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 … if they cant come up with their share of expenses … 4 What do you want in a roommate  … If interviewing a roommate … Share your habits with them too Honesty is key here It doesnt really matter if youre messy or not what matters is …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
11 best websites for finding your ideal roommate in NYC

… optionsa furnished room in a shared apartment with builtin roommatescheck out Roomrs Cohabs and Outpost Club  This type … matches through the app before sharing any personal contact information  Theres no cost to post your profile or … who lost their sublease and is in urgent need of a new home several people who are looking for another roommate …

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

… with a broker you should know that you no longer need to pay a brokers fee unless you hired them yourself under a new … is generally more accepted Brick Underground is here to demystify the process so you can effectively navigate the NYC … up by shortterm stays … If youre looking to test the waters in NYCsay a semester in the city or a temporary job …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
How to kick a roommate out of your NYC apartment

As a New York City renter its highly likely that at some … might not be paying their share of the rent or utilities  Whatever the reason youll know when it is time to cut ties which could be a relief to both or all …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 to quickly … it closely Its a legal contract obligating you to specific terms and conditions  Its essential to read that document … the rent you agreed to is explicitly stated in the lease along with the correct start and end dates If your rental has …

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

… your strategy might be to divide and conquer an apartmentand squeeze in a roommate or threeto turn a place you cant afford into one that you can One of the ways to do this is to put up a temporary pressurized wall transforming a onebedroom …

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

… place and launch pad for recent college grads so if thats your plan know that you will face lots of competition … most landlords require that your annual earnings equal at least 40 times the monthly rent which can be a tall order on … the roommate situation … Unless youre starting a lucrative banking gig right out of college lucky you chances are youll …

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

… Its not easy being single on Valentines Day and if youre looking to rent a place by yourself youre feeling additional pain Solo … socalled singles tax by dividing NYCs median asking rent for a onebedroom apartment in December by twothe amount of …

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