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Roommates + Landlords
What rights do squatters have in New York?

… … No its not squatter season in New York City according to our experts even though there have been a few cases involving squatters in the news If youre concerned you should be aware New York state law enables you to remove a squatter from …

By Celia Young |April 8, 2024 - 10:30AM
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Sell
What’s the average flip tax for a condo or co-op in New York City?
By Celia Young |April 1, 2024 - 2:30PM
Businessman signing a mortgage contract of a sale for a new house
New Construction + Condos
Should I ask the seller to buy down my mortgage rate?
By Celia Young |March 25, 2024 - 3:29PM
Brownstone facades & row houses in an iconic neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights in New York City
Sales Market
3 ways to beat all-cash buyers (without beating their price)
By Celia Young |March 18, 2024 - 2:31PM
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Troubleshooting
How do I ask my board for a closer parking spot to accommodate my disability?
By Celia Young |March 12, 2024 - 11:30AM
In New York City, United States this older residential building viewed from the High Line has old fashioned fire escapes visible on its exterior.
Troubleshooting
How can I check if my NYC apartment building is fire-code compliant?
By Celia Young |March 6, 2024 - 11:34AM
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Roommates + Landlords
Does my landlord have to disclose bedbug infestations in a building’s common areas?
By Celia Young |February 27, 2024 - 1:33PM
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Buy Affordable Housing
What does it mean when an apartment has a 'tenant in place,' and why would you buy one?
By Celia Young |February 14, 2024 - 3:55PM
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New Construction + Condos
The big bad board: How do we replace our entire condo board?
By Celia Young |February 6, 2024 - 10:30AM
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