Nabes that will be hot on the summer market
The High Line is sure to draw renters to West Chelsea this summer. (Spencer Platt) Credit: The High Line is sure to draw renters to West Chelsea this summer. (Spencer Platt)
Manhattan areas that are sure to be big draws as the temperatures rise:
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A look at the types of pads getting the most buzz:
-- Properties with outdoor space, such as terraces, community gardens and rooftop decks.
-- Full-service buildings with 24-hour doormen.
-- Waterfront properties: Frances Katzen, managing director of Prudential Douglas Elliman, said that homes along the Hudson River are poised to see a spike this spring and summer.
-- New condos offering select units for rent. Katzen said that people who are considering buying a home are flocking to these properties, where they can "test" a space before committing to a purchase.
-- Studios and one-bedrooms: A recent Street Easy survey found that these types of apartments, often referred to as "starter homes," were seeing the most contracts.
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