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 … that was the only unpleasant incident I experienced as a renter in a coop building In many ways it was a very nice …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
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  … have been combined and the elevator will serve the east and west side Blumstein said adding whereas in the Village you … of the elevator You can often find buildings with steel gates just outside the elevator For added security cameras …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
A sleeper no more: What new condo buyers can get in Kips Bay

… New condo projects in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan … and amenities After little to no development in Kips Bay for nearly a decade seven new condo developments including  Eastlight VU and Hendrix House  have opened in the past five years They add …

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