Teri Karush Rogers
Founder & Publisher
Founder and publisher Teri Karush Rogers launched Brick Underground in 2009. As a freelance journalist, she had previously covered New York City real estate for The New York Times. Teri has been featured as an expert on New York City residential real estate by The New York Times, New York Daily News, amNew York, NBC Nightly News, The Real Deal, Business Insider, the Huffington Post, and NY1 News, among others. Teri earned a BA in journalism and a law degree from New York University. During law school she realized she would rather explain things than argue about them, so she returned to service journalism after graduation.
Posts by Teri Karush Rogers:
Can I transfer my existing mortgage if I sell my place and buy somewhere else?
November 7, 2022 - 12:40 PM
You can’t take your mortgage with you when you move, our experts say. The only type of mortgage assumption a buyer can take advantage of is a purchase CEMA on a condo or single-family home to avoid paying the mortgage recording tax.
Read More A landlord wants to see six month's rent in my savings account. Is this normal?
October 31, 2022 - 09:30 AM
NYC landlords can require you to have a certain amount of money in your bank account, but it's rare unless there are red flags in your application.
Read More Is my landlord responsible for cleaning up a storm-related sewer backup?
October 24, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Your landlord is responsible for returning your NYC apartment to livable condition after a storm-related sewer backup and that includes cleanup, detoxification, and mold remediation, if necessary.
Read More How long does it take for a co-op board to schedule an interview?
October 17, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Most NYC co-op boards schedule interviews within two to four weeks but factors like incomplete applications and vacations can slow things down.
Read More Can our co-op ban our super from doing routine jobs for residents like unclogging drains?
October 10, 2022 - 09:30 AM
If a clog is located between the wall and your sink, your co-op board is probably within its rights to require you to fix it. But just because your board is within its rights to tell you to hire a plumber doesn’t mean it should, especially if you live in a well-staffed building.
Read More Why are condo common charges so high in NYC?
October 3, 2022 - 09:30 AM
NYC condo buildings are seeing common charges increase by a minimum of 4 to 6 percent this year, a result of higher heating costs, inflation, and new lending compliance guidelines, among other factors.
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