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  • Neighborhoods
    building at 120 Hart Street
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Respect on the quality of finish and the attention to details in this new development. However, I believe that the developer forgot to factor in the fact that this...
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  • Rentals
    Apartment rental question - sketchy broker?
    Updated over 11 years ago
    My friend and I are looking to rent an apartment in NYC and have been looking for only a couple days so far. I'm not currently in the city so my friend has been...
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  • Renovation
    Dropped ceiling question
    Updated over 11 years ago
    For a loft with 11' ceilings, is it a bad idea to drop the ceiling ~ 8" to allow for a cleaner more concealed look (hide electrical / HVAC / etc). The ceiling does not...
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  • Sales
    This HDFC will become private & other Scams
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Imho at this point, many tax abatement are in that category as the ending face comes close. Which other scams do buyers usually fall for?
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  • Rentals
    Renting in a building in foreclosure
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I recently signed a lease with a management company that is in receivership for a building in foreclosure. I was warned by the company and by my broker that the owner...
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  • Sales
    Can seller keep earnest money if...?
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Alright, so here are the facts: I recently became a permanent resident of the USA. I own a business abroad which is my only source of income at the moment. I knew from...
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  • Sales
    Brownstone in Harlem
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Looking to buy a brownstone in Harlem and renovate it. ( Around 125th T station). Any advice would be appreciated.
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