Mimi OConnor
Contributing Writer
Mimi O’Connor has written about New York City real estate for publications that include Brick Underground, Refinery29, and Thrillist. She is the recipient of two awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors for interior design and service journalism. Her writing on New York City, parenting, events, and culture has also appeared in Parents, Red Tricycle, BizBash, and Time Out New York. She is the author of several books, including "The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit" and "Reel Culture." She once lived in a NYC building in such rough shape that a Law & Order location scout rang her doorbell to inquire about using her apartment as a murderous psychopath’s headquarters.
Posts by Mimi OConnor:
Rent deals continue in select Brooklyn neighborhoods, simple design fixes, and more
By Mimi OConnor
December 11, 2017 - 11:10 AM
Also, the city is selling off streets and sidewalks.
Read More 8 tips for negotiating your lease renewal in a slowing market
By Mimi OConnor
December 8, 2017 - 14:00 PM
Some landlords are having trouble filling apartments. Here's how to make that work for you.
Read More The Brick Underground gift guide for NYC apartment dwellers
By Mimi OConnor
December 7, 2017 - 14:00 PM
There's something for everyone. Nothing too big.
Read More Netflix's 'She's Gotta Have It' update tackles the gentrification of Brooklyn head-on
By Mimi OConnor
December 7, 2017 - 12:00 PM
It's about sexuality and identity — but a lot of it is also about real estate.
Read More Want a German shepherd? Consider a move to Queens... or Houston
By Mimi OConnor
December 6, 2017 - 14:30 PM
A new study looks at the added costs of cohabitating with dog.
Read More This Cobble Hill townhouse has classic charm and modern upgrades
By Mimi OConnor
December 6, 2017 - 10:00 AM
The late '90s gut renovation was tastefully done.
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