Mimi OConnor
Contributing Writer
Mimi O’Connor has written about New York City real estate for publications that include Brick Underground, Refinery29, and Thrillist. She is the recipient of two awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors for interior design and service journalism. Her writing on New York City, parenting, events, and culture has also appeared in Parents, Red Tricycle, BizBash, and Time Out New York. She is the author of several books, including "The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit" and "Reel Culture." She once lived in a NYC building in such rough shape that a Law & Order location scout rang her doorbell to inquire about using her apartment as a murderous psychopath’s headquarters.
Posts by Mimi OConnor:
Why do NYC co-op maintenance fees vary so much from building to building?
By Mimi OConnor
January 14, 2019 - 10:00 AM
In a NYC co-op, maintenance covers numerous building expenses, like mortgage payments, taxes, staffing, and upkeep, it can vary wildly from building to building, and even apartment to apartment. New Yorkers paid an average of $1.73 per square foot in co-op maintenance in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to real estate appraisal firm Miller Samuel.
Read More My new co-living life: Paying one price for state-of-the-art amenities and an instant social network
By Mimi OConnor
January 10, 2019 - 14:00 PM
Co-living is the rental phenomenon where you pay one price for a bedroom in a furnished and wired apartment, with cleaning and social events provided. Brick Underground talked to a resident and community curator at a Node co-living building in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Read More Brick Underground's best advice about buying in a landlease building
By Mimi OConnor
January 9, 2019 - 15:00 PM
Some people will tell you to stay away from a landlease building. But they can work for the right buyer, if you do your homework. Here's what you need to know.
Read More What is a 'deep clean,' and what does this service include?
By Mimi OConnor
January 8, 2019 - 12:00 PM
What's included in a deep clean service in New York City and how much does it cost?
Read More This Riverside Drive two bedroom has some funky lofts and is well priced at $970,000
By Mimi OConnor
January 7, 2019 - 12:30 PM
This Riverside Drive two bedroom is well priced at $970,000, and has a unique layout.
Read More What does it mean when a house has 'foundation problems'? Should you walk away?
By Mimi OConnor
January 4, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Your house inspection came back with a report of a "faulty foundation." How bad is that?
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