About abbreviations in a classified of New York.

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Houses for sale. Bronx. Councourse Vic- 2 Fam. 5+5+3+Bsmt, New Boiler, Walk to D train. Exc. Cond. 10% down. $179,000. Deal Finder Re (phone number here)

Well, let's go by parts, ok?

1- Bronx is a district and Councourse is a neighbourhood in New York City, right?

2-What do "2 Fam. 5+5+3" mean, please? I don't know.

3- Bsmt is a basement, ok?

4- Boiler is a piece of equipment that heats the water, right?

5-What does "D" mean in "D train", please?

6- What do "Exc. Cond." mean, please?

7- 10% down is 10 % less, correct?

8-What do "Deal Finder Re" mean? Is it "Broker replies", please?

Doctor D · Accepted Answer

I can give you some of this, but does not the listing give what the abbreviations mean?

1) Yes. The Concourse is a major thoroughfare that runs through the Bronx. So Concourse Vic means the building is in the vicinity (close to) the Concourse.

2) I would guess that 2 Fam. means two-family dwelling. Not sure. Normally, the numbers would indicate bedrooms-bathrooms (sometimes garage space). So perhaps they mean 5 bedrooms, 5 bathroom, 3 car spaces. Or they are telling you how many rooms are on each floor (3 stories plus basement).

3) Yes

4) Yes

5) The "D Train" is the name of the train that runs from Bronx to Brooklyn.

6) Exc. Cond. means the place is in excellent condition.

7) No. 10% down means you have to give them 10% of the purchase price at the start.

8) I do not know what "Deal Finder Re" means.

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