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Originally posted by PhiPsiRuss
Well, my building was a Mitchel-Lama rental (as opposed to a co-op.) They fulfilled their 25 years in the program, and withdrew from the program. As part of the withdrawl, all existing residents were able to get an Enhanced Section 8 voucher. My apartment is now $1,700/month, but the government pays for $1,200 of it. I pay $500/month (including utilities.) In October (when they'll resume filling vacancies,) you'll be able to get a studio in my building for $1,700/month. 
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Russ was very lucky in getting this deal. I cannot emphasize ENOUGH however how much these type of programs are really unaccessible right now. Even if you by some stroke of luck get in touch with a program like this it will take YEARS to get an apartment this way. I deal with housing issues daily with my clients and I just want people moving to NY to be informed that housing programs for lower-middle income people is really not a realistic option. Just renting a room in some pretty ghetto neighborhoods costs people at least $450 a month and that is with sharing a kitchen/bathroom. People that do get the low-middle income apartments are not moving anytime soon so that is another reason why they are so scarce. I am sure if Russ decides to give up his apartment tommorrow, either it will go up to the going rate rent, go co-op or there will be a wait-list 20 miles long for this apartment. One of my biggest pet peeves that I see happen so much especially to lower income people is when well-meaning but uninformed people tell them to just go get housing this way. It really does not exist. Moving to NYC (or any urban environment for that matter) takes a great deal of planning. It can be very stressful if you can afford it, let alone if you cannot and are uninformed that there is affordable housing available. I am confident that Mullet will find something in her price range it will just take a bit of time, research and planning. AGAIN programs like these are not realistic in these times and in this city!!!!! Happy Friday everyone
