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L-shaped divider with shelves and a sliding door from Manhattan Pressurized Walls
Roommates + Landlords
Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… For countless budgetconscious renters in New York City temporary walls have long offered a way to subdivide an apartment and create an additional bedroom … privacy these additions are not allowed in many NYC rental buildings On the other hand freestanding bookshelfstyle …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
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The Search
I’ve lived in an illegal, windowless bedroom for the past year. Here’s why I stayed
By Celia Young |February 21, 2025 - 9:30AM
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Small Projects + DIY
How I furnished my NYC apartment for (nearly) free and how you can too
By Celia Young |July 31, 2024 - 2:30PM
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Products + Test-drives
5 ways to allergy-proof your NYC apartment
By Celia Young |April 29, 2024 - 12:30PM
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Live
Nightmare in Park Slope: My ‘luxury’ basement apartment flooded three times in two months
By Anonymous |March 30, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Renovation
How to carve out a chic, comfortable home office in your NYC apartment or townhouse
By Evelyn Battaglia |February 3, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Products + Services
Want to try wallpaper in your NYC apartment or brownstone? Here's what you need to know
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 3, 2022 - 9:30AM
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The Market
What is considered a legal bedroom in NYC?
By Brick Underground |February 3, 2022 - 12:30PM
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Products + Services
What you need to know about installing a closet system in your NYC apartment or brownstone
By Evelyn Battaglia |February 3, 2022 - 9:30AM
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The Search
Looking for a rental with an extra bedroom? Here’s how much it costs New Yorkers to size up
By Brick Underground |July 28, 2021 - 9:30AM