Neighbors

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Co-ops
Is it rude to offer to buy a dead neighbor's apartment?

… in a polite offer for the apartment in question   say our experts When it comes to New York real estate it is …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 29, 2015 - 11:59AM
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Improve
How to make sure your balcony is safe this summer
By Virginia K. Smith |June 26, 2015 - 9:59AM
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The Market
6 surprising roadblocks than can mess up your mortgage application

… cost of New York real estate But even if you have managed to squirrel away the sizable down payment most properties … If youre thinking of buying soon and dont have any credit lines of your own its time to leave the nest Photo credit … the right way you can get the permits done though it may add months to the process  Related How to buy a NYC …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 24, 2015 - 9:59AM
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Improve
New services eliminate the hassle of listing a short-term rental, but not necessarily the risk
By Virginia K. Smith |June 22, 2015 - 2:18PM
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Neighbors
Same layout, different vibe: Video series shows you how your neighbors live (and decorate)
By BrickUnderground |June 22, 2015 - 1:14PM
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Neighbors
Brightly colored ovens, a monster of a neighbor in Soho, and more
By Virginia K. Smith |June 19, 2015 - 11:30AM
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Live
Pro tips: What qualities should you look for in a contractor? What should you avoid?
By Mayra David |June 17, 2015 - 2:59PM
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Kids + Pets
Why you don't really need to worry about co-op "dog racism"
By Virginia K. Smith |June 17, 2015 - 10:16AM
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Sales Market
The rent stabilization expiration probably won't affect you—yet
By Virginia K. Smith |June 16, 2015 - 1:59PM
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Your next shower will require 18 gallons — and other startling facts about New Yorkers' water use
By Lucy Cohen Blatter |June 16, 2015 - 11:59AM