October 2020 was a significant month for Emily Oppenheimer & Julian Agin-Liebes. They were married in Jersey City, N.J. before a few close friends and relatives. Dr. Agin-Liebes is a neurologist and was informed that he had been accepted at Columbia University Irving Medical Center to complete his fellowship training. The couple decided to settle down, now that they had enough money from their smaller pandemic wedding. Oppenheimer, 35, was a renter in a two-bedroom downtown apartment. Dr. AginLiebes, 34, was a resident of Harlem. The building’s rooftop garden was a favorite feature, as well as the proximity to the PATH station. Ms. Oppenheimer was a program manager at a New York City public health center and took on the role as gardener for the building. “The pandemic made the communal space more restricted, with time set in advance. We loved sharing, but we got a little jealous about our outdoor time during Covid,” Dr. Agin Liebes stated. “And we were both working at home, sharing this single desk.” “It has an attached garage, and it’s fine, but it wasn’t quite what we wanted,” Ms. Oppenheimer said. We would love to hear from you. Email: thehunt@nytimes.com]They didn’t want to stay in downtown Jersey City, which, despite its convenience, had begun to feel too congested. They wanted to buy in Jersey City Heights, where they could eat out, bike shop, and enjoy the Manhattan skyline from Riverview Fisk Park. We were like, “Why do we keep coming here to do the things that we want to do?” Jim Bastardo, The New York TimesMs. Oppenheimer fell in love with the Victorian charm of this McGinley Square attached house, which has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is located just a few miles from the Heights. The potential was there for the long backyard. The house was not equipped with a bathroom, the basement was not finished, and it was located between an apartment building and a church parking lot. The asking price was $750,000 with annual taxes of approximately $8,000. Attached House With Victorian Charm Jim Bastardo, The New York Times. The Heights location of this three-bedroom, 2-bathroom 1924 townhouse was attractive. It was located on a quiet street in the Heights within walking distance to restaurants, parks, shopping, and other amenities. The brick facade was charming, but it was deteriorating and the bedrooms felt small. This three-bedroom, one bathroom rowhouse was located in the Heights and was priced at $899,000. The annual taxes were approximately $12,000. It was filled with old wood paneling and had dropped ceilings. It needed a complete renovation. It had potential with a large yard and a parking space. The asking price of $395,000 meant that there was enough money to pay for extensive restoration. The annual taxes were approximately $5,000. Gut Renovation in the Heights Find out next by answering these questions:
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