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

in a corporatemanaged amenityrich rental building where renewal offers are often nonnegotiable  On … increase during lease renewal … 1 Understand how marketrate units work  … As the name indicates marketrate tenants are … in the rent and avoid having to negotiate all over again in 12 months  … 5 Get intel from your neighbors  … Gramercy …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
Inflation vs. signing a new lease in Manhattan: Which is more painful?

… is hurting consumers but Manhattan median rent which is outpacing the rate of inflation appears even more painful For the second time Manhattan median rent showed a large yearoveryear … the Elliman Report for Manhattan Brooklyn and Queens rental markets Median rent was $4550 last month an increase of 83 …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 9, 2025 - 9:30AM