  Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 96 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 68.40.171.54 |
49 yo moderate Republican thinking of moving from Northville to the CBD, I would be leasing with a monthly available rental income of >$2000. Could afford up to $3000. Can anyone recommend a buyer's or leasing agent? Also, does anyone here make the commute from the CBD to AA? I drive to work early in the morning, so I figure that commute will be slightly under 40 minutes. I am more interested in estimates for this drive in the late afternoon. Changes in my personal situation are compelling me to explore Detroit living. Renting seems the prudent thing to do. If I like it, then a purchase will likely be in the cards in the next year or two. Thanks. (Message edited by docmo on September 07, 2006) | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10559 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
Now that you've outed yourself as a Republican, knowing you will be surrounded by Democrats wanting to take all your money, my first recommendation would be to get a gun. lol As for lofts, I'd say Merhchants Row or Woodward Lofts should be right up your alley. If considering purchase, perhaps The Ellington may be worth checking out as well. I don't believe they have rentals, but I could be wrong. | ||
Wmuchris Member Username: Wmuchris Post Number: 402 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 141.217.44.112 |
Wow supersport, you are hilarious. not. Docmo, I think that you can find some AWESOME rental options with your budget. Merchants row is great. Also check out the top floors of the Kales building, Great views all the way to the river. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10560 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
Yeah, check out the Kales if you're not concerned about your visiting friends cars getting broke into in the middle of the day parked on Adams Street. 15 cars STOLEN in one months time. | ||
Wmuchris Member Username: Wmuchris Post Number: 404 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 141.217.44.112 |
Where'd you get that number? PEople can park in the fox garage for $5 all they want. Think it's any different on Woodward a block away? | ||
Neilr Member Username: Neilr Post Number: 338 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.60.139.212 |
In Lafayette Park, the Mies van der Rohe townhouses are rarely available for rent. However, 1300 (1300 East Lafayette), while a high-rise co-op, often has units for lease. Gunnar Birkerts, a Detroit area architect with an international reputation, designed the building. (One of his finest works, to me, is the underground addition to the U of M Law Library.) Apartments range from studios to 4 bedrooms. The views of the city, downtown and the river can be spectacular. They have two pools, a small gym, and indoor parking. 1300 is a block from an entrance ramp to I75, actually 375, and on the commute to AA you would not have to drive facing into the sun. While I know Lafayette Park to be a very diverse and accepting neighborhood, I don’t personally know any Republicans who live here. But I’m sure you would fit in just fine.  | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1077 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.77.162.16 |
My place in Lafayette Park is for sale, $115,000. 2 story Mies Townhouse. Want to buy it? | ||
Wmuchris Member Username: Wmuchris Post Number: 406 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 141.217.44.112 |
SSport where did you get the 15 cars broken into figure? | ||
Wmuchris Member Username: Wmuchris Post Number: 407 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 141.217.44.112 |
BTW Docmo, I really encourage you to come on down. I've had a great time since I've lived here. Reverse commuting won't be bad for you at all. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10563 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
DPD | ||
Wmuchris Member Username: Wmuchris Post Number: 408 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 141.217.44.112 |
Link please? | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10564 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
Link? To the DPD listing statistics online? LMAO...go to the Central District branch and ask them for the info. I only know because a friend had her car broke into and a 12 pack of pop stolen. Ever car on the block had it's window broke out. When she reported the incident DPD informed her 15 cars had been stolen from that block along with numerous windows getting broke out. | ||
Bvos Member Username: Bvos Post Number: 1947 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 134.215.223.211 |
Docmo, the commute from Downtown to AA would be about an hour each way. There is traffic both ways near the airport pretty much all times of the day (likely due to the Allen Park cops being there all day long). Don't forget that the 94/23 interchange is all jacked up and causes delays. Once that intersection is fixed there'll be another headache to replace that one. On 94 coming into Detroit for the evening rush hour, it's always slow and backed up from Michigan Ave on. My wife and I have both done the commute from NW Detroit to the AA area for extended periods. We don't enjoy it and we'd recomend budgeting an hour for the commute. You might want to consider the city of Ypsilanti if you're looking for a historic place to live. | ||
Machoken Member Username: Machoken Post Number: 1463 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 207.145.38.104 |
Yeah, anything but Ann Arbor... | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1781 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.61.187.234 |
I always made the drive from A2 to Detroit (or vice versa) in about 40-45 minutes. I always take 96 to 14, there are rarely any traffic backups (well, once this 14 construction is done). | ||
Austinb1212 Member Username: Austinb1212 Post Number: 30 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.242.220.117 |
Docmo: I have a corner unit at the Grinnell Lofts in Corktown avaiable for rent. It is available for $1,500/month. Indoor parking is also included. Contact me at ablack at detroiturbanliving.com for more information. | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 97 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 68.40.171.54 |
Hey everybody, Thanks for all the info. I'm probably going to try Detroit. Though I work on the east side of Ann Arbor, I am a card carrying member of the Ann Arbor is overated club. Being a Republican in either A2 or Detroit puts you in a definite minority. I'll be happy to add a little different dimension to the diversity of Detroit. ablack, I've checked out your website and I may give you a call. Thanks, again | ||
Mikie Member Username: Mikie Post Number: 29 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 69.244.144.149 |
Try taking a look at the Eureka Lofts on Broadway. The 3rd floor loft is available and is in your price range. It's a great loft and location with good neighbors, I just looked at it myself but it's out of my price range. Try this link for additional information. http://www.theeurekalofts.com/ index.html | ||
Redetroit Member Username: Redetroit Post Number: 37 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.218.159.86 |
Docmo, I have a friend who is leasing a bi-level loft in the downtown area. Two bedroom, two bath, a huge deck overlooking the city and river. It is probably the most luxurious unit I've seen and is in a gated secured community. If you're interested, shoot me an e-mail and I can probably get some pictures for you. | ||
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner Post Number: 171 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
Regardinig the reverse commute to AA area, this will take about 40 minutes give or take for construction. For the trip back, you will need to add time for the 5 oclock hour for peak hour at Metro and congestion on I-94 inside the blvd. You might want to consider getting in touch with SEMCOG and do some ridesharing. A good republic likes to save his money, as well as conserve resources! http://www.semcog.org/Services /CommuterPrograms/RideShare/in dex.htm | ||
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man Post Number: 858 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 199.178.193.5 |
Mikie is correct, at the Eureka Lofts, you would have great neighbors, including the one and only Gambling Man! This is a great building, and a very safe portion of downtown. I would highly suggest it, although a tad pricey, well worth a very private and spacious loft. As for the Commute, I've made a commute many mornings from downtown out every freeway many times, and a commute back from the suburbs at night. The "reverse commute" from downtown always has at most 1/2 the traffic of the other direction. Even more so 94 west to downtown and 75 south to downtown. I can assure you that the only problem on 94 you might have is the 23 and 94 interchange (which you can easily go around, depending upon exactly where you are going in AA)...... | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 102 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 68.40.171.54 |
Gambling, Thanks. I have emailed Eureka and we will be setting up a viewing. Is there monthly parking at the new Opera House garage across the street? Redetroit, My email is docmo57@excite.com. The loft you described sounds intriguing. Thanks. | ||
Urbanvaquero Member Username: Urbanvaquero Post Number: 316 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 12.75.45.117 |
Oh c'mon. If he's a dyed-in-the-wool Republican, he already has a gun, Sport. --Brenda | ||
Jjw Member Username: Jjw Post Number: 170 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 68.50.105.69 |
hmmmm--working in A2 and commuting from Detroit...Just curious----Why??? | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 104 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 68.40.171.54 |
Getting divorced so it's time to move out of the McMansion in Northville. I don't particularly like A2, though I do have two degrees from the U. I am not 100% enamored with my present job. I like being in Detroit and I thought I should try living there for a while. Renting is the right thing for me at this time. If I enjoy living downtown and grow tired of the commute, I will explore new professional avenues closer to the D. If I enjoy Detroit, I suspect one of those new river front condos may be in my future. | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 127 Registered: 10-2005 |
Gambling_man, You will soon see me walking up the stairs in the Eureka building on my way to the third floor. Looking forward to meeting you and the other neighbors. Kevin | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 3095 Registered: 10-2003 |
So did you get Trammels's old place? Interesting side note... when I googled Eureka lofts Detroit, this thread came up 4th. | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 2227 Registered: 10-2003 |
Trammel was on the fifth floor. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10741 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hey, that woman you'll see with Gamblingman is NOT his daughter....so as you don't stick your foot in your mouth. | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 130 Registered: 10-2005 |
Thanks, SS. Lowell, one of the main reasons I am moving to Detroit is the community that is so evident on this site. I have always been a fan and a supporter of Detroit, especially after being a resident for a year back in the '80's. Lurking on DetroitYes and then contributing for the last year has led to a much deeper appreciation for and knowledge of the City and its citizens. Thanks. | ||
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man Post Number: 878 Registered: 11-2003 |
Welcome Docmo, look forward to meeting you. | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 670 Registered: 12-2003 |
Docmo, since you have such big-love for the DY forumers, can we all come to the house-warming party? I can make a mean pot of chili... | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 133 Registered: 10-2005 |
Rrl, Once I get settled, that sounds like a great idea. Maybe Gambling_man and I could both host a multiple floor loft party. Who knows? Docmo |
