Co-ops

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Buy
How often does our board need to do a reserve study for our building?
By Emily Myers |May 8, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Renovation
Can I get out of a renovation contract if the work hasn't started?
By Emily Myers |April 24, 2023 - 9:30AM
Upper East side buildings, close up
Co-ops
What is an underlying mortgage when you're buying in a co-op building?
By Emily Myers |April 19, 2023 - 2:45PM
Apartment buildings Upper East Side NYC
The Search
Before you buy: 16 questions to ask about a NYC co-op or condo building
By Emily Myers |April 18, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Live
Our NYC building has a high energy efficiency rating. Does that mean we can avoid major Local Law 97 upgrades?
By Emily Myers |April 17, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Sales Market
Do carrying costs include monthly mortgage payments?

… …   The term carrying costs broadly includes all the monthly financial obligations of owning an apartment our … your coop or condo your carrying costs will include your monthly mortgage payments  The term carrying costs includes monthly maintenance or common charges mortgage principal and …

By Emily Myers |April 10, 2023 - 10:00AM
A row of colorful brick residential buildings along a street in Chelsea of New York City
Live
Can you get paid for serving on your co-op or condo board?
By Emily Myers |April 3, 2023 - 9:30AM
Apartment buildings in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of New York City
Troubleshooting
12 reasons why you should join your co-op or condo board if you can
By Mimi OConnor |March 29, 2023 - 2:30PM
longwood the bron
Sales Market
What to know about buying in Longwood, the Bronx, where you'll find affordable co-ops and multi-families to rent out
By Nancy A. Ruhling |March 29, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Live
What is a co-op or condo assessment? How is it calculated?
By Emily Myers |March 28, 2023 - 9:30AM