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    No Washer Dryer in a Co-op Unit???
    Updated over 18 years ago
    Can anyone tell me why the board of a pre-war co-op would not allow the installation of a washer and dryer in an apartment? It seems crazy to have to use a common...
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    Liquid assets.
    Updated over 18 years ago
    Are they such a non negotiable necessity with co-op boards? I am referring to being liquid beyond 2 years mortgage and housing payments. Example: many better buildings...
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    How do you rush Managing Agent / Coop Board
    Updated almost 19 years ago
    We have been in contract for nearly a month now. All paperwork was handed into the managing agent on time and supposedly they've already processed the paperwork...
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    Corrupt Board--Beware!!
    Updated almost 19 years ago
    See related discussion. Buy here, and you'll enjoy an array of problems: everything from non-filing of Amendments and offering plans with the AG, security deposit...
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    building at 451 West 22nd Street
    Updated almost 19 years ago
    Watch out! This Board is a doozy. They are as corrupt as can be, and their ethical unorthodoxy is matched only by their unfortunate choice of managing agent, Carole...
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    How to dress for a co-op interview
    Updated almost 19 years ago
    The building is on the upper west side - one of the post-war co-ops. The broker (who is associated with the managing agent) mentioned that I should wear a full...
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    gift tax
    Updated almost 19 years ago
    has anyone had to deal with the tax implications of a large gift (i think 12k is the exclusion threshold?) from a parent? im trying to figure out how to approach it...
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