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  • Renovation
    contractor overcharge
    Updated about 10 years ago
    My friend is renovating townhouse in Manhattan , there was initial contract signed for X+ mln renovation cost with the building/renovation co. Now this extreme...
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  • Sales
    Can I still live in Manhattan?
    Updated about 10 years ago
    I live in, and own, a condop in one of the top buildings in Greenwich Village. I have lived in it for 35 years. During the 2008/2009 financial crises I took a huge...
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  • Sales
    Gut renovation cost?
    Updated about 10 years ago
    We are looking at a gut reno of a 1900 sq ft apartment to include: adding 3rd BR, redoing 2.5 baths, new floors, central A/C, kitchen overhaul, washer/dryer, etc....
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  • Sales
    Cannon Point North
    Updated about 10 years ago
    I heard that at Cannon Point South, they will permit washer/dryers in the bathrooms. Is that also true at Cannon Point North?
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  • Sales
    Winsor park - 100 west 58
    Updated about 10 years ago
    i am thinking of buying 1 bed. any thoughts?
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  • Sales
    Seller pays closing costs?
    Updated about 10 years ago
    When negotiating the price on an apartment, is it common to ask that the seller pay for 50% of the closing costs in a counter offer in exchange for paying a higher price?
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  • Sales
    Low reserves due to boiler/roof updates
    Updated about 10 years ago
    Hi all! I am a buyer and are very concerned with the co-op's financial. The cash reserve is less than 5% of annual expenses but I believe it may be due to the roof,...
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