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washer dryer condo bathroom
Renovation
Can I install a washer/dryer combo in my NYC co-op?
By Evelyn Battaglia |November 5, 2025 - 9:30AM
Condos in Lower Manhattan
Buy
How to rejection-proof your NYC co-op or condo application package

… Most New York City coop and condo  buildings require buyers to submit voluminous  … requirements  If youre buying a condo preapproval from a bank is usually enough so you may not have to complete the …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 7, 2025 - 12:30PM
New York cityscape in South Manhattan
Sales Market
Why was my mortgage approval withdrawn before the closing?
By Jennifer White Karp |July 22, 2024 - 9:30AM
apartment buildings in NYC
The Search
Should I line up a guarantor before I start my search for a NYC rental apartment?
By Evelyn Battaglia |June 29, 2023 - 12:30PM
Block of colorful old apartment buildings in the Alphabet City neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City NYC
The Search
What debt-to-income ratio do you need to buy a co-op in NYC?
By Emily Myers |March 20, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Renovation
How to deal with a renovation that violates your co-op or condo board's alteration agreement
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 17, 2023 - 11:00AM
w of Old Brick Apartment Buildings with Fire Escapes in the East Village of New York City - stock photo
Investing
Renting out an investment property? Here's how to find a reliable tenant

… If youve purchased an apartment or townhouse in New York City to rent out it can be a solid investmentbut only if you …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 15, 2023 - 1:45PM
Here's how to understand the three basic types of estimates for construction work so you can make an informed choice. 
Improve
How to evaluate different types of NYC contractor bids when you're renovating
By Emily Myers |February 21, 2023 - 12:30PM