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The roommate hack for beating NYC’s high rents: Move in with someone who already has a lease

… Want a workaround for New York Citys super high rents Search for someone who has a place and needs a … you look for people who need roommates … Start with Bricks best websites for finding a roommate Some of these are like … an increase of 24 percent from the first quarter of 2022 $1229 Of the 50 most popular NYC neighborhoods SpareRoom …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 19, 2023 - 4:30PM
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The Market
Renewing a lease in NYC: Should you stay or should you go?

… that can always be counted on  A competitive and expensive rental market Unfortunately for me since moving to Manhattan … was an exciting prospect with a close gal pal so I thought why not It sounded great in theorymore space cheaper rent … with your current landlord … Though most places wont budge significantly on rent if youre a good tenant who …

By Alyse Whitney |August 6, 2013 - 9:03AM
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Why we moved from London to NYC: We always wanted to live abroad and fell in love with Brooklyn
By Kelly Kreth |April 18, 2025 - 9:30AM
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Rent
Stuck with empty apartments, NYC landlords are offering more generous freebies

… apartment leases signed in May was the lowest for that month in a decade  Brooklyn and Queens also saw a plunge in … last month and the drop in demand is causing new listings to pile up according to data from the most recent Elliman … because when landlords have excess apartments to fill renters typically get some kind of concessiona freebie to …

By Emily Myers |August 13, 2020 - 10:30AM
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The Search
How to avoid the competition when you're hunting for a NYC rental apartment

… Finding a rental in New York City can be daunting because rents remain close to alltime highs and theres lots of competition Using a … you to earn an annual salary of at least 40 to 45 times the monthly rent If you dontor if youre an international …

By Emily Myers |December 22, 2022 - 12:30PM
With market rents so high, landlords are trying to get more from their existing tenants.
The Market
Renew your lease with a rent increase or try your luck with a new place? It's a trickier decision this winter

… Can you afford to stay or should you go Thats a typical question for a New York City tenant who is facing a rent increase at lease renewal time If thats your situation youre probably weighing whether to commit to 12 months at a higher rent or take your chances on the market …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 27, 2023 - 4:30PM
A beautiful pink flowering cherry tree next to an old brick residential building with a fire escape in Astoria Queens New York during spring
The Search
A wet, hot, broker fee-free summer? A major change to rental broker fees is supposed to start in June
By Celia Young |May 12, 2025 - 1:30PM
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The Market
Can NYC apartment hunters finally push back on asking rents now that winter is coming?

… If youre looking for a rental apartment in New York City you may be relieved to find out that renters have gained an advantage Rising … able to push back on asking rents for the first time in 18 months  November through March are traditionally quieter …

By Emily Myers |November 3, 2022 - 2:00PM
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The Search
An autumn in New York guide to rental concessions

… While rental concessions are not nearly as ubiquitous as they once were especially post2008 now that its … may seem confusing What does it mean when youre offered a months free rent What other concessions are possible Why are …

By Marjorie Cohen |November 5, 2013 - 8:59AM