negotiating

The Market

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

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM

Modern residential buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan

Negotiations + Closings

What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM

This is a photograph of spring flowers blooming beside residential buildings in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.

Roommates + Landlords

Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… to smaller rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause Eviction which passed in last years state budget … Weaver coalition director for Housing Justice for All Our hope is that by using this tool tenants are better equipped … are buildings owned by landlords who own fewer than 10 apartments statewide Figuring out if your building falls …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM

skyline view of Manhattan in Chelsea from the High Line in NYC

Negotiating + Financing

9 negotiating mistakes to avoid when you're buying in NYC

By Brick Underground |April 4, 2025 - 9:30AM

Image of a building with NYC apartments for rent

The Search

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 … To land a NYC apartment you need to be persistent do your research andif necessarybe prepared to pay even more … Google the address and the landlords name to see what other renters are saying or go to the apartment listing …