Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

Renting in New York City always causes sticker shock … college grad or young professional your strategy might be to divide and conquer an apartmentand squeeze in a roommate … so no air shafts Passthrough bedrooms are not allowed … How to get the necessary approval  … If adding a wall to

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
How to tell if a co-living company is legit or sketchy

… Melanie Wilkerson a former renter at Bedlya coliving company that abruptly went belly … coliving is popular in New York City  particularly with young city dwellers in the early stages of establishing a … in case you missed it Bedly is likely an extreme case of what can go wrong with coliving however the story still …

By Mimi OConnor |September 14, 2022 - 2:30PM
My boyfriend and I live in a 500-square-foot studio. Here’s how we make it work

… is big enough for one person let alone two but I am here to tell you that two people can make a studio work for them … certainly not prepared for huge difference in the amount of rent you pay for a onebedroom compared to a  studio just to … kitchen in a closet with French doors  So when we were shown our current apartment a 500squarefoot studio with a …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |September 16, 2019 - 9:00AM
Beyond the bunk bed: How to create the perfect space for siblings sharing a room

… One of the biggest challenges of raising children in New York City is creating enough personal space for them in the … must have a bilevel arrangement Thune recommends two loft beds instead since they have the same footprint as a …

By Jennifer Laing |August 17, 2017 - 12:00PM