How to kick a roommate out of your NYC apartment

… might not be paying their share of the rent or utilities  Whatever the reason youll know when it is time to cut ties which could be a relief to both or all … costlyin NYC Speaking of finances If youre the leaseholder and your roommate moves out youll be liable for …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 … realized I needed to find a roommate to help pay the rent   Now thanks to skyhigh rents and intense competition … roommate is your best friend or a total stranger it pays to ask lots of questions  We suggest not living with a good …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2025 - 9:30AM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

… college grad or young professional your strategy might be to divide and conquer an apartmentand squeeze in a roommate or threeto turn a place you cant afford into one that you can One of the ways to do this is to … managementnot your real estate agentbefore you sign a new lease  Try to have the owner confirm it in writing Some …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

And NYC landlords are by no means desperate for tenants Rents continue to  hit new records  concessions like free … That proximity makes it easier for them to collect money should things go south If you dont have someone whos willing … also affect your guarantor situation Parents think that when they sign on as a guarantor its similar to living in a

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