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 … of her lungs she made a point of saying that I was just a renter and that she was going to complain to the board about … have told Brick Underground that renting in a New York City condo or coop is often a way to get a nicer apartment with …

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

… the community  This is where references come in provided in letters from close friends and work colleagues that attest … you with your application weve collected actual reference letters from buyers who landed their desired coops with … everyones privacy  Most board packages require four to six letters Its a good idea to ask for three letters from …

By Brick Underground |December 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
What repairs are co-op and condo owners responsible for, and what do buildings take care of?

… to these questions depend on whether you own in a coop or a condo building When you buy a condo you own the property and … are a shareholder As a coop owner you sign a proprietary lease an agreement that has similarities to a lease in a rental building  In addition for NYC renters …

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