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Mark Shemel

U.S.

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Expertise

I believe I can answer questions in the following sub categories with respect to New York City: Residential Brokerage, Landlord Tenant disputes, Any type of lease questions, any definition pertaining to residential real estate, any questions about property management, most questions about development, construction codes, and housing laws, questions about Section 8, HPD and government sponsored housing. Also corporate and short term housing questions.

Experience in the area

I am currently the President of Think Properties NYC, a residential brokerage firm in New York City. I am also President of National Property Management Group. We manage over 1000 Residential Units and 50 retail/commercial units, generally as tax payers or part of mixed use buildings. We handle project management, marketing, and rentals/sales of new construction properties as well.

Organizations

The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), Boutique Brokerage Firm Alliance (President)

Publications

New York Times, Real Estate Weekly, Wikipedia, Wiki-answers

Education/Credentials

Undergrad: Union College Degree: Bachelors Degree, Double Major Economics/French Graduate: New York University Degree: Masters of Science, Masters in Real Estate Development Licensed Real Estate Broker in State of New York

Awards and Honors

Undergrad: Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, Magna Cum Laude

Past/Present Clients

Oakwood Worldwide, JP Morgan Chase (for Relocation), and several other firms.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Danielle	09/20/09	10	10	10	10
Lisa	09/15/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks SO much for response, I can't .....
Danielle	09/11/09	10	10	10	10
Danielle	09/11/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Mark Shemel

2009-11-12 Long Term Care (LTC):

Stefan, While this is generally not the area of expertise that I can guaranty with 100% certainty, I do have some experience with this as I have had clients in unique situations that required researching

2009-10-15 COOP Sublet Denial:

Vadim, Let's look at your situation first. Let's rule out a few things. I don't think that cooperative doesn't like you, though they may be working against you. If you were able to buy the coop and

2009-09-20 common charges/taxes:

Hi Danielle, If the listing price is lowered, the common charges and taxes will generally stay the same or even increase. Sometimes, common charges are lowered. If, for example, the building has too

2009-09-15 buying a condo:

It is completely possible. In order to move kitchens and bathrooms you need to shut the building water off for specified periods during certain days of your construction. The contractor and the architect

2009-09-14 Renter's rights during a foreclosure:

Hi Lisa, I'm sorry to hear of your situation. Foreclosures can generally be quite trying situations for renters, who are victimized by the process. While it is possible that you won't have to leave

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