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Philip J. Lavender
Mar 28, 20161 min read
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...
Philip J. Lavender
Aug 31, 20133 min read
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...
Philip J. Lavender
Nov 24, 20121 min read
Philip J. Lavender
Oct 28, 20122 min read
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...
Philip J. Lavender
Oct 27, 20092 min read
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...
Philip J. Lavender
Oct 22, 20091 min read
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...
Philip J. Lavender
Oct 20, 20092 min read
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...
Philip J. Lavender
Oct 16, 20091 min read
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...
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