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The 7 worst places to live in a building
3 questions you (and your lawyer) should ask before buying a NYC apartment in a post-Sandy world (sponsored)
Moving to NYC? Here's a crash course in finding an apartment here
17 questions to ask before buying a NYC apartment
Top negotiating mistakes EVERYONE makes (that means buyers, sellers and their respective brokers)
16 things I wish I knew before buying this place
What is a Mitchell-Lama building anyway? Here's your need-to-know guide to one of NYC's greatest real estate deals (sponsored)
10 signs of a liberal co-op board
The ultimate co-op and condo insurance checklist (sponsored)
How to analyze a rendering
Ask an Expert: Signs of a toxic co-op
The lowdown on soundproof windows
How to appeal a co-op board turndown
What's included--and what's not--when you buy a NYC apartment (sponsored)
How many sales is too many
Timing the building instead of the market
Drawbacks to living in a high-rise
The 7 questions all buyers should ask
3 things you must know before buying a new condo (sponsored)
Confessions of a preconstruction buyer
The perfect condo
Signing in without a broker at an open house
Pardonnez-moi?! 10 surprises for international buyers (sponsored)
8 things not to tell your broker
Bed bug disclosure law applies to co-ops too
Hiring an investigator to do a background check
The top 7 construction defects
4 things buyers MUST do if the seller wants to stay after closing (sponsored)
Using a trust to buy an apartment
Beyond kitchens, baths & vus: 10 things buyers forget to ask
9 questions that separate the New Yorkers from the rookies
The Seamless Web Real Estate Index
Signs that a co-op will allow a "wet over dry" renovation
How to avoid a board turndown because the price is too low
A NYC real estate lawyer reveals the 14 biggest surprises for first-time buyers (sponsored)
A few things every buyer should know
The white glove building, defined
How not to be an obnoxious buyer
Analyzing the "Special Risks" section of the offering plan
2 ways to lose your contract deposit when you least expect it (sponsored)
Clinching the bidding war with a hybrid contingency clause
Re-negotiating the price of a new condo
6 secrets of a successful co-op board package
The perfect landlord letter of recommendation
Co-op rejections of buyers who live in the building
How to spin a board interview
The inside scoop on deal sweeteners: What works now
Going down? Elevator ‘attendants’ vs. doormen
A real estate lawyer explains why he bought in a land lease building
Options for buyers when the appraisal is too low
Help for finding public school treasures in semi-affordable neighborhoods
The real (scary) numbers behind those tax abatements
A step toward bed-bug free moving trucks
The perfect apartment for your cat
Ask an Expert: How do I check a developer's track record?
Downside of the backside of a building: Noise
How to live happily above a restaurant
The art of the lowball offer
How to interview a closing lawyer
How to do a walk through (in 45 minutes or less)
New York's noisiest noises and neighborhoods, and what can be done about them (sponsored)
Ask an Expert: The best kitchen countertop material
"It is now torture to live near a school"
13 NYC apartment buildings that have totally banned smoking
What co-op boards REALLY want to know about buyers
Read this before you buy, rent or sell a noisy apartment
How to find a family-friendly building in the Financial District, and beyond
10 signs of a desperate seller
Ask an Expert: Some advice on rent-to-own apartments
New condo buyers: Don't hire an inspector recommended by your broker
When to run from a gut renovation
"Splitters" can save you thousands on a new condo
Prewar versus new: Which is better?
Concession Update: What developers are giving and how to get it
Ask an Expert: Is it ever safe to buy in a landlease building?
Ask an Expert: How many rentals is too many?
Does rent-to-own make sense in NYC?
How to find a quiet apartment
Top negotiating mistakes of buyers, and their brokers
Knowledge is power: The insider's guide to StreetEasy
NYC Outdoor Special: How to tell if your balcony is about to fall off, the case against urban backyards, and more
Ask an Expert: Is it ok to put a kid in a windowless 'bedroom'?
NY Times warns buyers to get their own broker
How to get almost anyone past a co-op board
3 moving scams you should know about-- and 10 ways to avoid getting duped
Don't think about buying a new condo until you read this
Best of Brick: How to get your dog past a co-op board
A single guy reveals why he took the co-op plunge--and how he basically lives for free
Big dogs are not always a big problem in NYC--here's how to look (and where)
Is that dream garden/beach house on your roof? Here's how to get your hands on raw roof space - and what it's worth
17 tips for casing the joint, from an open-house addict
To pass your co-op board interview, read this first
Here are 10 places to live where you'll ALWAYS get a taxi
Everything you ever wanted to know about sponsor apartments but were afraid to ask
Investment Bootcamp, Part 2: How to spot a good NYC investment property
Investment Bootcamp, Part 1: Are you the investing type?
Ever wonder why agents don't talk about square footage? Here's why
How to negotiate with a NYC mover: 7 tips that may save you bigtime
Don't know what a lot line window is? You should
Here are 7 things your lawyer should do for you when you buy a co-op or condo in NYC (sponsored)
I bought an apartment without a broker...here's what I learned
Best of Brick: 9 apartment hunting questions that separate the New Yorkers from the rookies
Terrible or terrific twos? 8 things to find out before buying a condo in the toddler phase
Ask an Expert: Do I have to sign in at an open house?
Ask an Expert: Should I buy an apartment in a self-managed building?
8 ways to get more space for less money in a NYC apartment
How to Buy a NYC Apartment
Buying an apartment for your (grown) kid? Here are 4 things to keep in mind
Here's what "case-by-case" approval really means
12 tips for buying new construction with confidence (sponsored)
What lies beneath: Basement storage 101
The buyer's and renter's guide to the NYC elementary school game
10 things to consider before buying a brownstone
Swinging from vine to vine: How to buy your next apartment when you still own your last one
Condops demystified: What they are, why you should care--and how to find one
Relocating to New York City--or know someone who is? FAQs brokers can (and can't) answer
Ask an Expert: What should we watch out for when buying a sponsor-renovated apartment?
NYC Renovation Questions: Murphy beds may be more practical than you think
Ask an Expert: How often do co-op maintenance fees go up? Do they ever go down?
4 insider tips for big savings on your apartment insurance (sponsored)
A home-inspection checklist for New Yorkers (yep, we need them too sometimes)
How to survive (and thrive) in a walk-up apartment
Ask an Expert: Can I get approved for a wet-over-dry renovation before I buy?
There’s an apartment INSURANCE blacklist too. Here’s how to stay off it. (sponsored)

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