Brick Underground

To the real estate news reporters out there: we're looking for another contributor to Brick Underground. We're flexible on the parameters, but in general it will involve filing one article per week. If you want to cover NYC real estate news and translate it into service pieces — please reach out to hiring@brickunderground.com and tell us what you could do for us. Please demonstrate familiarity with Brick’s current topic coverage and real estate service journalism to be considered. More details are available here: https://lnkd.in/eBTJGshs

📣 Brick Underground senior writer Celia Young is moving on to an exciting new role covering Long Island commercial and retail real estate news for Newsday Media Group! 👟 She leaves big shoes to fill: Celia’s seemingly limitless energy, curiosity, writing chops, and drive to be first to a story has helped Brick punch far above our weight. 🏃♀️ Celia expanded Brick’s coverage of real estate legislation coming out of Albany and City Hall, tracked down New Yorkers who’ve been scammed out of apartments on Instagram, who experienced housing voucher discrimination, and who were using NYC’s new Good Cause eviction law in court for the very first time. 🗳 She profiled the Democratic candidates for NYC mayor to get their housing plans and was one of the first to explain in detail how Zohran Mamdani could accomplish his pledge to “freeze the rent.” 🕵🏻 To the real estate news reporters out there: We are looking to fill Celia’s role as a contributor to Brick. We’re still sorting out the parameters, but it would likely involve filing one article per week. If you want to cover NYC real estate news and translate it into service pieces — please reach out and tell me what you could do for us. Please demonstrate familiarity with Brick’s current topic coverage and real estate service journalism to be considered. https://lnkd.in/ecYQAXDG

Brick Underground’s senior writer Celia Young joined S.E. Cupp, host of Battleground NYC: The Fight for Your Vote, to discuss the three housing-related ballot proposals that could reshape (and speed up) affordable housing development in NYC. The two covered why the City Council is opposed to the changes, and how the proposals would impact the way zonings for new housing are approved—and who gets a say in those decisions. https://lnkd.in/ehck_xke

Looking for a better deal on NYC Real Estate? 📊 Properties built in the past decade are nearly 60 percent pricier than older ones, per a PropertyShark report 🏢 The average NYC building was constructed in 1952, and some neighborhoods have little new housing stock 💰 You can search sales prices of old and newer apartments in your neighborhood at the end of this story

For rental agents, providing value to clients often goes beyond showing available apartments. Many renters also need guidance in finding reliable roommates—a process that can be just as challenging as the apartment search itself. Brick Underground has compiled a list of 11 platforms that simplify the roommate search, from specialized services to larger networks. This resource not only helps renters navigate a competitive housing market, but also equips agents with practical knowledge to strengthen client relationships and stand out as trusted advisors. What strategies or resources do you recommend when advising renters who need a roommate?

Brick Underground Managing Editor Jennifer White Karp checked in with S.E. Cupp on Battleground NYC to break down the difference between affordable housing programs, and the facts behind one of the recent Cuomo <> Mamdani battles about his apartment. Be sure to follow us to stay informed about the facts in the real-estate centered NYC mayoral race. https://lnkd.in/eNGNer2t

When you are up to your eyeballs in logistics and heavy lifting, sustainability may be the furthest thing from your mind. But it doesn't have to be! Check out our latest article, sponsored by Big Apple Moving & Storage about the trade offs between sustainable container alternatives.

Do you know the difference between "rent stabilized" and "rent controlled"? Or how many rent stabilized units exist in New York City? Jennifer did an amazing job converting political rhetoric into a fact-by-fact explanation of New York City's housing programs, including resources to dive deeper into each.

Pets can be a controversial topic in buildings, with some preferences falling along age group lines as younger people are more likely to treat pets as family instead of companions. From a landlord perspective, the decision tends to be more financial - will they attract better rates and more stable renters by keeping a building per free or by allowing pets? Or perhaps they have an existing long term tenant with a severe allergy of fear. And where does the line get drawn? A 150 lb Newfoundland is not the same wear and tear as a hamster (but depending on training could be less impactful than a 10 lb Pomeranian!) Like any good negotiation, the key to a positive outcome is in understanding each others motivations, limitations, and (most importantly) actually talking about it!

New housing lotteries continue to launch in New York City, including this new Wakefield Yards building in the Bronx. This lottery offers opportunities for households earning $19,235 to $160,720. It is surprising how many people seeking to rent in New York City aren't aware of these opportunities, so please do us and them a favor and help spread the word!