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Historical Building Alert: The Famous Candle Building!

One of the greatest things about living in a pre-war building in New York is that you’re sure that your home is steeped in history. Sure, the rooms might be smaller, there might be more stairs and, unless your home has been gut renovated, some less than lovely details – but living in a pre-war home means that your place of residence has a story. Correct us if we’re wrong, but we’re of the mindset that there’s absolutely nothing cooler than that.
One of our favorite historical buildings is the one …

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How Long Can One Stay a Renter?

In the case of writer Joel Hinman, the answer is forever. The New York Times recently wrote an interesting piece about Hinman, who has lived in the same fifth floor loft apartment at 640 Broadway for 35 years now. He moved in as a 21 year old college student entranced by the idea of $500/month rent; he lives there now with his wife of five years and their son for $1,291/month. The concept of rent stabilization in New York is at its very basis, an appealing one. It means that …

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