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 … power in certain situations Read How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law And NYCs new broker fee law may also work in your favor Landlords now …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … hunting an incredibly competitive undertaking  To land a NYC apartment you need to be persistent do your research … more each month Some renters make the offer through a broker or directly to the landlord Or you may find yourself …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM
I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?

… … Youre certainly not alone Renters across New York City are receiving lease renewals with unpleasant surprises A rent increasewith some landlordasking tenants to pay as much as  30 to 60 percent …

By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM