Bricktionary

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?

… coops A condop is probably the most misunderstood type of NYC apartment and while brokers often describe them as coops … the residential and commercial parts of the building  … Why NYC has condops … During the wave of coop conversions in the … rooms What to know about buying or selling a condop in NYC Multiple boards add complexity The condo board handles …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 6, 2025 - 10:30AM
Brooklyn apartment buildings
The Search
Understanding net effective rent: Here's how to calculate your real monthly rent
By Jennifer White Karp |March 26, 2025 - 4:00PM
Brick townhouses in NYC
Negotiating + Financing
What is a CEMA loan, and how can it reduce my mortgage recording tax?
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 25, 2025 - 9:30AM
Apartment buildings in New York City
Sell
What is a pied-à-terre? What makes it different from a typical NYC apartment?

… for March 2025 If youre in the market for a second home in NYC or are looking to sell your apartment and want to know … a piedàterre buyer read on … Who is buying piedsàterre in NYC … NYC has long been where wealthy international buyers …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 7, 2025 - 12:30PM
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?
By Jennifer White Karp |February 25, 2025 - 2:00PM
nyc old and new buildings
Negotiating + Financing
What is a mortgage recording tax? Are there ways to reduce it?
By Brick Underground |February 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
Single-family apartments in the Williamsburg neighborhood in New York (USA)
Roommates + Landlords
What is a rent-impairing violation for a NYC apartment?
By Celia Young |January 3, 2025 - 1:30PM
NYC apartment buildings
Negotiating + Financing
What are the differences between jumbo and conforming loans?
By Brick Underground |December 4, 2024 - 2:30PM
brightly colored apartment buildings surrounded by trees in Upper East Side, Manhattan
Affordable Housing
What is the ‘asset limit’ for NYC’s Housing Lottery applicants?
By Celia Young |December 3, 2024 - 10:00AM
apartment building in NYC
Rent
What is the certificate of occupancy, and why is it such a big deal?
By Evelyn Battaglia |November 26, 2024 - 12:30PM