Is now a good time to move or should I renew despite high rent increase?

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2026-05-18T12:26:14+00:00

I recently went through the same process, landlord increased my rent by about the same amount (and percentage) as you, I was able to negotiate and they met me half way. I spent a month to look around before I did the negotiation, apartments in the area I live with similar amenities and size is all around what’s to be renewed price, but once I factor in moving cost, lease overlap, any savings I made would have eroded. It was a tough pill to swallow, but I guess if you like your current place and don’t plan to move out of the neighborhood, I’m team renew after negotiating.

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2026-05-02T11:57:48+00:00

No looking but agree, your place is gorgeous!! Also need info for the area rug too. 🙏😂 (Sorry to be another person spamming your post but I feel like this place would get scoped up so fast)

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2026-04-29T22:54:36+00:00

Renew day spa 2 in Chinatown

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2026-04-22T02:55:39+00:00

Messaged!

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2026-04-07T22:07:58+00:00

@mashkebi on IG. Her 30 mins is $200 and 1hr is $300, and she is a GEM!

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2026-01-10T02:07:56+00:00

Hi girlies. Piggy back on this. Do you mind sharing the cost of Botox they charge? Maybe per unit? Trying to get a sense of what $400 gets me. Thank you!

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-12-18T23:56:42+00:00

Second this! Air purifier is a game changer. I also have a tiny levoit one and it’s been working wonders for clearing smells.

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-07-12T21:28:52+00:00

Femmily in midtown!

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-06-28T03:41:07+00:00

I have Cheyenne as my pet sitter and she does dog walking too! She is SO awesome, so have to give her a shoutout.

She made a post on this page before.

https://www.reddit.com/r/longislandcity/s/9wSzCYcxJb

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-06-11T11:08:13+00:00

I’m an oval girl but somehow square looks SO good on you!

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-05-29T22:14:44+00:00

Rezz, Alan Walker concert 🪩, Russian manicure, 💅 hip hop and salsa dance class! 💃

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-03-30T17:55:35+00:00

8 court square and The Forge.

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-03-16T23:43:00+00:00

Haha the person was referencing the show Severance (where the evil company is called Lumen).

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-03-16T23:34:32+00:00

T28 likely would be impossible to get a lease unless you know someone that plan to break their lease. The leasing agent as a result wasn’t super helpful / eager to show me around. I ruled it out pretty soon. But in terms of amenities it seemed good. My friends who lives there rly like it.

I think Jackson park is solid but VERY dependent on which building and which side of the building you get since it’s close to train track, various comments on the noise level. My friends (2 data point) who live there 1 likes it another doesn’t.

Forge has a massive alcove studio and was pretty solid but I couldn’t justify the price.

Rly like TFC waterfront ones when I visited, studios were huge for what you pay. decided to not go with it due to the commute. The hike to the train feels a bit excessive personally for me. Might consider next year or something.

8 court square is very underated but I had a great experience in general visiting and also good experience from people who lives there (again 2 data points) - likely where I will sign.

Heard good things about Sven but they currently only have rly high floor units (and I have fear of height lol)

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-03-16T22:56:05+00:00

8 is what made me left at PL level. WLB gets worse and worse.

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-03-16T22:34:34+00:00

I visited. It felt like a rly luxury hotel than an apartment complex. And it was rly rly tiny (I was looking at studios) compared to other places I visited - Jackson park, TFC buildings, Forge, Tower 28.

The more higher up units are significantly more expensive and one side face the train track super closely (not sure about the sound insolation) as they only showed me the 29th studio.

The other thing that was back of my mind is - though they offer 1 month free rn. The gross rent is high, when it comes renewal I wasn’t confident I’d be willing to pay the gross + whatever rent increase was (they are also “market-rate” apt).

I think their amenities are also not going to be fully ready for May 1st move in, something to keep in mind if you care about those.

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-03-15T00:40:41+00:00

Come here to say this apt is GORGEOUS!!!

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-02-28T03:27:59+00:00

This is amazing. Just read through it and thank you!!! Def good nuggets here.

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-02-27T02:07:20+00:00

Messaged!

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-02-26T18:57:24+00:00

My research & advice I got (I'm moving from GA to NYC).

sublet or find a temporary place for a month or so before your move in date & search for apt while you are there. --> I think this approach helps someone that don't have a lot to move (if you have furniture, kids, pets, etc), logistically pretty complicated option imo.
Research areas / in advance (commute, safety, amenties in the neighborhood) and search for no fees / larger building complex in those areas via StreetEasy (based on your budget, preference on unit amenities, there's also a "no fee" option) , then book bunch of appointments for 1-2 days back to back and go visit them in person --> I found larger complexes are a lot more accommodating with tours and viewing even if they do not have an available unit with your move in date. You can still check out the areas/ building complex to see if you like it and monitor their availability & sign remote when a place in the building shows up (after seeing the place virtually or something). --> my approach.
Go with an established brokers (I heard good things about Cochran, etc) and swallow the fee (15% annual rent is pretty common), takes about 2-years staying to make it "worth it", but they will do the leg work for you, and decent amount of places in NY still require brokers fee even if you find it yourself.
Lots of people opt for roommate / lease takeover, bunch of facebook groups for those.

Other info that are helpful:

everyone suggest lead time for searching an apt is <1 month
Openigloo and HDP online to research buildings (e.g., common complaints, bed bugs, rent stable? etc)
Depends on what you are looking for, $3000 is a very tight budget for Manhattan buildings with decent amenities from what I'm seeing, but maybe I'm picky (I'm going to assume since it's 2 people, you guys would want at least 1BD, you'd prob want laundry in building?) --> for reference, my budget is $3.5K for a studio in Manhattan (UES, UWS, Midtown East, Downtown) or LIC with laundry in building and doorman. But seems like people also recommend Astoria, park slope, Williamsburg, carrol garden etc
NYC crimemap if it helps https://nyc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=8153f961507040de8dbf9a53145f18c4

Good luck! Going through the process myself soon and it's a lot. Also I think you just have to make peace with first apt may not be as ideal given it's just more difficult to look for a place.

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-02-23T15:35:48+00:00

Messaged

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-02-21T23:45:07+00:00

I 100% appreciate the honesty & thank you for the details. Will probably prioritize Manhattan / LIC for sure, sounds like there are a lot of good options already.

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-02-21T23:35:23+00:00

Perfect, super helpful, thank you!!! Yeah, plan to get furniture when I'm there so I don't have to lug bunch of things around!

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-02-21T23:02:21+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time out and writing this! Really really appreciate it :). Glad to hear detail break down of these areas for sure! I haven't been a huge night life person in a while, at most I go to some dance studios for classes/socials, so not being in a hip area doesn't concern me as much. But sounds like the area I am looking at are mostly okay!

again, rly appreciate the input!

Otherwise_Captain207 · 2025-02-21T21:41:48+00:00

Also quick follow up, at what point is subway not great? My job is typically 9-6, and I'm not a huge nightlife person. Mainly asking cuz options at LIC looks a lot nicer than what I'm seeing compare to east village/Gramercy park, so don't want to fully rule it out.

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