This seems like the type of apartment that would be in a rental startup ad
I’m going to clarify something I’m often asked about regarding different real estate companies. Zillow and Redfin may seem similar, but they are completely different types of companies. Meanwhile, many of the new rental-related startups in NYC are actually more similar to Redfin in their business models than Zillow. Confused? I’ll break it down.
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Harlem, because Harlem has a huge number of rent stabilized apartments
I am still in the midst of my DHCR complaint (sent in a 76 page answer last week) and will tread lightly rather than give too many details before it is resolved, but I want to share my multitudes of experience with you, because not everyone has time to go all “A Beautiful Mind” on housing law.
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Today I’m writing something short and practical for all you renters out there, about your rights as a tenant if your landlord sells the building/apartment in which you live. It may also be helpful for anyone who owns and sublets/is considering renting out their place.
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There are 23 countries with programs that give you a green card or passport or some form of residency in exchange for financial investment in said country. Meaning, if you go ahead and invest right now (and jump through all the legal hoops), you’ll be living it up on the beach in no time. Or months. Or, in the case of NZ, four years.
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The title of this photo is “group of people talking about chart paper”
As we head into 2019 and I inch closer to my second year of real estate, I have some opinions on the marketing I’ve seen from agents in 2018. I actually wrote this for Compass to go into an online publication, but apparently I’m a little too hip and cool (and controversial?) for that, so I’m giving it to you, my faithful readers, instead.
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It’s that time of year we focus on giving back to those less fortunate than us. It’s when we come together in our families and communities and give thanks for all that we have. So, in honor of all these things, I’m writing about NYC’s FREE sexual health and housing resources for those who need them, especially pregnant women and infants.
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For a lack of heat or hot water 311 will reach out to the landlord IMMEDIATELY to make sure it gets fixed within 48 hours. For situations like mice, leaks, work without a permit, or a landlord who isn’t making required repairs, you can file a complaint and they will, eventually, send someone out to validate it and slap the owner with a violation.
Read MoreSince, let’s not kid ourselves, this flag is used today as a symbol of white supremacy (come at me with that states’ rights bullshit), I decided to look up the specifics of when black New Yorkers were able to vote, when slavery was abolished here, and the history of black property ownership.
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While the more compounding complications the harder the transaction will be, there are plenty of places you and your pet(s) can feel safe and secure. Just know that you won’t be able to go everywhere, and it would be in your best interest to work with an agent (and likely pay them a fee) so you avoid any pitfalls or end up in a bad situation.
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We are not actually that divided as a nation, but politicians distract us by using “wedge” issues (like the caravan) to literally drive wedges between us. Regardless of whether you agree with me, you should use your right to vote, as people all over the world who wish they had the luxury. And people died to get you that right.
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