Brick Underground https://www.brickunderground.com/ en 7 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time https://www.brickunderground.com/blog/2015/07/how_to_negotiate_that_rent_increase_come_lease_renewal_time When it's time for a lease renewal, NYC landlords often raise rents for market-rate tenants. Here are a few ways to negotiate a smaller increase. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:30:00 EDT Evelyn Battaglia node/39644 With asking rents near record levels in August, many Manhattan and Brooklyn renters appear stuck https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/nyc-manhattan-brooklyn-rental-market-report-august-2026 Manhattan median rent increased by 6.5 percent to $4,900 compared to August 2025, according to The Real Deal Rental Report by Jonathan Miller. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:30:00 EDT Jennifer White Karp node/51636 Housing lottery launches for 227 rent-stabilized units in Mott Haven https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/housing-lottery-one-river-park-mott-haven-bronx-nyc Housing lottery applications are open for 227 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development in Mott Haven in the Bronx. Rents start at $1,936 for a one bedroom. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:30:00 EDT Cassidy Jensen node/51635 Jobst Hoffman's 1880 29 East 7th St: A double-flat building that is part of a whimsical trio https://www.brickunderground.com/live/behind-the-facade-daytonian-Jobst-Hoffman-1880-29-East-7th-St German-born architect Jobst Hoffmann filed plans for a "five-story brick apartment house" at 29 East 7th St. in February 1880 for developer Isaak Horchster. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:30:00 EDT Tom Miller node/51634 We're new owners and friends are going to be our tenants. How can we preserve our friendship? https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/how-to-rent-to-friends-maintain-friendship-new-landlord-nyc If you plan to rent to friends, it's a good idea to have a lease and understand your responsibilities as an owner under New York Law. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:30:00 EDT Emily Myers node/51633 From Williamsburg to Bed-Stuy: I was tired of the tourists and wanted to live somewhere less hectic https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/transitions-blair-moves-williamsburg-bed-stuy-atlanticbk After living in Williamsburg for five years, Blair felt the area was becoming too touristy. Seeking an easier commute and a stronger sense of community led Blair to Bed-Stuy. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:30:00 EDT Kelly Kreth node/51632 How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment https://www.brickunderground.com/blog/2010/12/how_to_break_a_lease Need to leave your rental early? Breaking a lease in NYC is possible. Here are some options to stay on the right side of the law and avoid paying more than is necessary. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:30:00 EDT Evelyn Battaglia node/40755 Three years after Local Law 18 launch, registered short-term rental hosts number over 3,500 in NYC https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/short-term-rental-hosts-surpass-3500-ose-annual-report-airbnb The NYC Office of Special Enforcement released its annual report yesterday that said more than 460 new short-term rental registrations were granted to hosts in fiscal year 2026. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:45:00 EDT Jennifer White Karp node/51631 The 1893 Henry A. Caesar House at 19 West 76th St: A single-family home that became 14 apartments https://www.brickunderground.com/live/behind-the-facade-daytonian-1893-henry-caesar-house-19-west-76th-st Developer Cornelius W. Luyster broke ground for five high-end townhouses on West 76th Street just west of Central Park West in 1892. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:30:00 EDT Tom Miller node/51630 11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/nyc-landlord-requirements-and-what-is-not-provided Brick Underground's list of what NYC landlords are required to provide tenants (like painting the walls every three years), and what they're not (microwave and dishwasher) might surprise you. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:30:00 EDT Brick Underground node/46006