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jonjr
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 8 months ago
Possible Illegal Reno
I’m wanting to place an offer on a two bed in prospect heights. It’s a coop. The sellers have moved the kitchen sink and appliances,…
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AnotherSarah
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 9 months ago
Anyone know Jeff Kleidman or Dream Home Realty?
Has anyone ever worked with a renovator/flipper named Jeff Kleidman in Bed-Stuy? Owns a company called Dream Home Realty. Any information appreciated. Thanks, Sarah…
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nalusurf
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 9 months ago
Looking to Move Family to Bed-Stuy
We are considering purchasing a Brownstone in the Bed-Stuy area of MacDonough (btwn Ralph and Patchen). Would appreciate any input regarding this area and feelings…
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slope2009
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 9 months ago
2-family or not 2-family? That is the question...
We are having some trouble getting confirmation that a property we are looking at is a legal 2-family house. It is listed on the Department…
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guikazoid
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago
What is being built next to the Home Depot on Hamilton Ave?
What is being built next to the Home Depot on Hamilton Ave?
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m926bk
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago
With a budget of $300K, where would you look to buy?
I thought I would put this question to knowledgeable Brownstoners: If you were a single person looking to buy a studio or 1 BR apartment…
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marriedwithfrenchie
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago
Development at 333 Atlantic Ave
Hello fellow Brownstoners. Just wondering if anyone’s heard of impending development at 333 Atlantic Ave, between Hoyt and Smith Sts. (the somewhat recently sold St.…
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sobrooklyn
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago
Does Brooklyn Brownstone "Gold Rush" equal more equity, and no more PMI?
Hello–I am a new homeowner (almost 2 years in). The NYT reported a few weeks ago that demand is up for brownstones, and a good…
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stephanie
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago
Submit check with offer on house?
I want to make an offer on a house. My agent–who works for herself–said I need to write a check for $1000 to the owner…
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kamalm
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 11 months ago
Brooklyn/Park Slope Rolling Sales: Older (>1 year) data?
Hi there, This NYC website has detailed rolling sales data for each borough for the last year: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/property/property_val_sales.shtml but not older data (say for the…
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rotelle
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 11 months ago
Please explain: "There is over 3,000 SF of additional air rights to the property"?
Can someone explain this, please: “There is over 3,000 SF of **additional** air rights to the property”? It is currently listed as a 2 family…
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dar
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 2 months ago
Buying a house...first steps?! cost estimates?
Hi all, I’m new to the forum and have some big questions. Our dream is to own a house and I’ve seen a bunch that…
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slope2009
in Real Estate - General 13 years ago
Is a 3-bedroom worth it?
Hi, We’re looking for an apartment to buy for our family — we have 2 kids and don’t mind if they share a room, but…
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cornelius
in Real Estate - General 13 years ago
I am looking for an honest broker through which to purchase a 3-4 family brownstone in an affordable area of Brooklyn. Many thanks.
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eharrisnyt
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 1 month ago
Help for NYTimes story: Writing Letters to Sellers
Folks, My name is Elizabeth Harris and I’m a reporter at The New York Times. I’m working on a story about how, in competitive bidding…
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rd684
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 1 month ago
Cost for a survey with elevations
What can I expect to pay for a survey with elevations, on a 25’x100′ lot in Bklyn? I’m adding an extension to the rear of…
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putnam
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 1 month ago
Financing owner-occupied tri-plex in Bed-Stuy
Checked with Bank of America and they gave me a hard time: they estimated property taxes at $8,300/year and wouldn’t entertain the idea of rent…
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ari11210
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 2 months ago
Recommedations for an affordable staging service to stage an empty apt for sale?
Hello, can anyone recommend a staging service to stage an totally empty apt (no furniture), for sale? Looking for something affordable. Does Ikea have a…
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