.
• One Bedroom’s-Nine (9) One Bedroom apartments have sold so far in 2011.  The price range was wide, ranging from $585,000-$875,000.  The wide range is accounted for because of a varying degree of size, view and condition for each apartment.
• Two Bedroom’s-Two (2) Two Bedroom apartments have sold in 2011.  The price range was $1,235,000-$1,370,000.

For such a big building as the Vanderbilt Condominium, having 12-15 apartments sell in 2011 is a healthy number.  That only makes up about 4% of the total inventory.  All in all that is fairly low.

Something to consider is how long each apartment stays on the market, typically once it is priced within a fair market range it will sell very quickly.

For a comprehensive and up to date list of the condos for sale at 235 East 40th St contact us today.  We have sold a number of apartments at The Vanderbilt Condominium so far in 2011 and can help you finding an apartment for sale in the building or helping you sell it.  Call us at (917) 837-8869 if you would like to speak with us.

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80 John Street commonly known as the South Star Condominium is a condominium building located in the Financial District. Located on John Street between Gold and William Street, it is conveniently located in the emerging residential neighborhood that is the Financial District.  80 John Street was originally built 1927 in the art deco architectural style.  It was converted from an office building to a residential rental building in the late 1990′s and then converted from rental to a condominium building in 2007.

This combination of pre-war architecture with today’s high end conversion style has created a very desirable building. The South Star is a full time doorman building, there is a fitness room, live-in super, and garage facilities within the building.  The building has 5 set backs creating a unique exposure and layout characteristic for many of the residences.

The apartments themselves have a lot of unique characteristics including high ceilings, typically ranging in size around 10 feet 6 inches, various layouts that are extremely spacious, along with high end finishes.

The apartments have wide planked Brazilian hardwoods, individual climate controls, large windows, and luxury appointed kitchens and bathrooms.  The kitchens have cherry cabinetry with granite counter tops.  The appliance package includes Sub Zero, Bosch and GE stainless steel appliances. The bathrooms include custom designed vanities, floor to ceiling imported tile, under mounted sinks and interior designs.

The building was converted in 2007 and there are some re-sale units on the market with a combination of different layouts.

Pricing for condominium residences at 80 John Street the South Star:

• Studio apartments with separate sleeping areas are priced around $625,000
• One bedroom condos for sale range in price from $695,000-$895,000
• Two Bedroom condominiums for sale at 80 John Street are in the range of $899,000-$999,000
• Three Bedroom apartments for sale at the South Star range from $1,350,000 to $1,450,000

We also have other condo available in different buildings in Financial District if you are looking to purchase a home in this neighborhood. Contact us now so we can discuss how you can find the right home for your needs and time frame.

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