These days it’s common for even the hardest working young professionals to have roommates well into their careers as a way to save money. So maintaining a peaceful coexistence in your shared living space couldn’t be more important. Whether you’re best friends or strangers, getting […]
It’s pretty much impossible to get a room in the Big Apple by yourself. 99% of us must find a good roommate in NYC to ensure our savings account doesn’t spiral into an out-of-control nose dive. When we set out on our epic odyssey through […]
It’s move-in day: You and your roommate are lugging boxes up your five-floor walkup, and just as she’s making her ninth trip in, a guy beats her to the door. He opens the door to let her in first. “No worries! You go ahead,” she […]
If you’re tirelessly having to ask for bill money, seeing someone have a 3 week sleepover, or wondering where the smell of cigarettes is coming from you may have not taken the time to create a roommate agreement. Having roommates in NYC is often an […]
New York City is often portrayed in movies as gritty, rough, and industrial. But the truth is, there’s a lot of beauty in The Big Apple. Parks, trams, bridges, and rooftop bars provide ample opportunities to share the best views in NYC with your roommate. […]
Bed bugs are unspeakably gross. And in New York City, bed bugs are mutating. As if the nasty little freeloaders weren’t durable enough, their shells are getting thicker. That reduces the effect of common insecticides, making them even tougher to evict from your apartment. Having […]
There are lots of apps out there to help you find a roommate. Choosing the right one is a bit like picking between the same job at different companies. While the core functionality remains the same, each has different perks and benefits. It’s the same […]
As you traverse the net in search of a room to share and potential roommates, you’re going to come across a lot of different styles of ads. Some will be from legit people looking for a good situation. Others . . . not so much. […]
Every apartment finder is a little bit different, and there is no shortage of websites that specialize in the New York City area. With so many options, it can be tough to figure out how to prioritize one over the other. Here is a list […]
Roomi’s quarterly report on where to live in NYC. Where are people looking and how much are they willing to pay for the hottest neighborhoods? Find out if you are below or way above the median rent in NYC. Or why you should be ditching […]
The biggest cause of stress for most of us in New York isn’t traffic, it isn’t neighbors . . . it’s rent. 80% of millennials can’t afford NYC rent. Which makes sense since the average price of rent is 120% higher than the national average. […]
Music is a universal language, and you are totally fluent. You love going to concerts, discovering new bands, and maybe even playing an instrument yourself. Roomi makes it quick and easy to find roommates in New York City that share your obsessions, so you should […]
Everyone loves food, but you and your roommate take that appreciation to a whole new level. Both of you perk up at the word “samples,” and have been known to accept restaurant gift cards as bribes. New York City is, without a doubt, one of […]
If you’re tirelessly having to ask for bill money, seeing someone have a 3 week sleepover, or wondering where the smell of cigarettes is coming from you may have not taken the time to create a roommate agreement. Having roommates in NYC is often an […]
There are lots of apps out there to help you find a roommate. Choosing the right one is a bit like picking between the same job at different companies. While the core functionality remains the same, each has different perks and benefits. It’s the same […]
Everyone loves food, but you and your roommate take that appreciation to a whole new level. Both of you perk up at the word “samples,” and have been known to accept restaurant gift cards as bribes. New York City is, without a doubt, one of […]
Roomi has an awesome app that helps you find a roommate in New York City. It also doubles as a great place to find neighborhoods to call home. Some of which are even quite affordable, which is about as common in NYC as a peanut […]
There are five boroughs in the city of New York and literally hundreds of neighborhoods. Every neighborhood has its own unique personality and reasons to call it home. But looking for Brooklyn apartments for rent deserves special consideration. That’s because Brooklyn is a patchwork quilt […]
