Bidding wars for rentals: How to outsmart your competition for an apartment

… Bidding wars for rental apartments are a sign of the competitive nature of the New York City … have lots of questions like whether this is even allowed or how much you have to bid to win  Its a good idea to understand …

By Brick Underground |April 10, 2026 - 9:30AM
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… its own headacheswhats the difference between a coop and condo anyway And what exactly are carrying costs  Of course … the move  from one neighborhood to another newcomers who recently moved to the city and longtime locals on what its … you know what to look for Get up to speed on  how to read listings  You will want to avoid getting tripped up byamong …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a binding contract That means you are on the hook for the entire lease

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Brick Underground’s best advice from New Yorkers who lived through real estate drama

… No two buildings are the same in New York City which makes navigating a … to make the mistakes of those whove gone before you Heres Brick Undergrounds best advice culled from our firstperson column …

By Brick Underground |April 25, 2025 - 9:30AM