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  • Sales
    Co-Op Flip Tax
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I found an apartment that I am considering putting an offer on and discovered that there is a 20% flip tax (20% of the profit is due to the coop when the owner sells)....
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  • Neighborhoods
    Suggestions on Commute friendly Suburb?
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Currently live in UES. Have looked for over 2 years in Parkslope area for a townhouse; but there is too little inventory and too many people with all cash offers. ...
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  • Renovation
    dealing with potential lead paint?
    Updated over 13 years ago
    i am having an apartment that i am in the process of purchasing tested for lead pain in a few weeks. the paint is very old and chipping, and the test was suggested...
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  • Renovation
    Pre-war Renovation -- ballpark????
    Updated over 13 years ago
    SErs, How much do you think the following construction costs be for a prewar 1000 sq ft apt: 1. Complete redo of bathroom tile, fixtures. Replace bath-tub with...
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  • Sales
    how much did you pay to gut reno your bathroom?
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Interested in hearing the range that people here have paid for bathroom renovations. Considering gutting a prewar bathroom. Not changing location of plumbing but...
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  • Sales
    building at 3 Hanover Square -- need advice
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Prices seem good, but there is probably a reason. I assume one such reason is the neighborhood. The building itself (quality, mgmt, etc) could be another one. Would...
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  • Sales
    DO NOT RENT 203 East 4th Street
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Whatever you do, DO NOT RENT IN THIS BUILDING. I moved into a newly renovated apartment in this building early July. While they were just finishing up the...
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