From the Field
Posting resources and opinions to help you navigate NYC's housing market.
Buying in NYC
Co-ops vs. Condos
Every buyer asks. Here's the honest answer, and why the one that looks harder on paper is usually the better deal. The price gap, the board, and why the trade-offs almost always land in the co-op's favor.
Buying in NYC
Zoning
R6B, C4-4, M1-1. Every zoning designation in New York City explained — what the letters and numbers mean, what they allow, and what they tell you about the future of a block before you buy.
Buying in NYC
Contingencies
What each contingency actually means, which ones show up in NYC contracts, and which ones you probably don't need to think about. The financing contingency does most of the work here.