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  • Market
    how are people affording 3 bedroom apts?
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    How are families able to afford to live in 3 bedroom apt rentals (2 kids)? Barely none available and impossible to find a decent one for less than $7k/month. Basically...
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  • Renovation
    Combination of two 2BR units vertically
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    Hi - We are in a co-op and may have an opportunity to combine our 2BR/2BA about 1,200K sq ft with the unit directly below (same layout). The space is a corner unit,...
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  • Rentals
    Condo rental in W.burg
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    As a landlord, is there a limit to increase rent for current tenant? Let's say if I would like to increase $1,000 per month which becomes similar to market price,...
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  • Rentals
    The Hilary Gardens: Landlord and Mgmt Sucks
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    Staff is nice but the owners and Algin the leasing company are rude, unhelpful, and slave to outdated and obsolete business practices. They can be unprofessional and...
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  • Sales
    Renovation Insurance
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    I am replacing cabinets, flooring, counters, and appliances in my kitchen. I've submitted all required documentation for review by my cooperative. They refuse to...
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  • Financing
    How much house can I afford?
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    I know there are online calculators dealing with this question. But I believe my situation isn't cookie cutter, so I would appreciate any input on the subject. I am...
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  • Sales
    Renovation cost for U.E.S 400 Sq ft Studio
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    Thanks in advance for any advice, I just closed on an co op apartment on the Upper East Side (Yah, time will tell!). The apartment is 400 sq feet and is pretty beat...
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