Best of Brick

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

By Brick Underground |December 31, 2025 - 9:30AM

NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… continually hitting new records its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … example if you and any roommates want to qualify for an apartment that goes for $3000 a month you would need to earn … vacancy rates If you know you will need a guarantor you can search for landlords on Insurents website TheGuarantors …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM

Two women sitting on sofa at home, they are drinking coffee and talking.

The Search

The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM

Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan.

Co-ops

12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM

The Market

8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

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

Sales Market

A condo or co-op with lower carrying costs can make buying more doable. Here's where to find one

By Emily Myers |December 27, 2024 - 2:30PM

New York, New York - Oct 29 2012: A digital display above the entrance of the subway as Hurricane Sandy moves in the New York City area on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012.

The Search

How to check a neighborhood’s climate disaster risk before you move

… a neighborhoods climate change risk Editors note This story is part of a new ongoing series about how you can take … change when purchasing a home You can read our first story about an individual buildings climate change risk here … winter Best of Brick week … Know your flood zone … Rising sea levels and more frequent storms are likely to worsen …

By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 12:30PM