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Towers of the East River Co-ops (1956) in the Lower East Side, NYC. In the foreground is the East River and East River Park under renovation. These were the tallest reinforced concrete apartment structures in the United States at the time of their construction.

How first-time NYC buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance

By Brick Underground |June 11, 2026 - 10:30AM

Image of a building with NYC apartments for rent

The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters

By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM

New York City, old apartment building with external fire ladder and ornamental carvings around windows

Roommates + Landlords

What undocumented tenants and apartment hunters should know about their rights in NYC

By Celia Young |January 31, 2025 - 1:00PM

Mural at Bedford Avenue, and South 6th Street in Williamsburg

From the UES to Williamsburg: I wanted to be surrounded by creative types

By Kelly Kreth |January 31, 2025 - 9:30AM

furnished one-bedroom apartment by Blueground

An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… Finding a rental apartment in New York City is notoriously hardand finding a shortterm … and rental buildings … While all residential buildings must abide by city law prohibiting rentals for fewer than 30 … involving extensive financial disclosure which can take three to four weeks before the board formally approves the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 30, 2025 - 2:00PM

A rendering of the 834-unit building on the Greenpoint waterfront.

Affordable Housing

Housing lottery launches for 251 rent-stabilized apartments in Greenpoint

By Celia Young |January 30, 2025 - 9:45AM

Aerial panoramic view of Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, USA, on a sunny day.

Affordable Housing

Federal rental aid safe for now as White House reverses course

By Celia Young |January 29, 2025 - 3:45PM

Introducing Brick Report

Introducing the Brick Report: A building snapshot to help buyers and renters avoid unwanted surprises

By Brick Underground |January 29, 2025 - 9:30AM

A one year old Aussiedoodle enjoys time out on the upper east side of New York City with her owner on a sunny June morning.

Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM

A rendering of the 13-story apartment building in the Westchester Square neighborhood of the Bronx.

Affordable Housing

Housing lottery launches for 50 rent-stabilized apartments in the Bronx

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 9:30AM