20 crucial questions for buying a new or pre-construction condo in NYC

… When buying a newly built condo or one in the preconstruction phase in New York City youre inherently taking on some risk with an … for September 2025 Ultimately when navigating the newdevelopment or  preconstruction market its critical to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… Some New York City renters could gain a path to buying their apartments under legislation passed in the whopping … of initiativesincluding a new statewide housing voucher programthat could have major impacts on NYC housing in the … line Elderly and disabled tenants even those that dont live in rentstabilized apartments also receive additional …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
What’s a condop? What do I need to know about buying there?

… coops A condop is probably the most misunderstood type of NYC apartment and while brokers often describe them as coops … search to offmarket listings NYC real estate brokerage  The Agency a Brick Underground partner uses technology to mine … Market … Bricktionary … Co-ops … condos … retail tenant … Whats a condop What do I need to know about buying there …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 6, 2025 - 10:30AM
Parapet inspections: What NYC boards and building owners need to know about Local Law 126

… its time to have your parapet inspected  Almost all NYC properties need to have their parapets checked for … which is why its crucial to make sure those facing public streets are safe Read on for everything your board … building Moreover it enhances safety Varone said his own firm received hundreds of requests to handle parapet …

By Celia Young |May 2, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to buy a Hamptons hotel condo or co-op as an investment property

… first quarter the median sales price exceeded $2 million for the first time up 13 percent since last year according …  a beachfront resort offers two tennis courts a large private beach and a clubhouse with ping pong and board games … the units at these condocoop hotels are studios and one bedrooms ranging from 400 to 500 square feet Some larger …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 29, 2025 - 10:30AM