The Mamdani administration is highlighting affordable co-ops in its homeownership agenda. The vehicle behind it — the HDFC co-op — is one of NYC's best-kept affordable homeownership secrets.
Property Tax Exemptions Most NYC Homeowners Miss (STAR, SCHE, DHE)
STAR, SCHE, and DHE can cut an NYC homeowner’s property tax by hundreds to thousands a year — but you must apply. What they are and how to claim them.
Deed Theft Is Rising in NYC. How to Protect Your Home
Deed theft — scammers transferring your home’s title out from under you — is rising in NYC, hitting older homeowners hardest. How to protect yourself.
The Co-Buying Trend: How New Yorkers Are Buying Apartments Together
With high borrowing costs, more New Yorkers buy with partners, friends, or relatives — 56% of 2025 buyers planned a co-buyer. What to know first.
Can a NYC Co-op Board Reject You? What Boards Can and Can't Do
NYC co-op boards have sweeping power to reject buyers — but real legal limits. What a board can and can’t do, and what to know before you apply.