12 reasons why that amazing NYC apartment is so cheap

… 1 The seller needs a cash deal … It makes sense you need a buyer who can put up all cash so you ask for less The reasons a seller needs a cash buyer range widely says Caroline Bass of Citi Habitats but its most often linked to a circumstance that prevents buyers …

By Mimi OConnor |December 5, 2017 - 9:00AM
Why can't the city simply seize buildings from negligent landlords, and turn them over to the tenants?

… As one of the few affordable housing options out there for buyers HDFC coops also have an inspiring backstory in an era … HDFC program allowed these beleaguered residents a way to buy the building themselves offering a chance at lowcost … about buildings where landlords fail to maintain even the most basic services  it often leads to a natural followup …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 1, 2017 - 9:59AM