From Washington Heights to Morningside Heights: I wanted a place that fit me better

… and the Three Bears Naama Davidovics moved three times in New York City to find a place that suited her best even … up into three bedrooms There were no amenities in the building Every time I went home to my parents house I … or preferably in the unit We came across a few small apartments that made us consider going over budget by $500 …

By Kelly Kreth |December 5, 2025 - 9:30AM
Why I moved to NYC from Long Island: After living with mean roommates, I wanted to own a place of my own

… about it LIC was a bit out of my price range so I looked at nearby Sunnyside and Astoria and liked Sunnyside more At … on my personal preferences and commute goals and sent me apartment options that I may have not considered My goal was … also important My budget was up to $550000 with a monthly maintenance of $1000 I saw 10 apartments and I liked a …

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

Renting in New York City always causes sticker shock … college grad or young professional your strategy might be to divide and conquer an apartmentand squeeze in a roommate … so no air shafts Passthrough bedrooms are not allowed … How to get the necessary approval  … If adding a wall to

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM