The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… When I landed in New York City as a brighteyed budgetminded law school grad I … new friend  Take it from meI learned a few lessons the hard way I trusted a friends referral not once but thrice with …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
From Washington Heights to Morningside Heights: I wanted a place that fit me better

… apartment with two roommates and a single bath Still the rent was below the trios budget and theres much to like … house I brought my laundry Rent was $2775 a month split between the three of us  I liked that the apartment was … about her new place … The new apartment is smaller than my last one but still decently sized and comfortable We have a …

By Kelly Kreth |December 5, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to kick a roommate out of your NYC apartment

… As a New York City renter its highly likely that at some point youll end up … Worst of all they might not be paying their share of the rent or utilities  Whatever the reason youll know when it is … and your roommate moves out youll be liable for the rent and will need to find another roommate to pick up the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 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 … especially now that the city is experiencing recordbreaking rents  So if you are  a recent college grad or young … behind these temporary walls is to help make your rent more affordable If you and your roommate are signing a new lease …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… New York City has long been a popular landing place and launch pad for … And NYC landlords are by no means desperate for tenants Rents continue to  hit new records  concessions like free … That proximity makes it easier for them to collect moneshould things go south If you dont have someone whos willing …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
The ‘singles tax’: Solo New Yorkers pay $20,100 more in rent to live alone

… easy being single on Valentines Day and if youre looking to rent a place by yourself youre feeling additional pain Solo New York City renters pay much more than their pairedoff counterparts … tell you its not easy to be single here and the lack of affordable rentals just adds another layer to that struggle …

By Celia Young |February 14, 2025 - 9:30AM