How bidding wars for rentals work, and ways to deal with the competition

… Bidding wars for rental apartments are a sign of the competitive nature of the New York City rental market If youre searching for a rental and keep …

By Brick Underground |April 10, 2026 - 9:30AM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… it doesnt have to be with Bricks roommate finder guide Moving to NYC after college Heres how to find a rental …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
Why you should check reviews from current tenants before you sign a new lease

… to first submit your own anonymous review of a building you live or have lived in  Allia Mohamed openigloos CEO and cofounder said … paint and lack of hot water heat or electricity  And you may want to consider checking the Public Advocates list of …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
What it's like to live in Queens surrounded by cemeteries

… streets near my place lead to graveyards So when I say I live in a graveyard I guess technically Im in a plot of land … friends mom heard about the situation she told me I could live there My apartment is above hers and she wants a person … a few blocks except for highway and gas stations So I live around a lot of families with yards and cars and then …

By David Colon |October 31, 2025 - 9:30AM