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 … 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
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 for apartments having a … alone time in the evenings Just be sure that their work schedule isnt 247 Ultimately you need to ask yourself How …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 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 … bet is to thoroughly prepare for this important part of the coop buying process by anticipating what you will be asked  …

By Brick Underground |December 26, 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 … typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could get from new renters You may not be an … out that youve been a good tenant and paid your rent on time These are among the crucial considerations to help you …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to check a neighborhood’s climate disaster risk before you move

… properties Hurricane Sandy alone damaged 35 NYC Housing Authority developments in 2012 and by 2080 similar storms …

By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 12:30PM
How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law

… behind you So I would talk to other neighbors in the building  But Good Cause doesnt apply to every marketrate tenant in NYC Roughly 61000 buildings are covered under the law … through the Department of Buildings website  Head to the DOBs Building Information System and click the link that …

By Celia Young |December 26, 2024 - 9:30AM
How to stay on top of your NYC co-op or condo renovation from a distance

… to go faster when workers dont have to tiptoe around you or your stuff too On the flip side finding another place to … to put that money toward an extended vacation or renting a homeawayfromhome with different scenerysay a beach or … that we as a tech company are usingtheyre creating Slack channels with their clients or asking to get on a Zoom …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2024 - 2:30PM