Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… the norm Yes you read that rightthere are bidding wars for rentals   But apartment hunters will see a major upfront … as a result but the extra cost is spread out over the term of the lease  Since a standard brokers fee is 12 to 15 … legitimate Airbnb a friends couch or an extendedstay hotel Shortterm rentals are also available though youll want to …

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

… Otherwise start your search with Brick Undergrounds top 11 sources arranged in alphabetical order all of which will … on your own Lawrina has you covered Lawrina is a strong resource to find free legal information and empower yourself … of the globe  … 11 SpareRoom … SpareRoom lets you search by zip code or area right from the homepage or you can go to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 2, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 … mutually satisfactory resolution After all finding another apartment is always challengingand costlyin NYC Speaking of … roommate you can terminate their tenancy at the end of any rental cycle upon proper notice for whatever reasonie youre …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… must be given a walkthrough to observe the condition of the unit and any existing damage  When you move out you can also … Landsman said  Its a twoway streetif youre paying a fair market rental rate you should be entitled to a fair and … regarding noise such as having a certain amount of the floor covered by rugs Look to see if there are any …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM