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 … Another important requirement said Kobi Lahav director of sales at Living New York  is that the person writing the …

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 … someone with a certain income Another tip Many apartment listing sites allow you to adjust your search criteria to … legal coliving companiesor play the long game and enter the affordable housing lottery  … 4 Leverage the seasonal …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for … concessionespecially in a corporatemanaged amenityrich rental building where renewal offers are often … exception  New Yorks Good Cause eviction law now caps rent increases for some marketrate apartments at 882 percent So …

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