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

… be a bit trickier than getting one for an existing building Banks are wary of lending to buyers in underconstruction … for owneroccupied units among other requirements Some banks do not offer new condominium financing until the … sales office staff as many questions as possible about the neighbors Who lives next door Is it the owner of the house …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
What you need to know about buying a NYC apartment with direct elevator access

… elevator that opens directly into your New York City apartment sounds swankyif you can afford it But is it safe  … an agent at  Corcoran  to hear about where you can find apartments with this amenity who typically buys them what … what it is now which is a higherend coop the elevator just services one side of the building because the adjacent …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … under legislation passed in the whopping $254 billion New York state budget last month The budget lowers the … or wouldbebuyers that would need to agree to convert some newer large apartment buildings from rental to condo Its one …

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

… shared spaces including common hallways or laundry rooms What to know about buying or selling a condop in NYC Multiple boards … prospective buyers about how the boards work  … What you need to know before buying a condop … Condops often have …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 6, 2025 - 10:30AM