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 … an apartment and create an additional bedroom to split the rent with a roommate After all it can be hard to meet the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
Didn't get your security deposit returned in NYC? A new chatbot can help

… to your texts and forked over thousands of dollars for a New York City rental of your very own But youre still sweating because you … this form And yes complaints do work You could also file a lawsuit in small claims court if your security deposit is no …

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM
Brad Lander pitches homesharing and co-ownership for city workers to ease the housing crisis

… as low as possible but its got to be consistent with delivering on the warranty of habitability and good conditions … with owners looking to rent out their extra rooms But its illegal in NYC to rent out an individual room in an apartment … over the last five years The city has failed to deliver for them  Weve laid out a plan for more strategic and …

By Celia Young |February 24, 2025 - 3:30PM