Testimonials

This event is awesome! You get to meet potential roommates beforehand, enjoy good conversations and exchange renting information at the same time. - Tom

The event was very helpful in the roommate finding process. The atmosphere puts you at ease allowing you to be yourself, which helps you attract the right potential roommate for you. -Jackdee

The Roommates Wanted event was a really great opportunity to actually meet and talk to people about their apartments without feeling the craigslist-y pressure of having to commit and sign a lease immediately in order to beat out the masses on a place you’re only about 15% sure you like. I made some productive contacts, and feel better about getting to know the people I met today before I have to write them a check. Thanks for hosting these! -Em Meine

We were more than surprised with the turnout… what a fucking real idea -SCOTT

This service is a lifesaver! I found far more people through this than weeks of trawling craigslist. Phenomenal! – Jimmy C

Great way to see new places and meet new faces! – Rico

I was living with a nightmare before i was saved by Roommates Wnt NYC where I found my new roommate. I was living in very uncomfortable conditions and the roommmate I had, had no respect. I was searching for months until I found Roommates Wntd NYC. And I found my roommate in the first meeting.  Thank you Roommates Wanted NYC - JAZMYN

Hey Guys, This is a great idea. I was pleased to meet potential roommates, chat and mingle. Keep these meetings up. – GUS

This was my first time coming to an event like this, and I’m glad i did!! Once you break the ice, you meet so many potential roommates.
So much better than Craigslist!
— Milo

Hey – a very cool idea & a very good thing to do!!!
: ) Joyce

The first guy I talked to at the first meeting ended up being the person who rented me a room. — Steven

What a great idea… looking for apartments in the city can be daunting and the opportunity to actually meet and interact with potential roommates makes the experiece much easier — Hilary.

Resources

Information
NY Peace mediation services
New York City Tenants Rights
Housing Research From The RGB
The Real Estate Group Market Report
Prudential Douglas Elliman Market Overviews
NeighboodScout

Find Housing
Couchsurfing (Free stays)
AirBnB (Hotel-like private stays)
Urban Edge (No fees, direct to owners)

Housing Helpers
Bad NYC Apartments
Rate My Landlord
Rate My Apartment (For Students)
NYSCF Home Sharing Program
Map That Pad (Make maps of listings)
Rental Protection Agency
Apartment Therapy Events Calendar
http://www.apartmentratings.com/Apartment


Local Resources
Scott's Pizza Tours
3rd Ward (Incubator for Innovation & Possibility) - 1 month, non-committal membership til April