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

… When I landed in New York City as a brighteyed budgetminded law … willing to compromise on safety and other standards just to find a suitableenough apartment Priced out of studios never mind onebedroom apartments I quickly realized I needed to find a

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 … York City as a child since my grandparents live here  Im currently a college student at The City College of New York … schoolwork  Editors note Transitions  features firstperson accounts of what its like to move from one NYC neighborhood …

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

… Seeking a roommate you can rely on to share the rent When it comes to living in New York City nothing is cheapand these days rents continue to break records … bathroom and only when standing on tiptoeI set out to do what countless other recent grads and thrifty 30somethings …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 2, 2025 - 11:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… to trip up a rookie renter There are scams involving fake listings con artists who impersonate agents online and … renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a bad situation Thats because high demand low … season need to enter their search knowing that inventory is much more expensive there will not be much to choose from …

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

as told to Kelly Kreth I was born and raised in East Meadow New York Its a diverse area on the south shore of Long … Island where theres a ton to do I dont like to drive but you absolutely need a car to live on Long Island Im vegan … an offer of $472000 and thats when the challenges began … What she would have done differently … When I went into

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM