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 building in Murray Hill I got into a disagreement with my … are a number of pitfalls that you should be aware of before you sign a lease as a renter in a coop or condo You may …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
No room for appliances? In some luxury NYC rentals, you can borrow them for a fee

… and other mundane but necessary household items And are renters willing to pay a fee to borrow air fryers or … framework for sharing … Sharing resources among people who live in close proximity is an ancient concept said Shemer … tulou large 12th century Chinese compounds where people lived communally Were modernizing traditional solutions with …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 2, 2025 - 1:30PM
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
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

If you are moving into a New York City rental apartment for the first time its best to have a clear idea of what your landlord is required to provide Heat and hot water are a

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters

… Finding an apartment to rent in New York City is a challenging experience Rents are high and bidding wars are prevalent for the upper half of the market making apartment hunting an incredibly … Editors note A previous version of this article ran in June 2024 We are presenting it again with updated information for …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM