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Cityscape of Manhattan with old buildings and water tower against sky
Negotiating + Financing
What are the risks of buying with a pricey mortgage if my goal is to refinance later?
By Celia Young |July 15, 2024 - 2:30PM
Red brick Residential buildings in New York City
Getting Ready
Can I review my buyer's application before it goes to the co-op board?
By Celia Young |July 1, 2024 - 10:30AM
Large 6 Story Red Brick Co-op Apartment Building on Shore Road in Bay Ridge Neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, USA. SUV parked on the street in front of the building. Canon EOS 6D (full Frame Sensor) Camera and Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS Lens. HDR image.
Co-ops
A co-op building wants only all-cash offers. Is that a red flag?
By Celia Young |June 17, 2024 - 12:00PM
Stylish studio apartment
The Market
Should I stretch my budget for a one bedroom or save with a studio?

… of challenges when it comes to living in a studionamely not much room for your stuff let alone a significant other … a Manhattan studio was $3250 vs $4374 for a one bedroom In Brooklyn it was $2983 vs $3268 Heres a surprise In Queens … the median rent for a new lease for a one bedroom $2975 was cheaper than a studio $3083 For buyers in the first quarter …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2024 - 12:30PM
A row of old brick apartment buildings with fire escapes along a residential street on the Upper East Side of New York City
Co-ops
My co-op board falsely accused me of illegally subletting my unit. What should I do?
By Celia Young |June 3, 2024 - 3:15PM
The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan
Non-Traditional Buyers
We're retiring soon and planning on moving to NYC. Should we rent or buy?
By Jennifer White Karp |May 28, 2024 - 9:30AM
Old, outdated kitchen
Negotiations + Closings
How can you tell if a NYC seller is willing to negotiate?
By Brick Underground |May 20, 2024 - 2:30PM
Quarrel in a mature family. Senior husband and wife are sitting on opposite sides of the sofa in the interior of the apartment. Relationship difficulties stock photo
Negotiating + Financing
After a divorce, how do I remove my ex’s name from our condo’s mortgage?
By Celia Young |May 15, 2024 - 10:00AM
A railroad apartment near a bridge in Queens, New York CIty.
Roommates + Landlords
I pay preferential rent and I'm getting new roommates. How do I avoid a rent hike?
By Celia Young |May 13, 2024 - 3:30PM
Renovation concept - room in old building during restoration stock photo
Affordable Housing
My landlord wants to renovate my rent-stabilized apartment. Can I pay for the upgrade to avoid a rent hike?

… … If you get your landlords permission you can hire a licensed contractor and pay for the … And your landlord needs your consent to renovate while you live in the apartment … Your landlord has a reason to let … would be deregulated said Sam Himmselstein a lawyer who represents residential and commercial tenants and tenant …

By Celia Young |May 1, 2024 - 3:30PM