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 … of her lungs she made a point of saying that I was just a renter and that she was going to complain to the board about …

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 … 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
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 … circulating most HDFC coops are still primarily family and communityoriented with residents in them for the long haul  …

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

… looking to buy a coop in New York City the term sponsor unit may have caught your eye while scanning the citys listings  A sponsor coop is an apartment being sold by the buildings owner or the … An earlier version of this article was published in June 2024 and has been updated with new information for July 2025 …

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