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 … a roommate is even more essential to afford living here But your journey to securing an apartment may not be easy  You … previous version of this post was published in July 2024 We are presenting it again as part of our winter  Best of Brick …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
From Washington Heights to Morningside Heights: I wanted a place that fit me better

… Bears Naama Davidovics moved three times in New York City to find a place that suited her best even though that meant ending up with very small … of time in New York City as a child since my grandparents live here  Im currently a college student at The City …

By Kelly Kreth |December 5, 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 … pitfalls I should know Fresh out of law school in California and new to NYC I was determined to find a reasonable … filters You can also search for nofee listings LGBTQ households and places where you live with the landlord on …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 2, 2025 - 11:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie renter There are scams involving fake … renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a bad situation Thats because high demand low …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM