The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building

… and youre not afforded the opportunity to get to know your neighbors Rental buildings are trying to change this by … care of the building and its residents like their second home  … Pro You may be able to buy your apartment I did … … has been rented out consistently for four or five years to show a pattern of it being used for this purpose but thats …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
What it's like to live in a NYC doorman building

… Living in a New York City apartment building with a doorman … visits to others peoples buildings or strolling past the liveried doormen outside stately Central Park West towers  Iare some things Ive learned that you might find helpful  … Whats the difference between a doorman and a concierge  … …

By Nikki M. Mascali |November 11, 2024 - 4:00PM
I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?

… … Youre certainly not alone Renters across New York City are receivinlease renewals … are trying to hike rents back up to prepandemic levels for highend rentals to make up for their losses when the … … Rent … The Market … Ask an Expert … landlords … leases … negotiatingrenters … tenants … I got a big rent increase …

By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM