Selling in NYC

The legality of grills for apartment buildings in NYC depends on the fuel source (propane, electric, charcoal or gas), the grill’s location (balcony, terrace, roof deck, courtyard or backyard) as well as the building type (multiple dwelling or 1-2 family [...]

Joining your condo or co-op board in NYC is a great way to influence both the direction and finances of your building. However, there are also some downsides to being a board member. We discuss the pros and cons of

If you’re a landlord in NYC, negotiating a lease renewal with your current tenant can be challenging and awkward. You most likely had a broker intermediate the original rental price negotiation when the tenant first signed the lease. This time

The vast majority of New York State’s COVID-19 rules and restrictions were lifted on 6/15/21. As a result, pandemic health guidance and safety protocols specific to the real estate brokerage industry in NYC are now optional. COVID-19 mitigation measures which

If you’re selling a home in NYC and your current listing agreement is about to expire, you might be wondering what happens next. There are several options to consider when your listing agreement expires in NYC. We’ll discuss your possible

Sellers in NYC often ask if the buyer agent commission rate is permanently fixed at the time of listing or if it can be adjusted over time. For example, if you originally offer 2% to a buyer’s agent, can you

Many a New Yorker renting out their property for the first time will get panicked when they notice on their property tax bill that "you must file a Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE) statement or a claim of exclusion

If you’re selling a co-op in NYC, it’s important to remember that the risk of a co-op board rejection is very real. While some co-op board rejections are inexplicable (and perhaps discriminatory), it’s far too common to encounter scenarios where