Co-ops

Residential buildings along First Avenue in Manhattan

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 building in Murray Hill I got into a disagreement with my upstairs neighbor about noise Fed … she didnt appreciate being told what she could do in her own apartment when she came downstairs and yelled at me The …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM

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Here are 8 real co-op board reference letters from successful buyers

By Brick Underground |December 31, 2025 - 9:30AM

Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan.

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12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM

Sales Market

6 reasons why your mortgage application might be denied or delayed that have nothing to do with you

By Brick Underground |November 11, 2025 - 4:00PM

Renovation

What repairs are co-op and condo owners responsible for, and what do buildings take care of?

By Brick Underground |August 26, 2025 - 9:30AM

100 West 141st St., #16, in Central Harlem

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Buy a co-op at a discount: All about HDFCs and how to get one

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 11, 2025 - 10:30AM

Sponsor co-op apartment, #3D at 201 East 23rd St. in Kips Bay, asking $1.325 million

Co-ops

The pros and cons of buying a co-op sponsor unit: You don't need board approval, but you'll likely pay a premium

… If youre looking to buy a coop in New York City the term sponsor unit may have … 2024 and has been updated with new information for July 2025 Keep in mind that sponsor apartments can be more expensive … said … Con They often cost more than nonsponsor units … All things being equal sponsor apartments can be more expensive …