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 |May 6, 2026 - 11:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could get from new renters You may not be an … Landlords now must pay the brokers they hire to market apartmentswhich may make some more inclined to agree to a … increase but keep paying your old rent If the landlord accepts your payments you become a monthtomonth tenant which …

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

… the landlord is askingfor example a few hundred more each month Some renters make the offer through a broker or … on to track down the best deal and to avoid rushing into a lease  and regretting it later Read on for more advice … if you notice families coming in or out of the building … 14 Perform a latenight soundcheck  … Before you sign your …

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

renewal notices can come with an unwelcome surprise A hefty rent increase Some renters are shocked that landlords have … discussions with their landlords She says negotiating by email is ideal because its especially important to have a … the negotiations backed with data Below are … openigloos sample email templates that you can customize to respond to …

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