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 |August 1, 2025 - 9:30AM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… With median rents in New York City hitting new records   its harder than … an apartment for $3000 you would need to earn north of $120000 to successfully qualify  Renters with shaky credit or … 2025 We are presenting it again as part of our summer  Best of Brick  week  … 1 Find a personal or institutional …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 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 and personal …

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

… Cause eviction law But determining if you are protected by Good Cause is no simple task Editors note As of August … But Good Cause doesnt apply to every marketrate tenant in NYC Roughly 61000 buildings are covered under the law … simple way to see if Good Cause applies to your unit is to search your address on openigloo or you can do your own …

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