Roommates + Landlords
Roommates + Landlords I moved into a new place and the previous tenant's stuff is still in the closet. Can I throw it out?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   September 28, 2021 - 1:30PM
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Small Projects + DIY The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs
By Emily Myers   |   September 28, 2021 - 9:30AM
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Roommates + Landlords 6 lessons learned by New Yorkers who had to break a lease
By Emily Myers   |   September 24, 2021 - 1:00PM
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Roommates + Landlords What is the tenant blacklist and how serious is being on it?
By Emily Myers   |   September 23, 2021 - 3:30PM
Roommates + Landlords What documents does a guarantor need to show to a NYC landlord?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   September 8, 2021 - 1:30PM
Roommates + Landlords I was asked to pay a 'good faith' deposit for a NYC rental. Is this a scam?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   August 26, 2021 - 1:30PM
The Market Brick Underground's 2021 guide to co-living spaces in NYC: How to tell the communal disruptors apart
By Mimi O'Connor   |   August 23, 2021 - 2:30PM
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The 11 best sites for finding a roommate in NYC
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   June 2, 2021 - 9:30AM
Brick Underground's guide to the websites that you can use to find a New York City roommate you can live with in peace. [ Read More... ]
 
Roommates + Landlords I'm struggling with depression and can't live on my own. Can I break my lease without penalty?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   August 19, 2021 - 1:00PM
Roommates + Landlords 8 mistakes to avoid if you’re a first-time NYC renter
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   August 18, 2021 - 12:30PM
The Search The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   August 10, 2021 - 9:30AM
Roommates + Landlords My neighbor has taken over our hallway with their stuff. What can I do?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   August 5, 2021 - 12:30PM
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The flexibility perk: NYC rentals that don’t require you to move in right away
By Jennifer White Karp   |   May 20, 2021 - 4:00PM
Because there’s a glut of vacant NYC apartments, delayed move ins are becoming more acceptable. In fact, “pre-leasing” is something that is being is offering as a perk for some units at two Manhattan buildings. Brokers say they are getting more requests for delayed move-ins—and landlords are agreeing to them. [ Read More... ]
 
Neighborhood Intel Why I moved to NYC from Boston: To experience the city with my best friend
By Kelly Kreth   |   July 16, 2021 - 9:30AM
Improve 5 temporary bookshelf walls you can live with legally: A guide for NYC renters
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   July 12, 2021 - 9:30AM
Roommates + Landlords Why I moved to NYC from Syracuse: With rents dropping, the timing was finally right
By Kelly Kreth   |   July 9, 2021 - 9:30AM
Kids + Pets 4 ways to talk your new landlord into letting you have a pet
By Brick Underground   |   July 7, 2021 - 9:30AM
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Is sharing apartment insurance with my roommate a good idea? What could go wrong?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   May 20, 2021 - 3:00PM
Most insurers allow unrelated roommates to share an apartment insurance policy, but there are a few things to consider first. [ Read More... ]
 
Roommates + Landlords My landlord wants me to pay for repairs after returning my security deposit. Do I have to repay him?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   July 1, 2021 - 1:30PM
Roommates + Landlords My apartment really needs to be painted. How can I get my landlord to do it?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   June 24, 2021 - 9:30AM
Roommates + Landlords My landlord wants me to get $1 million worth of liability insurance. Is this normal?
By Alanna Schubach   |   June 14, 2021 - 1:30PM
Live LGBTQ+ New Yorkers: How to confront housing harassment, find a roomie & more
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   June 14, 2021 - 12:30PM
Roommates + Landlords My landlord took days to repair a broken fridge and I lost $100 worth of groceries. Can I get reimbursed?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   June 10, 2021 - 2:30PM