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Q. The building next door is doing some repairs, and, without asking permission, they put up scaffolding/sidewalk shed that extends across most of the brownstone building I own.  

Q. After 12 years in a building with no outdoor space, my husband and I are determined to buy an apartment with a private outdoor area. What are the pros and cons of a patio/backyard versus a terrace/roofdeck?...

Q.  I live in a co-op where the sponsor still owns and rents out 30% of the units.   The house rules and proprietary lease both require that all apartments be 80% carpeted, but the renter who lives...

Q.  The apartment building next door is demanding access to my terrace so they can repair their facade. They say I have to let them and that I will not be able to use my terrace while they are doing the work....

Q. We are moving to another state and debating whether we should sell or rent out our Brooklyn condo. What should we consider when making our decision?

A. You'll need to consider everything from how much...

Q. We were planning to put our apartment on the market next month; however, two other one-bedrooms in our line were put up for sale last week. They're asking about 10-15% less than what we were planning to...

Q. I am thinking of buying the studio apartment next to my one-bedroom and combining apartments, but I want to change the layout so that a "wet" room (an expanded master bath) would be over a "dry" room (my...

Q. I own a condo that I lease out, and my board recently informed me and my fellow owners that they have decided to assess a sublet fee of two months common charges for each lease and lease renewal....

Q. What are the best and worst kinds of businesses to lease out the commercial space beneath our co-op, in terms of quality of life for residents, financial security for our building, and resale value of...