11 best websites for finding your ideal roommate in NYC

… know Fresh out of law school in California and new to NYC I was determined to find a reasonable apartment without … globe  … 11 SpareRoom … SpareRoom lets you search by zip code or area right from the homepage or you can go to its … a bold ad $1299 for seven days that will be highlighted in blue on the search results pages This also entitles you to …

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 … will also want to stay on the right side of NYC law when renting from sites like Airbnb and Craigslist Its illegal to … of the rent That said there are companies that offer furnished apartments on a shortterm basis including coliving …

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

… difficult roommates Rachel moved back home to save up to buy a place in NYC She found she could stretch her budget in … fix most things Editors note Brick Undergrounds series  The Newcomers  features firstperson accounts about why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC I think the location …

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… be tempted to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something … Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not … at the end of your lease from the Division of Housing and Community Renewal And if youre still not sure request your …

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

… New York City has long been a popular landing place and launch pad for recent … doing some online reconnaissance on where you want to live before you hit the pavement Heres how to do all of that … What it takes to qualify for a

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