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 … renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a bad situation Thats because high demand low … are interested in with your parents as well as neighborhood guides available on many listing sites If safety is a

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… realized I needed to find a roommate to help pay the rent   Now thanks to skyhigh rents and intense competition … discussed and agreed to in writing   … 1 Do you work from home  … A yes answer to this question can be a boon or a … the reveal element of an endofinterview openended catchall inquiry You just might discover a fact that did not come out …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM