Manhattan for Sale or Rent -... | Buy

PART I INCLUDES:

Manhattan's Upper West Side

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Describes Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhoods---their history, landmarks, and points of interest.

Lists the public and private schools, houses of worship, neighborhood businesses, services and amenities.

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Manhattan's Rental Market: A Complete Guide

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Gives a complete guide to Manhattan rental apartments.

Explains how to work with brokers and listing services, read the ads and browse the internet for on-line listings.

Examines Manhattan's rental market today, the history of rent control, and the future potential for growth through deregulation.

Before the Hunt: Some Preliminary Considerations

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Gives a step-by-step guide to help you determine your preferred location, space requirements, and desired amenities.

Shows how to evaluate the building and the apartment and gives a checklist of what to look for when viewing apartments.

``No-Fee'' Apartment for Rent: The Urban Hunter

(32)

Guides every step of the apartment rental search by explainig how to network and follow leads, talk to doormen and managing agents, and check newspaper ads.

Provides a complete guide to luxury rental buildings on the Upper West Side and gives current prices for studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

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Lists major landlords and management companies of luxury and non-luxury buildings, including small walk-up and elevator buildings.

(6)

Lease Signing and Tenant's Rights

(8)

Shows a sample lease application form, and explains how to apply for an apartment.

Explains the contractual nature of the lease, and lists tenants' and landlords' rights and obligations.

Lists ``Where to get Help'' numbers for those organizations that were created to help tenants in New York City.

Short-Term Furnished Rentals

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Provides a list of temporary residences, including furnished rentals, residential suite hotels and budget hotels, bed and breakfasts, ``Y''s and University dorms.

The Complete Homebuyer's Guide to Manhattan Co-Ops and Condominiums

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Explains the potential benefits of owning versus renting; lists reasons to rent and reasons to buy.

Describes the difference between a cooperative and a condominium.

Helps you to understand the mortgage process, calculate your net worth and the loan amount you may qualify for.

Tells you how to negotiate the contract, how to get financing and professional help, and lists closing costs and expenses.

Moving to Manhattan: Moving in and Setting Up Utilities

121

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Provides information on organizing the move, dealing with movers, and setting up utilities and other services.

Shows how to get around on public transportation and by taxi.

Tells you what to do if you are lost, robbed, or locked out of your apartment.

Gives community and municipal government information and telephone numbers, including utilities, phone service, and car and license registration.

Lists all City and State officials and U. S. Representatives for the Upper West Side District.

Shows how to find information about New York City Online.

PART II INCLUDES:

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A complete directory and description of approximately 250 luxury co-op, and condo buildings on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The names, addresses, and phone numbers of managing agents are given for each building.