The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… I found myself on a slippery slope increasingly willing to compromise on safety and other standards just to find a … help pay the rent   Now thanks to skyhigh rents and intense competition for apartments having a roommate is even more essential to afford living here But your journey to securing an apartment may …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 New York City to find a place that suited her best even though that meant ending up with … apartment with two roommates and a single bath Still the rent was below the trios budget and theres much to like

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

… can rely on to share the rent When it comes to living in New York City nothing is cheapand these days rents continue … Strangers prequalifies you to ensure you meet the landlords income requirements and matches you with potential roommates … by the landlord The company claims that it takes an average of two weeks to land a new home and roommateand that …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 2, 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 … Bad idea  Your lease may not be the most scintillating document but you still need to read it closely Its a legal … 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
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

… over the last several years As a result many some might say most landlords and management companies prohibit temporary … is maybe According to Andrew Rudansky press secretary at NYCs Department of Buildings the DOB doesnt differentiate … you request a custom color in which case you will need to buy the paint yourself and let the company know in advance  …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… graduates who are combing listings for a place to live in NYCyou are also competing with other newcomers who may be … And NYC landlords are by no means desperate for tenants Rents continue to  hit new records  concessions like free … 2024 and has been updated with new information for April 2025 Regardless of the type of rental you want you can improve …

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