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Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan.

12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

By Brick Underground |July 30, 2025 - 9:30AM

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8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM

Two women sitting on sofa at home, they are drinking coffee and talking.

The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2025 - 9:30AM

A NYC Ferry boat seen from the Hunter's Point South ferry landing.

Why a ferry commute probably deserves a spot on your apartment wish list

By Jennifer White Karp |July 25, 2025 - 9:30AM

Sponsor co-op apartment, #3D at 201 East 23rd St. in Kips Bay, asking $1.325 million

The pros and cons of buying a co-op sponsor unit: You don't need board approval, but you'll likely pay a premium

… If youre looking to buy a coop in New York City the term sponsor unit may have caught your eye while scanning the …

By Celia Young |July 24, 2025 - 11:30AM

Apartment buildings in Little Italy

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Altagracia: My landlord hasn’t refunded my security deposit. What’s my next step?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |July 23, 2025 - 9:30AM

Samantha Bravo and CAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities rally at a Rent Guidelines Board hearing

Affordable Housing

I’ve testified at Rent Guidelines Board hearings since I was 11. Here’s why I won’t stop fighting for tenants’ rights

By Celia Young |July 22, 2025 - 12:30PM

Buildings tower along NYC waterfront

What owners and would-be buyers should know about the increased SALT deduction cap

… Bill Act temporarily increases the federal deduction limit for State and Local Tax SALT which includes income … additional $30000 the increase doesnt appear significant enough to encourage potential buyers to get off the fence and … deductions instead of claiming a standard deduction The new limit applies to incomes under $500000 $250000 for those …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 21, 2025 - 4:30PM

Lazy stubborn English Mastiff pet lies down on New York City side walk and the dog won't get up to do his daily walk city yellow cab in the background stock photo

4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM

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