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Compass Monopoly Accused in NYC Rent Lawsuit | Real Estate News

Two New York renters are suing Compass, accusing the brokerage of using its dominant market power to inflate rents by hiding listings on popular sites like StreetEasy—forcing tenants into higher-priced deals. The lawsuit, backed by data showing Compass controls more than double its nearest rival’s share of the NYC rental market, claims antitrust violations and seeks damages for all renters who signed leases since August 2026. Compass has faced similar scrutiny before, including a judge’s skepticism over its monopoly claims, and remains silent on this latest legal challenge. Listen in…

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