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

… Buying a  New York City coop is a lot like applying for a job Not only do you have to qualify with a pile of documents but you also have to make a strong first impression Your goal is to convince a coop board you will be a standup neighbor and an asset to …

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

… continually hitting new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … putting down additional funds as part of the security deposit Thats because c hanges to the rent laws in 2019 … of several options to consider when you are looking for a rental but dont have the kind of salary that landlords want …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 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 … rejections are based on application packages with the bad news delivered well before a coop board interview would take …

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

… for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could … old rent If the landlord accepts your payments you become a monthtomonth tenant which can give you some flexibility but …

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