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What is Pied-à-terre in Manhattan New York

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What is Pied-à-terre in Manhattan New York

Many Manhattan New York buyers read through online property description and they will see a phrase "Pied-à-terre"commonly used in the property description, often they are not familiar what it is, especially if they do not speak another language.

What is Pied-à-terre mean in the property description? Pied-à-terre in Manhattan New York Real Estate Definition: a pied-à-terre (French Foot on the ground) is a small living space located in a large city (usually an apartment or a condominium). It typically is used as a temporary second residence, either for part of the year, or part of the work week.

This type of part time living arrangement is very common in New York city where many people love to own a piece of Manhattan Real Estate and have a place to stay when they come into for a Broadway show, dining, or just a Summer weekend in the big city. Pied-à-terre in Manhattan New York Real Estate interest many buyers who have a primary residences out of town, and especially foreigner buyers want to buy an apartment in Manhattan.

 

Pied-à-terre usage are prohibited by many Co-op buildings in Manhattan New York because they want full time residents to protect the corporation against possible future distress of the seller.

 

We are also seeing many buyers in the Spring and Summer time coming into New York to look for their Pied-à-terre or vacation home in NYC. To avoid waste your time looking at properties that does not allow Pied-à-terre, we encourage you to team up with us today to find the perfect home for you here in New York city. We are well versed in different neighborhoods in Manhattan New York, we can be your guide and assist you in a stress free purchase in NYC. Call us today at (917)837-8869.

 

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Eileen Hsu 許雅嵐 (email: EHSU(@)elliman.com)

Our team specialize in Manhattan New York Condominiums, townhouses, and condops.

We are condominium residents ourselves so we understand the Manhattan New York condominium community. We also enjoy all Manhattan neighborhoods, especially Upper West Side, Lincoln Square, Midtown East, Murray Hill, Financial District, Chelsea, Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Nolita and etc just to name a few. If you or you know someone that may be interested in selling, buying or leasing their Manhattan New York condo, call us today (917)837-8869 or (646)644-6929 and we can discuss your specific Real Estate goals.

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Comments(6)

Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Eileen, this term was totally new to me, and I now know it. I can see where in some buildings they would not want this. In Florida with the snow birds from the north or Europe, often they only stay 4 weeks and then a new resident. Foot on the ground, interesting translation. Almost more like foot out the door fast LOL.

Apr 14, 2012 07:55 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Great explanation Eileen for your NYC market. Many times we get calls from short-term tenants if we have any availibility such as this, but we only thought that it was available in The Hamptons...now we know Manhattan has some opportunities too!

Apr 14, 2012 10:41 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Eileen, really nice to learn something every time I read your posts!    This would make sense for 2nd home buyers!

Apr 14, 2012 11:57 PM
Eileen Hsu
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Hi Larry and Sheila, pied a terre is a term when someone purchase the home and use it for their own part time use. It is not a short term rental.

Apr 15, 2012 12:10 AM
Morgan Evans
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

I agree with Gary above, the foot in the door is an interesting expression.

Apr 15, 2012 02:39 AM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

This is a new term to me also, but it seems very beneficial. Sounds a lot like a time share, except its right in the city instead of a cottage on the coast. :-) if Im understanding it right.

Apr 18, 2012 05:46 AM