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

Buying in New York City can involve  a steep learning curve  … Instead settle on a price range you can work with and show flexibility in areas that might benefit the seller For … 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 |May 6, 2026 - 11:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… the main tactics to negotiate your rent at lease renewal are not difficult to deploy Remain polite and point out that … law may also work in your favor Landlords now must pay the brokers they hire to market apartmentswhich may make some … been asking for repairs to your apartment to no avail Its worth mentioning that history when its time to renew the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… Thousands of tenants across New York City are entitled to smaller rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause … from city agencies to help identify who owns your building how old it is and if it falls under any of the Good Cause …

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