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September 12, 2007
Making Decision to Buy--AY issue (sorry)!
Brownstoner Forum
One soon-to-be brownstoner is wringing his or her hands over the Atlantic Yards effect:
Ok--I've read and re-read most of the Atlantic Yards debates on this board. I am not a Brooklynite and hence do not know the borough that well. My family and I are in the decision stage and are considering making an offer on one of 2 places: the first in Ft. Greene, close to St. Felix & Lafayette. The other is in Prospect Heights, near St. Marks & Carlton Ave. The houses and prices are similar, so I'm now just worried about location. I can't stress enough how much of a financial strain this purchase will be for us. We've been saving for years for the down payment. We also plan on staying a very long time, so this is not a flip.
I was wondering if anyone could offer some genuine and uninterested advice on which of the 2 locations might be better, and if they'd be affected by the Atlantic Yards project in the long-run. I am terrified of this impending purchase and would sincerely welcome your thoughts.
Posted by lumi at September 12, 2007 7:18 AM