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How much will our carrying costs increase after we buy a co-op or condo?

… likely to institute steep hikes in monthly maintenance or common charges  our experts  say Monthly fees are up in both condos and coops according to The Cooperator thanks to the rising costs of energy and staff wages Moreover the Covid pandemic has meant residents …

By Alanna Schubach |May 16, 2022 - 9:30AM
Can I negotiate with a landlord over a rent hike for a stabilized apartment?

… … Landlords of rentstabilized apartments  cant increase the rent when your lease is up for renewal by more than the … signed after October are higher than theyve been since 2014 After a recent preliminary vote it appears that oneyear …

By Emily Myers |May 11, 2022 - 9:30AM
I found a NYC apartment I really like but it's loud. Will I get used to the noise?

… is also an important factor Chadwick says to look for apartments that are in the back of the building or are on a … typically quieter Editors Note  Realty Bites  tackles your NYC rental questions  Have a query for our experts Drop us  … its near a major intersection and Im concerned about noise NYC is a loud placewill I just get used to it … Rent … The …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 10, 2022 - 1:30PM
 

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Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge
Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge Esq., MBA
Real estate lawyers
Principal Attorney

Altagracia's practice, launched in 2019, is focused on landlord-tenant litigation and transactional matters, as well as immigration cases. With over a decade of experience litigating in Supreme, Housing court, Ms. Pierre-Outerbridge has aggressively developed her legal skills to deliver results to her clients.

Prior to launching Outerbridge Law P.C., Ms. Pierre-Outerbridge represented clients from intake through trial, sharpening her abilities as a litigator.

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Christopher M. Tarnok, Esq
Christopher M. Tarnok
Real estate lawyers
Partner

Christopher M. Tarnok, Esq., represents New York City property owners and condominium and cooperative boards in all real estate and construction related matters including litigation, transactional matters and the negotiation of construction and access agreements for residential and commercial projects.

 

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Dean M. Roberts, real estate attorney
Dean Roberts
Real estate lawyers
Partner

Dean Roberts is a real estate attorney specialiazing in co-op and condo law at Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus in Manhattan.

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Deanna Kory
Real estate agents
Real Estate Agent
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Jonathan Miller
Appraisers
President
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Ryan Greer
Mortgages
Senior Vice President

Ryan Greer is the Senior Vice President and mortgage loan officer at National Cooperative Bank in Manhattan.