Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… budgetconscious renters in New York City temporary walls have long offered a way to subdivide an apartment and … a designated office space  Although  pressurized temporary walls   offer more privacy these additions are not allowed … buildings On the other hand freestanding bookshelfstyle walls that are not permanently attached to the ceiling walls …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
Want to try wallpaper in your NYC apartment or brownstone? Here's what you need to know

… Looking for a way to perk up your New York City apartment or brownstone beyond … combinations   Like the New York Toile shown at top You can buy it from Austin designer Katie Kime $128 to $198 for a … then multiple that by the height of the wall For example a 13by11foot room with 8foothigh ceilings will have 384 square …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 3, 2022 - 9:30AM
Looking for a rental with an extra bedroom? Here’s how much it costs New Yorkers to size up

… in Manhattan face the largest jump in rent in sizing up apartmentswhen going from one bedroom to two and two to … with an additional bedroom upgrading will cost you an average of $1592 more than what youre currently paying in … month according to the Elliman Report So if you want to size up your best bet may be to consider areas outside the …

By Brick Underground |July 28, 2021 - 9:30AM