Do I have a better chance of buying my rental apartment thanks to NYC's rent reforms?

… The new rules on rentstabilized apartments were intended to increase the number of … for landlords to convert their rental buildings to condos This was an important change by lawmakers who …

By Emily Myers |June 24, 2019 - 2:00PM
Buying a condo or renting in a brand new building? Here’s how to find out the name of a developer behind a LLC

If youre buying or renting a newly constructed apartment in … youll need to find out the name of the developer But how do you do that If you ask the sales office youre likely to … or 10digit borough block and lot BBL number Tip If you have an address with a direction abbreviate ito a single …

By Brick Underground |June 14, 2019 - 9:00AM
Factory made: What it's like to live in a modular apartment in NYC

… Developers say the construction process is less disruptive to the neighborhood and can often be built faster and safer … next to it was another kitchen that was a bit further along where they were installing the appliances It really was set … units but a fault theyve worked to resolve as theyve improved their modular designs The floor was not as rigid as …

By Emily Myers |March 20, 2019 - 12:00PM
7 things to ask before you rent in a brand new NYC building

… to flood the market this yearyou might be considering renting in one of those brandnew buildings Maybe youve … yourshere are a few questions youll want to ask about renting in a new development  … Editors Note This article … 7 Can I put up a temporary wall  … With the median rent in Manhattan currently $3425 according to the latest Elliman …

By Amy Sara Clark |March 5, 2019 - 2:30PM