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Understanding and Managing High Con Edison Bills: A Guide for Brooklyn Home Seekers

Mar 04, 2024 bill,bills,brooklyn,buyer,con,edison,guide,high,home,new york,new york city,nyc,seeker

As real estate agents in Brooklyn, you understand that the cost of living in this vibrant borough comes with challenges. One concern that often arises is the spike in your electric bill. You might be asking the question, “Why is my electric bill so high?” Below, We’ll delve into the reasons behind the recent surge […]

Navigating Local Law 97 and Renewable Energy in NYC: What You Need to Know

Mar 04, 2024 97,act,brooklyn,buying a home,climate,landlord,local law 97,new york city,nyc,renewable energy,renter,resource

In the ever-evolving landscape of New York City’s real estate, staying informed about the latest regulations is crucial, especially regarding sustainability and energy efficiency. Local Law 97 has been a focal point of discussions, and recently, the finalized rules shed light on how the city is moving towards a greener future. Whether you’re a renter […]

Is My Co-op Maintenance Tax Deductible?

Jan 17, 2020 brooklyn,bryan distefano,coop,coop interest,coop shares,coop tax deductions,everbank,monthly maintenance,new york city,property taxes,real estate taxes,tax deductions,tax write offs,victoria alexander

Can I deduct my co-op maintenance tax? The short answer is YES—a percentage of your monthly maintenance is tax deductible and this percentage is different from unit to unit depending on number of shares owned. With a co-op, the amount of the maintenance that is tax deductible is based on the portion that is used […]

March for Our Lives Recap.

Mar 26, 2018 events,gun control,gun march,march for our lives,march for our lives nyc,new york,new york city,new york march,nyc,protests

We marched this Saturday and were not surprised to see hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers participating! We marched until 4pm and, when we left, the massive crowds were still flowing and it showed no signs of slowing down. The loving and togetherness vibes were similar to the Women’s March back in January but it […]

Dog Parker Leaves NYC Due to Regulations.

Feb 07, 2018 brooklyn,brooklyn paper,department of transportation,dog houses,dog parker,dot,new york,new york city,nyc,small buisnesses,start-up businesses

We blogged about this local start-up company when we started seeing their adorable little dog houses on our neighborhood sidewalks and now we are learning that Dog Parker is taking their boxes and leaving the city because of issues they have been having with local transit officials. Apparently the Dept. of Transportation has been threatening […]

Women’s March is January 20th!

Jan 08, 2018 activism,feminism,feminist events,new york activism,new york city,new york protests,protests,women's equality,women's march 2018,womens march

Last year on January 21st people all over the United States (and the planet!) marched in support of Women’s equality and a variety of other basic rights that are important to us all. This year it will be on January 20th and we hope that everyone is spreading the word and making plans. We know […]

New York City’s Holiday Week Activities by Sandra Manley

Dec 26, 2017 activities,american museum of natural history,best hot chocolate,bronx,brooklyn,brooklyn childrens museum,holiday events,holiday train show,kwanzaa celebration,lincoln center,manhattan,new york city,nutcracker,sandra manley,tourist activities

Twas the week before New Year’s and all through the house, the kids were anxious to get out and do something fun…. And New York City is a such a fun place to be during the week after Christmas! One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is, act like a tourist. […]

How a $3 Per Day Charge Will Affect the Renter in NYC. by Shyda Hoque

Nov 02, 2017 craigslist,leasebreka,naked apartments,new streeteasy rules,new york city,new york times,nyc real estate,real estate,real estate market,rebny,shyda hoque,streeteasy,streeteasy charges,trulia zillow

Streeteasy has been the “go to” for NYC real estate since I started working in 2010. The New York City-based website launched in 2005 and really changed the game and certainly leveled the playing field for small brokerages to compete with the established firms. The Realty Collective website fed to Streeteasy back in 2010 and […]

A Visit to the Rubin Museum of Art.

Oct 23, 2017 art museuams,brooklyn,brooklyn activites,Himalayan art,new york art,new york city,new york to do,rubin museum,the rubin museum of art

Being able to take a short train ride into the city to visit a museum is one of the top five reasons we love living in Brooklyn. And there are so many to choose from! Though we enjoy going to the mammoth institutes that take all day to explore, such as the Moma or The […]

Let’s Get On The Bus by Shyda Hoque

Sep 05, 2017 charity,Let’s Get On The Bus,National Museum of African American History and Culture,new york city,organization,smithsonian,Sonya Farrell and Martin Brewer,youth organizations

One of the highlights of my summer was going with a group of friends and founders, Sonya Farrell and Martin Brewer of letsgetonthebus.org, to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. The mission from the website is to “create and fund enriching field trips for under-served youth. These day trips, guided […]

Understanding and Managing High Con Edison Bills: A Guide for Brooklyn Home Seekers

Mar 04, 2024 bill,bills,brooklyn,buyer,con,edison,guide,high,home,new york,new york city,nyc,seeker

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Navigating Local Law 97 and Renewable Energy in NYC: What You Need to Know

Mar 04, 2024 97,act,brooklyn,buying a home,climate,landlord,local law 97,new york city,nyc,renewable energy,renter,resource

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Is My Co-op Maintenance Tax Deductible?

Jan 17, 2020 brooklyn,bryan distefano,coop,coop interest,coop shares,coop tax deductions,everbank,monthly maintenance,new york city,property taxes,real estate taxes,tax deductions,tax write offs,victoria alexander

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March for Our Lives Recap.

Mar 26, 2018 events,gun control,gun march,march for our lives,march for our lives nyc,new york,new york city,new york march,nyc,protests

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Dog Parker Leaves NYC Due to Regulations.

Feb 07, 2018 brooklyn,brooklyn paper,department of transportation,dog houses,dog parker,dot,new york,new york city,nyc,small buisnesses,start-up businesses

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Women’s March is January 20th!

Jan 08, 2018 activism,feminism,feminist events,new york activism,new york city,new york protests,protests,women's equality,women's march 2018,womens march

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New York City’s Holiday Week Activities by Sandra Manley

Dec 26, 2017 activities,american museum of natural history,best hot chocolate,bronx,brooklyn,brooklyn childrens museum,holiday events,holiday train show,kwanzaa celebration,lincoln center,manhattan,new york city,nutcracker,sandra manley,tourist activities

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How a $3 Per Day Charge Will Affect the Renter in NYC. by Shyda Hoque

Nov 02, 2017 craigslist,leasebreka,naked apartments,new streeteasy rules,new york city,new york times,nyc real estate,real estate,real estate market,rebny,shyda hoque,streeteasy,streeteasy charges,trulia zillow

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A Visit to the Rubin Museum of Art.

Oct 23, 2017 art museuams,brooklyn,brooklyn activites,Himalayan art,new york art,new york city,new york to do,rubin museum,the rubin museum of art

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Let’s Get On The Bus by Shyda Hoque

Sep 05, 2017 charity,Let’s Get On The Bus,National Museum of African American History and Culture,new york city,organization,smithsonian,Sonya Farrell and Martin Brewer,youth organizations

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