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Why I moved to NYC from Boston: I wanted to be in a place that celebrates LGBTQ culture

By Kelly Kreth |August 23, 2024 - 9:30AM

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8 real co-op board reference letters that worked

By Brick Underground |August 22, 2024 - 2:30PM

From Kips Bay to the UES: I bought a studio because asking rents were too high

By Kelly Kreth |August 22, 2024 - 12:30PM

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Affordable Housing

The insider's guide to rent-stabilized apartments: Essential knowledge for New York renters

By Celia Young |August 22, 2024 - 9:30AM

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NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

By Jennifer White Karp |August 21, 2024 - 2:30PM

Green upgrades to help your building reduce flooding from extreme weather

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2024 - 12:30PM

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The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2024 - 9:30AM

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12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… The scrutiny of a coop board interview can ratchet up the tension when youre buying in … you will be asked Thats true no matter the format of the interview One legacy of the pandemic is that many boards … up Be prepared to answer questions related to the results … 11 Why are there inconsistencies in your application … In …

By Brick Underground |August 20, 2024 - 2:30PM

Troubleshooting

What to do when your NYC neighbors make lots of noise—Brick Underground's best advice

By Emily Myers |August 20, 2024 - 12:30PM

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8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 20, 2024 - 9:30AM