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 … privacy these additions are not allowed in many NYC rental buildings On the other hand freestanding bookshelfstyle … something else NYC renters are forever short on vertical storage that doesnt swallow your floor plan … What kind of …

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

… are still the best way to achieve that Zanger started the company because he needed a way to afford his own rent Heres … like an architect or contractor or contacting the DOB directly to see if your project requires permits and … certain styles or require you to work with a specific wall company Note that most wall companies have forms and specs …

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

… long been a way to make living in pricey New York City more affordable For seniorsa roommate can mean an even bigger lifeline Getting … she says New Yorkers in both market rate and rentsubsidized apartments are entitled to have a roommate under section …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 25, 2024 - 4:30PM