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… … Lot line windows run along the property line and are sometimes distinguished from regular windows because … the situation when you bought your apartment  If your bedroom is along a lot line you may have legal recourse … a developer from bricking up your windows A distance of 30 feet is required between a legal window and the next …

… to a few thousand dollars a year or more in property taxes says Jeffrey Rendin a New York City real estate lawyer … Dating back to the early 1970s 421a is a significant tax incentive program that aimed to spur new residential … by giving developers and in turn property owners a partial tax exemption aka tax reduction for several years even up to …

… … Buying in a condohotel like the Plaza or Baccarator in a more rare coop hotel like the … privilege of having those conveniences buying one of these apartments can be a tricky real estate transaction because …

… Ever dream of being bought out of your crummy or not so crummy rentstabilized apartment Youre … a serious profit if you play your cards right It all boils down to one question How much is it worth to the landlord to … if the price is right here are the factors Wagner considers when negotiating a buyout claim on behalf of a tenant or the …

… … Mixeduse buildingswhich have apartments and commercial space such as offices retail … in New York City They can range from buildings with small storefronts or a supermarket up to the multilevel complexes …

… … Yes says Bonnie Reid Berkow a NYC real estate lawyer and founding … need to be fixed explains Berkow Your buildings staff is required to give residents reasonable notice that theyll … it is an emergency in which case no notice is required … What constitutes an emergency … An emergency really needs to …