Rental Rookie: Finding my next New York apartment

… you have to make a choice  Find a new roommate or a new apartment  Mike had decided to leave New York City and move … was there so I figured finding a studio apartment for $800 to $1000 in an area about 30 minutes from where I worked … pipes on which to hang my clothes There was no ventilation near the stove so if I decided to cook I would burn the …

By Michelle Castillo |April 13, 2011 - 1:02PM
Rental Rookie: How to take a vacation from your apartment

… open window for examplecan blow out the flame Shut down the water supply to your toilet and sinks by turning the knobs … venture into your room when you arent around You could pay for a safety deposit box or you can … find relatively … front door even if it automatically closes I once locked myself out of my apartment and a helpful neighbor showed me …

By Michelle Castillo |March 2, 2011 - 2:42PM