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 … make a strong first impression Your goal is to convince a coop board you will be a standup neighbor and an asset to … reference letters from buyers who landed their desired coops with redacted contact information and any identifying …

By Brick Underground |August 1, 2025 - 9:30AM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… of several options to consider when you are looking for a rental but dont have the kind of salary that landlords want … guarantors are less likely to be approved at small momandpopowned buildings and more likely to be acceptable at … have to play the long game here After you fill out an application it can take years to get a spot but there are …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 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 …

By Brick Underground |July 30, 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 … is your best friend or a total stranger it pays to ask lots of questions  We suggest not living with a good friend … as being too nosy you can ask it another way What does an average weeknight look like for that person Does it involve …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2025 - 9:30AM