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  • Rentals
    Altering Security Deposit on Lease
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    Hello, I just recently learned that, when entering into a rent-stabilized apartment, no more than 1 month's rent is allowed to be collected when you move in/sign...
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    Rental at 372 Central Park West
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    This price is way too high for a unit in this building on such a low, north facing unit. I would expect this price on the 19th floor facing Central Park. The kitchen...
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    building at 169 West 95th Street (Axton)
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    Has anyone negotiated a more favorable renewal recently with the management? The owner's offer to renew is a 2% increase on the legal maximum rent for the unit,...
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    Rental at 392 Central Park West
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    Agent wants a 15% broker fee, she claims to be the only one listing the property, and believes that it's just to charge the standard 15% fee, even though I found the...
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  • Rentals
    forming an llc for a rental property
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    Do people recommend forming an LLC when renting out a property? Is it better to do this or to just increase the liability coverage in the homeowner's insurance?
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  • Rentals
    Worth the $4900 asking rent?
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    I am unsure about whether or not to take this apartment. Midtown, recently constructed building. Doorman, lounge, gym, landscaped roof. Two bedrooms, two...
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  • Rentals
    The Larstrand Months Free?
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    Anyone able to negotiate the monthly rent or get more than a month free?
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