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 … only unpleasant incident I experienced as a renter in a coop building In many ways it was a very nice place to … Brick Underground that renting in a New York City condo or coop is often a way to get a nicer apartment with higherend …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… illprepared  Brick asked brokers and lawyersformer board members among themfor questions that might arise and tips on … versions of this article contained reporting and writing by Joann Jovinelly Lucy Cohen Blatter and Emily Myers … You Might …

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

If youre looking to buy a coop in New York City the term … for many buyers Most coop buildings were converted from rental buildings in the 1970s and 1980s Existing tenants had … sponsorowned apartment And this being NYC some buyers who want to avoid board approval are always on the lookout for …

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