11 best websites for finding your ideal roommate in NYC

… comes to living in New York City nothing is cheapand these days rents continue to break records Splitting the rent … to this day not so my second or third Turns out I had the same success rates when bunking with friends of friends or … of which route you takebe it canvassing your social networks my previous goto or leveraging a roommatefinder …

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 … guarantor These thirdparty guarantors charge an average fee of 65 to 85 percent of a months rent for US …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… lease or it is factored into a discount off your monthly payments  Many landlords still largely rely on standard … which date each month the rent is due Be aware that a rent payment is considered late if it is received five days or … topic came up during Brick Underground Office Hours a live QA with tenant attorney Sam Himmelstein a partner at …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… for apartments Of course its not just recent graduates who are combing listings for a place to live in NYCyou are also … And NYC landlords are by no means desperate for tenants Rents continue to  hit new records  concessions like free … and even bidding wars are the norm Yes you read that rightthere are bidding wars for rentals   But apartment hunters …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM