Buying condo in Union city

[Syed Ali]

Hi,

I currently live in the Forest Hills area in New York, and looking to buy a condo in the union city between Park ave and Hudson ave. and in the north of 37th street.

So two questions:

Anyone living in the area, is the area safe enough from crimes perspective and living with family.

And is it a good long term investment? Like where do we see the union city real estate going in the next 5 years or so?

Thanks in advance.

[Diana Tian]

The location is great, very close to Weehawken, which is a more up scale neighborhood than union city. Buses to NY port authority are nearby. The best way to check if you are comfortable with the area to hang out there at night yourself. Personally, I have no problem walking around, especially along park ave. It is the one of the main commercial streets...it is always busy.   

is this condo going to be a good Investment? it was hard to say. all depend on the condition, your purchase price and the building itself. But Union City has appreciated a lot. Compared to weehawken and JC heights, it is still much cheaper. And, it is very close to NYC. I think it will attract more and more people move or invest here.