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 … also tend to avoid claustrophobia by getting out and about when the day is done leaving you with ample alone time …

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 to living in New York City … roommates so the most promising ones are at the top of the list which you can further refine with search filters no … also search for nofee listings LGBTQ households and places where you live with the landlord on the premises The staff …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 2, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 tempted to … the policies on renewals and roommates your liability for insurance and whether you are paying for any utilities  … 1 … of Gotham Brokerage   As a tenant you must insure your own property against fire theft and water damage and also carry …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

… Renting in New York City always causes sticker shock especially now that the city … college grad or young professional your strategy might be to divide and conquer an apartmentand squeeze in a … of the companies contacted require a deposit All companies will remove the wall for no extra charge within a time …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… for apartments Of course its not just recent graduates who are combing listings for a place to live in NYCyou are also … this summer making landlords responsible for paying brokers commissions Editors note A previous version of this … employment your last two years of tax returns three months worth of bank statements proof of other funds like stocks …

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