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  • Developments
    Miraval Living
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Any thoughts on this? We have been very interested in buying there and are about to plunk down several million BUT there is this nagging feeling we have in dealing...
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  • Anything
    Central A/C - turn off or leave on at higher temp?
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I'm moving into a new development condo with central air conditioning, and I've been hearing mixed opinions on what's more energy/cost-efficient. When leaving the...
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  • Sales
    Open House Reports 8/17/08
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Visited four today. First up: 755 West End Avenue #5C ↓ $1,350,000; Maint. $1530 Coop, 2 beds 2 baths + maid's suite w/half bath; 1650 sq.ft. <a...
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  • Market
    Appraisal Fudge Factor(s)?
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Are there known fudge factors for appraisals, if they are to be used for a sale vs. for refinancing? Part of me says that appraisals should come in at the same...
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  • Sales
    Condo Sublets
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I was on the verge of purchasing a new condo in Harlem when my attorney informed me that the offering plan precludes subletting for periods of less than one year. As...
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  • Rentals
    80/20 buildings
    Updated over 13 years ago
    To those of you who live in 80/20 rental buildings, what have your experience been like? Do the subsidized poor people cause trouble or make noise? Is it safe to live...
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  • Sales
    Should I renovate before moving in or after?
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I am "in contract" to buy a 1BR apartment in soho. By 1BR apartment, lets say its 370 sq. feet (long and more narrow). I currently live in 200 sq. feet (one block...
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