If so, why? How does maintenance in each compare, generally speaking? Thanks!


Comments

  1. Okay, please, the morons from the main part of the Brownstoner website, leave Forum now. You’re too freaky to be here. This is for the normal people who are simply seeking advice from other normal people. The weirdos belong on the other part of the site. That means you, 10:12.

  2. You pay common charges every month to the condo association and you pay property tax to department of finance.

    You write 2 checks.

    Sometimes you can qualify for a rebate from Department of Finance.

  3. Agree 100% with 9:58.

    Also, as an added note, Coop maintenance is often higher because it may contain an underlying mortgage on the building.

    Due to the form of ownership, condo boards cannot take out mortgages on the building to do work or make repairs – This will come in the form of an “Assesment” if work needs to be done.

    Just be aware if you buy a coop, you are also buying a portion of the debt on the building, so always find out how much the underlying mortage(s) is on the building and if the financials are strong.