Co-ops

Submitting a co-op board package? Starting this summer, you’ll be approved (or rejected) much faster

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2026 - 9:30AM

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 … Hill I got into a disagreement with my upstairs neighbor about noise Fed up with her clomping around over my head … note Application fees for rentals are capped at $20 but condos and coops can charge higher fees The trick is to find …

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

Co-ops

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 have to … make a strong first impression Your goal is to convince a coop board you will be a standup neighbor and an asset to …

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

Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan.

Co-ops

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 … bet is to thoroughly prepare for this important part of the coop buying process by anticipating what you will be asked …