I was also under the impression that people would go to the office with no notes or phones, and read the documents confidentially, with no leaking.
At least once in our lives, all of us have likely sold a property or seen someone else sell a property for a price that differed from the municipal assessment. Everyone hopes to sell a bit over the assessed value, and the present case is no exception. However, if information gets leaked that some repair or other is no big deal for one person, but a major issue for someone else, it could affect the negotiations.
Having already sold a home of my own, I like negotiations to be fair. I wouldn't want to find out that the negotiation process was marred by leaked documents.
I don't know how much the apartment is worth based on its square footage and prestigious location. Park Avenue is an old-money, historic area that seems highly sought-after. I understand that. I would be very uncomfortable knowing that negotiations over the price of this apartment had been affected by leaked information. That's why I want steps taken to ensure that the document remains confidential.
I thought we had agreed to read the document in the clerk's office, and to include members who are usually here, but not necessarily regular members. That could be done after the House resumes. We should be almost there in 21 days, and then we can all read the document without spending too much on travel. That was my understanding. That's my preference, frankly, to avoid influencing negotiations one way or another.