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Troubleshooting
Can my boyfriend claim ownership of my condo if we break up?
By Brick Underground |February 7, 2025 - 10:30AM
New York City townhouse building, Brooklyn Heights residential district, USA.
Roommates + Landlords
Can I fight an 80 percent rent hike for my market-rate apartment?
By Emily Myers |November 4, 2024 - 12:30PM
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The Market
I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?
By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM
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The Search
I’m a retiree with $360,000 in my IRA. Why won’t rental agents call me back?
By Jennifer White Karp |September 16, 2024 - 10:00AM
Evening view of residential buildings exterior in Hunters Points, Long Island City, Queens.
Co-ops
How will student debt impact my ability to buy an apartment in NYC?
By Celia Young |September 9, 2024 - 10:30AM
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Neighbors
How do we stop a non-resident who sneaks into our basement to do their laundry?
By Celia Young |August 23, 2024 - 2:30PM
Long Island City waterfront with Empire State Building seen at night.
Negotiating + Financing
Is now a good time to refinance my mortgage? How long will it take?

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By Celia Young |August 12, 2024 - 5:00PM
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Roommates + Landlords
Do I still have to pay a gas connection fee if I switch to an electric cooktop?
By Jennifer White Karp |August 5, 2024 - 3:00PM
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Investing
How do I keep an inherited brownstone out of the hands of predatory investors?
By Celia Young |July 30, 2024 - 9:45AM
New York cityscape in South Manhattan
Sales Market
Why was my mortgage approval withdrawn before the closing?
By Jennifer White Karp |July 22, 2024 - 9:30AM