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

… one of the many roommate matchmaking websites out there and check out Brick Undergrounds roundup  Or you could find a … about sharing certain things like kitchen basics and cleaning products versus maintaining separate supplies … 5 … a connection Pro Tip Pro Tip Need help finding a rental that allows temporary wallsor a landlord who will …

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

… rife with potential pitfalls I should know Fresh out of law school in California and new to NYC I was determined to find a reasonable apartment without … to protect the privacy of the participants You can sign up online or make an appointment for an inoffice visit Updates …

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 … you need to apply And if you work with a broker you should know that you no longer need to pay a brokers fee unless you hired them yourself under a new …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… And NYC landlords are by no means desperate for tenants Rents continue to  hit new records  concessions like free … hunters will see a major upfront cost removed if the broker fee law goes into effect as expected this summer making …

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

… 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 … other hand New Yorkers willing to share their onebedroom apartments will together save a combined average of $40200 …

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