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State says application fee cap applies to brokers, buyer sues over missing wine cooler, & more

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By Jennifer White Karp  |
September 16, 2019 - 11:00AM

Weighing in: A New York state agency says brokers and salespeople cannot collect apartment application fees over $20 (Gothamist)

A resident of 565 Broome St. is suing the sponsor because his luxury condo is missing the integrated $2,200 wine cooler that was advertised (The Real Deal)

Talk about a glut: More than 25 percent of the 16,242 new condos built in NYC since 2013 have not sold (StreetEasy)

A luxury development with 700 apartments is planned for a lot at 85 Jay St. in Dumbo that was formerly owned by the Jehovah’s Witnesses (The New York Times)

There's a new affordable housing lottery for five apartments at a six-story building at 54 Throop Avenue in Williamsburg (Brownstoner)

As of September 5th, 654 NYC restaurants have been closed for violations found during inspections, according to a new report (RentHop)

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Jennifer White Karp

Managing Editor

Jennifer steers Brick Underground’s editorial coverage of New York City residential real estate and writes articles on market trends and strategies for buyers, sellers, and renters. Jennifer’s 15-year career in New York City real estate journalism includes stints as a writer and editor at The Real Deal and its spinoff publication, Luxury Listings NYC.

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