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January 5, 2008
Co-op Letters of Recommendation
I'm applying to move into a co-op and I'm trying to get together the letters of recommendation. Is there anything specific that these letters should say? I'm telling people to talk about how they know me and that kind of thing. My former landlord is writing a letter too, so I think I have that kind of financial stability going, but is there anything a coop looks for specifically? Thanks.
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I live on Tiffany Place. It's way too overpriced. Nice street, too far from everything. I'm moving at the end of the month after being here two years.
Posted by: cobblestoner at January 6, 2008 10:55 PM in response to Rentals of the Day: Some of Bklyn's Priciest
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I've been on a co-op board and also written letters for folks. I try to point out, when possible, that a person is mature, financially responsible, friendly, and will will be an asset to the building.
Posted by: tinarina at January 7, 2008 11:18 AM in response to Co-op Letters of Recommendation
If you are renting, they don't care if you are an asset - just that you won't be a troublemaker. Really, they don't want you to be involved - they'd rather you not be. It's a totally different letter you want than for a buyer of a coop. They want you to pay your rent, not make complaints to the board or staff about anything, and not cause noise or any other problems emanating from your apartment that they'd have to deal with. Have your writers stress quiet, considerate, financially responsible. Even in a small building, they don't want you to be involved - though if its a small, self-managed, brownstone-type building, they will like it if it is clear that you don't mind doing your share of the mundane chores -like putting out the garbage, sweeping hallways, sweeping sidewalks of leaves, etc. You need to tailor the letters to the type of building and its circumstances.
Posted by: guest at January 7, 2008 5:34 PM in response to Co-op Letters of Recommendation
Appreciate the first two comments. As for condo vs. coop, I'm renting and I really don't mind the application process, I'm just trying to get around using a broker. I think we can agree they're more of a nuisance for rentals then the coop board could be.
Posted by: cobblestoner at January 6, 2008 10:49 PM in response to Co-op Letters of Recommendation