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Neighborhood Intel

9 things Manhattanites need to know before buying in brownstone Brooklyn

Sponsored By Brennan Realty Services |May 5, 2014 - 9:59AM

Closing time: On June 27, 2013, I finally became a co-op owner

By Elle Bee |July 15, 2013 - 12:34PM

Neighborhood Intel

What I learned from 150 apartments before I finally bought one

By Tracy Kaler |August 7, 2012 - 8:21AM

Wood floor partially removed with a tool for levering planks

Troubleshooting

Can I get a maintenance abatement if water damage left my co-op temporarily uninhabitable?

By Emily Myers |September 11, 2023 - 9:30AM

Negotiating + Financing

What is 'clearance to close' and how does it impact a purchase?

By Emily Myers |July 27, 2021 - 9:30AM

Is it kosher to allow a co-op shareholder to vote on the buyer of her own apartment?

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |September 18, 2017 - 10:00AM

Here are 5 Manhattan rentals with landlords that accept guarantors

… If youre looking to take advantage of the slowdown in New York Citys rental market to move out on your own or trade up to a … landlords require you to make 40 to 45 times the monthly rent to qualify for an apartment Sometimes landlords will …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 3, 2021 - 9:30AM

Dear Ms. Demeanor: My neighbor's cooking sets off her smoke detector and I'm worried about a fire. What can I do?

… a fire What should I do Signed Highly Flammable … Live … boards … Co-ops … fire safety … Ms. Demeanor's Vertical …

By Dianne Ackerman |February 15, 2019 - 12:00PM

Searching for a cheap NYC rental? Here are the city’s most affordable neighborhoods for renters

By Emily Myers |October 24, 2022 - 9:30AM

Negotiating + Financing

Tips for getting a mortgage now that banks are tightening lending restrictions

… payment requirements than those in other cities Most coop boards require a down payment of at least 2025 percent of …

By Emily Myers |April 20, 2020 - 9:30AM