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

… try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could get from new renters You may not be an … example dont expect your landlord to offer another concessionespecially in a corporatemanaged amenityrich rental … Landlords now must pay the brokers they hire to market apartmentswhich may make some more inclined to agree to a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters

…  and regretting it later Read on for more advice Editors note A previous version of this article ran in June 2024 We … and help you find a place you can expect to pay a broker feeand that practice will remain in effect when compensation … asked for best and final offers when there are multiple applications Not all landlords will take the applicant …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM