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How to write a roommate contract, cheap apartments in Brooklyn, and more of the week's top stories

By Brick Underground  | September 15, 2017 - 3:30PM 

From crazy funny listing photos to roommate contracts to the real causes of gentrification, here are our most popular stories of the week.

1. Need a laugh? Check out these ridiculous real estate listing photos

2. This East Village two-bedroom is selling for less than $500,000, but there's a big catch

3. Some NYC roommates are drawing up contracts outlining their obligations, chore charts and all

4. New discounted apartments in Brooklyn are now taking applications, with studios starting at $813

5. Stop blaming the hipsters: Here's how gentrification really happens (and what you can do about it)

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