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 … reference letters from buyers who landed their desired coops with redacted contact information and any identifying …

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

… With median rents continually hitting new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … below the financial threshold As we get closer to the holidays there is less volume of people looking for rentals and …

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

… When I landed in New York City as a brighteyed budgetminded law … realized I needed to find a roommate to help pay the rent   Now thanks to skyhigh rents and intense competition for apartments having a roommate is even more essential to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… can reject a potential buyer without giving a reason Your best bet is to thoroughly prepare for this important part of the coop … a collaborator You want to take the stance of Im here to listen learn and give my energies  On that note some …

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 your … landlord to offer another concessionespecially in a corporatemanaged amenityrich rental building where renewal offers … Some landlords do not want to deal with a lost month of vacancy plus doing any painting cleaning and repairs said …

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