Should I stretch my budget for a one bedroom or save with a studio?

… of challenges when it comes to living in a studionamely not much room for your stuff let alone a significant other … a Manhattan studio was $3250 vs $4374 for a one bedroom In Brooklyn it was $2983 vs $3268 Heres a surprise In Queens … the median rent for a new lease for a one bedroom $2975 was cheaper than a studio $3083 For buyers in the first quarter …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2024 - 12:30PM
One year, four bedrooms, eight roommates: My experience with co-living in NYC

… all requests for anonymity I signed a lease with a coliving company because I was enamored with the concept of communal … like a rooming house than anything else If I had stayed the companys lease renewal agreement wouldve sent the rent just … contacting them I realized it was carefully worded It didnt actually say what supplies theyd provide or whether theyd …

By Nick DeMarchis |July 25, 2023 - 2:00PM
From Williamsburg to Long Island City: I wanted to explore a different neighborhood and lower my expenses

… Wanting to explore a different area of New York City and get more … decided to ditch Brooklyn and return to his native Queens albeit in a different neighborhood than the one he grew up in … a block away so buying food is simple Ordering in is also practical because many local restaurants offer delivery The …

By Kelly Kreth |July 21, 2023 - 9:30AM
The top 11 websites for finding your ideal roommate in NYC

… Looking for a roommate you can count on to pay a share of the rent When it … law school in California and new to NYC I was determined to find a reasonable apartment without compromising safety and …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 7, 2023 - 10:00AM