Mitchell Hall answered:
Making an offer on an apartment that just sold?
Hi Horace,
My advice would be to move on and hire a buyer's agent for the next apartment. If you wanted the apartment rather than "following it" you should have made an offer when it
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Rafat Ahmed answered:
Would you please tell me what/where rentals are available, an for a single mom. with poor credit, 1400 total income from SSI/RSDI, relocating from CA.
Thanks Elizabeth..
The APT is ready to move in.
$1400 Total income is low
First Last answered:
So is it pretty much impossible for an average joe to move to NYC?
Hi, I've played jazz flute for years and have been in several bands, including leading my own jazz fusion band. So I've known many, many musicians, including some who came to NYC with n
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Nissa Kochmer answered:
What kind of paperwork should I have regarding a guarantor when I go to meet brokers and landlords?
Hi Peter,
You should have paperwork ready to make sure you can submit an application as quickly as possible on a place you like. The summer rental market is always competitve, so if
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Veena Prakash answered:
I just received my Ph.D at NYU, and would like to stay in the village. I don't know if I want a loft or regular apt, what are the pros &
Hi Linda
Happy New Year and Congratulations on your Ph.D!
Welcome to making a new choice/decision in your life. As many of my colleagues below have pointed out the pro's and
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Scotty Elyanow answered:
what is a fair rent to ask for a studio at 59 west 12th street? It's dark but very quiet & divine WBF,WIC,doorman,bing&bing prewar
Give her an increase and explain you are doing it because of your own increases in the building. If the tenant wants to stay, she will stay. Its very tough to move right now for her s
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Mitchell Hall answered:
I would like to buy an apt in Greenwich village and am purposely not working with a broker (buyer's broker
Hi Nyc10014
In January 2011 a new NY State law took effect regarding Agency Disclosure. At the first substantive contact an agent must disclose who they represent. In NY State all b
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Tony Lara answered:
Offers wanted for NOHO / TRIBECA / SOHO / GREENWICH VILL condo co-op
A lot has changed since 2008 when the question was posted. The areas that you inquired about are still exceptional locations in NYC and some of my favorite. Currently prices are holding
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Joseph Ferrara, Esq. answered:
I will be selling my 1 bedroom apartment in Greenwich Village sometime this year. I'd like to know about
Yes, you can negotiate the commission and commissions do vary.
Brendan Murphy answered:
Legally, can a single family occupy a legal 2 or 3 family home?
In my experience, you almost always need a permit, it's not about load bearing walls or electrical upgrades. if you're doing remodeling, they want to know what you plan. It's a good i
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