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

… temporary walls have long offered a way to subdivide an apartment and create an additional bedroom to split the rent with a roommate After all it can be … other hand freestanding bookshelfstyle walls that are not permanently attached to the ceiling walls or even the floor …

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

… a deposit All companies will remove the wall for no extra charge within a time specified in the lease or purchase … Custom colors and finishes are also possible and will be charged accordingly or you can paint the walls yourself  The …

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

… a roommate has long been a way to make living in pricey New York City more affordable For seniorsa roommate can mean an even bigger lifeline Getting help with the rent or mortgage can make all the difference in holding onto … Hosts are required to provide a copy of their current lease or deed and guests must show proof of income …

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

… Melanie Wilkerson a former renter at Bedlya coliving company … in case you missed it Bedly is likely an extreme case of what can go wrong with coliving however the story still … First Is the room you see the one that was advertised Does it have a window Some of Bedlys apartments did not Does

By Mimi OConnor |September 14, 2022 - 2:30PM