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  • Rentals
    Mercedes House
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Anyone recently moved into this building? What's the occupancy rate, management & location like? Is there room to negotiate on the rents that they have published?...
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    The Montana?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Anyone have any experience with the Montana on the UWS? We are considering taking an apt there. Seems like an average 1980s building, but want to make sure there are...
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    Lease renewal/notice of nonrenewal?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Hello. I'm wondering, in an unregulated apartment, does a landlord still have to give notice (i.e. at least 30 days notice) if he does not intend to renew a lease? My...
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    Room for negotiation?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    I'm looking to rent soon - 2-3br on UWS in the 7k-12k range. It's been a while since I've done this. Are most units going for asking price these days or is there...
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    Water Damage / Tenant Right to Refuse Payment?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Scenario: - Apartment has suffered significant water damage / leaking from a second-floor balcony above a bedroom (all same unit) - Landlord's effort to remedy...
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  • Rentals
    It's time for renters to swallow the pill...
    Updated over 14 years ago
    they're gonna get ripped off this summer when they sign onto leases commanding high rents and also they're more than likely gonna have to pay full commissions out to...
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    Supreme Court to Review Rent Control Laws
    Updated over 14 years ago
    From today's WSJ... People who don't live in New York City probably haven't confronted the market-distorting injustices of rent control and similar...
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