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 … She let me know that she didnt appreciate being told what she could do in her own apartment when she came … Although this is less fearsome than if you were buying it does slow the process down It can take four weeks from when …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… can certify your safety and compliance with a lead paint test today … 3 Fire safety measures … Your apartment should … brand of paint or a particular color in which case you may buy the paint yourself And if you are covering dark paint … will come with a microwave but its your responsibility to buy one if you want one The same goes for a dishwasher Of …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
A sleeper no more: What new condo buyers can get in Kips Bay

… New condo projects in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan … to no development in Kips Bay for nearly a decade seven new condo developments including  Eastlight VU and Hendrix House … with Fringe Benefits noted the areas lackluster highrises The neighborhood which runs from the East River to …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 18, 2025 - 2:30PM