Tips for seekers

Bring friends to vouch for you (they get in for free).

Shower, brush your teeth.

Know prices for the area and what is possible.

Post an ad online saying you’ll be at the Roommates Wanted NYC event and are looking for a roommate. Print it out and you’ll get in FREE to our event.

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