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 … you probably dont want to go through this process again anytime soon so its important to find a roomie you could see … July 2024 We are presenting it again as part of our winter  Best of Brick week  New Yorkers are living with roommates …

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

… and new to NYC I was determined to find a reasonable apartment without compromising safety and living standards … 30somethings have long done Search for a stranger to share my habitat a tricky proposition in the preAirbnb era Back … roommates so the most promising ones are at the top of the list which you can further refine with search filters no …

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 … a percentage of the first years rent or cost of living increases  And if you already know you want to spend more … 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

… And NYC landlords are by no means desperate for tenants Rents continue to  hit new records  concessions like free … before you start your search Otherwise unanticipated differences in expectations could lead to the demise of … elevator buildings will only allow moveins during weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm to minimize inconveniencing other …

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