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Our experts are standing by to answer your NYC apartment and real estate questions in BrickUnderground's weekly 'Ask an Expert' Q&A

I went to an open house and was told there was already an offer. What gives?
Is it legal for landlords to get kickbacks from insurance companies?
The new development I'm renting in had the gas turned off. What do I do?
Can my boyfriend claim ownership of my condo if we break up?
What's the difference between getting a mortgage for a co-op and a condo?
Can my co-op force me to get insurance?
I want to sell, but my co-op building has financial issues. How do I find a buyer?
A broker is misrepresenting a condo in my building. Should I report it?
Packages are being stolen from our building, and the security camera isn't working. What can we do?
What kind of credit do I need to qualify for a NYC co-op?
How can I protect myself if I need to break my lease?
Can I negotiate the broker fee when I sell my NYC apartment?
How can I protect my rights as a tenant while renting in a condo?
I'm renewing my lease, and the agent I worked with a year ago is asking for a 'renewal fee.' Is that legal?
What happens when the owner of a NYC co-op dies?
How can I stop my neighbors from stinking up the building common areas with their smoking?

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Apartment Insurance

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Jeffrey Schneider, Gotham Brokerage

Jeffrey Schneider

President Gotham Brokerage

Jeffrey Schneider is the president of Gotham Brokerage Co., Inc., specializing in apartment and homeowners insurance coverage for co-ops, condos, rentals and all types of homes.

Appraisers

Jonathan Miller

President Miller Samuel

Managing agents

Thomas Usztoke

Vice President Douglas Elliman Property Management

Mortgages

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Robbie Gendels

Robbie Gendels

Senior Vice President National Cooperative Bank

Robbie Gendels is a senior vice president and mortgage loan officer at National Cooperative Bank in Manhattan.

Pest Control

Gil Bloom

President Standard Pest Management

Real estate agents

Shirley Hackel

Associate Real Estate Broker Compass

Real estate agents

Deanna Kory

Real Estate Agent The Corcoran Group

Real estate agents

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Blair Sheehan

Real Estate Agent Prevu

Blair Sheehan is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with Prevu, a new smart online brokerage in New York City.

Real estate lawyers

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Sam Himmelstein

Sam Himmelstein

Partner Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben, Donoghue & Joseph LP

Sam Himmelstein, Esq., represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over evictions, rent increases, rental conversions, rent stabilization law, lease buyouts and many other issues.

Real estate lawyers

Jeffrey Reich

Partner Schwartz, Sladkus Reich, Greenberg, Atlas LLP

Real estate lawyers

Dean Roberts

Partner Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A.

Real estate lawyers

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Steven R. Wagner

Steven Wagner

Partner Wagner Berkow

Steven R. Wagner is a real estate attorney specializing in litigation, transactions and all aspects of coop and condo law at Wagner Berkow in Manhattan.

Renovation

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Fraser Patterson, Bolster

Fraser Patterson

Founder & CEO Bolster

Fraser Patterson is a former general contractor and the founder of Bolster, a 4-year-old company that has designed a transparent and enjoyable process for homeowners in NYC doing major renovations.

Renovation

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Aaron Popowsky

CEO & Founder Gallery Kitchen & Bath

Aaron Popowsky is CEO and founder of Gallery Kitchen & Bath