8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could … you a bit more bargaining power in certain situations Read How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

… agreement allows the seller to only move oncefrom the home they are selling into the new home once they close on … seller to live there and in exchange the seller covers the buyers carrying costssuch as maintenance fees and the buyers … possibly because buyers that can close right now are using cash said Elise Kessler an attorney at Braverman Greenspun …

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM
The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters

… Finding an apartment to rent in New York City is a challenging experience Rents are … the highest rent renters need to be wellqualified too but understanding the marketand knowing what comparable … rent to encourage you to sign a lease they advertise the  net effective rent  The net effective rent includes a …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM