This week readers visited Brick Underground to learn why many New Yorkers are facing higher ConEd bills this month. The utility company says surging gas prices and colder temperatures are to blame. If you're struggling to pay your energy bill, payment plans and extensions are available.

Also of interest: How listing your apartment on the sales and rental markets at the same time can get you the best offer.

Here are this week's top five posts:

1) Why many New Yorkers are facing higher ConEd bills this month

2) Why listing your NYC apartment for sale and for rent at the same time is a power move

3) 3 reasons why your lease would not be renewed for a rent-stabilized apartment

4) From UWS to Harlem: We upgraded from a rental to a new condo facing Central Park

5) 8 real-life co-op board reference letters that work