From Washington Heights to Morningside Heights: I wanted a place that fit me better

… Sort of like Goldilocks and the Three Bears Naama Davidovics moved three times in … up with very small apartment with two roommates and a single bath Still the rent was below the trios budget and … house I brought my laundry Rent was $2775 a month split between the three of us  I liked that the apartment was …

By Kelly Kreth |December 5, 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 rookie renter There are scams involving fake listings con artists …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Why I moved to NYC from Long Island: After living with mean roommates, I wanted to own a place of my own

… her budget in Sunnyside where she scored a renovated coop sponsor unit Heres her story as told to Kelly Kreth I was born … stores small businesses and a decent school district My parent bought their house when they got married in their 20s … a car to live on Long Island Im vegan and my favorite place for healthy food is Fuel Your Body in Hicksville I also love …

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … negotiate a lower rent increase at renewal time Good Cause does not apply to rentstabilized renters who already have

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
The ‘singles tax’: Solo New Yorkers pay $20,100 more in rent to live alone

… New Yorkers pay around $20100 more in rent on average to live alone than their coupled counterparts according to a … singles tax On the other hand New Yorkers willing to share their onebedroom apartments will together save a … The singles tax Solo New Yorkers pay $20100 more in rent to live alone …

By Celia Young |February 14, 2025 - 9:30AM