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

… yelled at me The kicker is that while she was telling me off at the top of her lungs she made a point of saying that … longtime staff members take care of the building and its residents like their second home  … Pro You may be able to buy … reject the rental application without providing a reason which can be very frustrating Sacks said You will also not …

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 … bets landlords at luxury rental buildings are making Over 150 NYC buildings have installed kiosks from TULU  a NYCbased …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 2, 2025 - 1:30PM
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 … someone you dont know gets on the elevator heading to your apartment Editors Note A previous version of this post was …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… for the first time its best to have a clear idea of what your landlord is required to provide Heat and hot water … This issue came up during Brick Underground Office Hours a live forum that addressed questions about renters rights  … … renters insurance Its not very expensive and covers these kinds of situations  … 9 Top locks and replacement keys … A …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM