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 … the community  This is where references come in provided in letters from close friends and work colleagues that attest …

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 … upfront but it complicated things for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift favors renters More buildings accept institutional guarantors described in detail below According to Adam …

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

I found myself on a slippery slope increasingly willing to compromise on safety and other standards just to find a … realized I needed to find a roommate to help pay the rent   Now thanks to skyhigh rents and intense competition … pm even on weekends and Gina who was fine for the first few months until she began bringing her boyfriend over more …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 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 … negotiator but the main tactics to negotiate your rent at lease renewal are not difficult to deploy Remain polite and … may make some more inclined to agree to a renewal on terms favorable to you Check out FARE Act takes effect What …

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