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 … going to get better value Editors note Application fees for rentals are capped at $20 but condos and coops can charge … leasing from an individual owner rather than from a large corporate ownerdeveloper For that reason he said A vacancy …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
20 crucial questions for buying a new or pre-construction condo in NYC

… be finished by the projected movein date And what if there are problems with the construction Will these become your … general or initiate a lawsuit if the developer doesnt deliver as promised You can obtain a copy of the offering … that into their decision and decide whether they want to live in a residential condominium managed and operated by a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
Want a new rental with a pool in NYC? Dive into the outer boroughs

… it out on the sunbaked heat island aka Manhattan Here are five new rental developments with pools with multiple … of landing a place this summer … 1515 Surf Avenue … There are 31 rentals available at 1515 Surf Avenue in Coney Island … July 1st with two months free … Malt Drive … There are 24 rentals available at TF Cornerstones Malt Drive  at …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 3, 2025 - 12:30PM
A sleeper no more: What new condo buyers can get in Kips Bay

… An Anonymous Neighborhood with Fringe Benefits noted the areas lackluster highrises The neighborhood which runs from … the mix … Prices for the latest condo projects in Kips Bay are comparable to new development in Manhattan So far in … new coop project at 201 East 23rd St is due to be delivered in 2026 Thats a largerthantypical gap in the quality …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 18, 2025 - 2:30PM
From Hudson Yards to Hell’s Kitchen: I wanted to own a place and stop wasting money on rent

… to New York City in 2018 for an internship and initially lived on Manhattans West Side  I had a studio apartment and … any amenities aside from an elevator We only had a laundry area in the basement that was used by the whole building I … has partnered with a laundry service that picks up and delivers directly to the building Its super convenient The …

By Kelly Kreth |March 7, 2025 - 9:30AM
The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters

… 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 … rentyou might need to use a guarantor who is someone who lives in the tristate area and earns 80 times the monthly …

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