12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… The scrutiny of a coop board interview can ratchet up the tension when youre … part of the coop buying process by anticipating what you will be asked  Thats true no matter the format of the … Earlier versions of this article contained reporting and writing by Joann Jovinelly Lucy Cohen Blatter and Emily …

By Brick Underground |December 31, 2024 - 2:30PM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… I found myself on a slippery slope increasingly willing to compromise on safety and other standards just to find a … roommate is your best friend or a total stranger it pays to ask lots of questions  We suggest not living with a good friend since …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 31, 2024 - 12:30PM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its … you are signing a binding contract You are on the hook to pay rent for the entire lease term which typically spans 12 … have a duty to mitigate damages This means they must do all they can to find another tenant at the same rent or …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 31, 2024 - 9:45AM
9 negotiating mistakes to avoid when you're buying in NYC

… an apartment or house can be unfamiliar  So its a good idea to familiarize yourself with the best ways to negotiate What … analysis that makes sense to the seller This is where you need the help of an experta broker you can … new strategy for your negotiation How can you make your current offer more attractive to the seller This is why its …

By Brick Underground |December 30, 2024 - 2:30PM
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… Thinking of moving to New York City You must like a challenge The rental process can seem daunting because of NYCs steep rents … is Ive visited once or Brooklyn is a neighborhood right you should definitely engage in some ontheground research One …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2024 - 9:30AM
Want to buy an investment apartment to rent out? Here's what you need to know

… Most people cant afford to buy a New York City condo or coop as an investment property but for those … inflation and hopefully turn a profit when you sell The NYC rental market is typically competitivethere are always way … how to buy an apartment to rent out  including where you should look what apartment size to consider and how much you …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 26, 2024 - 2:30PM