Bricktionary

What is a CEMA loan, and how can it reduce my mortgage recording tax?

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 18, 2026 - 9:30AM

What is a pied-à-terre? What makes it different from a typical NYC apartment?

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By Evelyn Battaglia |March 5, 2026 - 10:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

What is the warranty of habitability and how does it affect tenants?

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 24, 2026 - 10:45AM

Rent

What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM

Modern residential buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan

Negotiations + Closings

What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM

A three-bedroom unit on the market for $1.525 million at Citylights

Sales Market

What’s a condop? What do I need to know about buying there?

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 6, 2025 - 10:30AM

The Search

Understanding net effective rent: Here's how to calculate your real monthly rent

By Jennifer White Karp |March 26, 2025 - 4:00PM

Representative Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, secured $1,400,000 in federal funding for Interboro CLT.

Co-ops

What is a community land trust? How does it help low-income buyers?

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