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 … It was a small apartment that was likely once been a one bedroom before being chopped up into three bedrooms There … trash room and a laundry room My roommate and I split the $3000 rent I am an agent with Keller Williams NYC as well as …

By Kelly Kreth |December 5, 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 … who lost their sublease and is in urgent need of a new home several people who are looking for another roommate … Perfect Strangers prequalifies you to ensure you meet the landlords income requirements and matches you with potential …

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

… fake listings con artists who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect … a previous landlord because for example you lived in campus housing or at home for the past few years My most successful … to offer proof of those in the initial packagealong with a personal letter to the owner Think of it as a way to …

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

… sour The common scenarios include differing lifestylesmaybe youre past the partyeverynight phase of your life while … finances If youre the leaseholder and your roommate moves out youll be liable for the rent and will need to find … they wait to address things until theyre considering moving out she said When that happens their roommate might not see …

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

… I quickly realized I needed to find a roommate to help pay the rent   Now thanks to skyhigh rents and intense … ever before said Elien Blue Becque founder of RoomZoom a NYCbased roommatefinding service If you dont have a college … … Bed bugs rodent infestations lack of heat or hot water noisy neighbors and negligent landlords are pretty …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … negotiate a lower rent increase at renewal time Good Cause does not apply to rentstabilized renters who already have

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

… of the ways to do this is to put up a temporary pressurized wall transforming a onebedroom apartment into a two bedroom … unit into a three bedroom   Using a temporary pressurized wallone that is not permanently attached to the existing walls or floor and doesnt interfere with the ventilation or …

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