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

… I rented a studio apartment in a small selfmanaged coop building in Murray Hill I got into a disagreement with my … banged on my ceiling with a broom handle to get her to be quieter She let me know that she didnt appreciate being … unpleasant incident I experienced as a renter in a coop building In many ways it was a very nice place to rent The …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
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 … on Manhattans West Side  I had a studio apartment and the rent was $2900 to start and then went up to $3090 …

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 are high and bidding wars are prevalent for the upper …

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