Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

For countless budgetconscious renters in New York City … more privacy these additions are not allowed in many NYC rental buildings On the other hand freestanding …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

… squeeze in a roommate or threeto turn a place you cant afford into one that you can One of the ways to do this is to put up a temporary pressurized wall transforming a onebedroom … smooth out the process Pro Tip Pro Tip Need help finding a rental that allows temporary walls The rental experts at The …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
Home sharing with a senior: Roommate matching program makes living in NYC more affordable

… Having a roommate has long been a way to make living in pricey New … can mean an even bigger lifeline Getting help with the rent or mortgage can make all the difference in holding onto … having a companion on hand Thats what Debbi Campbell who is nearing her 70th birthday says She has lived with Loretta …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 25, 2024 - 4:30PM
How to tell if a co-living company is legit or sketchy

… said and done 11 roommates cycled through Wilkersons Bedly apartment  Heralded by some as the solution to an outdated and restrictive rental market coliving is popular in New York City … include the many facets of roommate aggregation and management That means not only finding roommates but …

By Mimi OConnor |September 14, 2022 - 2:30PM
These 18 New York City landlords allow temporary walls

… living in New York City Heres one Some walls are fake and for many people that makes all the difference in being able … or those starting their careers However by installing a temporary or flexible wall you can flex a one bedroom into a … 2 Wall NY … TF Cornerstone   … allows walls in many of its rental buildings COREs Markowicz says adding that some …

By Donna M. Airoldi |December 27, 2018 - 10:00AM