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

… you cant afford into one that you can One of the ways to do this is to put up a temporary pressurized wall … Because adding a temporary pressurized wall can change an apartments layout you or your landlord may need to get a … TV or other heavy objects You can also add soundproofing which is described as offering about the same noise barrier …

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

… mortgage can make all the difference in holding onto your home and independent lifestyle But as anyone who has ever … to participate in the program Some hosts offer a place to live in exchange for help with chores and shopping or … then years ago a number of younger people started inquiring about participating NYFSC received approval from the NYC …

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

… extreme case of what can go wrong with coliving however the story still should serve as reminder that potential renters … is not always better its also worth looking into how many apartments or buildings a company manages How long have they … room your lease should be for the entire apartment not a single room It is in fact illegal to rent out a single room …

By Mimi OConnor |September 14, 2022 - 2:30PM
Would you rent this two bedroom, two bath, in a converted loft building in Bed-Stuy, for $3,000?

… those affordable bohemian days especially in Manhattan are long gone Finding a loft for sale in NYC for  under $1 … rent for a two bedroom in the neighborhood There is no brokers fee Curiously theres this note in the listing Net … out what that really means So is this BedStuy apartment worth it As always when weighing New York City apartment …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 3, 2018 - 9:00AM