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

… Bears Naama Davidovics moved three times in New York City to find a place that suited her best even though that meant ending up with very small … fun but after a while I felt ready to move to a different area There wasnt much for me to do in that area and it didnt …

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

roommatescheck out Roomrs Cohabs and Outpost Club  This type of arrangement is especially helpful if you dont need a … who lost their sublease and is in urgent need of a new home several people who are looking for another roommate … of one months rent as its fee though according to its FAQs the landlord usually covers this cost Most rooms range …

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 … who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a … from your career thus far what you do in your free time why you like the apartment and why youd be a great tenant  A

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 … has been on the market for a while or the requested change is minor or reasonable the landlord may be willing to make … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
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 … expect to find one too far in advance NYC is a fastmoving market and most landlords dont list available apartments … but  beware of fake listings  or other pitfalls like an illegal bedroom with no windows Some photos are exceptionally …

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

… their coupled counterparts according to a new report from StreetEasy  StreetEasy calculated the socalled singles tax by dividing NYCs median asking rent for a onebedroom apartment in December by twothe amount of … other hand New Yorkers willing to share their onebedroom apartments will together save a combined average of $40200 …

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