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The J. Rubinstein Team |
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“ Planning to Renovate Your New Home?” |
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The Department of Buildings Wants to Hear from You. |
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There’s nothing more gratifying than turning a new apartment or townhouse into something really special. Really you! Sometimes the changes are cosmetic – like choosing the perfect paint colors and finding that amazing wallpaper. But when plans become more ambitious – when walls need to come down, new plumbing installed, a major electrical upgrade – that’s when it’s time to add a new name on your contact list: New York City’s Department of Buildings, better known as DOB. Big renovations require a big approval process. The Department of Buildings plays a crucial role in promoting the safety and well-being of the residents of New York City. DOB is responsible for ensuring that all building construction and alterations meet the City’s stringent code requirements. And that includes you and your new home! Before any construction permits can be issued, detailed plans, specifications and pertinent documents must be submitted to DOB for review and approval. Ah, here’s another little bump in the road: you’ll also be required to submit the same information to your co-op or condo board for approval as well. This is where the pros take over. It’s the rare client who deals with DOB directly. Your architect and contractor and expeditor are the go-betweens you can count on, skillfully dealing with DOB from the first submissions to necessary revisions and on-site inspections. Once the renovations are completed and all inspections are approved, an updated Certificate of Occupancy (CO) will be issued. The DOB’s AOK has arrived at last! Patience, dear home-buyers. How do I put this gently?...dealing with the DOB is a sluggish scenario, often taking many months before all renovation work is green-lighted. While some of my clients choose to live elsewhere until all work is completed - especially with major renovations - many buyers will be sharing their home with workers and plaster dust and noise. Hopefully, one or more rooms in your apartment will remain sanctuaries of calm and quiet. And what better excuse to wander Central Park. Explore the Met. Hey, head on over to Yankee Stadium! I’ve guided my clients through the travails of home renovations for over 20 years. While I may not be best buddies with the head of the DOB to put your paperwork on top of the pile, I’ll do all I can to guide you every step of the way. I want you to be enjoying your beautiful new home as much as you do! |
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Last month, rents in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Northwest Queens unexpectedly increased to all-time highs for February, according to a report by appraisal firm Miller Samuel for Douglas Elliman. |
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My Newest Listings |
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New Development of the Month |
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Focus on Design |
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Though many employers are pushing for a return to the workplace, designers and real-estate developers say post pandemic demand is strong for creative, cutting-edge—and comfortable—work-from-home setups. |
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My Recently Closed Deals |
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561 Pacific Street, 506 Boerum Hill 2BR with Private Terrace Status - In Contract 11 Riverside Drive, 9JE Sunny Upper West Side 2BR Status - In Contract 60 Riverside Boulevard, 3003 Luxury UWS Condo Status - Rented 10 Park Avenue, PH25A Corner Penthouse with Four Terraces Status - In Contract 11 Riverside Drive, 6BW Gut Renovated Corner 2BR Status - Closed 50 West 127th Street, 6th Floor 3,300 SF Soho Loft Status - Closed |
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This Month's Mortgage Rate Snapshot |
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*The rates below are based on a $3,000,000 Condominium Purchase with a 20% down payment |
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Q4 2023 Market Reports |
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Justin Rubinstein is a 19-year veteran of the real estate marketplace, who quickly gained attention from industry veterans and clients alike as a motivated and knowledgeable professional whose focus is on providing the best customer service possible while negotiating and protecting his clients with dogged tenacity. This tenacity and hard work ethic has proven fruitful as he has successfully negotiated over $1B in real estate transactions to date. Justin has enjoyed representing buyers and sellers of trophy properties such as the Time Warner Center, 56 Leonard, The Apthorp, One Madison, landmarked West Village townhouses, and new development penthouses. In each instance, his clients come away from the experience with a strong appreciation for his dedication and expertise... read more |
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