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How to hack Ikea, save money on rent, and more top stories of the week

By Brick Underground  | July 28, 2017 - 1:30PM 

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From signs of gentrification in Crown Heights to an exploration of tenants rights, here are the top five stories of the week on Brick Underground:

1. Tenants rights: The most important things NYC renters need to know

2. How to negotiate your rent: Summer 2017 offers relief (at last)

3. Beyond Starbucks: 3 signs Crown Heights has hit peak gentrification

4. How to hack Ikea: New Yorkers on what to buy and what to avoid at the Swedish home goods superstore

5. How to stop a buyout attempt in your co-op or condo building (sponsored)

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