My roommate was exposed to the coronavirus. Do I need to be in quarantine too?

… information for January 2021  Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an … Covid19 diagnostic tests are available statewide for all New Yorkers you should get tested if you live with somebody … It can be difficult if you live with roommates who you arent very close with in a small NYC apartment You might even …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 5, 2021 - 9:30AM
What is normal wear and tear on a NYC rental?

… Youve probably found your New York City apartment doing double or triple duty as home … damage … Wear and tear of any kind or to any degree is different from damage says Arik Lifshitz CEO of DSA Property … in NYC  He points out landlords handle this issue differently but for his purposes scuffed up walls and floors are …

By Emily Myers |October 26, 2020 - 2:00PM
How the pandemic has changed the NYC co-living rental experience

… has taken a hit from the pandemic The mass exodus of young renters and international students from NYCa result of job … by a lack of tourists However if you are a renter looking for a very flexible living situation it is hard to find … rooms may look different To accommodate working from home your bedroom will probably come with a desk  Coliving …

By Emily Myers |October 6, 2020 - 12:30PM
Finding a roommate virtually during the coronavirus crisis—what to expect and what to ask

… Roommate matching site RoomZoom says the amount of New Yorkers who need new roommates is up 40 percent compared … to preshutdown numbers We are seeing more people whose current roommates have moved in with partners for the quarantine and have decided to stay rather than pay rent says Elien Becque RoomZoom founder and CEO  Sam …

By Emily Myers |April 23, 2020 - 9:30AM