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  • Sales
    401k loan for post-closing liquidity
    Updated over 1 year ago
    Good idea or bad idea? If you have a stable job, can put 20% down, can easily pay for the monthlies (<25% DTI) but don't have 12 months cash on hand after closing,...
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  • Sales
    Asbestos
    Updated about 9 years ago
    Hello, I am looking at a unit in a condo conversion. There is asbestos in the building, which it looks like they plan to leave in place. Is this normal? I am not sure...
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  • Anything
    80% Carpet Rules
    Updated about 9 years ago
    I have been a shareholder in a co-op in Sutton Place for almost 5 years. A year ago a new shareholder with a small child move in above me, and since then the noise...
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  • Sales
    Ongoing flood risk?
    Updated about 9 years ago
    Hello... I read this article about the catastrophe this coop sustained from Sandy. Does anyone have insight into what has been done in the past 3 years to prevent this...
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  • Sales
    building at 13 West 13th Street
    Updated about 9 years ago
    Does anybody know any recent info on this building? Apt 6 looks great.
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  • Market
    Has the market peaked?
    Updated about 9 years ago
    Curious what you all think about the market for 1 and 2 bedrooms in Manhattan. Specifically non-super luxury co-ops. Seems like lots of apartments are listed for much...
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  • Renovation
    NYC contractors must be doing just fine
    Updated over 9 years ago
    The New York economy must be doing just fine, been chasing a NYC contractor for a quote to replace our rear deck. They missed the first two appointments (was nice...
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