This week at Brick Underground, our readers were taken with the story of one Brooklyn mom making it work in a walk-up, a guide to winning a bidding war, and much more. Below, the five most popular stories of the week:

1. Why I decided to raise my two kids in a fourth-floor walk-up (for now)

2. Ask Sam: My landlady moved me out of a stabilized unit, and now she wants to raise my rent by $400. What can I do?

3. Wanted: Apartments with park views—without Central Park prices

4. Is your building rent-stabilized? You should find out

5. How to win a bidding war in NYC: A strategic guide for real estate buyers (sponsored)