What is a Juliet balcony, and why they're not as pitiful as you may think

… romantic heroine and the suggestion of an outdoor space But what exactly is a Juliet balcony Spoiler alert There is no … the most miniscule of chairs out there maybe a table to live the dream of an apartment with outdoor space in the big … Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Live … balcony … Bricktionary … outdoor space … What is a Juliet balcony and …

By Mimi OConnor |July 17, 2018 - 12:00PM
What does it mean when a rental listing says 'OP'?

Rental listings in New York City increasingly come with some kind of deal In fact Douglas Ellimans April rental market report showed that about half of all apartments in Brooklyn Manhattan and Queens are renting with some sort of …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 8, 2018 - 1:00PM
What does it mean when an architect self-certifies?

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By Mimi OConnor |March 2, 2018 - 2:00PM
What's an in-law apartment, and how is it different from a regular apartment?

… the terms inlaw apartment or motherinlaw apartment But what does that mean How is an inlaw apartment different from a regular old apartment As is probably pretty … do to figure out if the apartment is legal and legal to rent out to someone other than your inlaws Whether its legal …

By Mimi OConnor |February 23, 2018 - 9:00AM
I'm seeing the term 'Pullman kitchen' in listings. What does that mean?

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By Nathan Tempey |December 18, 2017 - 1:00PM
What are the transfer taxes in a New York apartment sale?

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By Virginia K. Smith |January 30, 2017 - 8:59AM