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

… apartment Priced out of studios never mind onebedroom apartments I quickly realized I needed to find a roommate to help pay the rent   Now thanks to skyhigh rents … two  Use this question as well to prompt a discussion about sharing certain things like kitchen basics and cleaning …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … a car to live on Long Island Im vegan and my favorite place for healthy food is Fuel Your Body in Hicksville I also love … I liked a onebedroom coop in Sunnyside listed for $485000a newly renovated sponsor unit I put in an offer of $472000 …

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something comes up right Bad … is minor or reasonable the landlord may be willing to make an adjustment he said  Editors note A previous version

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 … extra to have the wall reinforced for mounting a flatscreen TV or other heavy objects You can also add soundproofing … like an architect or contractor or contacting the DOB directly to see if your project requires permits and …

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

… New York City has long been a popular landing place and launch pad for recent … doing some online reconnaissance on where you want to live before you hit the pavement Heres how to do all of that … What it takes to qualify for a

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