Appraisal

I own a building on West 84th between Columbus and Amsterdam–how do I develop the property to maximize its value?

Posted March 8 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: I own a 5-story, 19/92 building on West 84th between Columbus and Amsterdam. If I fully renovate the units, what would a unit be worth? I also want to know what layout and room count would make it most valuable. Read More.

I want to make an offer on a Fannie Mae property, but it needs work, so I plan on offering less than they’re asking. What do you think?

Posted February 28 by Jan Scheck, Leave a comment

Q:  I have an opportunity to purchase a Fannie Mae property that needs work, 75% of which I can do myself. I plan to make an offer of about $40,000 less than they want, because the house not only needs a lot of work, but I won’t be able to sell right away, I will rent. Is there anything I should check out beforehand? I know the house is offered AS IS, so I think I have a chance. Thanks. Read More.

Have there been sales in the luxury market on the North Shore of Nassau County in the $2 million plus price range?

Posted February 16 by Jonathan Miller, Leave a comment

Q: I’m interested to know of any recent sales in the luxury market on the North Shore of Nassau County in the $2 million plus price range. Read More.

Can you please tell me the price differential for properties purchased in Southampton Village in 2004 versus 2011?

Posted February 14 by Jonathan Miller, Leave a comment

Q: Can you please tell me the price differential plus or minus for properties purchased in Southampton Village in 2004 versus 2011? Read More.

How do I go about selling my co-op?

Posted January 23 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: I am thinking of selling my co-op. Can you explain the process and where I should begin? Read More.

Are the posted rental prices per month or per week?

Posted January 23 by Jonathan Miller, Leave a comment

Q: Hello. Pardon my extreme lack of knowledge regarding NYC rental prices, but are the posted rental prices per month or per week? Many thanks! Read More.

When will the 4th quarter Hamptons/North Fork highlights be available?

Posted January 17 by Jonathan Miller, Leave a comment

Q: When will the 4th quarter Hamptons/North Fork highlights be available? Read More.

How much will cell phone tower affect my rental asking price?

Posted December 30 by Jonathan Miller, Leave a comment

Q:  If there is a cell phone tower on the building across the street and clearly visible from my apartment, how much will this affect rental asking price? Read More.

Which is a better, a coop with a high or low tax deductibility?

Posted December 14 by Jonathan Miller, Leave a comment

Q:  Which is a better building, a co-op with high or low tax deductibility? Read More.

What does a Manhattan apartment listed as having a “city view” actually mean?

Posted November 30 by Jonathan Miller, Leave a comment

Q: When Manhattan apartments are listed as “city view,” does that mean expansive skyline vistas or does it mean more modest exposure, possibly backs of buildings but still with light? Read More.