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

… says The writer of the personal reference letter below even lives in the building where the buyer is applying …   … Key … who you are The letter should describe how you impacted the lives of your communitynot just individual accomplishments  … how youve impacted the lives of your friends coworkers and neighbors  What are some examples that your reference can …

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 … through March you may find a landlord who is more open to renting to you if you are just below the financial threshold … how to find a rental apartment  Firsttime apartment hunting tips on the cost of rent in NYC best neighborhoods net vs …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 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 … charge a brokers fee of 10 percent of a years rent on open listings instead of the usual 12 to 15 percent if you sign …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… too Honesty is key here It doesnt really matter if youre messy or not what matters is that you have similar styles … sign up here you can also take advantage of The Agencys corporate relocation ratewhere youll pay a brokers fee of 10 … set of issues All of a sudden youve signed on for more mess and less privacy without the benefit of an additional …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2025 - 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