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Some New Yorkers seek dim, dark spaces

IN this dense and congested city, nirvana usually translates into bright, light-flooded spaces and eye-catching vistas. The real estate ads promise it all: “Brilliant light!” “Dazzling river view!” “Light and bright!” But a few people didn’t get the memo. Some … Continue reading

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For Rentals, No Ceiling in Sight

WHEN the real estate market was booming in 2007, renters showed up at apartments with checkbook in hand, ready to do battle with anyone else who might want the same place. That changed, of course, when the financial crisis hit … Continue reading

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LOOKING for a mortgage that will retire when you do?

LOOKING for a mortgage that will retire when you do? Or maybe you want to time a refinancing so that the loan is paid up when the kids head off to college. There are a number of lenders that would … Continue reading

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In Long Island City, Pepsi Sign Gets More Company

TWO more glass skyscrapers are being added to the growing collection of towers on the waterfront in Long Island City in Queens. The rental towers are part of East Coast, a project being developed by one of the city’s most … Continue reading

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Astoria, Queens/Posting – A Neighborhood Gets a Little TLC – NYTimes.com

Astoria, Queens/Posting – A Neighborhood Gets a Little TLC – NYTimes.com. SOMETIME this fall ground will be broken in Astoria, Queens, on Hoyt Plaza, a rental building with 34 units, from studios to three-bedroom penthouses, with amenities that include an … Continue reading

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Q & A

Taking Responsibility for a Roof Leak Q I live on the top floor of a co-op. I recently reported a ceiling leak. Then there was a larger roof leak and it damaged my TV. The board says I am responsible … Continue reading

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Mortgages Shrinking the Escrow

Mortgages Shrinking the Escrow WHEN you choose a fixed-rate loan for a home purchase or refinancing — as more than 9 out of 10 people currently do — only one part of the monthly mortgage statement is ever likely to … Continue reading

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Renters Insurance

NEW YORKERS who have gone without renter’s insurance may want to reconsider that decision after a year of wild weather that brought down trees and damaged rooftops throughout the city. The earthquake last August would not have been covered by … Continue reading

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