Leah Hochbaum Rosner
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On top of the world? The ups and, yes, downs of living on the highest floor Read More
October 2, 2014 - 14:59 PM
Love the views from high up, but don't know if you've got the budget to get you there? Urban Compass agent Keith Jacoby gives us the inside scoop on what buying a top-floor apartment really means in this week's Buy Curious.
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Landlord-approved apartment upgrades Read More
September 22, 2014 - 08:59 AM
Decorate your rental with a collection of cat figurines or ancient crossbows, and your landlord can’t say a thing. But install a washer/dryer or build a new wall, and you'll face the consequences: pay to right your wrong or, in some extreme cases, get evicted—even if your addition improves the place.
5 Brooklyn nabes where you can (still) buy a house for under $1 million
September 2, 2014 - 08:59 AM
Brooklyn Real Estate: Where To Buy Houses For Under $1 Million
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10 things NYC buyers should look for in their apartment sale contracts
August 26, 2014 - 13:59 PM
NYC Apartment Sale Contracts: 10 Must-Have Clauses
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Buying in the Catskills: From $2000 bungalows to million-dollar getaways
August 21, 2014 - 13:59 PM
Catskills Real Estate: What Vacation Homes Are Available?
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NYC landlords on what makes a perfect tenant (aka how to make your landlord love you)
August 18, 2014 - 08:59 AM
We're in peak rental season as summer gives way to fall, with apartments churning and lease renewals in the offing, so it can't hurt to be on your landlord's good side, right? After all, it could mean the difference between getting your shower drain unclogged ASAP and standing in inches of water while you wash every morning. Still, "just because you’re nice and friendly doesn’t mean you’ll necessarily get a discount come lease renewal time,” says Arik Lifshitz, president of DSA Management, which owns 40 apartment buildings in New York. “But you’re certainly better off for not being a difficult tenant.”
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