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 a disagreement with my … are a number of pitfalls that you should be aware of before you sign a lease as a renter in a coop or condo You may …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
Buy a co-op at a discount: All about HDFCs and how to get one

Affordable housing in 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 …

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

… If youre looking to buy a coop in New York City the term sponsor unit may have caught … of apartment the biggest one is that you get to skip the board approval process a huge relief for many buyers Most …

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