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The Market
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
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The Search
The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters
By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM
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Negotiating + Financing
9 negotiating mistakes to avoid when you're buying in NYC
By Brick Underground |December 30, 2024 - 2:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate

… renewal notices can come with an unwelcome surprise A hefty rent increase Some renters are shocked that landlords have the ability to ask for such high rentsbut thats how marketrate apartments work Rentstabilized apartments on …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM
Apartments on Manhattan's West side.
Affordable Housing
If you live in a rent-stabilized unit, here's why your rent could be going up
By Celia Young |September 30, 2024 - 4:30PM
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The Market
I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?
By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM
Apartment buildings on Park Avenue in Manhattan
Negotiations + Closings
Re-trading: Why some buyers renegotiate an agreed upon sales price and how sellers can cope
By Jennifer White Karp |August 9, 2024 - 9:30AM
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Negotiations + Closings
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?
By Celia Young |August 5, 2024 - 10:30AM
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Co-ops
A co-op building wants only all-cash offers. Is that a red flag?
By Celia Young |June 17, 2024 - 12:00PM
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Negotiations + Closings
How can you tell if a NYC seller is willing to negotiate?
By Brick Underground |May 20, 2024 - 2:30PM