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 … left pizza boxes and Chinese takeout containers strewn everywhere Debra the compulsive cleaner yep I overcompensated for … and can then make an informed and unbiased decision And should your new roomie pass with flying colors be sure to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
Dear Ms. Demeanor: My neighbors’ compost bin really smells. Should management do something about this?

… … Dear Kermit Yuck I can smell it from here I know it isnt easy being green in a … continue to complain until the issue is resolved What about the other people on your floor  Even if they are not … than throwing out your personal garbage If people feel good about composting they should knock themselves out but not at …

By Dianne Ackerman |March 6, 2020 - 1:00PM