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 … schoolwork  Editors note Transitions  features firstperson accounts of what its like to move from one NYC neighborhood …

By Kelly Kreth |December 5, 2025 - 9:30AM
11 best websites for finding your ideal roommate in NYC

… Seeking a roommate you can rely on to share the rent When it comes to living in New York City nothing is cheapand these days rents continue … inapp messaging They also remove outdated or inactive accounts so youll only be searching through relevant …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 2, 2025 - 11:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie renter There are scams involving fake listings con artists … paychecks are not always the norm Or you may lack any work history prior to your current entrylevel position Thats …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Why I moved to NYC from Long Island: After living with mean roommates, I wanted to own a place of my own

… their house when they got married in their 20s It is a 2500squarefoot fourbedroom threebath split level They … dad is a contractor so hes very particular and can fix most things Editors note Brick Undergrounds series  The Newcomers … to do I dont like to drive but you absolutely need a car to live on Long Island Im vegan and my favorite place for …

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to kick a roommate out of your NYC apartment

… world you would all get along swimmingly unfortunately however people change and relationships can sour The common … of your life while theyre not Or perhaps you are having to do more than your fair share of cleaning Worst of all … you cant simply kick out a roommate if they have lived in the apartment for at least 30 days or paid you rent …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… necessarily a lawyer but it could be the renters parentslook at it as well said Gary Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not … concessionlike a month of free rentmake sure you understand how that affects what you will be paying each month It might …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

… versions of this article contained reporting and writing by Lucy Cohen Blatter and Donna M Airoldi … You Might Also Like … …

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 … the norm Yes you read that rightthere are bidding wars for rentals   But apartment hunters will see a major upfront … an agent at  Compass   who has helped many college grads find their first NYC apartment recommends having a frank …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM