Don't spend more than $5 million per condo -- these aren't moving. 49 Chambers has an excellent deal right now -- 1800/ft in "East Tribeca"; East Village; Crown Heights; Bed-Stuy; Prospect Lefferts Gardens; area around Prospect Park; Fort Greene; Greenpoint; SOUTH BRONX!

I would judge that location is it's proximity to shopping, eating establishments, a highway that is close can make a difference, and the local traffic is very important.I would talk to a city building official to ask if he or anyone he knows has a negative  opinion about the subject property and you should also talk to the Chamber of commerce to get their opinion of that property or the population and land growth in that area.  

Call Chamber of Commerce...

The CHOICE Act now heads to the House floor, though it's unclear when the full chamber will vote on it.Some GOP members are critical of a provision in the bill that would repeal a Dodd-Frank measure capping fees charged by debit companies to retailers for card processing.Powerful bank lobbies, such as the American Bankers Association, Independent Community Bankers of America and Consumer Bankers Association, have lined up behind Hensarling's bill, the most expansive effort to reduce financial regulations imposed in Dodd-Frank.The bill could likely pass in the House along party lines, though it's widely considered a long-shot to be taken up in the Senate.Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and ranking Democrat Sen.

I have heard the a Chamber of Commerce is not a bad option to seek out for information of city changes or projects.

@Don Chambers - how much you've paid down your loan is credit data, not public records data.

On a side note, in reference to your Chamber post, best of luck with your community involvement.  

I think your local chamber of commerce is always a good place to start!

You can attend real estate ones but you can also attend chamber of commerce events like Business After 5.  

@Don Chambers Everyone builds their companies differently to work for their situations.