Co-living 2.0: Proposed NYC law would legalize shared housing in new development to ease housing crisis

A safer more regulated approach to coliving Roughly a decade … that in some cases  broke the rules  New York City is taking another look at coliving as part of the solution … shared housing built to these standards would be safer than what exists today he said It would include soundproofing …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 29, 2026 - 1:00PM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… With median rents continually hitting new records   its harder than ever … expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly … upfront but it complicated things for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
One year, four bedrooms, eight roommates: My experience with co-living in NYC

… Sharing a fourbedroom apartment with a succession of eight … felt more like a rooming house than anything else If I had stayed the companys lease renewal agreement wouldve sent the … company will no longer be providing shared goods for the home Ultimately one of the key benefits of living in a place …

By Nick DeMarchis |July 25, 2023 - 2:00PM
Need a short-term rental in NYC? Read these temporary housing FAQs first

… Need a shortterm rental apartment in New York City Its traditionally been one … six months Rentals for less than a standard lease term of 12 to 18 months can also arguably be considered shortterm … can find a sublet in a shared apartment Check out The 12 best sites for finding a roommate in NYC … Whats the …

By Emily Myers |October 4, 2022 - 12:30PM
With so few rentals available, how am I supposed to find a new place by September 1st?

… … The situation is indeed very challenging now for New York City renters but some neighborhoods have more inventory than … still within subway and walking distance he says Your best bet may be to expand your search a bit beyond your …

By Alanna Schubach |August 1, 2022 - 9:30AM