condos

Getting Ready

What does 'right of first refusal' mean when you are selling a NYC condo?

By Brick Underground |May 16, 2024 - 2:30PM

Quarrel in a mature family. Senior husband and wife are sitting on opposite sides of the sofa in the interior of the apartment. Relationship difficulties stock photo

Negotiating + Financing

After a divorce, how do I remove my ex’s name from our condo’s mortgage?

By Celia Young |May 15, 2024 - 10:00AM

a row of new york city apartments with trees in front.

Sell

What’s the average flip tax for a condo or co-op in New York City?

By Celia Young |April 1, 2024 - 2:30PM

A photo of NYC buildings and a parking garage sign on the left

Troubleshooting

How do I ask my board for a closer parking spot to accommodate my disability?

By Celia Young |March 12, 2024 - 11:30AM

A row of apartments in Kensington, Brooklyn.

Negotiating + Financing

Dealing with a scam, deed theft, or foreclosure? NY’s Homeowner Protection Program can help

By Celia Young |February 12, 2024 - 9:00AM

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New Construction + Condos

The big bad board: How do we replace our entire condo board?

By Celia Young |February 6, 2024 - 10:30AM

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Design + Architecture

Baby greens: How a mini green roof can spruce up the first floor of your building

… Youve heard of green roofs now get ready for the miniature version Many buildings have an extra strip of roof … they can be difficult to spot from the citys streets These mini green roofs are closer to the street and more visible … building at 55 West 17th in the Flatiron District But miniature green roofs have become particularly popular since …

By Celia Young |January 29, 2024 - 12:30PM

Sales Market

What you get for $1 million in the East Village, where an 'artistic spirit and neighborhood feel' are major draws

By Nancy A. Ruhling |January 24, 2024 - 2:30PM

A furnished, two-bedroom apartment by Blueground at The Axel in Clinton Hill

Renovation

The 7 best ways to find a short-term rental while you renovate your NYC apartment

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 17, 2024 - 12:30PM

02 April 2019: Corner of W 23th Street and 10th Avenue, Manhattan, New York, USA.

Co-ops

Boards prepare to hike maintenance fees and common charges in 2024

… York City condo or coop board is preparing to hike monthly fees in 2024 youre not alone Boards are preparing to raise maintenance fees and common charges following … of Esquire Management which manages 800 coops condos and rentals in Manhattan Queens Brooklyn and the Bronx … Whats …

By Celia Young |December 29, 2023 - 1:30PM