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

… have told Brick Underground that renting in a New York City condo or coop is often a way to get a nicer apartment with … aware of before you sign a lease as a renter in a coop or condo You may love your apartment only to find out that you … pros and cons before you sign that lease in a NYC coop or condo building … Pro Everybody knows your name … One of 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

… and other mundane but necessary household items And are renters willing to pay a fee to borrow air fryers or … to owning them With Gen Z becoming a growing share of the rental population and bringing their comfort with all things … and Bosch among others Average apartment sizes for new leases in NYC continue to slip even as rents remain …

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

… When buying a newly built condo or one in the preconstruction phase in New York City youre inherently taking on some risk with an … for September 2025 Ultimately when navigating the newdevelopment or  preconstruction market its critical to …

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

… ever thought about purchasing a summer place or investment property in the Hamptons and its environs but couldnt swing … with a hotel condo or coop you own the apartment and you or anyone who rents your place can enjoy the hotels amenities … inhouse or outsourced management company handles the entire rental process meaning your work is complete once youve …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 29, 2025 - 10:30AM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… If you are moving into a New York City rental apartment for the first time its best to have a clear … on finding those On the other hand even though landlords arent obligated to provide a number of some pretty essential … tenants through the bedbug disclosure form you get with a lease They must also submit an annual report on bedbug …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
From Hudson Yards to Hell’s Kitchen: I wanted to own a place and stop wasting money on rent

… When the rent rose for Gaia Trocchias Hudson Yard studio she decided … on Manhattans West Side  I had a studio apartment and the rent was $2900 to start and then went up to $3090 … she decided to move … I opted to move last spring when my lease was up for renewal and my rent was going up Instead of …

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

… Finding an apartment to rent in New York City is a challenging experience Rents … the landlord is askingfor example a few hundred more each month Some renters make the offer through a broker or …

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