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My apartment had bed bugs 5 years ago. Is it safe for me to move in?
By Virginia K. Smith |September 28, 2015 - 12:59PM
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10 New Yorkers on what they adore about their apartments
By Mayra David |September 24, 2015 - 3:59PM
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Negotiations + Closings
5 surprising snafus that can crater your closing
By Virginia K. Smith |September 24, 2015 - 9:59AM
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Neighborhood Intel
Peep the Pope: Apartments with prime views of Pope Francis' NYC visit
By Beth Stebner |September 24, 2015 - 8:59AM
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Co-ops
What do people really mean when they say a place has "good bones"?
By Virginia K. Smith |September 22, 2015 - 8:59AM
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I lost the actual paper copy of my co-op's stock certificate—is there a way for me to replace it?

… Q I own a coop and have misplaced my stock certificate What do I have to do to get it … flags about our coop building What can we do about it Im moving from a coop to a rental What will happen to my …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 21, 2015 - 9:59AM
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I've been hiding a cat from my landlord. Should I renew my lease, or leave before I get caught?

… We often receive emails from readers asking for help in navigating their own real estate crises In  … … THE CONUNDRUM … My landlord and lease specifically say no pets but Ive had a cat for the past 8 months and no one has … risk of eviction or an ultimatum from the landlord the cat leaves or you both leave together And no shot at a good …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 16, 2015 - 10:30AM