Co-ops

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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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
Apartment buildings in New York City
Co-ops
Can the board of my co-op building keep their identities anonymous?
By Celia Young |January 22, 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 … common charges following largerthannormal hikes this year Management companies that spoke to Brick Underground say … times faster than the rate of inflation Monthly charges for condos reached $320 per square foot in buildings sold in …

By Celia Young |December 29, 2023 - 1:30PM
Rooftops of buildings and skyscrapers in the Harlem skyline of New York City
Buy Affordable Housing
Do I have to accept a limit for the sales price of my HDFC co-op?
By Celia Young |December 5, 2023 - 4:45PM
Tall apartment building with air conditioning machine at almost every window in New York city during summer day.
Troubleshooting
Our building’s square footage may be too small to comply with Local Law 97. Should I get it remeasured?
By Celia Young |November 28, 2023 - 4:00PM
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Sales Market
What you can buy for $1 million in Lenox Hill

… live in Lenox Hill but assumed you were priced out In this new series Brick looks at listings in New York Citys most indemand neighborhoods for under $1 …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |November 22, 2023 - 9:30AM
Hand fill out reverse mortgage loan application on a clipboard.
Co-ops
Does a shareholder need approval from their co-op board to get a reverse mortgage?
By Celia Young |October 30, 2023 - 2:30PM
State Capitol Building Statehouse Albany New York Lawn Landscaping stock photo
Affordable Housing
Hochul approves a replacement for the J-51 tax abatement that could help condo and co-op buildings fund upgrades
By Celia Young |October 25, 2023 - 4:30PM
A laptop is open on a table to an online meeting.
Co-ops
Switching to hybrid annual meetings? Here are three steps to avoid common pitfalls
By Celia Young |October 18, 2023 - 2:30PM