Find a Roommate in NYC: Roommate Matching
Roommate profiles on OuYu belong to Chinese-speaking students and young professionals in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island City and New Jersey. Matching scores budget, lifestyle, preferred areas and lease timing, and rejects a smoking mismatch outright. Every user verifies an email at minimum; a school or company address upgrades them to institution-verified.
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Frequently asked questions
What should roommates watch for when signing together?
Co-signers are jointly liable for the whole rent, so agree in writing how the deposit is split and what happens if someone leaves early. New York caps the deposit at one month's rent and requires it back within 14 days with an itemized statement. Lease terms and tenant rights: what to check in an NYC lease.
Can I share an apartment without an SSN or credit history?
Yes. Landlords usually look for annual income of 40× the monthly rent or a guarantor; students substitute an admission letter, bank statements or a guarantor company. Document checklist and how to ask: renting in NYC without an SSN (中文).
How do I tell whether a roommate is a good fit?
Spend at least 30 minutes on video covering sleep schedule, cleaning standards, guests and how bills are split, then sign a roommate agreement. The 15 questions and 10 red flags: how to find a roommate in NYC.