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 …  will charge a brokers fee of 10 percent of a years rent on open listings instead of the usual 12 to 15 percent if you … check Even more so if you rent an apartment in a private house Are you a respectful quiet tenant who pays the rent on …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
9 negotiating mistakes to avoid when you're buying in NYC

… Buying in New York City can involve  a steep learning curve  Even if you are comfortable with brokering deals in your day job … transfer tax which is typically the sellers responsibility  Whatever you do always have a plan for your next move And …

By Brick Underground |April 4, 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 … are strategies you should brush up on to track down the best deal and to avoid rushing into a lease  and regretting … lease so a portion would be deducted from each month of a 12month lease Other times you pay the gross rent and get …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate

… For many New York City newcomers renewal notices can come with an unwelcome surprise A hefty rent increase Some renters are shocked that landlords have the ability to ask …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM
A co-op building wants only all-cash offers. Is that a red flag?

… indicate that the coop is looking for financially secure buyers our experts say But it could also mean the building … for risk you have That coop at 100 West 57th St sits on land the building doesnt own and if the buildings rent goes … tenants If youre a buyer whether the building has a ground lease is one of the many things you want to know before you …

By Celia Young |June 17, 2024 - 12:00PM