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

… the community  This is where references come in provided in letters from close friends and work colleagues that attest … you with your application weve collected actual reference letters from buyers who landed their desired coops with … everyones privacy  Most board packages require four to six letters Its a good idea to ask for three letters from …

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

… because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent and have good credit For … of several options to consider when you are looking for a rental but dont have the kind of salary that landlords want … a rental apartment  Firsttime apartment hunting tips on the cost of rent in NYC best neighborhoods net vs gross rent …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?

… … You could be held liable for failing to deliver the apartment vacant at the end of your lease according to our … experts And your landlord could force you to pay for the apartment until your brothers friend can be evicted As a … experience with a squatter in your NYC apartment or building Send Brick an email with a few details about what …

By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 10:30AM
How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law

… Thousands of New York City marketrate tenants gained a new legal … to your unit is to search your address on openigloo or you can do your own research to check if your building is covered If you rent in a coop or condo building you can stop reading here Good Cause does not …

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