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

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By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a … An earlier version of this post was published in July 2024 We are presenting it again with updated information for … we are not going to see the volume of inventory until 45 to 30 days out from when they want their lease to start said …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

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By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… just recent graduates who are combing listings for a place to live in NYCyou are also competing with other newcomers … on where you want to live before you hit the pavement Heres how to do all of that … What it takes to qualify for aabout what the financial responsibility will be and how much everyone is willing to take on  And its always smart to

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM