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The worst New York roommates, when your broker is a pyromaniac, and more

By Virginia K. Smith | January 22, 2015 - 10:59AM 

From the divorcee to the party animal, the worst—and most common—breeds of New York roommate (Refinery 29)

Always Google your broker—they might have a totally insane criminal history! (The Real Deal)

Even a room in a "non-profit women's residence" will cost you $275 a week (The Billfold)

The things you learn when you downsize from an apartment to ... a closet (My First Apartment)

A few things to keep in mind before you renovate (DNAinfo)

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