Best of Brick

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

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 … to meet the steep income requirements usually expected by landlords here Landlords want renters who earn an annual … upfront but it complicated things for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM

Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan.

Co-ops

12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

By Brick Underground |July 30, 2025 - 9:30AM

The Market

8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… If your lease is up for renewal your landlord has likely notified … check Even more so if you rent an apartment in a private house Are you a respectful quiet tenant who pays the rent on …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM

Two women sitting on sofa at home, they are drinking coffee and talking.

The Search

The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… realized I needed to find a roommate to help pay the rent Now thanks to skyhigh rents and intense competition … work schedule isnt 247 Ultimately you need to ask yourself How much will it annoy me to have my roommate home during the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2025 - 9:30AM