Brick Underground's best advice for figuring out the true cost of living in a co-op

… Its well known that buyers pay less for New York City coops than they do for … for coops versus $1989 per square foot for condos according to  Douglas Ellimans market report But as a coop owner youll … as part of their maintenance For more on understanding how amenities add to maintenance fees see our article on  …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 30, 2018 - 12:00PM
Before you buy a post-war apartment, read this

… prewar apartments and the glossy allure of a new condo youll find the overlooked Everyman of New York real … among the citys more affordable and plentiful housing options … Editors note A version of this story was first … for 2018 with additional reporting … If youre planning to buy chances are a postwar or two will show up on your list …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 3, 2018 - 2:00PM
3 ways to avoid the sting of an assessment as a co-op or condo owner

… Earlier this week we advised prospective buyers on how to sniff out whether a costly assessment might be coming …

By Nathan Tempey |December 21, 2017 - 4:00PM
When to walk away from that bargain condo or co-op

… seems too good to be true it probably is Here  the top reasons to avoid that lowpriced coop or condo  like the plague … An actual plague  … Think … moving in above a restaurant A neighbor who wont stop feeding the buildings wildlife Evict em Ask an expert What …

By Jennifer Laing |November 20, 2014 - 2:59PM