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

… have told Brick Underground that renting in a New York City condo or coop is often a way to get a nicer apartment with … aware of before you sign a lease as a renter in a coop or condo You may love your apartment only to find out that you … pros and cons before you sign that lease in a NYC coop or condo building … Pro Everybody knows your name … One of the …

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

By Brick Underground |December 31, 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

… coops despite the wear and tear they may have faced as rentals These places can also have higher closing costs than … apartment you will be required to get all renovation plans approved by the coop board the building architect and the … investment if most units are privately owned rather than rentals Therefore the higher the percentage of privately …

By Celia Young |July 24, 2025 - 11:30AM
Why I returned to NYC from Miami: ‘Constant heat, humidity, and sunshine is not my jam’

… about why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC check out other articles in the series I was lucky … areas of Miami Beach I was right across from The Standard Hotel a block away from the restaurants in Sunset Harbor and … Chelsea … Chelsea wasnt my first choice I had lived on 20th Street when I moved to New York for the second timeon …

By Kelly Kreth |June 6, 2025 - 9:30AM