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 … that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a … greater than 40 times the monthly rent That works out to $120000 for a $3000 per month apartment  In the past …

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

… difficult roommates Rachel moved back home to save up to buy a place in NYC She found she could stretch her budget in … unit Heres her story as told to Kelly Kreth I was born and raised in East Meadow New York Its a diverse area on the … always the contractor noted some upgrades that he can make Buying just makes so much more sense than renting and I am …

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … any better than the current one But if it has become clear that you and your roommate are not a good match and you have … their tenancy Ringston said Getting an eviction can take time and since you cant collect rent which you probably …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

… Renting in New York City always causes sticker shock especially now that the city is … divide and conquer an apartmentand squeeze in a roommate or threeto turn a place you cant afford into one that you can … are still the best way to achieve that Zanger started the company because he needed a way to afford his own rent Heres

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM