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

… apartment Priced out of studios never mind onebedroom apartments I quickly realized I needed to find a … honest with yourself … 2 Are you still friends with your old roommates  … Heres a question thats designed to separate … and utilities Lots of New Yorkers use Venmo or Zelle to transfer money But to be safe discuss how youll handle the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
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Neighborhood Intel
Holiday Tipping Guide: How much to tip your doorman, super, porter, and other staff
By Brick Underground |December 1, 2025 - 10:00AM
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How to kick a roommate out of your NYC apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
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The Search
Renting in a co-op? Here's what to expect if you have a board interview
By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 29, 2021 - 12:30PM
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The best NYC grocery delivery services: Fresh Direct, Instacart, Mercato, & more
By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 25, 2021 - 9:30AM
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How much more should I tip building staff this year?
By Alanna Schubach |December 21, 2020 - 9:30AM
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How to do laundry in NYC while quarantined—without freaking out
By Kelly Kreth |April 21, 2020 - 12:30PM
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Three’s a crowd: Rethinking NYC elevator etiquette during the coronavirus pandemic
By Jennifer White Karp |March 20, 2020 - 10:30AM
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Dear Ms. Demeanor: Coronavirus is spreading but all my building has done is put out hand sanitizer. Shouldn't they be doing more?
By Dianne Ackerman |March 13, 2020 - 12:00PM
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Dear Ms. Demeanor: My neighbors’ compost bin really smells. Should management do something about this?
By Dianne Ackerman |March 6, 2020 - 1:00PM