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New Construction + Condos
I'm buying a condo in a new development that doesn't have a CO yet. What are the risks?
By Alanna Schubach |September 20, 2021 - 12:30PM
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Troubleshooting
Does apartment insurance cover water damage caused by rain?
By Alanna Schubach |September 13, 2021 - 1:30PM
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New Construction + Condos
Should I refinance to get rid of PMI?
By Alanna Schubach |September 7, 2021 - 11:30AM
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Getting Ready
How do I sell an apartment when a tenant is living there?
By Alanna Schubach |August 30, 2021 - 2:30PM
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Troubleshooting
Is apartment insurance more expensive if I live in a flood zone?
By Alanna Schubach |August 16, 2021 - 9:35AM
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The Search
When should I start looking for a rental?
By Alanna Schubach |August 9, 2021 - 12:30PM
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Buy
Is now a good time to buy real estate in NYC, or should I wait until there's less competition?

… cools down a little in the fall but this year may be different  our experts  say  The number of sales in Manhattan … are fewer listings available which is heating things up even more and leading in some instances to bidding wars with apartments selling for over the asking price Brooklyn is also …

By Alanna Schubach |August 2, 2021 - 9:30AM
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Co-ops
Is a co-op board allowed to ask if I have children?
By Alanna Schubach |July 27, 2021 - 12:30PM
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Products + Services
My neighbor's AC looks unsafe. What are the rules for installing a window air conditioner in NYC?
By Alanna Schubach |July 19, 2021 - 12:30PM
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The Search
I was asked to pay a $500 'processing fee' for a rental application. Is this legal?

… cases charging this kind of fee is illegal under rent reform legislation passed in 2019  our experts  say  The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act  HSTPA passed by the New York State legislature caps application fees charged to renters at $20to cover the cost …

By Alanna Schubach |July 12, 2021 - 1:30PM