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Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan.
Co-ops
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… The scrutiny of a coop board interview can ratchet up the tension … will most likely be trying to get a sense of your overall financial stabilityespecially if you are just getting … Its better to say that youre empty nesters … 4 Are you planning a renovation … Hearing about any renovation plans …

By Brick Underground |December 31, 2024 - 2:30PM
Two women sitting on sofa at home, they are drinking coffee and talking.
The Search
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match
By Evelyn Battaglia |December 31, 2024 - 12:30PM
Image of a building in New York City
Roommates + Landlords
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia |December 31, 2024 - 9:45AM
NYC apartment buildings
Negotiating + Financing
9 negotiating mistakes to avoid when you're buying in NYC
By Brick Underground |December 30, 2024 - 2:30PM
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Affordable Housing
The insider's guide to rent-stabilized apartments: Essential knowledge for New York renters

… Landing a rentstabilized apartment in New York City can be a lifeline for renters who would … grandchild sibling or a person with whom you have a close financial and emotional relationship such as a partner who …

By Celia Young |December 30, 2024 - 12:30PM
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The Search
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment
By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2024 - 9:30AM
A row of NYC apartment buildings
Sales Market
A condo or co-op with lower carrying costs can make buying more doable. Here's where to find one
By Emily Myers |December 27, 2024 - 2:30PM
New York, New York - Oct 29 2012: A digital display above the entrance of the subway as Hurricane Sandy moves in the New York City area on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012.
The Search
How to check a neighborhood’s climate disaster risk before you move
By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 12:30PM
Red brick apartment building in Park Slope in the evening
Roommates + Landlords
My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?
By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 10:30AM
A two-bedroom co-op in Lenox Hill 517 East 77th St. #5CD
Investing
Want to buy an investment apartment to rent out? Here's what you need to know
By Jennifer White Karp |December 26, 2024 - 2:30PM