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

… With median rents in New York City hitting new records   its … someone who will cosign your lease and pay the rent if you cant They are generally required to have a credit score of … experiences of classmates and colleagues  The Agency  will charge a brokers fee of 10 percent of a years rent on open …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… to never do inperson again said Dean Roberts an attorney at real estate firm  Norris McLaughlin   Just dont assume you can … to accompany you to the interview Also Do not bring gifts or flowers And Karen Kostiw another broker at Coldwell …

By Brick Underground |July 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to stay on top of your NYC co-op or condo renovation from a distance

… a decade of experience renovating coops and condos across NYC  Nick Katz head of project planning for Block Renovation … apartment is generally easier than when occupied  Heres what to expect when planning your own renocationand how to … such as demolition framing plumbing and electrical drywall installation of cabinets and surfaces painting etc  …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2024 - 2:30PM