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

… With median rents continually hitting new records its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … who is flexible about guarantors pets flexing your space with temporary wallsor who wont automatically reject …

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

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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

… mind your online manners Roberts said hes amazed at how many unpleasant things hes seen or heard in the … who said you are indispensable could quell that as much as anything You might also build confidence by showing … dont come across as trying too hard to please … 10 What was your last interaction with an attorney … The best answer …

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

The Market

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 rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive rental market landlords typically …