roommates

Two women sitting on sofa at home, they are drinking coffee and talking.
The Search
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 … realized I needed to find a roommate to help pay the rent   Now thanks to skyhigh rents and intense competition for apartments having a roommate is even more essential to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
Naama Davidovics in her Morningside Heights apartment
Rent
From Washington Heights to Morningside Heights: I wanted a place that fit me better
By Kelly Kreth |December 5, 2025 - 9:30AM
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Roommates + Landlords
11 best websites for finding your ideal roommate in NYC
By Evelyn Battaglia |September 2, 2025 - 11:30AM
Broadway in Upper West Side in Harlem as seen high from the subway station.
Roommates + Landlords
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Rachel's one-bedroom co-op apartment is newly renovated.
Roommates + Landlords
Why I moved to NYC from Long Island: After living with mean roommates, I wanted to own a place of my own
By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
Roommates seated on a couch having an argument
Live
How to kick a roommate out of your NYC apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental buildings in Midtown Manhattan New York City seen from the Roosevelt Island Tramway
Roommates + Landlords
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted to … but you still need to read it closely Its a legal contract obligating you to specific terms and conditions  Its … used A landlord could also charge a fee for seasonal installation and removal Even where ACs are allowed you may …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Manhattan Pressurized Walls temporary wall with plexiglass window
Renovation
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls
By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
Roommates moving in together.
The Search
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
Young woman having an apple, relaxing by the window, enjoying the view in Manhattan, New York.
The Market
The ‘singles tax’: Solo New Yorkers pay $20,100 more in rent to live alone
By Celia Young |February 14, 2025 - 9:30AM