Best of Brick

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

… our winter  Best of Brick week  New Yorkers are living with roommates longer and farther into adulthood than ever before … discussed and agreed to in writing   … 1 Do you work from home  … A yes answer to this question can be a boon or a … roommates job to determine if they can afford the rent Landlords can impose strict income requirements and so can …

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

… highly competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could … you a bit more bargaining power in certain situations Read How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by … generally want to keep tenants in an apartment because finding new renters can be costly especially if renovations …

… Thousands of New York City marketrate tenants gained a new legal right to … behind you So I would talk to other neighbors in the building  But Good Cause doesnt apply to every marketrate … owned by small landlordssomeone who owns fewer than 10 apartments statewideare also not covered by Good Cause …