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 typically try to raise rents for … Landlords now must pay the brokers they hire to market apartmentswhich may make some more inclined to agree to a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters

…  Google the address and the landlords name to see what other renters are saying or go to the apartment listing …  And ask the broker lots of questions  Not all agents have shady intentions but some disreputable ones try to … fee heres a list of the best websites to find a nofee rental … 2 Know what you want and ask lots of questions … …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate

… For many New York City newcomers renewal notices can come with an … they are typically around 23 percent This year thousands of NYC marketrate tenants gained a new legal right to …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM