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Your home office might be illegal; BKLYN hip, hipstered out, or horrible? and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 8/27/12 - 8:20 AM
- Billionaire mayor thinks homeless shelters are super sweet digs (Runnin...
StreetEasy’s Most Wanted: Stairmaster edition (multi-levels with multiple perks)

by Sara Alessi | 8/24/12 - 8:55 AM

No need to hit the gym in the morning -- just hit the stairs in a multi-level apartment. And if you can make a little money from it by renting out a level, or spend some time...
How to buy pre-construction smart

by Angelina Fanous | 8/21/12 - 8:53 AM

Buying pre-construction has its perks. You can be part of a unique and special project, like a brand new condo in the West Village, or have first dibs on the penthouse in the...

The Open House Scorecard: Good cookin’ (spaces) in Manhattan and Brooklyn

by Sara Alessi | 8/20/12 - 1:59 PM

If you enjoy whipping up your own meals (at least some of the time), you probably want your kitchen to be in tip-top shape. So put down your spatula, pick up a pen and take...
Buying is a better deal than renting, the neighbor has bed bugs, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 8/20/12 - 8:43 AM
- Buying is a better deal than renting, assuming you have the cash to do it (New...
StreetEasy’s Most Wanted: Getting by with a little help from mom and dad

by Sara Alessi | 8/17/12 - 8:46 AM

Snark as much as you like, but thanks to the sky high prices of NYC real estate, many young New Yorkers have no choice but to turn to their parents for some financial...

Making your move (at least a little) less hellish

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 8/15/12 - 2:15 PM

They say moving can be one of the biggest stresses of a person's life. We agree. So this week's SurvivalList is designed to make your move a little bit less daunting.
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What are the risks of buying into a co-op or condo conversion?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 8/14/12 - 1:07 PM

Q. What are the risks and pitfalls of buying into a condo or co-op as it's converting, both from a financial point of view and in light of continued occupancy by...
Here's some expert advice for buying and renting in the dog days of summer

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 8/14/12 - 8:53 AM

The dog days of summer get a bad rap when it comes to the real estate market, so we decided to consult with some NYC real estate experts to find out whether this end-of-...

The Open House Scorecard: Four move-in ready lofts

by Sara Alessi | 8/13/12 - 11:18 AM

If you have lofty hopes for your next home, you might be interested in some of the apartments highlighted in this week’s Open House Scorecard -- the 10 open house listings...
StreetEasy’s Most Wanted: 3 apartments with tip-top amenities

by Sara Alessi | 8/10/12 - 11:44 AM

Looking for a building with amenities? We don’t blame you. This week, StreetEasy’s Most Wanted -- the 10 sales listings that buyers perusing ...
Top negotiating mistakes EVERYONE makes (that means buyers, sellers and their respective brokers)

by Teri Karush Rogers | 8/09/12 - 2:12 PM

We've already explored some common missteps that ...
A single guy reveals why he took the co-op plunge--and how he basically lives for free

by Robert Warren | 8/08/12 - 1:25 PM

I'm a single guy in my late twenties who recently crossed coasts to live in the best city on earth. Having no doubts in my assessment of NYC, I immediately...
To pass your co-op board interview, read this first

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 8/08/12 - 8:14 AM

Your offer on that co-op has been accepted. Now comes the scary part: The board interview. This week's SurvivalList--a thematic curation of Brick's best posts--focuses on what...
Top negotiating mistakes of sellers and their brokers

by Teri Karush Rogers | 8/07/12 - 1:41 PM

We've already covered the top blunders buyers can...
What I learned from 150 apartments before I finally bought one

by Tracy Kaler | 8/07/12 - 8:21 AM

Finding that perfect piece of Manhattan real estate is no small feat.
When my husband and I relocated from Atlanta a few years ago, we thought the rental process was...
These 5 former Manhattanites love/hate the 'burbs and are barely breaking even there

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 8/06/12 - 2:38 PM

It can happen at any moment.
Sometimes it's while lugging your groceries up to your fifth floor walk-up apartment. Sometimes it's when your listening to your neighbor’s...
The Open House Scorecard: I’ll have another (room, that is)

by Sara Alessi | 8/06/12 - 10:58 AM

Thinking about adding extra rooms to your next home? Then pay attention to this edition of the Open House Scorecard -- the 10 open-houses saved more often than any others by...
Here are 7 things your lawyer should do for you when you buy a co-op or condo in NYC (sponsored)

8/06/12 - 9:48 AM

If you’re like many people, you buy and sell a home only a few times in your life. Consequently, you rely on your lawyer to guide you through the transaction, tell you if there...
Everyone wants a tiny apartment, grown up New Yorkers still living with mom and dad, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 8/06/12 - 8:44 AM
- No lease, no rights if the landlord wants you out (Brownstoner...

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