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That is pretty strange. But NYCHA is pretty slow. I would contact the chairman's office you can do it via email.
@MobBarley that comment was uncalled for. I live in NYCHA and its not by choice its because the city has outpriced the middle class. I have an education and make a middle income ($80,000's) and I can't afford an apartment that is across the street from NYCHA. Perhaps there are people who take advantage. But not everyone does.
That is pretty strange. But NYCHA is pretty slow. I would contact the chairman's office you can do it via email.
@MobBarley that comment was uncalled for. I live in NYCHA and its not by choice its because the city has outpriced the middle class. I have an education and make a middle income ($80,000's) and I can't afford an apartment that is across the street from NYCHA. Perhaps there are people who take advantage. But not everyone does.
Really cause I make about 1/3 of what you make and I can afford a nice 1 bedroom apartment at market rate price.
Really cause I make about 1/3 of what you make and I can afford a nice 1 bedroom apartment at market rate price.
livingsinglenyc, where do you live and how much do you pay a month? I'm looking for a place right now but it just seems extremely unaffordable, all the places I've seen are either too far from the subway, are extremely inconvenient for travel, or are way out of my price range.
livingsinglenyc, where do you live and how much do you pay a month? I'm looking for a place right now but it just seems extremely unaffordable, all the places I've seen are either too far from the subway, are extremely inconvenient for travel, or are way out of my price range.
That is pretty strange. But NYCHA is pretty slow. I would contact the chairman's office you can do it via email.
@MobBarley that comment was uncalled for. I live in NYCHA and its not by choice its because the city has outpriced the middle class. I have an education and make a middle income ($80,000's) and I can't afford an apartment that is across the street from NYCHA. Perhaps there are people who take advantage. But not everyone does.
Oh Wow!! and you qualify for NYCHA with that income, Great!
That is pretty strange. But NYCHA is pretty slow. I would contact the chairman's office you can do it via email.
@MobBarley that comment was uncalled for. I live in NYCHA and its not by choice its because the city has outpriced the middle class. I have an education and make a middle income ($80,000's) and I can't afford an apartment that is across the street from NYCHA. Perhaps there are people who take advantage. But not everyone does.
You make $80k and cant afford an apartment on your own???? That's ridiculous... and not to mention that it's downright shameful that you're still leaching off the govt when you have an income of mid $80k.
Let me guess... you have $100k in credit card debt.
You make $80k and cant afford an apartment on your own???? That's ridiculous... and not to mention that it's downright shameful that you're still leaching off the govt when you have an income of mid $80k.
Let me guess... you have $100k in credit card debt.
@MobBarley
Before you assume know that facts!
I do make $80K. Now lets' break it down! That only means that I'm clearing about $53K
I am paying for my own education at $550 a month/$6600 a year for Student loans. So that's $46K
I do have to live someone where right? Rent is $16K per year so that leaves $30K
Ok $ 30K sounds good right?! Well I still have to buy food, Pay for medical, Train Fare and Utilities.
I have a child with a Learning Disability that the BOE does not have a school that can support all her needs so I have to pay for a private school. So really is $ 80K enough don't forget the people around me are paying less $ 500 get free medical and food stamps I"m paying all of that with Cash. So before you want to make assumptions please walk in my shoes.
This forum is not to bash people it's a place where people ask for help and share ideas.
@MobBarley
Before you assume know that facts!
I do make $80K. Now lets' break it down! That only means that I'm clearing about $53K
I am paying for my own education at $550 a month/$6600 a year for Student loans. So that's $46K
I do have to live someone where right? Rent is $16K per year so that leaves $30K
Ok $ 30K sounds good right?! Well I still have to buy food, Pay for medical, Train Fare and Utilities.
I have a child with a Learning Disability that the BOE does not have a school that can support all her needs so I have to pay for a private school. So really is $ 80K enough don't forget the people around me are paying less $ 500 get free medical and food stamps I"m paying all of that with Cash. So before you want to make assumptions please walk in my shoes.
This forum is not to bash people it's a place where people ask for help and share ideas.
Wanting_to_Move, not wanting to pile on here, but seriously, NYCHA is the last place I'd suggest for you and your child(ren). Most of the developments are black holes. Many of the residents are not particularly upwardly mobile and there's lots of crime. For me, I'd rather eat ramen and bite the bullet and pay $1400 for a place in a lower crime area. I owe it to my kids to raise them in places where they will have a better shot at life and not get sucked into the poverty mentality that permeates the NYCHA developments. Back in the day, the projects were for the working and lower middle classed, and you could raise kids there. Today, not so much.
If you earn mid $80s in this city, even with a special child, you can easily afford a 2 bedroom market rate apt. If you are willing to live in NYCHA housing, you can afford any one of the $1,250-$1,400 a month 2 bedroom apts you will find in lots of areas in the Bronx, BK, and even Queens.
The only difference is that NYCHA includes utilities. However, you will likely liver better in any of the other $1,250-$1,400 rentals outside of NYCHA. That being said, if she qualifies for an apt, then who cares. It only means that NYCHA is changing its focus from simply the housing of last resort of the destitute, criminals, and homeless, to working/middle class residents. It's a plus, even if some people are annoyed that you can earn mid $80s income and still qualify for subsidized housing...it does sound unusual but I am all for working/middle class tenants to re-enter NYCHA.
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