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

… and the Three Bears Naama Davidovics moved three times in New York City to find a place that suited her best even … Every time I went home to my parents house I brought my laundry Rent was $2775 a month split between the three of … of $1500 per person so $4500 total for a threebedroom unit and wanted a decentsized kitchen with laundry in the …

By Kelly Kreth |December 5, 2025 - 9:30AM
11 best websites for finding your ideal roommate in NYC

… roommatescheck out Roomrs Cohabs and Outpost Club  This type of arrangement is especially helpful if you dont need a … who lost their sublease and is in urgent need of a new home several people who are looking for another roommate … of one months rent as its fee though according to its FAQs the landlord usually covers this cost Most rooms range …

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

… back home to save up to buy a place in NYC She found she could stretch her budget in Sunnyside where she scored a renovated coop sponsor unit Heres her story as told to Kelly Kreth I was … and raised in East Meadow New York Its a diverse area on the south shore of Long Island with some chain stores small …

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

… highly likely that at some point youll end up sharing an apartment with one or more roommates In a perfect world you … lifestylesmaybe youre past the partyeverynight phase of your life while theyre not Or perhaps you are having to … the apartment depends on the circumstances If you are not named on the lease youre out If youre both on the lease …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… but you can ask about your prospective roommates job to determine if they can afford the rent Landlords can impose … and utilities Lots of New Yorkers use Venmo or Zelle to transfer money But to be safe discuss how youll handle the … sure  Even if you are open to sharing your apartment on a shortterm basis youll want to put the agreedupon end date in

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2025 - 9:30AM
The ‘singles tax’: Solo New Yorkers pay $20,100 more in rent to live alone

… rent a place by yourself youre feeling additional pain Solo New York City renters pay much more than their pairedoff counterparts Individual New Yorkers pay around $20100 more in rent on average to … live alone than their coupled counterparts according to a new report from StreetEasy  StreetEasy calculated the …

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