What repairs are co-op and condo owners responsible for, and what do buildings take care of?

… it can be difficult to know what are you responsible for and what your building is on the hook for For example you … In a condo building theres no warranty of habitability between the board and unit owners Here are some of the most … under the warranty of habitability to assist affected neighbors  Again the situation is different for condos In …

By Brick Underground |August 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
Buy a co-op at a discount: All about HDFCs and how to get one

… New York City typically refers to rentals but what are the options for buyers One socalled budget route to home ownership is through limited equity housing coops essentially coops for people who earn lower incomes In …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 11, 2025 - 10:30AM
The pros and cons of buying a co-op sponsor unit: You don't need board approval, but you'll likely pay a premium

… If youre looking to buy a coop in New York City the term sponsor unit may … well be obscured behind the paint applied with every new lease but they can give the place character that can … from a sponsor you typically do not have to pay the transfer tax more on that below Chalk it up to paying a …

By Celia Young |July 24, 2025 - 11:30AM
Why I returned to NYC from Miami: ‘Constant heat, humidity, and sunshine is not my jam’

… moved to Miami just before the pandemic but all that sunshine was not for him After four years he headed back landing in a coop building in West Chelsea a neighborhood where he used to live Heres his story as told … service I still work from home so I have no daily commute … What he likes about the neighborhood … Coming back to West …

By Kelly Kreth |June 6, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to buy a Hamptons hotel condo or co-op as an investment property

… If youve ever thought about purchasing a summer place or investment property in … of a singlefamily house Thats important to know because home prices in this stretch of paradise are still at an … … Hamptons … luxury … outdoor space … vacation … vacation home … How to buy a Hamptons hotel condo or coop as an …

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