Free New York Buyer Resource

The New York Co-op Buyer Digital Toolkit

Practical worksheets, checklists, and quick-reference tools designed to help you ask better questions, compare buildings, prepare for the board process, and move toward closing with more confidence.

7 practical toolsMade for real-world useFree download

Presented by Learon Pollard Real Estate

Get the Free Toolkit

Tell me a little about where you are in the process and I’ll send you straight to the download.

What’s Inside the Toolkit

Seven practical tools you can save, print, and use while searching for a co-op in New York.

🔑

Co-op Insider Checklist

20 overlooked questions to ask before buying.

💰

Monthly Cost Worksheet

Look beyond price and maintenance to estimate the full monthly obligation.

🏦

Liquidity Worksheet

Estimate qualifying assets remaining after down payment and transaction costs.

🏢

Three-Co-op Comparison

Compare buildings side by side before deciding where to make an offer.

📋

Board Package Tracker

Keep documents organized so important items don’t get missed.

🎤

Board Interview Practice

Prepare concise, consistent answers to common interview questions.

✅

Final Walkthrough Checklist

Know what to review before closing.

From the Book

The New York Co-op Buyer’s Guide

The book walks buyers through the co-op purchase process step by step. The free digital toolkit gives you practical pages you can use during your own search.

Explore the Book

Work With the Author

Buying a Co-op in New York?

Get professional representation from Learon Pollard—from property search and offer strategy through due diligence, board preparation, and closing coordination.

Request a Buyer Consultation

Your Real Estate Professional

Meet Learon Pollard

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson · New York City, Long Island & Westchester

My role is to help you navigate the real estate process with clear guidance, strong communication, and practical support—from the first conversation through the closing table. Whether you are buying a co-op, condo, single-family home, multifamily property, or investment property, your goals remain the focus.

Request a Consultation Call Learon Email Learon

Verified Client Experiences

What My Clients Say

Real feedback from buyers I’ve had the privilege of representing through the home-buying process.

“

I will strongly recommend Mr Pollard to anyone who would need the service in purchasing a home due to his love for his work, his work ethic, his magical influential, thoughtful, trustworthy and helpful personality he has displayed throughout my entire process of home purchasing. Mr Pollard have displayed a high degree of professionalism with a high level of CARING with integrity to his client. How do I know? Am the true example. One of his clients who is ongoing and forever thankful to have him during my home buying process.

Shaarnette YoungQueens, NY

✓ Verified by RealSatisfied

“

Learon Pollard guided us through our homebuying process with professional insight as well as genuine care. A year since closing, we remain in touch and he always offers his support and well wishes. We are very happy to have worked with Learon and to recommend him to others in the market.

Intak H.Queens, NY

✓ Verified by RealSatisfied

Not just downloading a checklist—planning a move?

If you’re buying, selling, or investing in New York City, Long Island, or Westchester, tell me what you’re working toward and I’ll help you map out the next step.

Call Learon Email Learon

Need Help Buying a Co-op in New York?

Learon Pollard
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Serving New York City, Long Island & Westchester

Cell: 917-602-0294
lpollardrealestate@gmail.com
learonpollardrealestate.com

📞 Call ✉️ Email

Trusted Home-Buying Resources

Independent Resources for Financing & Inspections

As part of your home-buying team, you may need independent professionals for financing and inspections. The resources below are provided for convenience only. You are always free to choose any lender, inspector, attorney, or other service provider you prefer.

Municipal Credit Union (MCU)

Carl Gayle

Mortgage Loan Officer · NMLS ID 1372085

Carl has more than eight years of experience in lending and retail banking and works with homebuyers throughout the financing process. He is available to answer mortgage questions and help buyers understand their financing options from pre-approval through closing.

Office844-628-6969, option 5, ext. 2318

Emailcgayle@nymcu.org

HoursMonday–Friday · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST

Office Location22 Cortlandt Street, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007

Call Carl Email Carl View Carl’s MCU Profile

Mortgage Resource Disclosure: Carl Gayle and Municipal Credit Union are independent from Learon Pollard Real Estate and Signature Premier Properties. Buyers are not required to use this lender and are free to choose any mortgage provider. Loan approval, programs, rates, and terms are determined solely by the lender and are subject to lender requirements.

Home Inspection Resource

Hud Malik, CPI®

New York State Licensed Home Inspector · Malik Home Inspections

Hud Malik provides residential and commercial inspections, including single-family, multi-family, condo, co-op and apartment inspections. Malik Home Inspections also offers thermal imaging, wood-destroying insect inspections and mold assessments. Hud is a Certified Professional Inspector (CPI®) through InterNACHI and serves buyers throughout New York City, Nassau County and surrounding areas.

Call or Text718-506-6299

Emailhud@malikhomeinspections.com

Websitemalikhomeinspections.com

Service AreaBrooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County & surrounding areas

Call Hud Text Hud Email Hud Visit Malik Home Inspections

Home Inspection Resource Disclosure: Hud Malik and Malik Home Inspections are independent from Learon Pollard Real Estate and Signature Premier Properties. Buyers are not required to use this inspector and are free to choose any licensed home inspection provider. Inspection scope, pricing, scheduling, reports, and services are determined solely by the inspection provider.

Educational use only. This toolkit is not legal, tax, mortgage, accounting, or financial advice. Verify building-specific information with the appropriate professionals.
© 2026 Learon Pollard. All rights reserved.