New York has never been the cheapest city to live in, however, now that the pandemic is over and everyone is moving back to the Big Apple (especially Manhattan), rent prices have gone sky-high, reaching almost a %13 increase compared to 2022 according to Investopedia. This situation has turned apartment […]
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How to keep my NYC apartment cool during the summer. 9 tips to keep the heat away
Now that winter is long gone, it’s time to start preparing for those hot, New York days that we all know come before the actual summer arrives. Since a lot of the city’s apartments are quite old, keeping them cool is no easy task, but don’t worry, we’ve got your […]
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Are one-bedroom apartments really better than a studio?
A lot of us find ourselves wondering if moving to a studio is really the right move, especially when we first move out. The truth is, while no one can tell you what’s best for you, there’s a popular belief that one-bedroom apartments are inherently better than studios. However, this […]
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On-site vs in unit laundry: What’s better?
If you recently started living on your own, then you might’ve realized that great freedom comes with great responsibility. Unless you live close to someone who does it for you, you probably learned that doing laundry can be a real nightmare but someone has to do it, right? No one […]
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Can I get evicted because of my roommate?
Having a roommate can be fun as long as you both are respectful of the space you’re living in, however, this is not always the case and things can get pretty ugly quite quickly. Anyone can have a bad roommate they don’t get along with, but the problem starts when […]
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Is New York City a good place to raise a family?
No matter how old you are, or how many kids you have, you can’t stop dreaming. Although, sometimes, our goals get harder to achieve when having little ones on charge. If you’re thinking about living in the Big Apple but don’t know if it’s the right move for your family, […]
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Can I lose my deposit for installing shelves?
Making a place feel like a home in a rental is definitely a difficult task, especially when you’re not allowed to do certain changes to the unit. While jumping into renovations can make you feel better about the place you’re living in, it can also cost you the entirety of […]
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7 tips to keep your apartment clean
Living on your own has a lot of perks but it also comes with a lot of disadvantages. Keeping your place clean is an act of self-care that can indeed be neglected more than you can imagine, especially after a long shift when you just want to lie down and […]
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Can my landlord do a surprise inspection?
Having an annoying landlord who wants to inspect the apartment more often than needed can happen to anyone, I’ve been there. However, there’s a line between being annoying and violating your privacy. You’d be surprised to hear how many tenants get surprise visitations from the proprietor but it doesn’t have […]
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What if I don’t make 40 times the rent? Rent rule explained.
If you’re looking for an apartment in a big city, especially New York, it is most likely that you’ve heard about the “40 times the rent” rule landlords use in order to find a tenant. This rule implies your annual income should be 40 times the monthly rent to be […]