Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… Thousands of tenants across New York City are entitled to smaller rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause Eviction  which passed in last years … up to their bullying landlords when their lease is up for renewal Good Cause Eviction gives NYC tenants more bargaining …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM
9 negotiating mistakes to avoid when you're buying in NYC

… thats well below the asking price without having comparable sales data to back it up  Successful negotiations often come … work with You also dont want to get hung up on a specific sales price Instead settle on a price range you can work … you are still in a down market said  Kobi Lahav director of sales at Living NY  A poorly timed lowball offer can mean …

By Brick Underground |April 4, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… If your lease is up for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive … power in certain situations Read How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate

… increases of 50 percent In response Mohamed created three templates that renters can use to respond to a rent increase … backed with data Below are … openigloos sample email templates that you can customize to respond to a rent …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

… out that could mean entering into a postclosing possession agreement which allows a seller to remain in the apartment beyond the closing date  This kind of agreement usually happens when a seller needs to qualify for … information for August 2024 In other words a postclosing agreement allows the seller to only move oncefrom the home …

By Celia Young |August 5, 2024 - 10:30AM