Here are 8 real co-op board reference letters from successful buyers

… Buying a  New York City coop is a lot like applying for a job Not only do you have to … make a strong first impression Your goal is to convince a coop board you will be a standup neighbor and an asset to …

By Brick Underground |December 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent and have … an apartment that goes for $3000 a month you would need to earn north of $120000 a year to be successful Renters with … guarantors both of which will be helpful if you do not earn 40 times the rent and want to avoid more stringent …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… else  On the plus side having a person who can accept deliveries and wait for the cable guy may be a benefit People … to beand if the answer is the bathroom make sure you can live with that These and other questions should be hashed … says they are in a serious relationship with someone who lives in another borough or who shares a bedroom in their …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
A condo or co-op with lower carrying costs can make buying more doable. Here's where to find one

… Buyers in New York City are increasingly looking at buildings with lower … like a fulltime doorman an onsite super maybe a gym pool or common outdoor space Like Gartenberg she advises … Warburg says she always advises coop buyers specifically to review maintenance costs excluding the buildings taxes …

By Emily Myers |December 27, 2024 - 2:30PM