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slapass · 11-03-2008, 06:28 PM

Anything to look for? I want to move downtown and am looking for tips on what to look for. Example, condo fee is a big deal and varies a lot. Traffic noise is huge in Brazil but I am guessing a lot less in Minneapolis but maybe not. Heating and cooling are included but how to make sure it is not a bum deal as I am buying...? Just trying to avoid any big pitfall.

DWB · 11-03-2008, 07:15 PM

I've had both a downtown condo and a downtown loft apartment.

Because I had TWO cars stolen there, I'd say make sure you have GOOD security and a secure place to park.

Also, if it's on the bus line... DONT DO IT. You'll have undesirables hanging outside of your place all the time.

Be on the lookout for bars and clubs too. Stay clear of them as on the weekends people are dunk, breaking shit, parking and blocking you in. Not worth the hassle.

~Ray · 11-03-2008, 07:18 PM

get the shortest term lease as possible.. just in case

robfantasy · 11-03-2008, 07:29 PM

i live in a condo loft downtown which is great, i am the youngest guy living here

most people have day jobs so you cant be very loud at night... which sucks

make sure you have gated parking.. look at the cars in the parking lot, should be full of luxury cars.. if u have peices of shit cars u will have asshole neighbor tenants, just an observation though.

slapass · 11-03-2008, 10:13 PM

Great stuff. This should be an area of homeowners but yeah my BMW convertible might be a target and I had missed that.

slapass · 11-03-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyWhiteBoy

I've had both a downtown condo and a downtown loft apartment.

Because I had TWO cars stolen there, I'd say make sure you have GOOD security and a secure place to park.

Also, if it's on the bus line... DONT DO IT. You'll have undesirables hanging outside of your place all the time.

Be on the lookout for bars and clubs too. Stay clear of them as on the weekends people are dunk, breaking shit, parking and blocking you in. Not worth the hassle.

I should print this out. I hate that crap too. I live 2 blocks from a huge club in Rio and it is cool as drunk chicks are on the street at 3 am on Sat but very few and only for a while. But every night would suck.

d-null · 11-03-2008, 10:24 PM

I lived in a really nice highrise condo with underground gated parking and it was worse for vehicle break-ins, because the parking garage was underground so in the middle of the night it was more deserted

I've had the best luck with gated outdoor parking that is right within the condos so that alot of suite's windows were able to see the whole lot

After Shock Media · 11-03-2008, 10:27 PM

I would always visit places when they could be typically busy - see what its like around 5-7 PM as well as between 9, and latter. You know the times agents never show the damn place.

mmcfadden · 11-03-2008, 10:55 PM

Always check the place out at night... and a few blocks each way. Public transportation is important as you will likely hate to drive.

SilentKnight · 11-04-2008, 12:15 AM

Years ago we owned a luxury condo in a Toronto highrise at Yonge & Sheppard - right above the subway station. Had its own shopping concourse below ground and full access to the subway without having to go outdoors. We could make it all the way down to SkyDome to catch a Jays game in winter without going outside.

The only real drawback was the heavy traffic flow in the area. But the view from the 15th floor was spectacular (especially during lightning storms).

DWB · 11-04-2008, 04:26 AM

Some great advice here.

slapass · 11-04-2008, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SilentKnight

Years ago we owned a luxury condo in a Toronto highrise at Yonge & Sheppard - right above the subway station. Had its own shopping concourse below ground and full access to the subway without having to go outdoors. We could make it all the way down to SkyDome to catch a Jays game in winter without going outside.

The only real drawback was the heavy traffic flow in the area. But the view from the 15th floor was spectacular (especially during lightning storms).

This is what I am looking for. Currently have a nice suburban house and it is cool. But would love a great view, be able to use the lightrail or actually walk somewhere. Stuff like that.

11-03-2008, 06:28 PM	#1
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,625	Ever live in a downtown condo??? Anything to look for? I want to move downtown and am looking for tips on what to look for. Example, condo fee is a big deal and varies a lot. Traffic noise is huge in Brazil but I am guessing a lot less in Minneapolis but maybe not. Heating and cooling are included but how to make sure it is not a bum deal as I am buying...? Just trying to avoid any big pitfall.

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d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	I lived in a really nice highrise condo with underground gated parking and it was worse for vehicle break-ins, because the parking garage was underground so in the middle of the night it was more deserted I've had the best luck with gated outdoor parking that is right within the condos so that alot of suite's windows were able to see the whole lot __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

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11-03-2008, 07:15 PM	#2
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	I've had both a downtown condo and a downtown loft apartment. Because I had TWO cars stolen there, I'd say make sure you have GOOD security and a secure place to park. Also, if it's on the bus line... DONT DO IT. You'll have undesirables hanging outside of your place all the time. Be on the lookout for bars and clubs too. Stay clear of them as on the weekends people are dunk, breaking shit, parking and blocking you in. Not worth the hassle.

11-03-2008, 10:13 PM	#5
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,625	Great stuff. This should be an area of homeowners but yeah my BMW convertible might be a target and I had missed that.

11-03-2008, 10:55 PM	#9
mmcfadden So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: philly Posts: 5,099	Always check the place out at night... and a few blocks each way. Public transportation is important as you will likely hate to drive.

11-04-2008, 12:15 AM	#10
SilentKnight Megan Fox's fluffer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shooting pool in Elysium Posts: 24,818	Years ago we owned a luxury condo in a Toronto highrise at Yonge & Sheppard - right above the subway station. Had its own shopping concourse below ground and full access to the subway without having to go outdoors. We could make it all the way down to SkyDome to catch a Jays game in winter without going outside. The only real drawback was the heavy traffic flow in the area. But the view from the 15th floor was spectacular (especially during lightning storms).

11-04-2008, 04:26 AM	#11
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	Some great advice here.