Brick Underground’s Gross Rent Calculator: How to figure out the rent you’ll actually owe each month

… New York City is an expensiveand trickyplace to rent If youre on a budget like most people you need to know … out every month But sometimes the rent you see advertised for an apartment that you have your heart set on is not the … end up payingouch Thats because when landlords have vacant apartments they may offer concessionin order to fill them …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 8, 2025 - 11:30AM
NYC neighborhoods with the highest shares of concessions for renters

… dont get tripped up at lease renewal time Concessions are freebies from owners and developers to encourage renters to … highest of any NYC neighborhood with at least 100 rental listings in December For Mott Haven and Jamaica as well as … built in 2024 which includes mixedincome rentstabilized apartments Lee pointed out that top neighborhoods for

By Jennifer White Karp |January 15, 2025 - 2:30PM
Concessions return to the NYC rental market as recession fears slow leasing activity

… record high rents limited availability and bidding wars for rentals and even broker fees Now the usual fall slowdown is being exacerbated by concerns … some are bringing back freebies to entice renters to sign a lease and fill up vacant apartments As trends go it is still …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 17, 2022 - 3:15PM