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

… ago when I rented a studio apartment in a small selfmanaged coop building in Murray Hill I got into a disagreement with … have told Brick Underground that renting in a New York City condo or coop is often a way to get a nicer apartment … for building The approval process can take longer and the application fees are higher but if you arent in a rush to …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
Here are 8 real co-op board reference letters from successful buyers

… Buying a  New York City coop is a lot like applying for a job Not only do you … and financial responsibility  To help you with your application weve collected actual reference letters from …

By Brick Underground |December 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… The scrutiny of a coop board interview can ratchet up the tension when youre buying in New York City Facing questions about your finances and personal … can generate the vast majority of rejections are based on application packages with the bad news delivered well before …

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
The pros and cons of buying a co-op sponsor unit: You don't need board approval, but you'll likely pay a premium

… looking to buy a coop in New York City the term sponsor unit may have caught your eye while scanning the citys listings  A sponsor coop is an apartment being sold by the buildings owner or the … An earlier version of this article was published in June 2024 and has been updated with new information for July 2025 …

By Celia Young |July 24, 2025 - 11:30AM