Virginia K. Smith
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How to tell if your electrical outlets are a fire hazard
September 28, 2017 - 13:00 PM
These tips could keep you from burning your building down.
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Ask Sam: How do I find out if my apartment should be rent-stabilized—and if the landlord owes me money?
September 7, 2017 - 13:00 PM
Our resident tenant lawyers explain how to go about researching your building, and fighting overcharges.
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Why can't the city simply seize buildings from negligent landlords, and turn them over to the tenants?
September 1, 2017 - 09:59 AM
The creation of new HDFCs is, unsurprisingly, a complicated affair.
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How can a millennial without a trust fund afford to buy in NYC?
August 31, 2017 - 08:53 AM
Breaking down the options for those of us who aren't expecting a "monetary gift" from mom and dad.
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How long do you have to own in NYC for your investment to be worth it?
August 29, 2017 - 13:00 PM
As an investment, buying real estate is a lot more complicated than putting your money in the stock market.
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5 strategies smart buyers deploy when apartment-hunting in NYC flood zones
August 8, 2017 - 12:59 PM
If you're looking to buy anywhere within sight of water in New York City, there's a good chance it'll be in a flood zone. That means along with scenic waterfront views, you'll also inherit higher insurance rates, the possibility that you'll have to evacuate during storms, and of course, potential damage if worse comes to worse.
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