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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.

How first-time NYC buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance

… loans to 1149 New Yorkers in the past 10 years according to HPD Previously the program was only available to New Yorkers … money towards the purchase according to a fact sheet from HPD The agency recommends having enough money in savings to … for your loan You can find a list of those agencies online After completing the course youll receive a …

By Brick Underground |June 11, 2026 - 10:30AM

Negotiating + Financing

The home loan that lets first-time buyers put as little as 3 percent down

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 4, 2026 - 10:30AM

Hochul addresses a crowd of elected officials, union leaders, and other audience members at her State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 15th.

Rent

Hochul takes aim at institutional housing investors and rent-fixing software in State of the State

By Celia Young |January 15, 2025 - 11:15AM

Co-ops

Need a mortgage to buy a NYC co-op? Your rate is not the only thing to consider

… in March 2022 We are presenting it again with updated information for February 2023 … Nontraditional banks may not … with doing coop purchases They mostly did singlefamily homes she says They were requiring things that no other … keep a list of approved buildings which can expedite your financing Pro tip When interviewing lenders ask if your …

By Mimi OConnor |February 17, 2023 - 2:30PM