B'klyn could become a real estate "cease and desist" zone under new law (New York: condo)
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Interesting. Wasn't aware that these orders already exist in certain neighborhoods like ... Flushing!
I know my mom as well as a neighbor of my mom's have been harassed over the years about selling their home but not recently.
Legislation recently signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul could make Brooklyn a real estate “cease-and-desist” zone following a public input period just launched by the state.
The legislation, sponsored by Brownsville Assemblymember Nick Perry and central Brooklyn State Senator Kevin Parker, was signed by Hochul in early November. The Department of State announced in early December that they would begin seeking input from Brooklyn residents as they entered into an investigation into whether the borough was worthy of the designation.
The legislation is intended to protect Brooklyn homeowners from frequent solicitation from real estate brokers intent on convincing them to sell their homes, a constant occurrence in Brooklyn throughout the past decade as housing inventory has decreased dramatically.
Several of these zones exist throughout New York, including in East New York, parts of Queens including Flushing, and parts of the Bronx including Country Club.
Interesting. Wasn't aware that these orders already exist in certain neighborhoods like ... Flushing!
I know my mom as well as a neighbor of my mom's have been harassed over the years about selling their home but not recently.
Legislation recently signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul could make Brooklyn a real estate “cease-and-desist” zone following a public input period just launched by the state.
The legislation, sponsored by Brownsville Assemblymember Nick Perry and central Brooklyn State Senator Kevin Parker, was signed by Hochul in early November. The Department of State announced in early December that they would begin seeking input from Brooklyn residents as they entered into an investigation into whether the borough was worthy of the designation.
The legislation is intended to protect Brooklyn homeowners from frequent solicitation from real estate brokers intent on convincing them to sell their homes, a constant occurrence in Brooklyn throughout the past decade as housing inventory has decreased dramatically.
Several of these zones exist throughout New York, including in East New York, parts of Queens including Flushing, and parts of the Bronx including Country Club.
What did they do exactly?
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Phone calls. E-mail. Letters. Even had people ring the doorbell to inquire if they were planning to sell anytime soon. And if not, why not.
I've had people bug me about selling my condo in Manhattan. Had to threaten to call the police at one point because they wouldn't take no for an answer. In my case, this even went on during the height of the pandemic. It's puzzling because they even got my private unlisted cell number. Haven't heard from them recently though.
Phone calls. E-mail. Letters. Even had people ring the doorbell to inquire if they were planning to sell anytime soon. And if not, why not.
I've had people bug me about selling my condo in Manhattan. Had to threaten to call the police at one point because they wouldn't take no for an answer. In my case, this even went on during the height of the pandemic. It's puzzling because they even got my private unlisted cell number. Haven't heard from them recently though.
What you mean wouldn't take no for an answer?
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They kept bugging us. Asking us why we didn't want to sell. And no matter what we said, they (it was mostly realtors) wouldn't stop calling us until we mentioned the cops or an attorney and that would shut them up for a time only for it to start up all over again. My mom's neighbor had it worse. They actually had people show up at their door. My mom and I never had it like that. Although, I had someone follow me to the gym once to ask about selling my unit. We now just have to deal with the random phone calls, e-mails and letters from time to time. I've learned to just ignore it and if they personally accost me, I mention my attorney and they leave.
They kept bugging us. Asking us why we didn't want to sell. And no matter what we said, they (it was mostly realtors) wouldn't stop calling us until we mentioned the cops or an attorney and that would shut them up for a time only for it to start up all over again. My mom's neighbor had it worse. They actually had people show up at their door. My mom and I never had it like that. Although, I had someone follow me to the gym once to ask about selling my unit. We now just have to deal with the random phone calls, e-mails and letters from time to time. I've learned to just ignore it and if they personally accost me, I mention my attorney and they leave.
Like junk mail in person
Smh
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