How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… Thinking of moving to New York City You must like a challenge … will be more complicated Read our  guide to NYCs public and private elementary schools  to get a grasp on how the system … building Hurricane Ida underscored the fact that basement apartments can be deadly during a storm Plus if youre …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
Here are 8 real co-op board reference letters from successful buyers

… version of this post was published in January 2025 We are presenting it again as part of our winter  Best of Brick  week  The letters below offer a guide to what should be included organized by key qualities that made … The writer of the personal reference letter below even lives in the building where the buyer is applying …   … Key …

By Brick Underground |December 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
Considering a ground-floor apartment? Here's what you need to know

… on higher floors in New York City But there are some disadvantages buyers need to be aware of as well On the plus … crawling with tourists or clubgoers Proceed with caution However if its located on an entirely residential side … marble island Amenities at 1148 Fifth Ave which dates to 1923 and has 59 units on 13 stories include fulltime door staff …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 10, 2025 - 10:30AM
Cheap trick: How much you can save when buying an older property in NYC

… buying a shiny new place just might encourage armed robbery Apartments and single and twofamily homes built in the past … Theiss in the report In Manhattans luxury corridors new towers command staggering multiples whereas in coop heavy or … label carries little or no premium Its no secret that newer modern but hopefully not too modern apartments are pricier …

By Celia Young |September 4, 2025 - 11:30AM