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

… Years ago when I rented a studio apartment in a small selfmanaged coop … of her lungs she made a point of saying that I was just a renter and that she was going to complain to the board about … huge lounge spaces and hosting social gatherings for their tenants in an attempt to build a community feel However if …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
My NYC landlord charges $75 if the rent is three days late. Is that OK?

… for your landlord to charge you any late fee unless your rent is more than five days late under state law Late fees … according to a New York State Unified Court System guide Landlords cannot sue for late fees in housing court said … said Arik Lifshitz a landlord and CEO of DSA Property Group Landlords are more inclined to go after a tenant who isnt …

By Celia Young |February 19, 2025 - 3:30PM