This week on Brick Underground, we looked into lies shady NYC real estate agents tell buyers, a shifty "luxury" rental in Clinton Hill, and a few less-pessimistic stories, too. Here are the week's top-five:

1. The 8 most common lies NYC real estate agents tell buyers [sponsored]

2. Report: Rents continue to cool off in Brooklyn and Manhattan

3. Shape-shifting NYC neighborhoods: Why search sites differ on the boundaries, and how it affects your bottom line

4. Snag a brand new Long Island City apartment—with up to three bedrooms!—for $1,274/mo. tops

5. Why this Clinton Hill "luxury" rental is accused of flagrantly ripping off tenants