NYC Real Estate Attorney’s Closing Report: May 2017

October 4, 2017

Just a few of our recent closings. If you are also looking to buy or sell at these property addresses, you might want to give us a call. Property Value Transaction 120 Riverside Boulevard, NY, NY $1,020,000 Condo Purchase 246 Cornelia Street, BK, NY $300,000 Coop Purchase 28 Perry Street, NY, NY $905,000 Condo Purchase […]

NYC Housing Mysteries: What is an I-Card?

October 2, 2017

The I-Card is a paper record that the City of New York adopted in 1902 to document the required building improvements of tenements and multiple dwelling buildings, and for regulating their use. It was a product of the Progressive Era, a period around the turn of the last century when building codes, sanitary conditions, and safety issues in […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the 421 Tax Abatement

August 6, 2017

What is it And Who Qualifies? The 421-a tax abatement was created in 1971 to encourage the development of underutilized or unused land by significantly reducing property taxes on newly developed land for a set period of time. During the time period, thousands of New Yorkers were moving upstate or to the suburbs, and City […]

NYC Real Estate Attorney’s Closing Report: April 2017

June 17, 2017

Just a few of our recent closings. If you are also looking to buy or sell at these property addresses, you might want to give us a call. Property Value Transaction 389 East 89th Street, NY, NY $1,590,000 Condo Purchase 322 West 88th Street, NY, NY $485,000 Coop Purchase 130 Jane Street, NY, NY $975,000 […]

WHFirm Closes Deals in NYC Snowstorm

May 30, 2017

It’s odd to remember as we all head off to the beach, but the attorneys at Weidenbaum and Harari managed to close multiple files during snowstorms in this year in NYC–one during this latest storm, and four during another earlier this year! The weather was not the only obstacle, as most recently we were able to […]

NYC Real Estate Attorney’s Closing Report: March 2017

April 17, 2017

Just a few of our recent closings. If you are also looking to buy or sell at these property addresses, you might want to give us a call. Property Value Transaction 401 East 65th Street, NY, NY $419,000 Coop Sale 5 Riverside Drive, NY, NY $4,300,000 Coop Purchase 420 East 51st Street, NY, NY $625,000 […]

From the NY Times: A Guide for First-Time Buyers

April 12, 2017

The New York Times recently published this handy guide for prospective purchasers who are new to the Real Estate process. It contains some important background, but for more detailed information, we of course recommend keeping in touch with your Real Estate attorney, broker, and mortgage banker.

From the NY Times: A Quick Guide to Mortgages and Financing

April 8, 2017

The purchase of a home, for most of us, will likely involve a massive commitment of financial resources. The prospect of taking out a mortgage, with its complex process and years of future payments, can be daunting. To this end, the New York Times recently released a series of helpful articles aimed at helping potential […]

Some Useful Links For Buyers and Sellers

April 6, 2017

Are you having a hard time finding resources on Real Estate subjects? We recently compiled a list of useful links for those looking to learn more about real estate processes, laws, and taxes. It includes both municipal resources and other helpful sites, such as Streeteasy and Oasis, a source for detailed community maps. We hope […]

From the New York Times: A Studio Apartment Transformed

March 30, 2017

We recently enjoyed reading this article published in the New York Times, about a Manhattan couple who were determined to make the most of the space in their 400 square foot studio apartment. They managed it with the help of a Brooklyn architect, who remodeled the tiny space to include folding beds, hidden closets, and […]