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

… When I landed in New York City as a brighteyed budgetminded law … free time doing something youd rather notlike having to vacate the apartment every Sunday am while your roommate hosts … walker during the day Will the pet be allowed on all the furniture What happens when your roommate leaves town Where …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … name and the fact that they have moved in But theres a difference between splitting the rent for a one bedroom with a roommate …

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

… Meadow New York Its a diverse area on the south shore of Long Island with some chain stores small businesses and a decent … is ideal only 40 minutes to Manhattan and 20 minutes from the beach and not too far from East End of Long Island

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to kick a roommate out of your NYC apartment

… legal eviction proceedings  If theyve signed a written agreement for a 12month lease you cant force them out unless … If you have a monthtomonth roommate you can terminate their tenancy at the end of any rental cycle upon proper notice … to require your roommate to leave  Essentially youre their landlord Ringston said The first thing youll need to do is …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 … concessionlike a month of free rentmake sure you understand how that affects what you will be paying each month It might … are accurate  People are sometimes in a hurry and mistakes get made Malin said I think a lot of people feel so …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
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 … before you start your search Otherwise unanticipated differences in expectations could lead to the demise of … elevator buildings will only allow moveins during weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm to minimize inconveniencing other …

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