9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to … income and credit requirements that can push your dream apartment out of reach If you cant meet those standards you … out from when they want their lease to start said Molly Franklin an agent at Corcoran   Besides being armed with the

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

… world you would all get along swimmingly unfortunately however people change and relationships can sour The common … of your life while theyre not Or perhaps you are having to do more than your fair share of cleaning Worst of all … you cant simply kick out a roommate if they have lived in the apartment for at least 30 days or paid you rent …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

… also use a pressurized wall to create a nursery or even a home office if you work remotely Editors note A previous … in 2012 Wall 2 Wall was named Best of NYC 2019 in its category by New York Magazine It is also the goto company …       … Rent … Improve … Renovation … room-sharing … roommates … soundproofing … walls … Turn one room into two …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 … renters annual savings The takeaway If youre struggling to afford rent and to survive your latest situationship its not … with a romantic partner a friend or even an acquaintance it can make a lot of sense for New Yorkers to partner up to …

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