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 … about noise  Fed up with her clomping around over my head one nightit sounded like she was wearing highheeled boots on … higherend finishes and appliances and a better sense of community But there are a number of pitfalls that you should be …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 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 have caught … of apartment the biggest one is that you get to skip the board approval process a huge relief for many buyers Most …

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