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 building in Murray … her own apartment when she came downstairs and yelled at me The kicker is that while she was telling me off at the top … had a livein super who was responsive it was very clean and well run I had no complaints other than my bootwearing …

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

… York City coop is a lot like applying for a job Not only do you have to qualify with a pile of documents but you also … Best of Brick  week  The letters below offer a guide to what should be included organized by key qualities that made … The writer of the personal reference letter below even lives in the building where the buyer is applying …   … Key …

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

… of a coop board interview can ratchet up the tension when youre buying in New York City Facing questions about your … important part of the coop buying process by anticipating what you will be asked  Thats true no matter the format of … are based on application packages with the bad news delivered well before a coop board interview would take …

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM