I’ve been a NYC doorman for 22 years. This is what I think about holiday tipping

… A longtime doorman 22 years in a rental building on the Upper … shared his thoughts with Brick on holiday tipping If youre new to tipping or wondering if you should up your game read … to us   Here are my suggestions Superresident manager $75$175 Doormenconcierge $100+ Porters $25$50 Handymen $50$75 … …

By Kelly Kreth |December 3, 2025 - 11:30AM
6 reasons why your mortgage application might be denied or delayed that have nothing to do with you

… Even if you are a wellqualified New York City buyer with good credit and money in the bank you can have trouble getting a mortgage for an …

By Brick Underground |November 11, 2025 - 4:00PM
A fire safety checklist for your NYC apartment building

… steps Even small fires can have major consequences because victims can be barred from   returning home  for … seriously The first step is knowing some of the main causes of residential firesand making sure your landlord is … If your fire escape seems unsafe for any reason you should contact your landlord immediately … Where is the closest …

By Brick Underground |October 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

… When you are buying in New York City a good strategy for beating the competition is to find out what the seller wants and be the buyer who meets their needs …

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM