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 … she didnt appreciate being told what she could do in her own apartment when she came downstairs and yelled at me The … care of the building and its residents like their second home  … Pro You may be able to buy your apartment I did … …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
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 … Will these become your own headaches The onus is on you to do your prepurchase due diligence For example you can research the developers track record and see how their other buildings have turned out assuming there are …

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

… swing the steep price tag there just might be a way to live the dreamyou can buy into a hotel condo or coop which … maintain the property not always an easy feat when you dont live nearby  But with a hotel condo or coop you own the … beach access … How do you rent out a hotel condocoop … The building takes care of it all Costello said In most cases …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 29, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 are … are strategies you should brush up on to track down the best deal and to avoid rushing into a lease  and regretting … lease so a portion would be deducted from each month of a 12month lease Other times you pay the gross rent and get …

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