Rejection from board pre-interview

My unit has been on the market for a year. I finally received a buyer but the co-op board rejected them without an interview. No reason given and no response to me when asked for a reason (proprietary lease does not require it). It is a small building and three apartments control the board. They have loose guidelines for applications, just "the financials, a few reference letters and an... [more]

My unit has been on the market for a year. I finally received a buyer but the co-op board rejected them without an interview. No reason given and no response to me when asked for a reason (proprietary lease does not require it). It is a small building and three apartments control the board. They have loose guidelines for applications, just "the financials, a few reference letters and an interview". Unfortunately, during previous board meetings, the co-op board members state that they "don't want young people in the building", "don't want lawyers in the building", and other discriminatory comments. The couple that "bullies" the other apartments laugh that they can turn down anyone they want. I was never too concerned because they always end up accepting the applicant but now I'm met with a denial with a simple email stating "we denied your applicant". It was likely based on their age as they had strong financials. I feel this decision with lead to diminution of value of my apartment and it may take months to find a new buyer. I lost my job and had to move across the country for family reasons. This decision is placing a lot of financial pain on me. Any advice? [less]