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 … residents like their second home  … Pro You may be able to buy your apartment I did … When I got into that tiff with my neighbor I was already in the process of buying my studio I was lucky because the owners gave me a …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… coop board interview can ratchet up the tension when youre buying in New York City Facing questions about your finances … dauntingparticularly because boards can reject a potential buyer without giving a reason Your best bet is to thoroughly … backgrounds and wonder whats really going on behind the green screen he said So dont set up your interview with a …

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