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Originally posted by winneythepooh7
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 
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You know, I think Russ did a perfectly fine job explaining how difficult it is to get Mitchell-Lama housing in the city. I think we're all quite aware of how expensive it can be to live here. Also, not all of the "reasonable" rents are in "ghetto" neighborhoods.
