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 … 12 inches of clearance below the ceiling and 36 inches between the partition and a permanent wall if doors are … $2000 for custom configurations Like all things related to construction the cost of materials fluctuatesand by a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
Home sharing with a senior: Roommate matching program makes living in NYC more affordable

… can mean an even bigger lifeline Getting help with the rent or mortgage can make all the difference in holding onto your home and independent lifestyle But as anyone who has ever …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 25, 2024 - 4:30PM
These 18 New York City landlords allow temporary walls

… by Jeneralczuk as allowing temporary walls at its Ivy Tower at 350 West 43rd St but did not respond to requests … have a door says Jodi Berman vice president of residential leasing and marketing Tenants must get permission and use … 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
One family’s ingenious solution to the sibling room-sharing dilemma

… arrival of a second child is manageable at first many NYC kids share but if those sibs include a brothersister combo … in the foyer or on the Murphy bed in the living room The kids chose their own paint colors for their rooms … The … The tricky business of raising two kids in a NYC rental   … Improve … Live … Kids + Pets … decorating & interior design …

By Elizabeth G. |December 28, 2015 - 2:19PM