Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… For countless budgetconscious renters in New York City temporary walls have long offered a way to subdivide an apartment and create an additional bedroom … privacy these additions are not allowed in many NYC rental buildings On the other hand freestanding bookshelfstyle …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
I live in a walk-up with no bike room. What options do I have for storing my bike?

… … For many New Yorkers the problem of bike storage is real Apartments are small and neither elevators nor bike rooms … amenity options include lobbying your landlord finding a parking garage with secure spots for bikes asking the city … point out the added value for the building and the relative low cost of the installation … Your local parking garage … …

By Emily Myers |September 13, 2022 - 9:30AM