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Don’t live here
Updated over 7 years agoIt seems very suspect that the listing agent placed this unit as ‘in contract’ on June 20th when the leasing company just took an additional $500 out of my security... -
Renovation
Work Without a Permit
Updated over 7 years agoEven if you buy a building with work without a permit, you are responsible to correct work without a permit violation. There are may be civil penalties attached, but... -
Sales
Insanity Pricing....
Updated over 7 years agoNot sure where to start. $4 million for this place is quite ridiculous. Rooms are small. Pretty much every room, including the bedrooms are cursed with neighboring apt... -
Rentals
Accurate Photos
Updated over 7 years agoThese photos aren't accurate for the layout of the apartment. Despite the description claiming it is the same, the layout is vastly different - there is not an open... -
Rentals
Extremely difficult landlord — be prepared
Updated over 7 years agoI lived with my partner at 133 St James Pl for nearly three years. The owner of the building, Yvonne Mason, and her associates are some of the most unreasonable... -
Sales
Brick Walls
Updated over 7 years agoThe question for this apt is whether there are any buyers out there willing to pay $5 million, or even $4 million, for this place where pretty much every window looks... -
Anything
What determines % of maintenance that's tax deductible?
Updated over 7 years agoI've noticed that most co-ops say they're 40-60% tax deductible. Why is that? And are we only allowed tax deductions on co-op maintenance, or are condos allowed...