co-living

A photo of Centro Maria's brick building in the Bronx.
The Search
Women-only boarding houses: The low-rent NYC housing option you've never heard about
By Celia Young |September 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
apartment buildings in NYC
The Search
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… With median rents in New York City hitting new records   its harder … upfront but it complicated things for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift … 2025 We are presenting it again as part of our summer  Best of Brick  week  … 1 Find a personal or institutional …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
Roommates moving in together.
The Search
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… New York City has long been a popular landing place and … And NYC landlords are by no means desperate for tenants Rents continue to  hit new records  concessions like free months are rare and applications from multiple hopeful renters and even bidding wars are the norm Yes you read that …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
newcomers brick underground
The Search
Why I moved to NYC from Philadelphia: I wanted more excitement and to meet other young professionals
By Kelly Kreth |February 2, 2024 - 9:45AM
A furnished, two-bedroom apartment by Blueground at The Axel in Clinton Hill
Renovation
The 7 best ways to find a short-term rental while you renovate your NYC apartment

… and Bushwick Outsite Chelsea Midtown Prospect Heights Node Bushwick and Dwellaby Kensington Midwood Ditmas Park …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
Group of friends playing instruments and singing
Rent
One year, four bedrooms, eight roommates: My experience with co-living in NYC
By Nick DeMarchis |July 25, 2023 - 2:00PM
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Buy Affordable Housing
Can you leave your Mitchell Lama apartment to someone in your will?
By Emily Myers |February 13, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Renovation
Need a short-term rental in NYC? Read these temporary housing FAQs first
By Emily Myers |October 4, 2022 - 12:30PM
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The Market
What are the pitfalls of co-living in NYC? 3 ways to protect yourself
By Emily Myers |September 27, 2022 - 2:30PM
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Troubleshooting
How to tell if a co-living company is legit or sketchy
By Mimi OConnor |September 14, 2022 - 2:30PM