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Here are 8 real co-op board reference letters from successful buyers

By Brick Underground |August 1, 2025 - 9:30AM

NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… lost one workaround to assuage a landlords concerns putting down additional funds as part of the security deposit Thats … to stay Its one of several options to consider when you are looking for a rental but dont have the kind of salary … be willing to look beyond the score if they need to fill apartments At some point they have to decide Do they have …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM

Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan.

Co-ops

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

… she said … 12 Do you have any questions … While in other forums it is often useful to have questions at the ready as …

By Brick Underground |July 30, 2025 - 9:30AM

The Market

8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM

Two women sitting on sofa at home, they are drinking coffee and talking.

The Search

The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… but you can ask about your prospective roommates job to determine if they can afford the rent Landlords can impose … and utilities Lots of New Yorkers use Venmo or Zelle to transfer money But to be safe discuss how youll handle the … sure Even if you are open to sharing your apartment on a shortterm basis youll want to put the agreedupon end date in …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2025 - 9:30AM