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 upstairs neighbor about noise  Fed … she didnt appreciate being told what she could do in her own apartment when she came downstairs and yelled at me The …

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

… Can the sharing economy help New Yorkers in tiny apartments with the problem of storing vacuum cleaners and … to owning them With Gen Z becoming a growing share of the rental population and bringing their comfort with all things … … Renters can either pay per use or choose a monthly or annual TULU membership which unlocks discounts offers and …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 2, 2025 - 1:30PM
20 crucial questions for buying a new or pre-construction condo in NYC

… associated with your prospective building as well as the property manager and other key staff members While the citys … Does the kitchen have softclosing drawers Are the cabinet doors level and equipped with sturdy hinges Are the grout … When can I move in … In a new development it could be 12 to 18 months before the building is ready to close and you can …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
How to buy a Hamptons hotel condo or co-op as an investment property

… and can be a fraction of the cost of a singlefamily house Thats important to know because home prices in this stretch … live nearby  But with a hotel condo or coop you own the apartment and you or anyone who rents your place can enjoy … charging stations  Also in Montauk is The Surf Club  which offers rare one and twobedroom duplexes with ocean views The …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 29, 2025 - 10:30AM