Co-ops

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

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 11, 2025 - 10:30AM

Co-ops

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 … provided in letters from close friends and work colleagues that attest to your character and financial responsibility …

By Brick Underground |August 1, 2025 - 9:30AM

Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan.

Co-ops

12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… illprepared Brick asked brokers and lawyersformer board members among themfor questions that might arise and tips on … or the building thought that I could make an important contribution I would certainly be open to discussing it It … not a popularity test The board wants to gauge whether your socializing will be disruptive Your best answer might be to …

By Brick Underground |July 30, 2025 - 9:30AM

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

… City the term sponsor unit may have caught your eye while scanning the citys listings A sponsor coop is an apartment … Buying in a sponsorowned coop allows you to finance as much as the banks will allow you said Melissa Cohn regional … down payment of only 10 percent when buying a sponsor coop However you may face higher closing costs because buyers …