Co-ops

Co-ops

Submitting a co-op board package? Starting this summer, you’ll be approved (or rejected) much faster

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2026 - 9:30AM

Residential buildings along First Avenue in Manhattan

The Market

The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM

Co-ops

Here are 8 real co-op board reference letters from successful buyers

… coop is a lot like applying for a job Not only do you have to qualify with a pile of documents but you also have to … 4 describes in detail who the author of the letter is and how that person knows you as well as mentions positive … rather than pro forma The authors should describe in detail how they know you and include positive examples of who you …

By Brick Underground |December 31, 2025 - 9:30AM

Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan.

Co-ops

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 about your finances …

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

Sales Market

6 reasons why your mortgage application might be denied or delayed that have nothing to do with you

By Brick Underground |November 11, 2025 - 4:00PM

Renovation

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

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

100 West 141st St., #16, in Central Harlem

Co-ops

Buy a co-op at a discount: All about HDFCs and how to get one

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 11, 2025 - 10:30AM

Sponsor co-op apartment, #3D at 201 East 23rd St. in Kips Bay, asking $1.325 million

Co-ops

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 … down payment of only 10 percent when buying a sponsor coop However you may face higher closing costs because buyers … sponsoryour broker and attorney can help you with this Ask how many apartments the sponsor owns in the building and how …

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