Co-ops

Views of the East River and the Manhattan Bridge from lower Manhattan, NYC.
Co-ops
Median price for Manhattan co-ops and condos hit $1.25 million in second quarter
By Jennifer White Karp |July 2, 2026 - 9:30AM
residential buildings NYC
Co-ops
10 steps for creating a stellar co-op or condo board application

… condo requires similar documentation and sometimes  even an interview  Editors note A previous version of this post was … account reports … 4 Include a cover letter and table of contents … These elements let board members easily find what … out that needs correcting … 10 Bring your Agame to the interview … Dress appropriately be respectful and keep it …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 25, 2026 - 10:30AM
Towers of the East River Co-ops (1956) in the Lower East Side, NYC. In the foreground is the East River and East River Park under renovation. These were the tallest reinforced concrete apartment structures in the United States at the time of their construction.
Co-ops
How first-time NYC buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance
By Brick Underground |June 11, 2026 - 10:30AM
NYC buildings along the East River
Co-ops
Submitting a co-op board package? Starting this summer, you’ll be approved (or rejected) much faster
By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2026 - 9:30AM
Residential buildings along First Avenue in Manhattan
The Market
The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building
By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
co-op board reference letters NYC
Co-ops
Here are 8 real co-op board reference letters from successful buyers
By Brick Underground |December 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan.
Co-ops
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them
By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
1st Avenue in Manhattan
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
Apartment buildings in Lower Manhattan
Renovation
What repairs are co-op and condo owners responsible for, and what do buildings take care of?

… lease an agreement that has similarities to a lease in a rental building  In addition for NYC renters theres a set of … under the warranty of habitability  … Electric wires steam risers and your front door … If youre using the rule … and run from floor to ceiling to release steam from the boiler The maintenance and repair of these risers is a coop …

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

… typically refers to rentals but what are the options for buyers One socalled budget route to home ownership is … various state regulations including private housing finance laws and they have regulatory agreements that vary depending … on the apartments utilities and maintenance fees The AMI changes  annually  and is currently $145800 for a …

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