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As Abatements End, Condo Property Taxes Soar
December 09, 2019
Bad timing: 421-a abatements are being phased out in a soft market.
Salvation Army Senior Residence Becomes a Luxury Condo
December 05, 2019
The Williams is evacuated as residents move to East Harlem.
No Welcome Mat for Wealthy Condo Buyers in New York
November 25, 2019
Sales of luxury condos are falling in New York and other global cities.
Co-op Boards Adapting to a Changed Real Estate Market
November 19, 2019
Boards are softening rules to lure buyers away from glitzy condos.
State Preserves Veil of Secrecy for Wealthy Condo Buyers
November 11, 2019
In a reversal, state will allow anonymous LLCs to purchase condos.
Is It a “Sin” to Tax the Rich?
November 06, 2019
Proposed yearly pied-a-terre tax on rich homebuyers is revived.
New Tenant Protections Could Pinch Co-op Sales
November 04, 2019
Cap on deposits presents a hurdle for marginal buyers.
Gas Shutdown Can Kill Co-op Apartment Sales
October 23, 2019
Price cut or cash offer could still fail to close the deal.
No More Secret Buyers of Luxury Condos in New York City
October 10, 2019
New state law lifts veil of secrecy that protected LLC purchasers.
Posh Co-op Boards to Ousted WeWork Boss: Fugheddaboutit
October 09, 2019
Don’t even think about trying to buy here, Fifth Avenue boards tell billionaire.
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