During this hot NYC week, it's no surprise that readers were dreaming of abodes by the beach, but they were also looking into Downtown luxury apartments and Mitchell-Lamas -- something for everyone. Behold, this week's most popular stories on Brick Underground.

1. Own a place in Upper Manhattan? It might be time to sell [sponsored]

2. Renovation letters to neighbors: 3 real-life examples

3. Covet: A beach house within the five boroughs

4. Introducing 70 Pine: Be the first to live in these luxury Downtown apartments [sponsored]

5. How one New Yorker is trying to buy her affordable housing dream