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The Right Apartment for Me – Walk Up vs Doorman/Elevator

It's June, and your lease is up by July 1st. You've always lived in a doorman/elevator building, but are now considering a walk-up. You've heard some horror stories, but aren't sure. What are some factors to worry about? Well,...

How low can you go?

You've scoured the city for the perfect apartment, and now you've found that gem. Now what? Is the listing price the last word? How low can you go to get the dream apartment at a dream price? Negotiate a Lower...

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New York Apartment Rental Deals

We've all heard the news about concessions being offered by landlords, but what are they? Renters can seize the following New York apartment rental deals to save on rent. Apartment Rental Deals for New York Renters Most rental deals have been...

How to Negotiate a Lower Apartment Rent

After managing a site dedicated to no-fee apartments in New York City for so long,  one of the more frequent visitor questions we receive is, "How do I negotiate with the broker or landlord for a lower rent than...

Rental Deals February 2009: The Juicy, the Interesting, and the Hard to Price

With rent prices declining in New York City, we've all heard about incentives for renters and brokers. This theme was highlighted in a recent NYTimes article entitled "A Month Free? Rents Are Falling Fast". But what are some current...