Mayra David

From Bert and Ernie to Monica and Rachel, the television dial is filled with compelling roommate situations. But when it comes to shacking up in the city, what do New Yorkers prefer? Is it best to live with a close friend or a person you've just met?

Sleepless nights, crowded bathrooms, and downstairs neighbors knocking on the floors. Five New Yorkers talk about their residential woes, and how they’d fix it all, if only they could.

Broker Deal or No Deal? In a renter-heavy city like NYC, paying a broker to find you a decent place is just a way of life—for some, that is. We asked five New Yorkers: Would you rather pay a broker’s fee when you sign the lease or the same amount in higher rent over the course of 12 months?