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

… temporary walls   offer more privacy these additions are not allowed in many NYC rental buildings On the other hand freestanding bookshelfstyle walls that are not permanently attached to the ceiling walls or even the floor can be an acceptable alternative They are also more popular and customizable than ever Editors …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
How to tell if a co-living company is legit or sketchy

… moved in after midnight When all was said and done 11 roommates cycled through Wilkersons Bedly apartment  … next living situation Check out Yelp for reviews social feeds for mentions and Google for news stories Look up the … for Is there language about access to the apartment Most landlords need to provide 24hours notice When will you …

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

… certainly not prepared for huge difference in the amount of rent you pay for a onebedroom compared to a  studio just to … on our own Our broker advised us that studios would be our best bet for our budget and preferences  We saw some pretty … in a closet with French doors  So when we were shown our current apartment a 500squarefoot studio with a separate eatin …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |September 16, 2019 - 9:00AM
These 18 New York City landlords allow temporary walls

… their dream of living in New York City With the median rent of a Manhattan apartment now $3290 according to  … a two bedroom into a three or even four enabling that hefty rent to be split among roommates  … Editors note An earlier … 2018 We are presenting it again here as part of our winter  Best of Brick week … But before you install anything knowing …

By Donna M. Airoldi |December 27, 2018 - 10:00AM
How to create separate study spaces in a shared bedroom

… New York City siblings are used to cohabitating but carving out areas for schoolwork creates a different type of challenge … Searching for a familyfriendly apartment 6 mustknows … Live … Kids + Pets … Improve … family … room-sharing … How …

By Jen Laing |September 11, 2015 - 12:59PM