Bricktionary

The Search
What is the certificate of occupancy, and why is it such a big deal?
By Emily Myers|November 1, 2022 - 12:35PM
Affordable Housing
First rent: How landlords of rent-stabilized apartments can hike the rent on a newly combined place
By Emily Myers|September 13, 2022 - 12:30PM
Negotiations + Closings
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?
By Emily Myers|August 15, 2022 - 1:30PM
Buy Affordable Housing
What is a limited equity housing cooperative and how affordable is it?
By Emily Myers|August 8, 2022 - 12:30PM
Co-ops
What’s a condop? What do I need to know about buying or selling one in NYC?
By Emily Myers|June 14, 2022 - 12:30PM
Improve
What's a letter of no objection? And why would a buyer ask for one?
By Emily Myers|May 19, 2022 - 12:30PM
Roommates + Landlords
What's the difference between a co-signer and a guarantor?
By Emily Myers|May 5, 2022 - 1:30PM
Negotiating + Financing
What is a mortgage recording tax? Are there ways to reduce it?
By Emily Myers|May 3, 2022 - 9:30AM
Negotiating + Financing
What is a cash-out refinance? Are these done in NYC?
By Emily Myers|April 27, 2022 - 1:30PM
Renovation
What's a certificate of insurance—and when is it necessary?
By Mimi O'Connor|April 6, 2022 - 10:35AM