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  • Sales
    New Condo Construction
    Updated over 7 years ago
    How much negotiation room is there with initial offering price on new condo construction? Upper Manhattan - 140's. I know there are a lot of factors, location,...
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  • Sales
    any LEGAL Airbnb-friendly buildings?
    Updated over 7 years ago
    I'm looking for a 3 bedroom and want to LEGALLY air-bnb the eff outta one of my bedrooms. Currently law (still?) is that it's legal to rent out rooms daily if you...
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  • Renovation
    strictness of NYC co-op boards
    Updated over 7 years ago
    Hi all, how strict are co-op boards regarding renovations generally speaking? I've accepted an offer for a very outdated unit. I'm looking to remove the current tiles,...
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  • Sales
    What do you wish you'd known before selling?
    Updated over 7 years ago
    I'm planning to sell my co-op. It will be my first time selling a place so I'm looking for some general advice from people who have sold in NYC before. What are some...
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  • Rentals
    Brokers - why do they deserve 15%?
    Updated over 7 years ago
    I'm curious... I'm working with a broker to find an apt and they don't send me any listings that I haven't already found on StreetEasy. How do they deserve the 15% of...
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  • Sales
    forsalebyowner.com reviews for NYC
    Updated over 7 years ago
    They advertise MLS and seems to be generically marketed across the US? Does it apply for the NYC market?
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  • Sales
    Avalon Riverview North - BUYER BEWARE
    Updated over 7 years ago
    Managed by people that are only looking for a quick buck. The apartments are ok, the inconvenience is not. Here are things to look out for: 1. Watch out for...
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