By Will Fritz, BK Reader A Brooklyn property owner facing foreclosure after a years-long battle with her bank, who she accuses of engaging in “predatory” lending practices, has received a welcome reprieve — for now. Victoria Stennett’s 16-unit apartment building in Flatbush was supposed to be foreclosed on by Emigrant Bank on March 1. However,…
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NYC Landlords Almost Never Get Arrested for Illegal DIY Evictions
By Josefa Velasquez and Rachel Holliday Smith, THE CITY In Far Rockaway, Carol Holness called the police dozens of times last year as her home lost its heat and power. Eventually, her landlord changed the locks on her door. In Corona, Norma and Luis fled flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida that poured water…
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Tips to Help You Get Rid of Basement Mold
By Chris Tobias If a musty scent rises from the basement, mold is present. Mold gathers in damp places with poor airflow and damages soft furnishings, like curtains and carpets, and grows on walls. Patches of mold release spores, and they are health hazards. It wrecks wood and rots material, and creates a musty stink…
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Landlords Wage Crusade Against ‘Good Cause’ Anti-Eviction Bill
New York NY USA January 26, 2022. Apartment buildings in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York. (Shutterstock) By Clifford Michel, Additional Reporting by Josefa Velasquez, THE CITY The real estate industry is pushing back on a state bill that would limit rent hikes and ensure lease renewals for over a million tenants — launching a…
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Do You Need an Agent? The Answer Is Yes!
If you’ve bought or sold a house before, it may be tempting to decide to go through the process without the help of a real estate agent and their fee. Know what you’re getting into before taking on this responsibility. For both buyers and sellers, an agent is an important ally who can handle the…
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