Listing of the Day: Parkchester Condo

1562 Unionport Road, 2 Bedrooms - $185,000

This is a two bedroom apartment in Parkchester, which is often called a city within a city, and this is an apartment within that city within a city - got that straight? Well, in any case, what was once a hidden secret is starting to be discovered and gobbled up.

This particular apartment is a two bedroom at $185,000 with a common charge of only $700. The kitchen isn't granite or anything, but it certainly looks serviceable (borderline nice). I like the open range and the weird tiled counter top.

Parkchester has tons of shopping, chief of which are its own Macy's and a Starbucks. There is also a decent amount of public space to hang at, including the ovals of the complex proper and a few fountains. And who doesn't like fountains? Should we also mention that Parkchester is going to have Verizon FiOs soon too? Well, it will.

Parkchester was built under the same idea as Stuy-Town and Peter Cooper Village in Manhattan, and has the same self-sufficient aura. Parkchester is a safe and family friendly hood with decent transportation via the 6 train and bus service. So if you're looking to own an apartment and have enough money to go out, or just need a place you can actually afford without roommates or a large inheritance, check out this apartment and nabe.

"Living In" Parkchester [NY Times Article]

Parkchester Community Website

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~ErLu