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  • Sales
    building at 221 East 50th Street
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    any idea why 1D is relisted at such a high price? we were at the open house with the previous broker and the price was only 230,000. after 2 months with no improvement...
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  • Anything
    private keyed elevators
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    I'm looking at buying into a building where the elevator opens directly onto the apartment floor. Each floor has a key on the elevator panel but is this really...
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  • Sales
    Why Did A Broker Say "No Pictures"?
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    I am a new agent, and was previewing property. The broker who showed me the property made a comment while I snapped a picture "You're not putting these pictures...
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  • Sales
    Any benefit for a buyer to not use a broker?
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    Is there any financial benefit for a do-it-myself buyer to not use a broker? Would the seller be motivated to sell it to such buyer at a slightly lower price because...
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  • Sales
    advice on areas for a young family?
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    we're a young family, my wife just gave birth to our first child this past December. we're currently on a month-to-month basis on our current apartment. We live in...
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  • Rentals
    Question about 80/20 rental buildings
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    There's been a lot of negative comments on this board, regarding the 80/20 program. Are there any positives to this program? Also, for those of you who live in 80/20...
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  • Renovation
    Blinds v. Curtains
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    I am moving in a new (construction) apt and need to over 144in of window. Any advice on curtains v. blinds? The only issue is that the PTAC unit is right under the...
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