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Rentals
209 grand st scam!
Updated about 12 years agoMy roommate and I saw and applied for a beautiful apartment on Grand st. We each paid a $130 fee, gave the lady all our information. Offered to move in 15 days early,... -
Sales
Can a co-op interview delay closing?
Updated about 12 years agoI was hoping to get an opinion on something a lender told me: she told me it was highly unlikely that we would close on time in a co-op at "this time of year" because... -
Anything
How much homeowner's insurance needed
Updated about 12 years agoI am looking for homeowner's insurance for my coop apt now. One thing that confuses me is, I have no idea how much I should get, e.g. liability? building... -
Sales
Sale prices from 2001, 2008, and today
Updated about 12 years agoFriend in another city bought a prime location studio.. 2001 for 209K Put about 20K into it. 2008 sold for 355K Would probably sell for about 380k today.... -
Renovation
general timeline for renovations
Updated about 12 years agoHi everyone, I want to do some light renovations on a condo, but I’m not sure how long each step in the renovation process will take. Please help me estimate of... -
Sales
Getting a LL buyout
Updated about 12 years agoI live in a small loft building (eight floors) in an area that has become hot, hot, hot -- new stores, new restaurants, new theaters, etc., etc. My space is about... -
Renovation
Combination Costs / Headaches
Updated about 12 years agoI am thinking hard about purchasing the studio apartment next to my 1 BR and doing a combination, which would result in a 2 bed / 2 bath unit with approximately 1,200...