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 building in Murray Hill I got into a disagreement with my upstairs neighbor about noise  Fed … she didnt appreciate being told what she could do in her own apartment when she came downstairs and yelled at me The …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
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 … rate in their neighborhoods As of this writing StreetEasy showed about 164 current HDFC listings in NYC see below for … act as affordable longterm housing for families rather than investment properties To keep wouldbe speculators at bay …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 11, 2025 - 10:30AM
What’s a condop? What do I need to know about buying there?

… shared spaces including common hallways or laundry rooms What to know about buying or selling a condop in NYC … from prospective buyers about how the boards work  … What you need to know before buying a condop … Condops often … both the coop and condo financial statements to find out what percentage of the condos common charges is assigned to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 6, 2025 - 10:30AM
How to buy a Hamptons hotel condo or co-op as an investment property

… and can be a fraction of the cost of a singlefamily house Thats important to know because home prices in this stretch … live nearby  But with a hotel condo or coop you own the apartment and you or anyone who rents your place can enjoy … charging stations  Also in Montauk is The Surf Club  which offers rare one and twobedroom duplexes with ocean views The …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 29, 2025 - 10:30AM