Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … negotiate a lower rent increase at renewal time Good Cause does not apply to rentstabilized renters who already have … maintenance and who is responsible for damages  If youre subletting from an owner whose apartment has a terrace be …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM