Charles

I may have an answer. I have been preparing to rent our large single family house: 4 BR, LR, DR, sun porch/den, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen, and basement with additional shower and toilet, laundry area and plenty of storage (and bad weather playspace), front lawn and garden, detached garage behind house, back yard, great neighbors (a very stable family neighborhood, quiet, friendly and safe). 86 Street near Shore Road. Large park just around the block. I went to PS 185, two blocks away over 50 years ago, but I can't advise you about the school.
Maybe we could discuss a rental with an option to buy. I haven't listed it for sale, but its NYC assessed market value is M1.2+ and it has been proposed for listing at M1.1. Built on a 28 X 138 lot. Feel free to email me if you'd like to consider the house for your family. mattin@ix.netcom.com. - Fri May 9 2008, 17:32