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The Search I upgraded from a studio to a rent-stabilized one bedroom. Here are 6 lessons I learned
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   June 21, 2021 - 9:30AM
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Neighborhood Intel From Long Island to the UES: A couple moves with mom and still finds privacy
By Kelly Kreth   |   June 17, 2021 - 1:30PM
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Neighborhood Intel Brick Underground’s best neighborhoods for recent college Grads 2021
By Mimi O'Connor   |   June 16, 2021 - 12:30PM
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The Search From abroad and studying in NYC? How to land a rental
By Brick Underground   |   June 15, 2021 - 4:00PM
The Search Here are 5 NYC rentals with two months or more free
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   June 9, 2021 - 12:30PM
The Search A rental apartment was relisted with a different unit number. Is this a scam?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   June 2, 2021 - 2:30PM
The Search 5 NYC apartments for sale with walk-in closet space
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   June 2, 2021 - 1:30PM
The Search 5 NYC rentals with central air—just in time for summer
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   May 26, 2021 - 1:30PM
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The Brick Underground Podcast: How one mom decided to stay in her small Brooklyn walk-up
By Nathan Tempey   |   December 1, 2017 - 9:00AM
Really, the real estate market made the decision for her. [ Read More... ]
 
The Search Brick Underground’s Gross Rent Calculator: How to figure out the rent you’ll actually owe each month
By Brick Underground   |   May 24, 2021 - 1:30PM
The Search 5 NYC apartments for sale near prime subway hubs, if WFH is ending for you
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   May 19, 2021 - 12:30PM
The Search The best websites for finding a no-fee rental apartment in NYC in 2021
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   May 19, 2021 - 9:30AM
Neighborhood Intel From the UWS to the UES: Leaving co-living for a place of one’s own
By Kelly Kreth   |   May 14, 2021 - 9:30AM
The Search Looking for off-campus housing in NYC? Here’s what you need to know
By Emily Myers   |   May 13, 2021 - 1:30PM
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6 ways to make landlords love you (even if you're a freelancer or foreigner)
By Anne Machalinski   |   June 26, 2017 - 9:59AM
Here's how those with bad credit or freelance salaries can pull this whole renting thing off. [ Read More... ]
 
The Search 14 insider tips for renting an apartment in NYC
By Brick Underground   |   May 13, 2021 - 12:30PM
The Search 5 features that make a ground-floor apartment desirable—instead of a dealbreaker
By Emily Myers   |   May 10, 2021 - 12:30PM
The Search 5 apartments for sale in Queens under $660,000 with open houses
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   May 5, 2021 - 12:30PM
The Search Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to do it
By Brick Underground   |   April 29, 2021 - 4:45PM
The Search What does 'net effective rent' mean? Here's how to calculate your real monthly rent
By Brick Underground   |   April 22, 2021 - 9:30AM
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Sex tips, free wi-fi, and more: Brokers share the most outlandish requests new NYC renters make
By Lucy Cohen Blatter   |   May 11, 2017 - 11:59AM
If you're new to New York City, avoid making these requests of your agent. And no, your landlord won't walk your dog. [ Read More... ]
 
The Search I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?
By Brick Underground   |   April 21, 2021 - 12:30PM
Neighborhood Intel From Bushwick to Murray Hill: Tempted by lower rent and living 'close to everything'
By Kelly Kreth   |   April 16, 2021 - 9:30AM
The Search NYC renters can be asked to pay fees for brokers hired by landlords, a judge decides
By Emily Myers   |   April 12, 2021 - 1:30PM
The Search Can a friend be a guarantor for a NYC apartment rental?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   April 6, 2021 - 12:30PM
The Search Renting in a co-op? Here's what to expect if you have a board interview
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   March 29, 2021 - 12:30PM