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Originally posted by mullet81
i don't know anyone in NYC, so i won't lie, I'm sketched out on having a random roommate  Of course i know people do this everyday, and it's definitely on my list of possibilities 
Does anyone have any experience with or know know anyone who found a random roommate through craigslist and the such?
My brothers friend told me to check out Phipps Houses Service on 28th Street and 2nd Avenue - its Section 8 housing where you pay according to your salary. Anyone have experience with them? Or is this pretty shady?
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Just so you know, Section 8 basically does not exist anymore in NYC. If you are a woman with children who is in a domestic violence situation you may stand a chance but the common everyday working person is not eligible for this benefit. Also, any type of lower income housing is not something you are going to be able to move to NYC and be eligible for right away. You usually have to get put on a years-long wait list and then it is a lottery system in order to obtain. I understand your reservations about the whole roommate thing. If you would like, join my yahoo listserv in yahoogroups for NYC Greek Alums and you can post you are looking for a roommate. You may be able to meet someone that way. I would advise coming and meeting with a few potential roommates though because there are a lot of sketchballs out there. Good luck, and again, feel free to PM me if you have any other questions.