The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… When I landed in New York City as a brighteyed budgetminded law school grad I … on safety and other standards just to find a suitableenough apartment Priced out of studios never mind onebedroom … discussed and agreed to in writing   … 1 Do you work from home  … A yes answer to this question can be a boon or a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive … many marketrate renters the right to challenge a rent increase above 882 percent in court So that gives you a bit … to your apartment Rent increases also depend on demand If lots of people are looking for a place to rent landlords are …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to stay on top of your NYC co-op or condo renovation from a distance

… company and a Brick sponsor with over a decade of experience renovating coops and condos across NYC  Nick Katz … the same tired space he adds you have a much more pleasant experience If you are worried about keeping tabs on the … project from far away Katz says there are countless ways to stay connected including frequent text messages or email …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2024 - 2:30PM