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  • Sales
    Is renting really cheaper in this case
    Updated about 14 years ago
    I always shake my head when people assume that it is so much more expensive to buy than to rent. When I hear people argue this, I usually find that the assumptions...
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  • Renovation
    Cost for new floors
    Updated about 14 years ago
    I have 1200sf of floors I want replaced with prefinished hardwood from Lumberliquidators at $5/sf. Including removal of existing flooring + baseboards, new cork...
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  • Sales
    Doorman vs no doorman
    Updated about 14 years ago
    Anybody have any idea what dollar value having a doorman would add/subtract to the value of an apartment in an area with predominantly doorman buildings. Suppose a...
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  • Sales
    Rental Times: Nonrefundable Deposits
    Updated about 14 years ago
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  • Sales
    Rent increase
    Updated about 14 years ago
    Do you think a 15% increase on a renewal lease is way out of line? I'm talking about a studio in Chelsea. I am stunned...also additional security deposit is...
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  • Renovation
    anyone have a rough estimate?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    I am currently in contract on a 1800 sq ft unit. The apartment is in great shape, renovated new condo conversion in 2004. high end appliances/fixtures. hard wood floor...
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  • Sales
    The Lucida condos are subject to a land lease
    Updated over 14 years ago
    And to air rights of all things from the developer who retains the first five to seven floors of the Lucida. The developer leases the land from the land owners. ...
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