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