Buildings with free shuttles—a commuter's dream? 5 questions to ask before moving in

… and the Williamsburg waterfrontthe commute is a bit more daunting and sweatier than most Thats why some building … Avenue a location packed with chain stores like HM Best Buy Petco Fairway and a New York Sports Club And the shuttle … conciergeand 6 other amenities wed like to see What matters more location or amenities   … Rent … Live … amenities … …

By Polly Mosendz |June 12, 2014 - 8:59AM
Crucial questions to ask your neighbors—before you move in

… to avoid an unpleasant surprise is to ask potential future neighbors about the ins and outs of the place they … miss some sensory disturbances like weekday construction or your neighbors Friday night smoking sesh Get the scoop from … are total duds Ultimately this may not prevent you from moving into a place but negligent building staff can …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |June 6, 2014 - 9:59AM
5 momentous NYC legal battles that changed what it means to own an apartment

… Theyre the product of dramatic legal disputes between buyers board members developers and other real estate … operationsfrom renovations to assessments and much much more … 2 The  Pullman  case Boards have a nuclear option … apartments hit the market in 2006 and by 2008 at least 41 buyers had put down deposits amounting to $16 million  Then …

By Mayra David |June 2, 2014 - 11:59AM
Get back your security deposit: When your landlord does (and doesn't) have to pay up

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By Lucy Cohen Blatter |May 30, 2014 - 11:59AM