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 …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

… When you are buying in New York City a good strategy for beating the competition is to find … agreement might scare off potential buyers who dont want to take on that kind of risk  A postclosing possession … lease and a license … Although it looks like the seller is renting back the apartment theyve just sold the contract you …

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM
9 negotiating mistakes to avoid when you're buying in NYC

Buying in New York City can involve  a steep learning curve  … come in with an initial offer thats well below the asking price without having comparable sales data to back it up  … can afford to have more patience but should still check in with the sellers broker on a regular basis … 5 Dont …

By Brick Underground |April 4, 2025 - 9:30AM
The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters

… free gym membership or bike storage or asking for a small improvement to the apartment such as replacing an appliance …

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 … of classmates and colleagues  The Agency  will charge a brokers fee of 10 percent of a years rent on open listings … tenant On the other hand if the landlord wont budge its worth a look around the neighborhood to see if there are

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