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:
How to tell if a co-living company is legit or sketchy
By Mimi OConnor
September 14, 2022 - 14:30 PM
How can you tell a reputable co-living company from sketchy one that might be gone tomorrow.
Read More What's a certificate of insurance—and when is it necessary?
By Mimi OConnor
April 6, 2022 - 10:35 AM
A COI is proof of insurance—it means that your contractor or supplier has an insurance policy that covers liability and loss. For example, if you are moving, most NYC buildings will require you to submit your mover's COI before your move is approved.
Read More Having trouble coming up with your security deposit? Here are 6 companies that can help
By Mimi OConnor
January 31, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Companies that offer NYC renters alternatives to the standard security deposit include Jetty, Rhino, TheGuarantors, Obligo, Qira, and RoostEasy.
Read More That time my Brooklyn apartment was almost cast as a terrorist’s den on ‘Law & Order’
By Mimi OConnor
October 29, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Here's what happened after a location scout for “Law & Order” rang our buzzer. She wanted to see if our apartment would be a fit for a character who was a suspected terrorist or just plain disturbed. (A person who lived in a gross, shitty apartment. My apartment.)
Read More Brick Underground's 2021 guide to the best Brooklyn neighborhoods for families: Bed-Stuy, Park Slope, Williamsburg, & more
By Mimi OConnor
October 25, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Looking for the best neighborhoods in Brooklyn to raise a family? Brick Underground looked at areas with the most three-bedroom-plus apartments to rent or buy with family-friendly amenities. Bedford-Stuyvesant, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Crown Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo, Park Slope, Sheepshead Bay, and Williamsburg make our list.
Read More Brick Underground's 2021 guide to co-living spaces in NYC: How to tell the communal disruptors apart
By Mimi OConnor
August 23, 2021 - 14:30 PM
Brick Underground has been tracking co-living companies, and counts 15 companies currently operating in New York City—a decrease of just one from two years ago. Our guide breaks down the different niches targeted by these co-living brands, what they offer, how much they cost, and where the newest buildings are located.
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