11 best websites for finding your ideal roommate in NYC

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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 renter There are scams involving fake … renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a bad situation Thats because high demand low … to community news sites that will give parents a better handle on whats happening and not happening in your …

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

… Tired of her difficult roommates Rachel moved back home to save up to buy a place in NYC She found she could stretch her budget in Sunnyside where she scored a renovated coop sponsor unit Heres her … a place My parents didnt ask me to pay rent for the year I stayed with them so I could save more Im a CPA and work as a

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to kick a roommate out of your NYC apartment

a New York City renter its highly likely that at some point youll end up sharing an apartment with one or more roommates … might not be paying their share of the rent or utilities  Whatever the reason youll know when it is time to cut ties … clear that youre not a healthy match and you think they should find another place Dr Lynn Saladino  a clinical …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… apartment Priced out of studios never mind onebedroom apartments I quickly realized I needed to find a roommate to help pay the rent   Now thanks to skyhigh rents … when they traipse in at all hours  You might also discover shared interests Even one tiny commonality such as cycling …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2025 - 9:30AM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

… are still the best way to achieve that Zanger started the company because he needed a way to afford his own rent Heres … like an architect or contractor or contacting the DOB directly to see if your project requires permits and … certain styles or require you to work with a specific wall company Note that most wall companies have forms and specs …

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

… just recent graduates who are combing listings for a place to live in NYCyou are also competing with other newcomers … … For other important conversation topics check out The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates And  these … be and how much everyone is willing to take on  And its always smart to get your own renters insurance policy  Pro Tip …

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 … tax by dividing NYCs median asking rent for a onebedroom apartment in December by twothe amount of cash a New Yorker … while Brooklyn residents pay the second most for solo living in the five boroughs at $18294 per year Queens was …

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