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Illegal rental fees
Updated almost 7 years agoI hope tenants are smart enough to know that all fees except $20 for the credit check and the brokerage fee are now illegal. Notably: "Due at lease signing: ... $500... -
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The School House
Updated almost 7 years agoThe School House claims way more than it provides. The square footage per apt is very skewed, there is no bike room, there is no media room, the pool they claim... -
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Building issues
Updated almost 7 years agoThe building requires major capital investment from its ownership group. The elevator regularly breaks down, the front door has been broken for ages and the building... -
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Rental building reviews
Updated almost 7 years agoDoes anyone know of a site that posts people's comments/reviews of particular rental buildings in Manhattan? I have seen one before, but cannot remember the address. ... -
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Too Expensive for the Area
Updated almost 7 years agoTotally overpriced. You can save easily 40 to 50% by just walking and finding other buildings in the neighbourhood. Check apartments on Riverside Drive and West End... -
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No Occupancy Agreement
Updated almost 7 years agoBuilding does not currently have an occupancy agreement in place with the department of buildings. Any current move-ins are dependent on this paperwork being in place... -
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The fees for this apartment seem totally illegal
Updated almost 7 years agoAccording to the new rent laws passed in June, all apartment application fees are capped at $20 (including background checks). This is at least $700 of non-refundable...