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Mortgage Reporting Tax

“The mortgage recording tax is charged by New York State “on the privilege of recording a mortgage on real property located within the state.” In…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Landlord Reference Letter for Coop Board

I am currently in escrow for a coop apartment (23 unit building) in Prospect Heights. I am working on my board application, and have pretty…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Crown Heights vs Bed-Stuy - Which is a better investment?

I would love to know the thoughts of the Brownstoner community on which neighborhood’s properties will appreciate more over the next 5-10 years?

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encarnacionroger

in Home Buying 5 years and 7 months ago

Best co op apartment homeowners insurance?

Anyone have any recommendations? I’m clueless here… Thanks!

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PSGal

in Home Buying 5 years and 10 months ago

Need recommendation: inspector for new construction w/ lots of aluminum windows

Hi looking for a home inspector who has a lot of experience with new construction and particularly heat and window issues. The condo I’m looking…

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angelique.m.west

in Home Buying 6 years and 1 month ago

Board Buyer Rejections

I’m in the process of trying to sell my late father’s one-bedroom prewar apartment and run into a big roadblock. The board has rejected two…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Property older than 1938 with no CofO. Has anyone been denied a mortgage?

There’s a property with no CofO, has been recently renovated, but no major change to the living arrangements. Was wondering if anyone has had trouble…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Having difficulty finding a bank that offers FHA on mixed use properties.

I’ve been having some difficulty finding a bank that would offer an FHA option for a mixed use property (2 residential, 1 store/office). Has anyone…

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brooklyn718

in Home Buying 6 years and 5 months ago

Buying Brownstone NYC w/LLC- questions

Hello, My business partner and I are looking to purchase a mix use building in NYC (office/retail space w/2-3 apts) He is international, Im a…

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whalien

in Home Buying 6 years and 9 months ago

Cost of running a home in Brooklyn.

About to purchase a 2-family in Bushwick. Trying to gauge the costs associated with owning property in Brooklyn. How much are garbage removal, water, and…

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