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Modern residential buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan
Negotiations + Closings
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?
By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM
elementary school in NYC
The Search
How to figure out your zoned public elementary school when you are buying or renting in NYC
By Brick Underground |July 14, 2025 - 10:30AM
A woman seated in front of a fan.
Neighbors
I survived NYC without AC for three years. Here’s why I finally caved
By Celia Young |June 27, 2025 - 9:30AM
woman vacuuming the floor next to her couch
Live
6 ways to fight dust in your NYC apartment
By Brick Underground |June 26, 2025 - 12:30PM
plimbing repairs
Troubleshooting
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster
By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
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The Search
Brick Underground’s Gross Rent Calculator: How to figure out the rent you’ll actually owe each month

… New York City is an expensiveand trickyplace to rent If youre on a budget like most people you need to know exactly how much you are going to shell out every month But …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 8, 2025 - 11:30AM
NYC seen from the water
Rent
Brick Underground’s best advice from New Yorkers who lived through real estate drama
By Brick Underground |April 25, 2025 - 9:30AM
Brooklyn apartment buildings
The Search
Understanding net effective rent: Here's how to calculate your real monthly rent
By Jennifer White Karp |March 26, 2025 - 4:00PM
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Small Projects + DIY
My attempt to grow a lawn from seed in my tiny front yard
By Mimi OConnor |March 19, 2025 - 3:30PM