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 … many marketrate renters the right to challenge a rent increase above 882 percent in court So that gives you a bit …

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  … data to back it up  Successful negotiations often come down to mutually respectful relationships making it … likely to miss out This can be a leap of faith for some buyers I often tell clients they need to look at it from a …

By Brick Underground |April 4, 2025 - 9:30AM
A co-op building wants only all-cash offers. Is that a red flag?

… are not burdened by the obligation to pay monthly maintenance and mortgage only the former said Kevin … and can negotiate the price but should I see this as a red flag … Buy … Co-ops … Ask an Expert … boards … buying … … … A coop building wants only allcash offers Is that a red flag

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