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built-ins

Appliances, machinery, and other equipment installed as part of a building rather than left freestanding.Built-ins are considered fixtures,and fixtures are considered real estate.A contract to sell real estate automatically carries with it an obligation to leave all fixtures in place and included in the sale.There is usually a great deal of controversy over the exact nature of something as a built-in or not,such as a high-end refrigerator surrounded by custom cabinetry and with matching door insert panels.If in doubt,specifically list all appliances,machinery,and other such questionable items in the purchase contract.

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Superbly restored and maintained, the soaring bright interior spaces have exceptional built-ins, and outside, the landscaping sweeps up through and around the architecture.

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Whether for books or electronic equipment, well-designed built-ins maximize storage.

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Foyer leads to living room with custom built-ins and crown molding.

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Both bedrooms have en-suite marble bathrooms and custom built-ins.

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There is an adjacent dining room and each bedroom has custom built-ins and closets plus panoramic views from the midtown Manhattan skyline to the East River.

Evelyn Katz and Karen Gorstayn at Fox Residential have justed listed this three bedroom, 3.5 bath co-op at 60 East End Avenue for $3.595 million

Custom built-ins maximize Space & storage, as does the extra large closet in the extra large master bedroom.

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