Outpost Coliving Blog

If you're looking for a sense of safety and normalcy when returning to school this fall, Outpost housing can make your semester start seamlessly with fully-furnished apartments that offer month-to-month rentals. Our newest Lafayette house in the charming Brooklyn neighborhood of Bed-Stuy is only a 20-minute walk to Pratt, so you don't have to worry about catching the subway in time! 

As New York City enters its second phase of reopening, residents are flocking outside after months of isolation under quarantine. While we're all excited to get a cocktail to-go from our favorite bar and see friends face-to-face, coliving brings a unique set of challenges when it comes to maintaining a sense of safety during a pandemic. Coronavirus cases are far lower than they were even a month ago, but proper precautions are necessary to protect both you and all your housemates. 

Social distancing means we have to be more creative about how we socialize with our friends and family, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. With modern technology, there are plenty of ways you can stay in contact with loved ones and maintain social contact with the outside while staying safely indoors.

It’s okay to say we’re in the midst of crazy, unprecedented times. It’s also okay to say that your mental health is a priority and that looking after your wellbeing during the global COVID-19 crisis is important. Whether you’re cooped up in your apartment or worrying about friends and family overseas, there are ways to ensure the chaos doesn’t become too much for you.  

With a population of over 8 million people, you might think it’s easy to meet people in New York. But unfortunately, it’s not that simple. 

We talk a lot about the benefits of coliving for people who are new to a city. It’s the perfect way to meet new people, try new things and build a home away from home. But how exactly does coliving help you build this sense of home? What is it about coliving that’s more homely than a regular apartment? Well, here are some of the facts behind our figurings...

Living in a shared room might seem like a recipe for clutter, but with forward planning you can maximize the space you have and stay organized.

Apartment hunting in a big city can be hard. You don't know which neighborhoods are fun, which streets are safe, or which falafel place is the best before you're supposed to decide on where to live. But don't worry, with a little know-how, you can find the apartment of your dreams. 

Everyone likes their own space (some more than others), but living with roommates can be an incredible experience. Especially when you're in your 20s, roommates can help you figure out both life and yourself, getting to grips with a city as you laugh your way through the good and the bad times as a team.

Introverts come in many shapes and forms but at the bedrock of any introvert is one point: social interactions drain you more than extroverts. You may love or hate interacting with people, but no matter what you need alone-time in between to recharge. So when it comes to apartment-hunting, your first thought might be a studio apartment, but these are often expensive and you might not actually want to live on your own because of safety or social reasons (yes, paradoxically, introverts get lonely too!). If you’ve decided to live in a shared space, here are some tips to make day-to-day life run smoothly.  

If you’re new to coliving, you might be a bit confused about the cleaning situation, including what you can expect to be included in Outpost’s services and what’s expected of you. Of course, at Outpost we have a regular cleaning service included in your rate, but that doesn’t mean you should leave everything for the cleaners. Cleaning in the coliving space is about everybody pulling their own weight.

Coliving can be a very social way to live; it’s the perfect way to meet people when you’re new to the city or to reinvigorate your professional life with some networking. 

As you know, coliving at Outpost means everything is included; from furnishings to cleaning to security, your membership is a flat fee that takes care of everything. But how does this actually add up to savings in the long term? Here’s our rundown of how much you can save by coliving.

So, college is coming up and you’re wondering where you’re going to live. A dorm might be the first option that comes to mind, but in New York City, there are plenty of other ways to live. Co-living is a new way of living that has become extremely popular in New York--and for good reason. Read on to find out why you should consider co-living this Autumn semester.

With coliving, you can get a great room in Brooklyn, Queens or Manhattan for less than $1,000 per month without sacrificing any of the quality you’re used to.  

Coliving has exploded in popularity over the past couple years, and for good reason: The benefits of building a community with others -- in addition to sharing space -- are far-reaching. Here are five reasons you might want to give coliving a try.

Happy Monday, Outpost! This month we welcomed a new house leader to the East Bushwick house and we just got the chance to learn all about her. Joy has been traveling across the world and is starting the next chapter of her adventure in New York! We were lucky to have a moment to catch up and hear more about her journey.

Back again with #MemberMonday and we've got a feature with one an incredibly talented member from East Bushwick. Lindsay Turberville's (they/them/theirs) only been with us for a short time, but.

Outpost Club Coliving is for everyone, and we have virtually every type of artist, designer, coder, writer, foodie, scholar, scientist, and creative. This week we're highlighting a truly special member from East Bushwick whose talents span several of those disciplines, Lee Schofield! 

By now, you should know what Outpost is all about. We’re about building community, creating a simple housing process in New York, and we’re all about coliving.

Happy #MemberMonday everyone! We’re kicking off the month of June learning more about our lovely Bedstuy House Leader Barbara Pereginchuk.

This month at Outpost Club we tried something new. We built a monthly guide that brought you the best ideas, week-by-week, interest-by-interest, all focused on making the most out of one of the.

Closing out our #MemberMonday series for June we’re lucky to feature one of our coolest members with one of the most unique passions. Meet Devan Knobloch, an incredible sommelier and Outpost house.

Every week Outpost features a different member in our #MemberMonday series, but today we decided to think a bit outside the box and feature one of our longest community members - the beautiful.

This week's #MemberMonday we’re checking in with Bushwhick House Leader Caleb Simmons. A journalist, a techie, and an entrepreneur, Caleb's only been an Outpost Member since February but he's got.

This month we're going over what happened last week at Outpost, introducing a new member of the team, and breaking down one of the biggest events to hit the.

Coliving is unique to other forms of accommodation in the sense that it offers a stimulating environment for interaction among members. It often houses more people than the average flats as well..

Every one of us is coming to the New York wants to feel the spirit of the city and thoroughly enjoy it. We don't want to be a just a tourist on vacation that go to see Times Square, Central Park,.