Bricktionary

NYC apartment buildings
Roommates + Landlords
What is the warranty of habitability and how does it affect tenants?
By Emily Myers   |May 22, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Affordable Housing
First rent: How the rent can be hiked on newly combined stabilized apartments
By Emily Myers   |May 3, 2023 - 12:30PM
Upper East side buildings, close up
Co-ops
What is an underlying mortgage when you're buying in a co-op building?
By Emily Myers   |April 19, 2023 - 2:45PM
Close-up view of some buildings and skyscrapers during sunset. Downtown Manhattan, New York City, United States of America. - stock photo
Live
What is a co-op or condo assessment? How is it calculated?
By Emily Myers   |March 28, 2023 - 9:30AM
nyc old and new buildings
Negotiating + Financing
What is a mortgage recording tax? Are there ways to reduce it?
By Emily Myers   |March 21, 2023 - 12:30PM
Sign in window of building for energy efficiency rating Grade B
Troubleshooting
What's an energy audit and how much does it cost?
By Emily Myers   |March 7, 2023 - 10:00AM
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Sales Market
What is a pied-à-terre? What makes it different from a typical NYC apartment?
By Emily Myers   |March 6, 2023 - 2:00PM
manhattan skyline
Negotiating + Financing
What is an escalation clause and what are the risks?
By Evelyn Battaglia   |March 1, 2023 - 12:30PM
Sometimes the deal sheet discloses items or obligations you haven't been made aware of during the offer process.
Negotiations + Closings
What's included in a deal sheet when you buy a NYC apartment?
By Emily Myers   |February 21, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Sell
What is a 1031 exchange and how does it work?
By Emily Myers   |February 6, 2023 - 9:30AM