Roommates + Landlords
Roommates + Landlords My rent is going up. Do I have to show how much I make? What if I don't earn enough?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   January 10, 2022 - 1:30PM
Roommates + Landlords
Roommates + Landlords My landlord is renovating an apartment and it's causing a pest problem. What can I do?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   January 4, 2022 - 1:45PM
Small Projects + DIY
Small Projects + DIY My apartment really needs to be painted. How can I get my landlord to do it?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   December 23, 2021 - 12:30PM
Roommates + Landlords I was asked to pay a 'good faith' deposit for a NYC rental. Is this a scam?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   December 21, 2021 - 12:30PM
Roommates + Landlords My landlord is keeping my security deposit for water damage. Will apartment insurance reimburse me?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   December 20, 2021 - 9:30AM
Roommates + Landlords I broke my lease. Can my landlord keep the security deposit?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   December 13, 2021 - 9:30AM
Roommates + Landlords My hardwood floors are damaged. Can I get my landlord to replace them?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   November 30, 2021 - 2:30PM
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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
Brick Underground has been tracking co-living companies, and counts 15 companies currently operating in New York City—a decrease of just one from two years ago. Our guide breaks down the different niches targeted by these co-living brands, what they offer, how much they cost, and where the newest buildings are located. [ Read More... ]
 
Roommates + Landlords What NYC renters wish they knew about dealing with a landlord before they signed a lease
By Kelly Kreth   |   November 3, 2021 - 1:30PM
Roommates + Landlords I want to make minor fixes to my NYC rental. Do I need my landlord's permission?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   November 2, 2021 - 1:00PM
Roommates + Landlords What is the warranty of habitability and how does it affect tenants?
By Emily Myers   |   November 1, 2021 - 9:30AM
Roommates + Landlords New Yorkers with bad roommates tell you how to avoid making their mistakes
By Kelly Kreth   |   October 22, 2021 - 12:30PM
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The Search
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   August 10, 2021 - 9:30AM
If you're looking for a roommate now, it's even more critical to make sure you find a good match. The pandemic has made roommates even more reliant on each other. [ Read More... ]
 
Roommates + Landlords Moving in the middle of the month? Here's what you should know
By Emily Myers   |   October 12, 2021 - 10:45AM
Roommates + Landlords Can I have a roommate who is not on the lease for my rent-stabilized apartment?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   October 4, 2021 - 1:30PM
Roommates + Landlords From StuyTown to Hell's Kitchen: Leaving the 'dorm' for a quieter neighborhood
By Kelly Kreth   |   September 30, 2021 - 1:00PM
Roommates + Landlords How to research a landlord before you sign a lease
By Emily Myers   |   September 30, 2021 - 9:30AM
Roommates + Landlords 5 NYC no-fee one bedrooms for less than $3,000 a month
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   September 29, 2021 - 1:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
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 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
Troubleshooting The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs
By Emily Myers   |   September 28, 2021 - 9:30AM
Roommates + Landlords 6 lessons learned by New Yorkers who had to break a lease
By Emily Myers   |   September 24, 2021 - 1:00PM
Roommates + Landlords What is the tenant blacklist? Can it prevent me from a renting in NYC?
By Emily Myers   |   September 23, 2021 - 3:30PM