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 subdivide an apartment and create an additional bedroom … privacy these additions are not allowed in many NYC rental buildings On the other hand freestanding bookshelfstyle …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 … landlord may need to get a permit from the Department of Buildings see more on this below This involves hiring an …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
These 18 New York City landlords allow temporary walls

… for many people that makes all the difference in being able to afford their dream of living in New York City With the median rent of a Manhattan apartment now $3290 according to  … is key Brick Underground spoke to brokers to identify which building management companies allow temporary walls and what …

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