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

… Sort of like Goldilocks and the Three Bears Naama Davidovics moved three times in … apartment with two roommates and a single bath Still the rent was below the trios budget and theres much to like … I started college I had come across two roommates looking for a third to join them It was a small apartment that was …

By Kelly Kreth |December 5, 2025 - 9:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid … secure an apartment is to be super prepared meaning youll want to tour apartments armed with all the documents youto see the volume of inventory until 45 to 30 days out from when they want their lease to start said Molly Franklin an …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 sharing an apartment with one or more … assume that because youre friends with your roommate living together will be a breeze  Even with a friend you know well … and theyre not According to the Metropolitan Council on Housing  a tenant advocacy organization you cant simply kick …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… Best of Brick week  New Yorkers are living with roommates longer and farther into adulthood than ever before said … work schedule isnt 247 Ultimately you need to ask yourself How much will it annoy me to have my roommate home during … Share your habits with them too Honesty is key here It doesnt really matter if youre messy or not what matters is …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2025 - 9:30AM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… your plan know that you will face lots of competition for apartments Of course its not just recent graduates who are … Editors note A previous version of this story ran in April 2024 and has been updated with new information for April …  beware of fake listings  or other pitfalls like an illegal bedroom with no windows Some photos are exceptionally and …

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