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

… the one below after item 4 describes in detail who the author of the letter is and how that person knows you as … information Make it personal rather than pro forma The authors should describe in detail how they know you and …

By Brick Underground |December 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… When I landed in New York City as a brighteyed budgetminded law … guarantor and could even face bidding wars And you probably dont want to go through this process again anytime soon so … apartment dweller so its no cause for concern if someone mentions any or all of the above What is telling is how they …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… tension when youre buying in New York City Facing questions about your finances and personal habits can be … maintenance increases so boards are being more vigilant about debttoincome  ratios Her advice is to avoid going over … So now is not the time to discuss any existential crisis about your job or to cause unnecessary alarm with throwaway …

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… If your lease is up for renewal your landlord has likely notified … negotiator but the main tactics to negotiate your rent at lease renewal are not difficult to deploy Remain polite and … protected by the new Good Cause eviction law And NYCs new broker fee law may also work in your favor Landlords now …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM