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Condo
KON-doh
Local meaning
An apartment owned as an individual real-property unit together with a shared interest in the building’s common elements.
New York condominium owners receive a deed to their unit and pay common charges for shared operations. Condos often allow more flexible purchasing, financing, renting, and resale than co-ops, but rules, taxes, assessments, amenities, and board powers still differ by building.
Example in context
- “They preferred a condo because the unit could be rented with fewer board restrictions.”
How it is used
A standard property form with strong practical importance in New York’s apartment market.
neutral, real-estate-specific
apartment listings, ownership, investment, building management
A standard property form with strong practical importance in New York’s apartment market.
Condo does not mean rule-free or low-cost. Read the declaration, bylaws, budget, insurance, assessments, and rental policies.
Spelling and scope
A standard property form with strong practical importance in New York’s apartment market.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a condo owner own?
The buyer owns the apartment as real property plus an undivided interest in shared building areas.
Is a condo always easier to rent than a co-op?
Often, but not automatically. Condominium bylaws and local rules can still regulate leases, fees, and occupancy.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Cooperative and Condominium Property Tax AbatementNew York City Department of Finance
Official New York City context for cooperative and condominium property structures, eligibility, and ownership terminology.
- The ABCs of HousingNew York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Official New York City housing guidance and terminology for apartment buildings, owners, tenants, maintenance, and building services.