Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit®

The risk of buying into a new development condo building with unsold units is that your apartment's value may decline. You may also face higher common charges.

What Happens If a New Condo Development in NYC Is Unsold?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 24, 2020 September 28, 2020

NYC and Manhattan in particular experienced a surge of new construction condos between 2013 and 2018, and thousands remain unsold. This oversupply has resulted in falling prices ever since. While many new development condo buildings continue to sell out successfully, …

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Co-op monthly maintenance fees in NYC are not negotiable. Maintenance and assessments are set by the board and driven by a co-op's operating costs.

Are Co-op Maintenance Fees Negotiable in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 21, 2020 September 28, 2020

Co-op monthly maintenance fees in NYC are not negotiable. The amount of monthly maintenance (and the rate and frequency of any increases) is set by each co-op’s Board of Managers and ultimately driven by a building’s cost of operations. The …

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Buyer's agents in NYC may attempt to negotiate a higher buyer agent commission than what a seller is offering. Here's how to deal with it.

Can a Buyer’s Agent Demand a Higher Commission in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 10, 2020 September 28, 2020

If you’re selling a home in New York City, it may come as a shock if a buyer’s agent submits an offer which demands a higher buyer agent commission % than what you’ve agreed to pay. This scenario most commonly …

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Broker commission rebates are legal in NYC and New York State according to Section 442 of the New York Real Property Law, Article 12-A.

Are NYC Broker Commission Rebates Legal?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 3, 2020 September 3, 2020

Broker commission rebates are legal in New York State according to Section 442 of the New York Real Property Law, Article 12-A. The legality of buyer agent commission rebates is also affirmed on the New York Department of State, Division …

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Is It Worth Owning a Car in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 1, 2020 September 3, 2020

Owning a car in NYC may sound like part-fantasy and part-nightmare, but the truth is that having a car in the city can be cost-effective if you’re the type of person who regularly likes to take leave the city for …

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The Oldest Condo Buildings in the Lower East Side

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 21, 2020 September 2, 2020

The oldest condo building in the Lower East Side of Manhattan dates back to 1872. Most condo developments in LES today are new construction buildings, and condo conversions are increasingly rare. There are many other historic, pre-war apartment buildings in …

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Authoritative list of the oldest buildings and structures in Manhattan, New York City with high resolution photos and historical context.

The Oldest Buildings in Manhattan

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 5, 2020 August 11, 2020

Manhattan's oldest building dates back to 1719. While most of Manhattan's original structures have been demolished and redeveloped over the years, there are several very old and historically significant buildings which are still standing today. Click on the links below …

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The REBNY COVID-19 Health Questionnaire Screening Form is an optional document used for in-person showings and appointments for real estate listings in NYC.

What Is the REBNY COVID-19 Health Questionnaire Screening Form?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / July 13, 2020 July 14, 2020

The REBNY COVID-19 Health Questionnaire Screening Form is designed to help promote the health and safety of all participants who may be involved with in-person showing or meeting activity for residential and commercial real estate in New York City. The …

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New York Fair Housing Laws require agents to present the NYS Fair Housing & Anti-Discrimination Disclosure Form to all consumers upon first substantive contact.

What Is the NYS Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure Form?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / July 6, 2020 July 8, 2020

New Fair Housing Regulations in New York went into effect on June 20th, 2020. The new regulations require agents to present the NYS Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure Form to all prospective purchasers, tenants, sellers or landlords upon first substantive …

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NYC sellers and landlords of homes built before 1978 must disclose lead paint hazards and provide purchaser/tenant with a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form.

How and When to Use a Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / July 1, 2020 July 9, 2020

Sellers and landlords of properties built prior to 1978 in NYC are required to notify prospective tenants and purchasers of the risk of exposure to lead from lead-based paint. Lead-based paint is of particular risk to young children, as lead …

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