The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building

… and youre not afforded the opportunity to get to know your neighbors Rental buildings are trying to change this by … care of the building and its residents like their second home  … Pro You may be able to buy your apartment I did … … has been rented out consistently for four or five years to show a pattern of it being used for this purpose but thats …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
I’ve been a NYC doorman for 22 years. This is what I think about holiday tipping

… A longtime doorman 22 years in a rental building on the Upper East Side … doormen make a killing during the holiday season Its true most doormen make extra taxfree cash around the holidays but … if a card is attached with a bit of cash as well  … How to calculate your holiday tip from a doormans …

By Kelly Kreth |December 3, 2025 - 11:30AM