Co-ops

Residential buildings along First Avenue in Manhattan

The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building

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 … make a strong first impression Your goal is to convince a coop board you will be a standup neighbor and an asset to …

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

… The scrutiny of a coop board interview can ratchet up the tension … bet is to thoroughly prepare for this important part of the coop buying process by anticipating what you will be asked …

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

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

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

… the biggest one is that you get to skip the board approval process a huge relief for many buyers Most coop buildings … closing costs than regular units Consider this your goto guide to sponsor apartments so you know whats involved in …

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