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  • Sales
    80% carpet rule
    Updated about 11 years ago
    The rule in my building says "the floors of each apartment must be covered with rugs or carpeting to the extent of at least 80% of the floor area of each room,...
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  • Rentals
    rental commission
    Updated about 11 years ago
    Can someone give a neophyte some help? I went to see some rental listings that I found on my own. Some of these rentals are listed for the owner by a broker. The...
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  • Brokers
    Things to know before signing a lease
    Updated about 11 years ago
    ....with a licensed salesperson Any tips - insights would be helpful. First NYC lease. My experience is signing directly with the property owner.
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  • Sales
    Sale at 5 East 44th Street #5A
    Updated about 11 years ago
    WARNING!! - Do not buy! This apartment has many-many serious problems! You will be faced with constant repairs and major headaches. The agent is very shady and...
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  • Sales
    100 Remsen Land Lease
    Updated about 11 years ago
    Hi Everyone, I am seriously considering buying a property at 100 Remsen, but the building is on a land lease which ends in 2043. That means there's only 28 years...
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  • Renovation
    General Contractor not pyaing DCA fine
    Updated about 11 years ago
    Greetings, we filed a complaint against our GC for incomplete work and the judge ruled in our favor and fined the GC. The GC had 30 days to us but did not do so. ...
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  • Sales
    Thinking of the suburbs?
    Updated about 11 years ago
    Our home in Northern Westchester is now ready for its new family. Room for everyone, huge yard, get school district and fantastic neighborhood. <a rel="nofollow"...
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