Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… customizable than ever Editors note An earlier version of this article was published in July 2024   We are presenting it … on vertical storage that doesnt swallow your floor plan … What kind of approvals do you need for bookshelf walls … It … furniture you should always check with your buildings property manager to see if they are allowed  Pro Tip Pro Tip …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

… college grad or young professional your strategy might be to divide and conquer an apartmentand squeeze in a roommate … or sprinkler systems Note that these walls offer much more sound insulation and privacy than walls that do … so no air shafts Passthrough bedrooms are not allowed … How to get the necessary approval  … If adding a wall to

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
Home sharing with a senior: Roommate matching program makes living in NYC more affordable

… mortgage can make all the difference in holding onto your home and independent lifestyle But as anyone who has ever … that has been pairing hosts and guestswhich is how roommates are referred tosince 1981  Editors note  A … then years ago a number of younger people started inquiring about participating NYFSC received approval from the NYC …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 25, 2024 - 4:30PM
These 18 New York City landlords allow temporary walls

… for many people that makes all the difference in being able to afford their dream of living in New York City With the median rent of a Manhattan apartment now $3290 according to  … to earn an annual salary of at least 40 to 45 times the monthly rent If you dontor if youre an international …

By Donna M. Airoldi |December 27, 2018 - 10:00AM
One family’s ingenious solution to the sibling room-sharing dilemma

… to change her clothes and she was tired of stepping on his  Legos  that were always scattered across the floor She … space appear larger We had a contractor build the actual walls and doors and  Nico  painted and lay down the carpet … room short The tricky business of raising two kids in a NYC rental   … Improve … Live … Kids + Pets … decorating & …

By Elizabeth G. |December 28, 2015 - 2:19PM