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Rent
Can I see therapy clients in my rent-stabilized apartment?

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By Emily Myers |July 17, 2023 - 11:30AM
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Rent
I'm going to sublet my condo to a friend. Do they need to sign a lease?
By Emily Myers |July 10, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Renovation
To combine or not: What's the best strategy for selling two adjacent NYC apartments?
By Emily Myers |July 5, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Renovation
I need a contractor for a small renovation project, but my co-op requires hefty insurance coverage. How do I find someone to do the job?
By Emily Myers |June 26, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Buy
I signed an unusual proxy at the closing for my co-op. What can I do now?
By Emily Myers |June 20, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Rent
Can I get reimbursed while my NYC building's garage is closed for repairs?
By Emily Myers |June 12, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Renovation
How do we get compensated for damage to our apartment by work on our building's façade?
By Emily Myers |June 5, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Sales Market
How does a debt-to-income ratio affect your mortgage rate?
By Emily Myers |May 30, 2023 - 10:00AM
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Co-ops
Can I get out of a co-op contract without losing my deposit if an assessment is bigger than expected?
By Emily Myers |May 22, 2023 - 9:45AM
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Affordable Housing
My landlord is charging me a fee for late rent payments. Do I have to pay it?
By Emily Myers |May 15, 2023 - 10:00AM