Co-ops

Residential buildings along First Avenue in Manhattan

The Market

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

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

Co-ops

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.

Co-ops

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

Co-ops

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

… typically refers to rentals but what are the options for buyers One socalled budget route to home ownership is … Fund Corporations They have strict income caps for buyers are priced below the market rate and are an appealing … HDFC program was launchednow the average cost of HDFCs is more like $350000 to $500000but in most cases theyre still …

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 caught your eye while … owner or the corporation that established the coop There are several advantages to buying this type of apartment the … this your goto guide to sponsor apartments so you know whats involved in buying one … Pro No board approval is …