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 to … a strong first impression Your goal is to convince a coop board you will be a standup neighbor and an asset to the …

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

… to meet the steep income requirements generally expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who … 2025 We are presenting it again as part of our winter  Best of Brick  week  … 1 Find a personal or institutional … rent and want to avoid more stringent leasing management companies How to get around a NYC landlords 40X rent rule …

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

… just to find a suitableenough apartment Priced out of studios never mind onebedroom apartments I quickly … bills and you may not like the thought of your home being used as anothers office You may also be bothered by knowing … a connection Pro Tip Pro Tip Need help finding a rental that allows temporary wallsor a landlord who will …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 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 questions about your finances …

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… notified you that your rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could get from new renters You …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to check a neighborhood’s climate disaster risk before you move

… water came up to the top of the stoopthe entrance to our apartmentbut we didnt get flooded says Grinshpun a founding … and by 2080 similar storms could flood more than 50 NYCHA complexes Gothamist reported  But pricier areas like … also search the Federal Emergency Management Agencys  flood maps find out if your neighborhood has an underground river …

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