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The Tax-the-Rich Horse Race Goes Down to the Wire

to dodge the pied-à-terre tax: "It's just not as easy to play games if you do a real-estate transfer tax ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how

Three Tips for Surviving an Elevator Shutdown

New York City

. Some go too far. Here are three things all boards must keep in mind when an elevator is out of service

The Man With the Salty Mouth UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on March 19, 2019

not affiliated with the building. “If he tries it, sue his ass.” Not to put too fine a point on it.

Tailoring a Refi to Suit Your Needs UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Lisa Prevost on March 19, 2019

A loan can be structured in creative ways, it's not a one-size-fits-all product. ... where it has borrowed too little – and winds up having to seek another refi in just a few years

A Piano, a Puppy, and a Co-op’s Crossed Wires UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Michele Cardella on March 18, 2019

seated and asked, “Is this table too close to the door for you?” Obviously, I thought the table was just

Crisis Manager UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on March 18, 2019

, moved into Laurelton Gardens just as it became a co-op in 1988. The property, situated on 17 acres

The Pol UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on March 18, 2019

political career. “It’s not about telling people what they want to hear; it’s about doing what

Here’s Looking at Me

Tribeca, Manhattan

of my neighbors think the scaffold is always outside their windows, but I’m convinced it’s permanently ... are people, too.

Steps to Take When the Elevator Goes Down

New York City

its service elevator. “Get all the nitty-gritty details, and not just from managing agents, who

Amazon Sparked Boom in Long Island City Condo Sales

Long Island City, Queens

on neighborhood real estate prices more broadly? It’s still too early to tell, but stay tuned. We might soon ... is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it

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Door mats in coop

Diane Nov 12, 2024

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