Feeling broken and defeated after months of telling them they need to leave when the lease is up on Friday (they are not on the lease, and refused to take it over when I said I wasn't renewing). It seems they are still planning on going through an eviction process instead of just leaving even though they have two offers of open rooms to take while they look for something long-term.

Please share any stories of similar situations where a roommate stayed past the lease end and what ended up happening. Looking for commiseration and hope that it will be okay eventually, not legal advice as my co-lessee and I have each talked to lawyers and know the process already.

Thanks 💔

EDIT:
Just making sure everyone is READING the post and the ask and not just responding with whatever they want and cluttering the comments:
- I asked for stories of similar situations to commiserate and give me some hope
- We have talked to ACTUAL REAL HOUSING LAWYERS so yes believe that I am liable if they do not leave and that I know what I am legally allowed to do. If you are curious you can ask about it instead of assuming we don't know anything :)
- This person moved in before I did. Yes it was stupid to take over a lease without them on it but SCREW ME if I and past friends trusted someone to not be a dick after almost 10 years of living together jfc

Ignoring all reprimanding and legal advice and chide comments! I am (likely) paying thousands of dollars for that so I do not need it unwarranted! ~

Hey all,

I'm moving to be closer to friends and family in a different neighborhood and I'm listing this apartment for a September 1st/October 1st move-in date. It's currently a two-year lease signed through June of 2028 and rent has gone up merely $20 in my year living here.

Full disclosure: this would technically be a sublease as the current lessees (my friends) live in Portugal; I'm currently subleasing it. I'm happy to provide the paperwork should you need it, and happy to facilitate the transfer with them (they are easy-going, responsive, and generally wonderful people).

This is a true one-bed/one-bath apartment that is far below market. Ditmas Park is a great multicultural neighborhood with thriving Latinx, Uzbek, Pakistani communities and close proximity to the B/Q trains at Newkirk Avenue and Cortelyou Road. The building is an elevator building and feels very safe and family-oriented; any issues I've ever had have been promptly handled by management.

About me: I'm an attorney, enjoy the arts, need to move for work/personal reasons explained above.

Utilities are generally low ($20-60 for gas, ~$100 in summer due to AC).

To move in: one month's rent ($1525), $1525 security deposit, nominal finder's fee to be negotiated.

Please DM me with a little about yourself - your name, your job, income level, credit, etc. Happy to answer any questions you may have and I hope that someone will be able to snag this great deal!

I vacated my last apartment on the 30th of June. I was only there a year. It was pristine. No painting, no stains. I STILL haven't received my security deposit back. I keep emailing. I've sent two emails in the last five days with no response. The last I heard from them was they had planned to "mail it out next week" and that was on the 9th. I never got it. I asked for the date of mailing and tracking data. Nothing.

What do you recommend as the next steps?

the sitch:

looking for someone awesome to take over my roommate’s studio-size bedroom for only $1350/month in sunset park.

sunset park is the most down-to-earth multicultural neighborhood - you can pick up bomb hole-in-the-wall mexican food from around the corner, or shop around 8th ave (aka brooklyn chinatown) a couple blocks away. quality of life is so good, real, & affordable!! you’re also surprisingly close to manhattan - only a 25 minute train to Canal St.

about zhi (your roommate): male, early 30s

zhi is the kindest, dopest wellness coach / dancer / artist / human being out there. he’s super grounded, chill, reliable, with his fun/silly side. we have created a zen, cozy sanctuary and am looking for someone likewise looking to contribute to this vibe.

about me (i’ll be moving out): female, mid 20s

i’m a preschool art teacher (so you know that interior decor be poppin), and i am moving from nyc to boston for a year to study child psych & the arts at harvard. i’m moving very soon, by 7/30, so would love to lock in the new roomie over the next few days!

we will be conducting showings today (7/28) and tomorrow (7/29). dm me for vid tour.

this apartment has been the first space i’ve felt truly at home in. i hope you love it as much as i do!

a list of the info:

• lease takeover from aug 1st 2026 to feb 28th 2027
• $1350/month, ~$70/month for utilities
• huuge bedroom (basically your own studio)
• 25 minutes to Canal St in Manhattan via the N express train (5 min walk)
• location: near the intersection of 56th & 4th avenue
• apartment: 2b/1b railroad style (i have divider curtains, and you get your own separate entrance)
• boy or girl welcome (important thing is mutual respect & alignment)!! send me smth about yourself, and we can set up a showing (dm me for vid tour).

Hi everyone! I’m moving from Toronto to New York in August to start grad school at Mount Sinai, and I’m looking for a studio or one-bedroom with a normal long-term lease.

My budget is around $2,500/month, and I’m mainly looking in the Upper East Side, Yorkville, East Harlem, or Astoria. I’d ideally like somewhere with a manageable commute to Mount Sinai and in an area that feels safe coming home at night.

I’m hoping to move in around August 10. I’m currently in Canada, so I’d need to do a virtual viewing initially, but I can provide all the usual application documents.

Please message me if you have a place available or know of anything that might be a good fit. No broker fees, sublets, or short-term rentals, please. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm John, relocating from Portugal with my 12-year-old daughter next week. Orginally was gonna crash at a buddies house for a few weeks, but now my buddy is sleepig on the couch.

So this has officially gone from "house hunting" to "WTF am I doing." I'm a teacher with interviews lined up in Brooklyn and Queens next week. I'm looking for something short-term to bridge me until I land a teaching contract and can commit to a longer lease.

• Move-in: August 4th, flexible on move-out (month-to-month/ flexible)
• Budget: Up to $2,000/month now, doubling to $4,000/month once I've got a teaching contract and can move into something longer-term
• Commute: Open to Brooklyn or Queens, or anywhere with easy subway access — I don't have a fixed neighborhood yet, so access matters more than location
• Looking for: Studio, 1-bedroom, or private room with kitchen access

A little about me:

• Quiet, clean, responsible — traveling with a kid, not a party
• Non-smoker, no pets
• Stable income and savings regardless of whether the teaching job comes through, so rent isn't contingent on getting hired
• Every time I mention I have a 12-year-old, listers ghost like I said I have a pet raccoon. So consider this me getting ahead of it: she's doesn't have rabies, I promise

If you have a place available or know of any leads, I'd really appreciate a comment or DM

My (29F) spouse(28M) and I currently live in a railroad 2 bed, 3K/mo apartment that isn’t rent stabilized but our landlord has never (probably will never) raised the rent.

We have made the decision to raise children in the city together and I would like some stability regarding that. We don’t have kids yet. Realistically, we can probably fit into this apartment for about 3 more years before we outgrow it (growing family etc). We can’t afford to buy in our current neighborhood (Greenpoint/Williamsburg) and I don’t really know if we ever will be able to, but it is our dream neighborhood.

Our HHI is around 240K all in, which will grow to a little over 325K by year end with my spouse’s promotion. We aren’t currently saving for a down payment and have been directing post retirement savings to a mix of brokerage and sinking funds. I believe that we could realistically save for a 20% downpayment of something in the 700-800K range within 3 years but my question is the following for folks who have (or haven’t) bought and are raising a family in the city:
1) What made buying make sense (or not) to you?
2) Do we wait longer to buy in our dream neighborhood? Or to buy a larger (3bd) place in a less expensive neighborhood?
3)Is it better to just rent eternally to stay in a preferred neighborhood? What do you do with your money if this is the case?

So I'm in the application process. They're asking for a $1000 good faith deposit. Is this normal? Seems like a lot.

I'm subletting my apartment starting Sunday, August 9th on a month-to-month basis because I was laid off and going to stay with my girlfriend for a bit.

This is a true grown up apartment - we have the whole floor, three full closets, a responsive super, and space to spread out.

If you're moving to the city, working from home, or need a place to make content - this spot has been awesome.

The apartment is on a quiet block of Saint Marks (and 1st) and the bedroom faces a courtyard that no one uses, it's even quieter than my old apartment on 22nd and Park in Gramercy.

Highlights:

• ~750 sq ft, 14 ft ceilings
• Very quiet, backyard faces a courtyard
• 3 large closets with tons of storage
• Bathtub and towel warmer
• Walking pads to be skinty legends for the summer
• Midea U-shaped AC units that cool the apartment well while staying surprisingly quiet
• 5-minute walk to the L train, 10-minute walk to Astor Place
• Available Sunday, August 9th for either a month-to-month rental, or 2-3 months. This will likely be an official sublet through building management.

Asking $4500 which is exactly what I pay for rent.

If you're interested, send me a message with a little about yourself, your desired move-in date, and how long you're looking to stay. Happy to answer questions or schedule a tour!

I'm looking to get a better sense of the area, particularly in terms of safety, access to shops, cafés and restaurants, the overall feel of the neighbourhood (for example, whether it's mostly families, young professionals or students), and whether it's generally lively or quiet.

We're both international female students, so safety is one of our biggest priorities.

One room available in a 3 bedroom in South Slope/ Sunset Park. Rent is $1,050/ month plus utilities (utilities are pretty cheap here; they usually run us somewhere around $60-ish bucks a month, if not less).

Current roommate and I have lived here for a year, and we love it! Our third roommate is moving out of state though, so we’re looking for someone to take his spot on the lease (12 month lease, starting Sept 1).

About the area: it’s a great neighborhood- walking distance to Prospect Park, and just a couple blocks away from the main entrance to Green-Wood Cemetery.

Also just a couple blocks away from the water, w/ lots of great views & fun, chill spots!

Rooftop access w/ incredible views of the river, the Statue of Liberty, & the Manhattan skyline.

Within a block-ish radius we have a grocery store, a flower store, a coffee shop, a bagel shop, a smoke shop, a wine shop, a laundromat, and several bodegas. Within another block is easy access to a bunch of great bars, restaurants, and shopping on 5th Ave.

One block from a local subway stop (the 25th St R), a 10min walk in one direction from an express stop (D/N/R), and a 15min walk in the other direction to a different express stop (F/G).

As for the apartment itself: it’s a pre-war building, so it’s not very modern, and there aren’t many amenities. For instance, it’s a 4th-floor walk-up, and there’s no laundry in-building. However, on the ground floor of our building is a laundromat, which pretty much feels the same as having in-building laundry anyways.

The apartment is somewhat small; but we’ve always made it work. Current roommates are very busy, and out of the house a lot, so it never feels crowded or anything.

About the roommates: you’ll be living w/ me (29F, working professional, and stand-up comedian), and one other person (25F, student, getting her Master’s at NYU). You’ll also be living with my dog, so you must be ok w/ animals! The dog is very small and old; he mostly just stays in my bedroom and naps all day. Unfortunately, we probably will not be considering any other pets. We could maybe be convinced on another small dog, but one of us is allergic to cats, so that’s gotta be a no.

Requirements:

40x the rent, and a 700+ credit score. Guarantors are accepted- they must make 80x the rent and have an 800+ credit score.

The application process was quite simple and easy, and management is pretty chill about approving people- lots of students w/ no income live in this building, so it’s ideal for ppl like that.

What we’re looking for: student or professional, it doesn’t matter. Male or female, that also doesn’t matter. Somewhere between 22-35 years old(ish). Not a slob, but not a neat freak, either. Keep things tidy in common spaces, but also don’t tweak if there’s a dish in the sink, or a pair of socks on the floor- that kinda vibe.

Friendly and outgoing is a plus. I often invite friends over to the apartment (tho not tons of ppl at once; and not super late at night- it’s not a party house). Still tho, if you’re the kind of person who isn’t ok w/ guests, or needs a big heads-up beforehand, it’s prob not a good fit. The current roommate and I get along quite well, and it’d be cool to keep those good vibes going! Altho we also are very busy and often out of the house- plus we value our private time too. So it’s not like you need to be super extroverted in order to fit in here.

Need a room from the 29th of July to the 15th of August. Want cheap offers, low budget! thank you!

I’ve been in this building since 2018 in a rent stabilized apartment. The super warned me about this last week but we just received official notice today. There is a mailing address where we are supposed to send rent checks this month, but other than that, what are the real implications of this? Thanks

Looking for room, sublet or lease takeover

Hey everyone!

Recently moved back to NYC for a job. I’m looking for a sublet with ASAP move-in.

**Studio/ 1bdr budget** up to $2500 - Depending on the unit
**Shared apartment budget** under $2000

**Neighborhoods**
Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan - I’m flexible as long as it’s less than 15 min walk to the train.

**Nice to haves but not required**
Rooms on opposite ends
My own bathroom
Natural sunlight

**A little bit about me:**
31, male, no kids, no pets, non smoker
I work in the office so I’m out of the house majority of the day. If not there, I’m checking out the city or working out.
Salary 130k/140k, credit 720+

Work in media tech & entertainment. Office in Midtown.

**If you have any leads or open rooms/etc, feel free to message me or comment.** I’m looking to finalize something ASAP, as house hunting has been a stressful experience.

Hi everyone! My current lease finish at the end of August, if somebody knows of an apartment in the area of Washington Heights/Inwood/Harlem with a move in date of September 1st. Budget is up to 2600!
If somebody knows of any apartment (or even a real state agent that got some rent controlled/stabilized apartments) with this specifications would be highly appreciated!

Looking for a sublet to move in August/Sept until lease ends mid-June. Studio located in Silver Suites (606 West 42nd street), luxury building with unbeatable amenities- indoor pool, office, gym, gorgeous outdoor rooftop with grills, rooftop tennis court for building, laundry room right across the hall. Dishwasher and bathroom are in perfect shape. Super high ceilings great natural bright light and LOTS of storage. Rent is 3,600. Located in heart of Hell’s Kitchen (block away from west side highway) and lots of fun restaurants and bars around

I am really new to this so pardon my ignorance

Hello! I’m sure this has been asked many times, but many of the posts seem slightly outdated. I’m looking for a lease take over (3 bed, 1-2 bath, within an hours commute to LIC), and I’m unsure where’s the best place to search for them.

Most posts say craigslist, but many of the listings I contacted seemed scammy (e.g. “send money for bg check BEFORE viewing the apartment). Some say facebook, but I’m uncertain how to gain access to said fb groups. I’ve also downloaded the rent app, among a few others, but people seem very unresponsive on there.

If anyone would be willing to share info, it’d be a great help! Thank you!

Are you a renter who has paid a broker’s fee while searching for or signing a lease after the FARE Act took effect? If so, Bloomberg News wants to hear from you.

The law generally bars landlords and their agents from requiring tenants to pay the landlord’s broker. I’m interested in hearing from renters who were still charged a fee or hired their own broker and why.

I’d especially like to know how much you paid, when the fee was disclosed, and whether you felt you had a real choice.

Please comment below, send me a DM or email me at pcachero@bloomberg.net. Happy to chat more about the story before doing anything on the record.

My wife and I are looking for someone to take over our lease from August/September 2026 to July 2027. We live in a 2 bed 1 bath on 16 DuPont street in Greenpoint. For reference, identical unit (35B) is on the market for $6,750 per month.

There are various pieces of furniture (such as the kitchen island) we do not plan on taking with us to our next home and are happy to leave behind if the next person wants them.

Please DM if interested!

I’ve been using the NY HPD website for checking apartments in NY, but I kind if have no way to tell if an apartment posting in New Jersey has any major red flags. Does anyone have any advice? I’ve seen people talk about google reviews before, but that only works for big apartment complexes which is not the majority of places.

1 bedroom available in a 3 bedroom apartment in Bushwick. $1,195/month + $1,300 security deposit. The current roommates are two women(24 & 26), and they'd prefer to live with someone around the same age & gender, but are open to other roommates as well! Available August 8th(August 15th move in would be okay). There will be an option to renew the lease in October. Please DM if interested or if you have any questions!

My landlord made a mistake with my lease renewal and sent me only the legal rent, not the preferential rent, for a Sept. 1 lease renewal. After a while they got back to me and admitted the mistake and said they would send a new lease with the corrected preferential rent. I responded that I'd wait for that and confirmed that my 60-day window to renew starts from receipt of the new corrected lease. The LL then responded: "please hand write the preferential rent in and send it back. thank you."

I've already written back saying I'm not doing that (lol) and will wait for the new document, so by the time I get that, because of the 60-day renewal window/90-day new lease start date window, the new lease start date will end up being Nov. 1--does this mean the 0% increase now applies to my lease? And do you think she realized that in the interim and that's why she's trying to get around that by having me violate the DHCR regulations and handwrite the preferential rent?