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 … the community  This is where references come in provided in letters from close friends and work colleagues that attest …

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

… new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements generally expected by … for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift favors renters More buildings … on your credit report make sure they are corrected and get letters of explanation for any major issues like a lien …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… I found myself on a slippery slope increasingly willing to compromise on safety and other standards just to find a … never mind onebedroom apartments I quickly realized I needed to find a roommate to help pay the rent   Now thanks to skyhigh rents and intense competition …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… If your lease is up for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive … Landlords now must pay the brokers they hire to market apartmentswhich may make some more inclined to agree to a …

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