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 my upstairs neighbor about noise  Fed up with her clomping around over my head …

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 … below was provided by the chief financial officer of a company which according to Lahav is a major plus  If the …

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

… have clear lines about how you are going to soundproof your apartment so no one will hear anything Franklin said No one … want to take the stance of Im here to listen learn and give my energies  On that note some application packages might … she said  … 12 Do you have any questions … While in other forums it is often useful to have questions at the ready as …

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … … Buy Affordable Housing … Co-ops … Affordable Housing … buying … Co-ops … HDFC … mortgage … Buy a coop at a discount …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 11, 2025 - 10:30AM
The pros and cons of buying a co-op sponsor unit: You don't need board approval, but you'll likely pay a premium

… for many buyers Most coop buildings were converted from rental buildings in the 1970s and 1980s Existing tenants had the option to buy their apartments or keep renting If a tenant didnt buy the sponsor retained ownership … well be obscured behind the paint applied with every new lease but they can give the place character that can …

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