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

… coop is a lot like applying for a job Not only do you have to qualify with a pile of documents but you also have to … 4 describes in detail who the author of the letter is and how that person knows you as well as mentions positive … rather than pro forma The authors should describe in detail how they know you and include positive examples of who you …

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

… new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements generally expected by … for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift favors renters More buildings … want to avoid more stringent leasing management companies How to get around a NYC landlords 40X rent rule Find a …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… The scrutiny of a coop board interview can ratchet up the tension when youre buying in New York City Facing questions about your finances …

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law

… marketrate tenants gained a new legal right to challenge rent hikes plus new protections from evictions in April … note As of August 2024 landlords are supposed to inform renters whether Good Cause applies to a unit Good Cause … it again as part of our winter  Best of Brick  week You should use the Good Cause law to negotiate a lower rent

By Celia Young |December 26, 2024 - 9:30AM