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  • Ooooh, I've been in this apt for a party and it's so nice - wish I could afford it http://www.streeteasy.com/nyc/sale/475723-coop-790-riverside-drive-washington-heights-new-york

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    11.04.09, 06:21 PM [ Flag ]

    • Washington Heights sucks!

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      11.04.09, 06:23 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

      • why does it suck - the people were so nice there and so many young families

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        11.04.09, 06:24 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

      • Can you say why? I'm intrigued by large apartments up there. (np)

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        11.04.09, 06:34 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

        • I live in the nabe - people are really friendly and safe (and apartments are SICK), but it has no services at all - no nice bars or restaurants. But, it's close to Fairway and Fresh Direct delivers, and truly is a lovely part of town with a great vibe.

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          11.04.09, 06:37 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

          • "SICK"? the only people that use this word to describe apartments are brokers on craigs list. eek

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            11.04.09, 07:13 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

        • NP: I love in castle village in the hudson heights areas of Wash heights and LOVE it...8 acres of private grounds, river views, private playground and tons of families with young kids. Used to live on upper east and upper west sides and much prefer this.

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          11.04.09, 06:44 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

          • I live in Castle Village too! Its beautiful here...so close to the fort tryon park(which in my opinion is the most gorgeous park in manhattan) and an overall friendly nabe, with restaurants, grocery stores, even a wine shop jsut a few blocks away. A great neighborhood for families!

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            11.04.09, 07:01 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

      • I agree that this area of washington heights is not so great. But 181st/fort washington area has much better services, nice families, small town feel. But definitely not the uws if that is what you are looking for, more edgy (for better or worse)

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        11.04.09, 06:49 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

        • Thank you so much, all of you. we are seriously thinking of moving up there. One of my concerns is that we won't "use" the city--won't get to museums and stores and won't see friends, who will be reluctant to come see us. Has this been an issue for you? Thanks!

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          11.04.09, 07:09 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

          • your friends will rarely visit you tis true. as my kids have gotten older, it's been much easier to go downtown to museums/central park/etc. but it's tough with very little ones. many people up here own cars, and it's easy to escape the city via gw bridge.

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            11.04.09, 07:14 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

            • NP - I live in the building - I am always on subway (1) with my 2 yo, take advantage of the city all the time precisely because it's not at our doorstep. People don't visit a ton but they do come.

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              11.05.09, 03:21 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

          • I've not had this experience. The express A train is right there, and close to the 1 train too. Also, the neighborhood is right by the GW bridge yet easy to get to the east side by car as well.

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            11.04.09, 07:19 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

            • the A train is horrible on the weekends. it can definitely cramp your style if you let it. but don't let it.

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              11.04.09, 07:36 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

          • OP, I grew up in Washington Heights; It's always been terrific, with pockets of crap. The 'Hudson Heights' posters are clearly either contractors, realtors or believed those folks when renting/buying-there's no such place-outside of a sales pitch; It's the Washington Heights. There are great apts in the hood you've listed-are you the seller?I think it's too high for the Riviera right now.Fairway is 2 minutes away,UWS is 5 mins and it's one of the most convenient areas, multicultural, socioeconomically diverse and family oriented. Most often, people disparaging it don't like Riverbank,Ft Tryon,Bodegas or LATINOS.

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            11.05.09, 05:16 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

            • LOL-ITA!! WH has always been a haven for artists,families, culturally rich and Hallelujah for the crash! Frank's Market in "Hudson Heights" thinks it's Citarella and we can't really use it,Thanks. We like our pre-war neighborhood with tons of space and history.

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              11.05.09, 05:27 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • Don't worry, OP, someone will eventually buy your apt.

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      11.04.09, 06:24 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I grew up in that building!! and ran from the neighborhood the minute I could afford it.

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      11.04.09, 06:30 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I just want an apartment with sunlight.

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      11.04.09, 07:13 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • There are no pics except of the building

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      11.05.09, 06:15 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • The maintenance is extremely high for that neighborhood. That's a red flag, imho.

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      11.05.09, 06:43 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
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