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

… connections in common with your prospective roommate is always a good sign She said RoomZoom encourages asking those … are required to create a smoking policy under a 2018 law and many are completely smokefree  If your candidate … up the cost of staples since its often more economical to buy food in larger quantities Just be sure whoever finishes …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … Washington Heights with a new roommate This apartment was a big step up in size and amenities I could fit a fullsize bed …

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

… 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 … find actual listings However if you are new to the rental market you might pick up a few helpful hints along with a …

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 … sure the landlord is ok with you creating an additional bedroom using temporary walls or adding a bookshelf wall the … 2019 changes to the rent laws banned this practice Its also illegal for a landlord or their broker to demand a socalled …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… utilities in the rent But usually only the water and heat are included Ask what is included and make sure the … part of the building or more commonly letting a tub or sink overflow and damaging the apartment below them Coverage can include accidentally leaving the sink on or flushing the toilet and having it overflow Ask …

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

… might be to divide and conquer an apartmentand squeeze in a roommate or threeto turn a place you cant afford into one … to put up a temporary pressurized wall transforming a onebedroom apartment into a two bedroom or a twobedroom unit into … are signing a new lease you may be planning to split the cost of the temporary wall installation Explore the …

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

… a guarantor a financially stable party usually a parent who guarantees to the landlord that they will pay the rent if … longer ask for first and last months rent in addition to a security deposit  Rental application fees are also capped at $20 …

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