9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

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By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
11 best websites for finding your ideal roommate in NYC

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By Evelyn Battaglia |September 2, 2025 - 11:30AM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

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By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM