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

… For countless budgetconscious renters in New York City temporary walls have long offered a way to subdivide an apartment …   offer more privacy these additions are not allowed in many NYC rental buildings On the other hand freestanding … else NYC renters are forever short on vertical storage that doesnt swallow your floor plan … What kind of approvals do …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM