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These Queens neighborhoods among top 10 most affordable to buy home in NYC: report

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Oct. 10, 2023 By Ethan Marshall StreetEasy identified the 23 New York City neighborhoods that have the lowest barrier to entry to become a homeowner, with 12 Queens neighborhoods making the list, including six in the top 10 for lowest median asking price. All of the neighborhoods on the list require a monthly carrying cost less than the citywide median rent of $3,500 and a minimum down payment of less than $100,000. According to StreetEasy’s analysis, buying a home in any of the 23 neighborhoods listed would require a minimum annual household income below $150,000. For two of the neighborhoods,…
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Ridgewood and Sunnyside among best cyclist neighborhoods in NYC: StreetEasy

Aug. 31, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Queens neighborhoods of Ridgewood and Sunnyside were included among StreetEasy’s list of the eight best neighborhoods in New York City for cyclists. These neighborhoods’ inclusion on the list is based on a number of factors. Along with the other areas of the city included on this list, Ridgewood…
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Queens passes Brooklyn as most-competitive rental market: report

Jun. 20, 2023 By Julia Moro StreetEasy data found that competition in May was toughest in Queens, where the average listing received 133% more inquiries compared to May 2019, more than double the pre-pandemic level. StreetEasy credits this surge to New Yorkers looking for more affordable homes across the city, leading to intense competition in…
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