5. The term "rent" as used in this article shall mean any
consideration, including any bonus, benefit or gratuity demanded or
received for or in connection with the possession, use or occupancy of
housing accommodations or the execution or transfer of a lease for such
housing accommodations. The term "rent" shall not include any separate
charges for services, amenities or facilities which the tenant pays in
addition to rent, including but not limited to charges for fitness
centers, parking, storage, or facility rentals, provided that such
charges are not imposed or increased for the purposes of circumventing
this article.