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  • Sales
    ok from city
    Updated about 19 years ago
    I'm in the process of purchasing a co-op. I need to do a complete renovation. I just read Joyce Cohen's article in the NY Times that the co-op owner needed approval...
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  • Renovation
    Renovations by super of building
    Updated about 19 years ago
    I am looking to buy an apartment in a co-op which is currently being renovated - new kitchen, bathroom and floors - by the building's super. I have insisted that all...
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  • Sales
    Down Payment requirement
    Updated about 19 years ago
    I'm trying to understand co-op down payment requirements a little more. If I can only have a 75% mortgage, does it matter where the other 25% comes from? E.g., does...
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  • Renovation
    Has anyone used DirectBuy?
    Updated about 19 years ago
    It's this membership club where you join and it allows you to purchase household items (furniture, appliances, etc) directly from the manufacturer at cost. I'm...
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  • Sales
    Coopersquare/St Marks/Astor Place
    Updated about 19 years ago
    Anyone know any new projects (or renovations) in this area?
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  • Boards
    Just signed contract Leaking Roof in Co-op
    Updated about 19 years ago
    Our contract was executed and our escrow deposited, When we got the contractback our attorney mentioned a letter that from the board that stated the roof has leak...
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  • Renovation
    15 Madison Square North - Partial Reno?
    Updated over 19 years ago
    (Discussing 15 Madison Square North) Does anyone know the deal with a partial renovation of a building? I would guess that everything in the building, esp. plumbing...
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