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 is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive rental market landlords …

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

… new strategy for your negotiation How can you make your current offer more attractive to the seller This is why its … it will take to close the sale Maybe the seller wants to rent back the apartment for a month or two or would be …

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 aif youre an experienced NYC renter there are strategies you should brush up on to track down the best deal and to avoid … pay stubs and a scanned copy of your photo ID as well as signed agency and fair housing disclosures  Some landlords …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM
Re-trading: Why some buyers renegotiate an agreed upon sales price and how sellers can cope

… in and talking to insurance brokers looking into the building and pricing the cost renovation she said Everything … Harris Stevens said he sees deals retraded at NYC coop buildings when the board wants to keep the average sales … in my opinion when it is warranted If a buyer pushes the envelope to squeeze a few dollars at the last minute when …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 9, 2024 - 9:30AM