MAYOR'S REZONING PLANS IN BROOKLYN: What You Need to Know | Brownstoner
NYC zoning changes affecting Brooklyn neighborhoods by easing setback restrictions, allowing for increased height and density where...
PROPERTY REGISTRATION WITH NYC HPD
I found the following on the NYC HPD website (http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/owners/property-reg-unit.shtml#property_registration) The...
WHAT THE HECK IS A CEMA??
What is a CEMA mortgage? Under New York State law, a borrower of mortgage loan secured by real estate can be exempt from the payment of...
LAVENDERLAWBLOG POST: HOMEOWNERS WALKING AWAY
The below New York Times article indicates that a number of people would walk away from their homes if equity was lost and the market...
LAVENDERLAWBLOG POST: SAVING YOUR HOME FROM DECLINING MARKET VALUE
I came across this interesting article at the NY Times website. A worried homeowner would pay this company between 1-2 percent of the...
LAVENDERLAWBLOG POST: FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT TO BE EXTENDED . . . . MAYBE
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8000.00 for qualified first-time home buyers...
NYC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD VIOLATIONS
The NYC Penalty Relief Program for Homeowners and Business Owners is a three month program that allows owners and business who have...