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Apartment buildings in New York City
Co-ops
Can the board of my co-op building keep their identities anonymous?
By Celia Young |January 22, 2024 - 12:30PM
Sidewalk scaffolding
Troubleshooting
How can I make a neighboring building owner take down scaffolding that's been up for years?

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By Celia Young |January 16, 2024 - 5:30PM
Black woman using digital tablet
The Search
I’m a retiree with $360,000 in my IRA. Why won’t rental agents call me back?
By Jennifer White Karp |January 8, 2024 - 3:30PM
Brooklyn Brownstones in the first snow.
Roommates + Landlords
Does calling 311 when you don’t have heat really work?
By Celia Young |December 18, 2023 - 10:30AM
CCTV camera is installed inside a building.
Troubleshooting
Who's allowed to watch my building's security camera footage?
By Celia Young |December 11, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Co-ops
How do you qualify for a jumbo loan in NYC?
By Alanna Schubach |December 11, 2023 - 9:30AM
Moving boxes.
Roommates + Landlords
What happens to a rental lease when a tenant dies?
By Celia Young |December 4, 2023 - 9:30AM
Contemporary kitchen design with white shaker style cabinets and white counters and backsplash. Small kitchen in city apartment.
Affordable Housing
The fridge and stove in my rent-stabilized apartment are broken. Do I have to pay for replacements?
By Celia Young |November 20, 2023 - 12:30PM
New York cityscape in South Manhattan
Sales Market
Why was my mortgage approval withdrawn before the closing?
By Jennifer White Karp |November 6, 2023 - 3:30PM
Hand fill out reverse mortgage loan application on a clipboard.
Co-ops
Does a shareholder need approval from their co-op board to get a reverse mortgage?
By Celia Young |October 30, 2023 - 2:30PM