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 … Hill I got into a disagreement with my upstairs neighbor about noise  Fed up with her clomping around over my head … note Application fees for rentals are capped at $20 but condos and coops can charge higher fees The trick is to find …

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 Not only do you have to … 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
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… The scrutiny of a coop board interview can ratchet up the tension when youre buying in New York City Facing questions … 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