roommates

Young woman having an apple, relaxing by the window, enjoying the view in Manhattan, New York.
The Market
The ‘singles tax’: Solo New Yorkers pay $20,100 more in rent to live alone
By Celia Young |February 14, 2025 - 9:30AM
Two women sitting on sofa at home, they are drinking coffee and talking.
The Search
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match
By Evelyn Battaglia |December 31, 2024 - 12:30PM
Red brick apartment building in Park Slope in the evening
Roommates + Landlords
My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?

… … You could be held liable for failing to deliver the apartment vacant at the end of your lease according to our experts And your landlord could force … and the occupant Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions This article was originally published …

By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 10:30AM
Manhattan skyline and Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn stock photo
Roommates + Landlords
I lived with a stranger I met on the internet—and loved it
By Celia Young |August 30, 2024 - 9:30AM
Bright, colorful apartment buildings in Chinatown/Lower East Side of Manhattan, NYC
Roommates + Landlords
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time NYC renter
By Evelyn Battaglia |July 30, 2024 - 1:30PM
Young freelancer woman get over paperwork while working from living room stock photo
The Search
No, you're probably not ‘subleasing’ an individual room in a NYC apartment. Here’s why
By Celia Young |July 10, 2024 - 3:30PM
Old colorful buildings with fire ladder and trees on New-york manhattan, Upper East Side, buildings front house
Roommates + Landlords
Can I leave my roommate from hell without being responsible for the rest of the rent?
By Celia Young |July 5, 2024 - 12:30PM
The NYC skyline as seen behind new apartment buildings.
Roommates + Landlords
Your rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When you move to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted to skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something comes up right Bad … to negotiate the terms but Malin said it never hurts to ask for a change if its important to you If the apartment …

By Celia Young |June 14, 2024 - 12:30PM
Stylish studio apartment
The Market
Should I stretch my budget for a one bedroom or save with a studio?

… you are buying or renting it can make a lot of sense to opt for a studio over a one bedroom especially when living solo … marriage we had to store all our wedding gifts Living in a tiny place was a good test of our relationship Anytime we … more square footage For some renovated and new construction apartments you may find developers shortchange the living …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2024 - 12:30PM