Act One: Purchasing a Co-op

The first thing that you need to know about Flushing co-ops is that they are corporations. What does this mean on the real estate stage? Co-op residents don’t own their units outright. They own shares in the corporation. Shareholders have the right to occupy space in the building.

If you decide to purchase a co-op, you won’t finance it with a mortgage. You will need to get a share loan. These loans play a similar role to mortgages, but they typically require a high down payment.

Act Two: Co-op Styles

When it comes to Flushing co-ops, variety is the spice of life. Here are a few of the co-op styles you might encounter during your home search in Flushing:

• Mid-rise, brick, prewar-style buildings.
• High-rise buildings.
• Townhomes.
• Garden-style apartments.
• Duplexes, triplexes and multiplexes.

Act Three: Co-op Considerations

If Flushing co-ops grab your attention, you’re not alone! Are they the best housing option for you? Here are a few additional co-op considerations to help you decide:

• Residents of moderate- and large-sized co-ops typically enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle. Remember to factor the monthly maintenance fee into your budget.
• Smaller co-ops often require residents to pitch in on some maintenance tasks to keep costs down.
• Co-ops have a reputation for being more restrictive compared to other types of housing. While they abide by fair housing laws, they choose residents carefully to ensure the co-op’s financial health.
• Flushing co-ops often include coveted amenities, such as parking, a doorman or on-site laundry facilities.

The Final Act: Starting Your Co-op Search

If Flushing co-ops are the star of the show, then you might play a supporting role! Contact Flushing Realty today to check out current co-op listings.

Contact us at (718) 997-6000 or email us here for more information.

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The community of Flushing, Queens, New York is also served by several stations on the Long Island Rail Road’s Port Washington Branch, as well as the New York City’s MTA Subway’s IRT Flushing Line (7 trains), which has its terminal at the Flushing-Main Street station at Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue.

The Long Island Rail Road’s Port Washington Branch serves Flushing via the following stations:

• Mets–Willets Point
• Flushing–Main Street
• Murray Hill
• Broadway

The following MTA Regional Bus Operations bus routes serve Flushing:[164]

Q12: Little Neck via 41st and Sanford Avenues and Northern Boulevard
Q13: Fort Totten via Northern Boulevard
Q15 and Q15A: Beechhurst via 41st Avenue and 150th Street
Q16: Fort Totten via Union Street
Q17: Jamaica via Kissena Boulevard
Q19: Astoria via Northern Boulevard
Q20: A/B: to Jamaica or College Point via Main Street and Union Street
Q25: Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport (E​, ​J, and ​Z trains) or College Point via Kissena Boulevard, Main Street, and Linden Place
Q26: Fresh Meadows via 41st Avenue, Parsons Boulevard, and 48th Avenue
Q27: Cambria Heights via Kissena Boulevard and Holly and 48th Avenues
Q28: Bay Terrace via Northern Boulevard and Crocheron Avenue
Q34: Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport (E, ​J, and ​Z trains) or Linden Hill via Kissena Boulevard, Main Street, Linden Place, and 28th Avenue
Q44 SBS: Jamaica or West Farms, Bronx via Main Street and Union Street
Q48: LaGuardia Airport via Roosevelt Avenue
Q50: Co-op City, Bronx via Linden Place and Whitestone Expressway
Q58: Myrtle–Wyckoff Avenues (L​ and M trains) via College Point Boulevard
Q65: Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport (E, ​J, and ​Z trains) via Bowne Street and 45th Avenue
Q66: Queensboro Plaza (7, N, R, and ​W trains) via Northern Boulevard

The N20G Nassau Inter-County Express bus route, which runs along Sanford Avenue and Northern Boulevard, terminates in Flushing.

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The Global Mashup Series Returns to Flushing Town Hall for it 7^th Season

Among the many reasons to be a homeowner in Queens, NY, it’s also where there are more languages spoken than anywhere else in the world; and there’s the return of the Global Mashup Music series! Flushing Town Hall will proudly host its popular Global Mashups series, which pairs musical traditions from around the world in five performances in this 2020 season on Saturday’s beginning on February 29th. In its seventh season, the annual concert series continues to present “global music to a global community,” combining genres from bluegrass and Ghanaian brass to klezmer and music from the Philippines. There is something for everyone, especially if you like to dance.

The  Global Mashups lineup 2020 includes Klezmer meets Venezuela, Hungary meets Ghana, Colombia meets the Philippines, Bluegrass meets Mexico, and Balkans meets Tango. Each performance of the series will involve separate musical performances from two different regions. Afterward, the two groups will participate in a combined set, in which they meld their talents to create a whole new sound.

“The spirit of these mashups is one of celebration and respect,” says Ellen Kodadek, Flushing Town Hall’s executive, and its artistic director. “We are celebrating and respecting our differences and appreciating each other’s unique, cultural traditions, while also coming together for a one-of-a-kind, shared experience. The arts move us all and bring people together!”

Here’s the line–up for this eclectic musical adventure:

Global Mashup 1: Klezmer Meets Venezuela

This audience favorite returns on Feb. 29, featuring the stylings of klezmer clarinetist Michael Winograd & The Honorable Mentshn along with the Venezuelan Afro-Soul of Betsayda Machado y Parranda El Clavo.

Global Mashup 2: Hungary Meets Ghana

On March 14, the Hungarian folk band Életfa will showcase high-energy traditional music and dance while Kotoko Brass plays “propulsive, infectious party music” inspired by traditional Ghanaian drum rhythms. Audiences are welcome to come to a 4 p.m. panel discussion “Birth of the women’s movement & Austro-Hungarian uprisings: How 1848 changed NYC.”

Global Mashup 3: Colombia Meets the Philippines

The third Global Mashup on April 4 features the Cumbia River Band, which draws influence from Colombian Cumbia and Riverside music. Joining them is Sining Kapuluan, who will present traditional gong music and dances from Mindanao, the southern island of the Philippines.

Global Mashup 4: Bluegrass Meets Mexico

On April 18, Astrograss will perform a combination of high-energy bluegrass, old-time Celtic music, and dance as Jarana Beat treat listeners to a blend of Mexican folk and Afr0-Amerindian musical traditions.

Global Mashup 5: Balkans Meets Tango

For the series finale on May 2, Slavic Soul Party will showcase fiery Balkan brass, “irresistible” beats, Roma (Gypsy) accordion, and virtuoso jazz. Joining them will be The Aces of Rhythm who will perform hardcore Tango with an “unstoppable” rhythm.

Last year, Flushing Town Hall sold out the Global Mashup series due to its burgeoning popularity.

Every show begins at 8 p.m., prefaced with a dance lesson at 7:15 p.m. Tickets for each event is $18 for general admission, $12 for members and students, and free for teens under Flushing Town Hall’s Teen Access Program.

Located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. visitors can access Flushing Town Hall by car, bus, train, and on foot. The area is accessible for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility.

Purchase tickets at flushingtownhall.org or by calling (718) 463-7700 ext. 222.

If you’d like to learn more about buying or renting a home in Flushing, call us today at 800-535-0270 or visit us at FlushingRealty.com

The Global Mashup series begins Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020

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