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

… founder of RoomZoom a NYCbased roommatefinding service If you dont have a college friend lined up you could leanif they cant come up with their share of expenses … 4 What do you want in a roommate  … If interviewing a roommate … the day Will the pet be allowed on all the furniture What happens when your roommate leaves town Where is the litter …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
11 best websites for finding your ideal roommate in NYC

… Seeking a roommate you can rely on to share the rent When it comes … pitfalls I should know Fresh out of law school in California and new to NYC I was determined to find a reasonable … hence the sites name for places that fit your customizable criteria Browsing is free once you land on a listing you …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 2, 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

… stores small businesses and a decent school district My parent bought their house when they got married in their 20s It is a 2500squarefoot fourbedroom threebath split level They … dad is a contractor so hes very particular and can fix most things Editors note Brick Undergrounds series  The Newcomers …

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to kick a roommate out of your NYC apartment

… point youll end up sharing an apartment with one or more roommates In a perfect world you would all get along … all finding another apartment is always challengingand 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
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 … Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not … rate Your landlord has to give you at least 30days notice if they plan to raise the rent by 5 percent or more …

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

… youre apartment hunting with a roommate Kathleen LaMagna an agent at  Compass   who has helped many college grads find … this is a major change Despite a challenge by the powerful real estate lobby the Real Estate Board of New York the law …

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