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

… you are buying or renting it can make a lot of sense to opt for a studio over a one bedroom especially when living solo A studio is typically …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2024 - 12:30PM
The roommate dilemma: It's much more expensive to rent an apartment in NYC all by yourself now

… If youve sworn off renting an apartment with a roommate you may want to think … rents in NYC a onebedroom unit now rents for an average of $3950 while a two bedroom averages $5295 which … factor in driving rents up Were seeing much more competition at the studio level as well as for one bedrooms …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 3, 2023 - 12:30PM
From Long Island City to Gramercy: After a breakup I needed my own space and to be near friends in Manhattan

… After her engagement ended Callie needed to find a new place to live on her own She left her Long Island City … One night I decided that I was going to move to New York City and gave myself a month to find a job and an … but was set on being in Manhattan A family friend who knew about my situation told my dad about an …

By Kelly Kreth |September 2, 2022 - 1:00PM
Moving to a NYC rental apartment on a tight budget? Here's Brick's best advice

… If youre looking for a new rental apartment in New York City right now you have your … Being flexible about where youre willing to live is the best way to get an edge Check out outer borough … for a nofee rental  … An average broker fee in NYC can be 12 to 15 percent of your annual rent That means you might …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |August 2, 2022 - 12:30PM