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Buying a NYC co-op or condo apartment is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it's investing in a housing corporation. Articles, here, will help you understand what your investment really means, and how to make a safe one.
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Co-ops, Condos and Landlords Fight Ban on Criminal Background Checks
December 10, 2021
Bill before City Council sparks vigorous pushback.
Report Pegs the Added Value of Private Outdoor Space
November 29, 2021
Co-op and condo buyers treasure private outdoor space now more than ever.
The Hot New Amenity for Co-ops and Condos? Green Space.
October 18, 2021
The pandemic has sharpened the appetite for outdoor space.
Brooklyn Home Prices Hit All-Time High in Third Quarter
October 11, 2021
It's not just the Manhattan market that's making a rebound.
Co-op and Condo Sellers Are Returning to the Driver's Seat
October 05, 2021
Third quarter apartment sales tripled compared to last year's pandemic slowdown.
Literary History Gives Way to Another Greenwich Village Condo Tower
September 20, 2021
New luxury tower planned for site of legendary Grove Press building.
Due Diligence Can't Predict All Problems in Co-op and Condo Buildings
September 17, 2021
Co-op and condo buyers must realize that due diligence has its limits.
Bill Seeks to End Criminal Background Checks on Co-op Buyers
Written by Bill Morris on September 16, 2021
Proposal would rob co-op boards of a vital tool when vetting purchasers.
It's Not Easy to Prove That a Co-op Board Discriminated
September 07, 2021
New York City boards still wield vast power when considering purchase applications.
Flip Taxes Rebound as Apartment Sales Regain Pre-Pandemic Glow
September 03, 2021
And that's good news for co-ops and condos that rely on a flip tax.
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