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If you’re planning to buy a luxury condo in New York, your expectations should naturally be higher. After all, you will pay great money for the living only luxury condos can provide. However, you will also need to be a bit more discerning because you could be buying the wrong luxury condo that may give you headaches in the future. To avoid investing in the wrong New York apartment, here are eight signs that you need to consider.
Outrageously excessive amenitiesOutrageously excessive amenities
With what you’re paying for a luxury condo in New York, it’s only right to expect well-appointed facilities like clean, well-equipped gyms and clean swimming pools when available. But pet spas, theatres, concierge services, wine storage, and other such amenities are already excessive. Unless you’re a member of the top 1% with more money than you know what to do with, you would not want to be paying for these things that have no lasting value and are arguably unnecessary.
Building department woesBuilding department woes
You’re planning to purchase a luxury new development, but somebody told you that the building developer is having trouble with New York’s buildings department. Unfortunately, there is usually a good reason for such problems. In such scenarios, the project can be delayed at the very least.
A magnificent building with a lousy locationA magnificent building with a lousy location
Someone is reselling a luxury condo in a building that promises to be the best thing that ever happened to real estate, and you’re thinking about buying. But take a closer look at the location first. Remember, the neighborhood makes the luxury condo—any home, really—and not the other way around. If the area and amenities are nowhere near your standards, whatever they may be, then take it as a sign you’re about to buy the wrong condo unless you are prepared to be a pioneer in a neighborhood that is up and coming.
Common Charge fee extremesCommon Charge fee extremes
Let’s say you’re buying a luxury condo in a building with a board and management company already in place. Look at the expenses and fees, and be wary if they’re too high or too low. Meager monthly costs could mean that the common charges are insufficient to pay for the amenities; the building could be running in the red. On the other hand, astronomical monthly common charge fees could indicate that there could be financial deficits, and assessed common charges are in place trying to cover them. Ideally, a building’s financials should run at a profit with a sufficient reserve fund for future repairs and updates if needed.
Construction defectsConstruction defects
Sure, developers usually construct luxury condos using the best materials they promise, with impeccable artistry. But when the sliding glass door often gets stuck, or the rain penetrates through the windows, you might want to rethink your buying plan.
Other restrictions unacceptable to youOther restrictions unacceptable to you
Many people who buy luxury condos are only doing so as an investment. Whether you’re planning to invest or live in the condo solely. Get a copy of the condo house rules and decide whether you can live with them. If not, then you are buying the wrong condo.
Sales are slowSales are slow
Any good luxury condo project should be able to sell itself, mainly when located in New York. But when developers start to offer sky-high commissions and incentives for realtors, it’s usually a sign of slow sales. So your alarm bells should be ringing if buyers steer clear of supposedly awesome luxury condo projects.
The price is too reasonable.The price is too reasonable.
When you’re being sold a luxury condo in New York City at a price far below its market value, your Spider-sense should be tingling. It usually is when it seems too good to be true. There is something wrong with that luxury condo; you wouldn’t want to find out about it after you’ve signed the papers.
Luxury condos in New York are significant investments; keep your eyes peeled for any of the above signs for your own good.