Co-ops

Towers of the East River Co-ops (1956) in the Lower East Side, NYC. In the foreground is the East River and East River Park under renovation. These were the tallest reinforced concrete apartment structures in the United States at the time of their construction.
Co-ops
How first-time NYC buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance
By Brick Underground |June 11, 2026 - 10:30AM
NYC buildings along the East River
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-op board reference letters NYC
Co-ops
Here are 8 real co-op board reference letters from successful buyers
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
By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
1st Avenue in Manhattan
Sales Market
6 reasons why your mortgage application might be denied or delayed that have nothing to do with you

… credit and money in the bank you can have trouble getting a mortgage for an apartment if there are issues with the building  A missing certificate of occupancy … to see too many sublets or nonowner occupied apartments Coop buildings often have restrictions on sublets but many …

By Brick Underground |November 11, 2025 - 4:00PM
Apartment buildings in Lower Manhattan
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
By Celia Young |July 24, 2025 - 11:30AM
Robert Pullen at London Terrace in West Chelsea
The Search
Why I returned to NYC from Miami: ‘Constant heat, humidity, and sunshine is not my jam’

… walkable areas of Miami Beach I was right across from The Standard Hotel a block away from the restaurants in Sunset Harbor and … of bummed that I couldnt find a place in Brooklyn or the Lower East Side but I think I ended up exactly where I was …

By Kelly Kreth |June 6, 2025 - 9:30AM