Ask an Expert: Can my boss actually live in the office?

… this is most likely illegal as well as disruptive say our  experts   While the line between home and office has blurred …

By Teri Karush Rogers |September 3, 2013 - 1:13PM
Ask an Expert: Is it okay to smoke e-cigarettes in the lobby?

… in common spaces its probably okay for now say our experts   Given the complete lack of any type of …

By Teri Karush Rogers |August 20, 2013 - 1:58PM
Ask an Expert: My co-op board keeps too many secrets

… Q My coop board operates in a veil of secrecy without telling residents about major and minor … about boards> >   Visit The Board Room> > sponsored   … Live … Troubleshooting … boards … Neighborsstaff … Ask an …

By Teri Karush Rogers |August 13, 2013 - 1:47PM
Ask an Expert: Do appraisers look at a building's financials? Do mortgage lenders?

… Q My buildings financials arent so great Do appraisers look at financials … documents     As for mortgage lenders they definitely consider the financial stability of the building says  Robbie Gendels a senior loan officer at National Cooperative Bank in Manhattan   Approval standards can vary   …

By Teri Karush Rogers |August 6, 2013 - 10:39AM
Ask an Expert: How do you fire a super who belongs to the union?

… Q Our super is lazy and ineffectual but whenever I speak to a board … experts Thats partly because the stakes are so high For a livein super beging fired is tantamount to an eviction in … questions answered by an expert  Send us your questions   … Live … Troubleshooting … boardssupers … Neighborsstaff …

By Teri Karush Rogers |July 23, 2013 - 12:11PM
Ask an Expert: How much cash can I take out when I refinance? Do I have to tell the co-op board why I need it?

… necessarily care The first thing to do is to obtain the coops rules for financing says  property manager Michael … mortgage payments will increase They require a personal financial statement and maybe even tax returns  to consider … an Expert Do all coops have the same ridiculous liquid fund requirements Top 12 questions New Yorkers ask their mortgage …

By Teri Karush Rogers |July 2, 2013 - 2:08PM
Ask an Expert: "How much should maintenance fees affect the price of an apartment?"

… the sales price of an apartment to offset high monthly maintenance fees or common charges  … A  When a condos common charges or in a coop the monthly maintenance charges which include property … common charges are not as evident but in a weaker market buyers consider maintenance levels more carefully she says   …

By Teri Karush Rogers |June 25, 2013 - 11:52AM