down payment

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

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 22, 2025 - 10:30AM

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 buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance

… not manywill soon be able to snag up to $100000 in a forgivable loan towards their first purchase of a condo coop … to 120 percent of the AMIabout $130450 for an individualcan apply … What else do I need to know before applying … To be … a certificate that gives you up to a year to look for an apartment And once you purchase your apartment you need to …

By Celia Young |February 3, 2025 - 3:00PM

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

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

Negotiating + Financing

What are some tips for buying a NYC co-op or condo when mortgage rates are rising?

… … Whether youre looking to keep your monthly carrying costs low or pay the least interest over the life of … says Everything is so expensive in New York that most of my buyers with great income are cashstrapped to get into the … down your interest rate Blatman says … 6 Find a coop or condo with lower carrying costs … If youre buying into a …