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rentals: Manhattan Holiday Tipping Guide 2011 - 12/14/11 10:07 AM
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This is a repost from my Annual Manhattan Tipping Guide.
 
 The holiday season is here and it's time to start thinking about tipping for services in our apartment buildings.
For those living in Manhattan, holiday tipping is the norm and can seem endless.
While it's important to be generous, it's also important to be realistic about what you can afford. Especially in our current economic climate.
Some Manhattan apartment buildings pool tips so the workers receive one lump sum. Most leave it up to the individual resident.
I hope you will find the … (0 comments)

rentals: Coming soon: Manhattan rents hikes - 04/07/11 07:44 PM
If you're finding it difficult to rent an apartment in New York now it could be because there is little inventory and rents are expected to rise.
Last year landlords offered a free month of rent, paid broker's fees and did whatever it took to rent their apartments. Those days are over. The apartment vacancy rate in New York fell in the first quarter, dropping to just 2.8%.
Last year the median rent for a Manhattan apartment with landlord concessions $2,808, up 7.4%. Renters grabbed the apartments as soon as they saw them. On average, units stayed on the market for … (1 comments)

rentals: New York City doorman and apartment building workers strike alert! - 03/28/10 12:34 PM

To date, talks between 32BJ and leaders of NY's Real Estate Industry made no progress on a new contract for 30,000 doormen and other apartment building workers.
The negotiations for a new multi-year contract covering more the 30,000 apartment building workers began on March 9 between 32BJ and the Realty Advisory Board (RAB), an industry association representing most building owners in New York City. Failure to reach an agreement could lead to a strike directly affecting more than one million New Yorkers living in over 3,200 apartment, condo and co-op buildings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.
At midnight, … (1 comments)

rentals: Third Quarter 2009 Manhattan Sales and Rentals - 10/03/09 10:40 AM
Third Quarter 2009 Manhattan Sales Market Report
Third Quarter 2009 Manhattan Rental Market Report
 
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rentals: Living Green - 06/14/08 01:40 PM
While new developments in Manhattan are becoming more environmentally conscious, there is a new "green" architectural beauty, which will be home to 251 condominium residences with expected occupancy in 2008. Designed by Pelli, the green building will utilize natural and environmentally safe building materials throughout. From eco friendly paints, pesticide free rooftop gardens to the custom bamboo cabinets and wood flooring that was harvested in accordance with the Forest Stewarship Council.
Of course, this is just one new development. No matter where you purchase your new home in Manhattan or anywhere else in the country, you can still live "green."
For … (0 comments)

rentals: 15 Tips for Packing Like a Pro When Moving To Your New Home - 01/20/08 04:07 PM
1. Plan ahead by organizing and budgeting. Develop a master "to do" list so you won't forget something critical. To estimate costs, get quotes from two or three reputable movers.2. Sort and get rid of things you no longer want or need. Have a garage sale, donate to a charity, or recycle.3. Don't throw out everything. If you're inclined to toss it, you're probably right. But one can go overboard in the heat of the moment. Ask yourself how frequently you use an item and how you'd feel if you no longer had it. That will eliminate regrets after your move.4. … (0 comments)

rentals: Why Hiring A Real Estate Agent Is More Advantageous Than Buying/Selling/Renting Yourself - 07/07/07 05:18 PM
According to the National Association of Realtors, 98% of real estate agents sell homes and close deals. Only 2% of all For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) sell on their own.
Home owners know their homes, thus the idea "we can sell it ourselves and save the commission."
But what do sellers really save?
And for buyers, the idea of viewing apartments on their own and making an offer is a breeze. How breezy is it when the seller isn't flexible or there are complications?
When you hire a real estate agent to sell your home or represent you in purchasing a home, you get … (0 comments)