Episode 54: Where Are Rents Going Up in NYC? A Conversation with Louis Adler and Robert Rahmanian

Joe Koicim and Shaun Riney are joined by Louis Adler and Robert Rahmanian from REAL New York, a full-service real estate brokerage firm. They break down the 2025 rental season, neighborhood by neighborhood—where rents are still climbing and where they’ve plateaued. Lou and Rob share insights into renewal rates, tenant behavior, and how legislation like the FARE Act and 2019 Rent Laws have reshaped the market.

The conversation covers the shift from share apartments to higher-quality product, the “flight to quality” trend in new developments, and how free market rents are hitting new peaks despite affordability pressures. They also discuss landlord strategies in today’s environment, from amenities and renovations to managing turnover, storage, and tenant screening.

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