prewar

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Co-ops
What is a 'classic six' apartment and why is it so desirable?

… If youre drawn to New Yorks older prewar buildings youre probably a fan … Tip … Dont be afraid of coops in NYC … Coops are generally 10 less expensive than condos Their rules are designed to … with six rooms generally including the kitchen and bedrooms and excluding the bathrooms pantries and entrance …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 29, 2024 - 12:30PM
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Troubleshooting
Confused about how to comply with Local Law 97? Here are five steps your NYC apartment building can take
By Emily Myers |March 20, 2023 - 1:00PM
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Design + Architecture
How to renovate a brownstone or apartment to get more natural light
By Evelyn Battaglia |February 15, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Live
In Freeform’s spooky new thriller ‘The Watchful Eye,’ a fancy prewar is not what it seems
By Kelly Kreth |February 7, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Live
What are the time commitments and responsibilities when you join a co-op board?
By Emily Myers |January 23, 2023 - 9:30AM
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The Search
Why I moved to NYC from Panama: So my son could launch his film career in my native city
By Kelly Kreth |January 13, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Renovation
Will I have to give up my gas stove for cooking?
By Emily Myers |January 11, 2023 - 10:30AM
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Renovation
We want to switch from gas to electric, but our apartment can't handle an increased electrical load. What can we do?
By Emily Myers |March 3, 2022 - 12:30PM
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The Market
Manhattan has a quarter of the oldest large rental buildings in the U.S.
By Jennifer White Karp |November 1, 2021 - 2:30PM