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 […]
Have you ever watched reruns of Friends and paused to think about how large Monica and Rachel’s apartment is? Or ever put it together that Kramer from Seinfeld doesn’t actually work so it doesn’t really make sense why he’s living on the Upper West Side? All while you […]
New York City is so massive and fascinating it’s easy to forget the world doesn’t stop at the Hudson River. There’s a whole state that goes by the same name with tons of fun stuff to do and places to explore. If you live in […]
It seems like whenever we open our wallets these days, all we hear is crickets chirping. Which sucks, because New York City has so much to do. It’s a shame to miss out on all the events, music, clubs, and restaurants because rent snuck up […]
The colony of red brick buildings on the east side of Manhattan may appear mysterious or even a bit obscure, but these post-war apartments are the cities best kept housing secret. Stuyvesant Town, or Stuytown, and its sister development Peter Cooper Village make up a […]
When people move to New York, they often set their sights on places like Manhattan. It’s in-your-face famous, and just uttering the word conjures up reruns of hundreds of movies in the imagination. But places like Manhattan are soul-crushingly expensive. Have you considered moving to […]
You’ve searched for New York apartments and narrowed your choices with organization, research, and skill. You’ve nailed all the common pitfalls of signing a lease, and you have steely-eyed confidence that nothing, nothing, is going to get past you. You will not be ripped off, […]
The most effective thing to do when you need to sublease your apartment is to remember what it was like when you were searching for an apartment. Remember the mild panic and stress sweats? Yea, not cute. Make the process and discovery of your room […]
Splitting utilities with roommates should no longer be a cause for concern. With so many resources to be utilized, it’s really hard to get it wrong. Here are a few tips, tricks, and apps to help you split utilities and navigate your way through fair […]
Roommate finder services and websites abound, and they all offer different features. But what features make the best roommate finder? To answer that question, it’s important to understand how top features benefit the number one most important part of the equation: you. Every Roommate Finder […]
Most everyone has a roommate horror story. Not the “Friday the 13th” type horror but the “eats all of my groceries and is always late on rent” scare. These aren’t just funny old college stories but lessons on what to avoid when choosing roommates. Curving […]
Have you ever watched reruns of Friends and paused to think about how large Monica and Rachel’s apartment is? Or ever put it together that Kramer from Seinfeld doesn’t actually work so it doesn’t really make sense why he’s living on the Upper West Side? All while you […]
New York City is so massive and fascinating it’s easy to forget the world doesn’t stop at the Hudson River. There’s a whole state that goes by the same name with tons of fun stuff to do and places to explore. If you live in […]
It seems like whenever we open our wallets these days, all we hear is crickets chirping. Which sucks, because New York City has so much to do. It’s a shame to miss out on all the events, music, clubs, and restaurants because rent snuck up […]
Roommate finder services and websites abound, and they all offer different features. But what features make the best roommate finder? To answer that question, it’s important to understand how top features benefit the number one most important part of the equation: you. Every Roommate Finder […]
There comes a time between all roommates that causes one to question their own sanity. Some have even considered moving back in with the ‘rents..yes, it’s gotten that bad. Here are 5 ways to keep the peace with your roommate. Talk. Talking to your roommate […]
