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  • Sales
    3 month security deposit
    Updated about 7 years ago
    I'm about to rent an apartment and the landlord is requesting 3 months for a deposit. Is that high or is that standard? The rent is $2900 a month.
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  • Sales
    The market is adjusting down
    Updated about 7 years ago
    Here are a couple of examples of apartments that were taken off the market earlier this year and now relisted at lower prices. 404 E6th 15A, originally listed at...
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  • Sales
    Question from a different point of view
    Updated about 7 years ago
    Let's try it this way. A friend of mine owns a one-bedroom condo on 10th Ave. in the 40s, nice building, great amenities, etc. Common charges around $500-600. He...
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  • Sales
    Unprofessional and Dirty
    Updated about 7 years ago
    I am a resident of Chelsea Gardens, and I am writing to warn buyers from this building. I regret our purchase daily. This building is poorly run and mismanaged. The...
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  • Sales
    380 Lenox Ave
    Updated about 7 years ago
    On my search results, 380 Lenox Ave shows up frequently. Does anyone have any insights on the building, management, upkeep etc.? Also, how is the area? It is north of...
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  • Sales
    Can I be my own general contractor?
    Updated about 7 years ago
    Recently bought a 600 sq ft apartment on UWS in as-is condition and need to do a gut (move a wall, replace floors, new kitchen Andre bathroom) renovation in the place....
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  • Anything
    smoke-free building
    Updated about 7 years ago
    Anyone with experiences turning your building smoke-free? Would expect this to be an advantage in selling and prices, but I don't know where to look for data.
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