This week readers checked out Brick Underground’s advice to condo and co-op buyers about tax abatements. They may not sound as glam as a chef’s kitchen or wraparound views, but savvy buyers know they are something worth searching for because you can save a bundle with one in place.

Also of interest: An affordable housing lottery in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood has studios with rents starting at $1,329. Check out the article for more details and the link to sign up with NYC's Housing Connect.

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