Posted by 14 hours ago. I live in a third floor walk up in Astoria; my (one) roommate I each pay $875 a month to share our 2br. This evidence supports on-the-ground observation in the United States. This report was prepared by Trudi Renwick who is an economist with the Fiscal Policy Institute. Press J to jump to the feed. Yes, there are a lot of rich people taking vacations and doing stuff, as humans it's natural to compare and honestly really sucks. card. If you want to rub shoulders with New Yorkâs elite, then get ready to lay down some serious cash for a property in one of these 10 richest neighborhoods in NYC, where the house values are high, the neighbors are all Rockefellers, and youâre as likely to see a poor ⦠There are many low cost options Theo for that through the NYC Health abs Hospitals network, or other community organizations depending where you live. card classic compact. Walking around and looking at buildings that are chocked full of people paying anywhere from 2500 to multimillions. This report is being issued in conjunction with the Labor-Religion Coalitionâs 40-hour fast in support of the working poor of New York, from 8 p.m. Monday, March 8 through noon on Wednesday, March 10. I've hardly ever been able to enjoy stuff like nightlife, I've tried dating but I've never gotten a like on any dating site (im also non white and went bald at 23, and when comparing my pics everyone else has pictures of fancy vacations and I can't compete with that). NO BAN EVASIONS . ", [â]pelvic-thrust 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (0 children), [â]disasteruss 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (0 children). Cookies help us deliver our Services. Method 3 of 4: Getting Help 1. Hot. Sometimes people talk their parents into buying them an apartment. I'd curious if anyone knows anyone working a $12/hr job and making rent. Feel free to ask any of your NYC-related questions here. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. [â]sarcastic_assholes 42 points43 points44 points 3 years ago (1 child), [â]nikanorovalbert 8 points9 points10 points 3 years ago (0 children), [â]Metalek 20 points21 points22 points 3 years ago (1 child), I think the OP is looking for a sexy secret... Like "they moonlight as pimps" or "obviously they blow the landlord", [â]Conpen 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children), "Its easy, just get a rent controlled apartment like I did! Food was almost always from government programs, church giveaways (not knocking these) and food pantries. My daughter still has poor health, but she's hanging in there. They live far out in the boroughs and shack up with a few roommates (known or strangers) which usually gets the rent down to about $800-$1000/mo. How low does rent in NYC go without living in a moldy bedbug closet? Also, as mentioned, just because they're in a trendy neighborhood doesn't mean they have a nice apartment (there's pleeeeenty of shitholes in trendy neighborhoods for people like you've mentioned who don't have the money but want to live there). Her episodes of thyroid problems are coming closer together, but we have hope. I'd suggest looking into living in Newark (it's not that bad I used to live there), Washington Heights, or Queens. The non-privileged poor donât know that in the same way and they feel uneasy getting ahead by being more social. is that not obvious to you? Posted by 8 days ago. Posted by 18 days ago. Honestly, there’s plenty of hot bald dudes out there. If this isn't the right place, I apologize. It's the norm here to have roommates well into adulthood. I was almost in a similar situation to you. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. [â]vicefox 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children). Repeated violations will be subject to a posting ban. When I first moved to NYC I worked 2 jobs (server and private math tutor), went to school, and lived in a rat infested apartment with two roommates (in the trendy neighborhood of Williamsburg about 12 years ago). Honestly i don't know how i do it but after doing it for a decade now its becoming a grind and im looking to relocate to PA or Orlando and live the slower, easy life. [â]vicioustradition 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (0 children). You need to get over it. There's literally no point in buying anything new in NYC when I can go to Beacon's and get a barely-worn silk blouse for $18. Really think about moving to a lower cost of living area. [â]disasteruss 8 points9 points10 points 3 years ago (0 children). [â]blehhh111 15 points16 points17 points 3 years ago (1 child), yes also that, but if not, then the above, [â]hitheringthithering 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (0 children). Yeah I'm often amazed at the amount of wealth here. Hot. I've had women in my friend groups but I never got as much as even a friendly compliment. Big Idea: Colorado drivers shouldnât lose licenses just for being too poor to pay court fines. When I moved to the city 7 months ago, I was making $43k and paying ~$1000/month (rent+utils) to live in a basement/ground-floor duplex shithole in Bed-Stuy with 1 bathroom and 4 other roommates who didn't clean and a bunch of cockroaches, mice, and silverfish, and a leaking ceiling, and a landlord who didn't care. But that is what they are there for, to help people like your parents that can't support themselves at the moment, and may provide a relief valve so it isn't all on your shoulders. If you ever want an idea of what neighborhoods cost and how far your money will get you, just take a look at Craigslist. 2. I don't even have pictures of me on vacation or anything like that, never been on a road trip. Moderator of r/NYCHookups Comments are locked. Oh you make poor financial decisions. I'm 22. For restaurant recommendations, please give us an idea of cuisines you like, and your rough budget. It can be hard for a lot of people to do that, both for pride, and because you may feel that with your higher income you shouldn't do it. Find out if they qualify independently of your income. 28. pinned by moderators. What would you say is the difference, if any, between a bodega and a deli? or some combination of those things. I also have well off parents and in laws that often help us out (not with rent or bills, but stuff like nice vacations). But rich people donât give a damn. Alternate title: New York Shitty. You are in your late-20s in NYC making 80k without a college degree. You and your sibling should make a game plan as they grow up and gain independence. What's "cheap" in NYC though? I'm all that time I didn't even get even friendly compliments from any women or meet anyone that showed even a bit of interest. [â]DianaFyer 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (4 children). To add we live in a tiny one bedroom. I only work 35 hours a week and don't have a side hustle, but if I made any amount of extra cash my life would be a lot easier. When I lived in Astoria (which isn't that far out), I had a satisfactory place for about $750/mo, so you could probably find something decent in those further out areas for less than that. This story went to air on the 4 Corners program ABC TV 13th of March 2017. We hope you enjoy your stay in /r/AskNYC and gain some useful information from your visit. So that means, if you keep “waiting” to date around you’ll soon be mid thirties and the dating pool just got much MUCH harsher and you’ve lost you’re young looks. Or trust funds. I'm planning on moving to NYC but my industry requires a low-wage apprenticeship before I can make real money. Rising. Sometimes they help me out if I have major expenses. Any number of ways. That's just my antedate from a very limited sample size. [â]DianaFyer 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (2 children). I bought in bulk for groceries, took advantage of the free snacks at work, and took a break from going out to bars unless I knew my boss was getting the bill. In NYC, being perpetually single is a given. 28. pinned by moderators. [â]nycwork99 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children). This is a story on the working poor and homeless in the USA. Have you considered speaking to a doctor and/or a therapist? I had a job interview six days after my arrival and I slept on the couch of a person I went to high school with but had never spoken to in my entire life before then. Basically eat dirt. However that's after insurance, stock, 401k, and I get cash out for the MTA pre-tax. I like having roommates, all they were part of the plan the whole time. Use a descriptive title and be as specific as possible in the text of your post. [â]tmm224 8 points9 points10 points 3 years ago (0 children). You can move next door to Jersey city and find a cheaper, larger apartment and still work in NYC. First and foremost, I'm not sure where to ask this. © 2021 reddit inc. All rights reserved. Saying that they were rich is an understatement. I would strongly consider this even if you don’t feel you are depressed. College drop out. I go out pretty frequently, but when I do, I don't drink a whole lot of alcohol and generally will drink at home before going out. I know people who work in Manhattan and live in Jersey or Staten Island (or do that same end-of-the-line hour+ commute form Brooklyn). Sadly I'm already in shape. Well, what kind of people have you been meeting? I moved to NYC with $340 in my checking account. The more information you give, the more that the users of /r/AskNYC can help you! [â]mfairview 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children). Join. Being poor is pawning, out of desperation, anything you may still have with any sort of value, and cashing in pennies. Has anyone been able to look comprehensively into whether your parents are getting all the benefits they're entitled to, like food stamps? [â]paratactical 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (5 children). I make $55k a year and got a little over 20k in the bank. I love the fast paced nature of life, even if it means I don't sleep much. Still, I have never paid above $900/mo in the 6 different apartments I have lived in. Taxi driver dad that can no longer work due to health (he was even denied disability), my mom actually didn't work, they accrued about 35k in credit card debt, they were sending money back home every month and they asked me to stay with them after graduating and use my 60k salary to help them pay stuff. [â]heepofsheep -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (3 children). The worst part is I have a 14 yr old sibling who just started hs so I have that responsibility as well. Take a guess now, before you read further. $800? We reserve the right to remove anything that doesn't fit the subreddit's goal of asking and answering questions about NYC. They live with multiple roommates in Staten Island, the Bronx or farther out in Brooklyn and Queens and many of them have multiple jobs. I buy pretty much all my clothes from thrift stores. 14. There are actually areas of the city where you can survive on an entry level salary (~60k). You've only known NYC so the rest of the country seems weird and scary but it really isn't. An upscale place like Whole Foods is not the best place to shop if youâre trying to survive being poor. Why arenât there more lower-priced studio apartments available? [â]diffuselighting 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children). Take it one day at a time. A 1 bedroom is cheap at 1900. You have no idea what their actual rent is, what their savings look like, how much their parents make, what percentage of their income goes to rent, etc. [â]blehhh111 224 points225 points226 points 3 years ago* (12 children). But assuming apprenticeship is like an internship meaning 8hrs/5days a week. Pretty sure we currently receive as much help as we can, but I'll look to see if there's anything else. Senior centers in many neighborhoods offer very inexpensive meals to seniors (often less than $2/plate, they sre subsidized). I see a lot of people talking about low income housing on this thread but its true its hard to get, cast a broader net and look at everything else they're entitled to. Where are those people living? I was going to take time and sympathize and write out some advice but this advice written by lbz is spot on. [â]nycwork99 -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (0 children). Many immigrants (my family included) come here cuz its always been the easiest place in America to get ur foot in the door. Then, find out how to limit the overtime on your mom's job and have the three of them qualify for EBT and NYCHA housing while you stay at the one bedroom you have now. How to meet 40x rent if it's my first job. Rendered by PID 13997 on r2-app-09fb908305697ae25 at 2021-02-20 13:17:42.474138+00:00 running 8d94f57 country code: US. I eventually convinced them to file for bankruptcy and they went back home and lived off the $500/month my brother and I sent them back home. you: "They have 3 roommates and live in a cramped apartment", them: "Well no one I know has roommates". I used to get my nails and hair and stuff done pretty regularly in college but I don't do that anymore, I do that stuff myself and it saves a lot of money. I do very much believe that the right people will understand and admire what you've done for your family, and see that you have shown yourself to be dependable, loyal, responsible, and hardworking - all great characteristics in a partner. The only thing I'd say I really splurge on is like concert tickets + my gym membership, but I go to the gym pretty much every day and it includes basically every fitness class ever, so it's worth it for me. card. I found a sublet for $1000 a month in Washington Heights and was religious with my expenses. And really, I've been talking about living here since I was 5. It's cheaper than the really nice apartments in manhattan but overall it's too expensive for most people. NO GLORY HOLES. I don't even have my own room with privacy. For itinerary help, tell us what you already have planned, your personal interests, and what you are looking to experience in the city. [â]nycwork99 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children), [+]scturbo[S] comment score below threshold-20 points-19 points-18 points 3 years ago (3 children). I had a conversation with a few friends this weekend regarding NYC affordability and made note of my interactions with co-workers (young professionals) in my office who earn substantially less than I do, yet somehow afford to live in Manhattan with little effort. Due to this I feel like I've never been able to really branch out. When I say nice, I mean like $5000/mo 1bd on a sub $50k salary with no side hustles... [â]JerRivingtonð© 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (2 children), [â]heepofsheep -4 points-3 points-2 points 3 years ago (1 child). I get by keeping my expenses as low as I can. I generally just don't eat a lot anyways. Monthly Discussion Thread - Month of Jersey city is way too expensive for his situation. It's not easy but worth it to be in the city, [â]cherrycoke00 24 points25 points26 points 3 years ago (2 children). Rent control and not having to own a car are pretty huge. This seems off to me. Your social circle sounds insular. I don't have any CC debt or student loans. Feeling like you don't have any other option definitely provides incentive to make it work. Hot New Top Rising. You can definitely find rooms in decent places that are fairly safe and adjacent to cool shit in that range. [â]cherrycoke00 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children), [â]tmm224 13 points14 points15 points 3 years ago (5 children). The full depth of the survey will be realized after it has accumulated data for another year or two, but important findings have already emerged: an astonishing 53% of New Yorkers suffer from poverty, severe material hardship or a severe, work-limiting health issue. I just have to sacrifice when it comes to distance, space, amenities, etc. I work two jobs but still struggle here- going out is limited and I'll walk 30 minutes to Chinatown every week for cheap groceries. you either split the thing with people, or the thing is actually shitty/low-quality, or you're actually going broke paying for it, or you're getting help to pay for it. Honestly you can't blame him for his victim mentality. Exactly. In lower Manhattan I'm guessing? [â]Whitegook 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children), Live like 4 bedroom 1 bath in not great places, Generally pay $800-1000 per month + expenses and make like $1500-2000 a month and be broke all the time. It really depends on how far you're willing to commute and where exactly you're working. Posts r/nyc Discord. But remember how many people are and have been in similar situations. Google's top result: A NYup.com article about Syracuse, Rochester and Albany being voted great places for quality of life Bing's top result: Wikipedia's "Upstate New York" article Don't Edit If you're open to roommates, you can get pretty darn cheap. And if you think your face is meh, work on your body. Eat all the things. I am on my own in a newly redone basement 2 bedroom in queens with a parking spot and a yard. 2 brothers live across the way (late teens or early 20's) in a 2bdrm that has to be close to 5k/mo (this apt rotates regularly) no way they're funding this. 3. This is just how the game is played. I've gotten a raise since I moved here, I'm now making ~$48,000, and I just moved into a recently renovated 2 bedroom on the third floor of a pre-war building with my friend from college in kips bay for ~$1250/month (rent+utils) that's like 25 minutes from work on a much more reliable train than the G, which is what I used to live off of. I also frequently hear "trust fund" as a reply. $800 is pretty cheap, but can still get you in some areas that are pretty fun to live in. I realize the common answer is roommates but I've yet to encounter anyone with more than 2 roommates. [+]heepofsheep comment score below threshold-16 points-15 points-14 points 3 years ago (5 children). You are a good person for helping your sibling out. A lot of them just told us that they wouldn't do anything, just to let her go. My story is a bit different. It's crazy to me now to think of being able to pay so little. I'd try to convince your parents to leave NYC and join them. In short, everyone's situation is different. Please reserve your downvotes for posts and comments that are off-topic or offensive. So don’t feel like that’s going to be a dealbreaker. First off, I think it's a more common situation than all the perfect-looking Instagram lives would make it seem. 37% of New Yorkers experienced a severe material hardship and 23% suffered from poor health. Also, in my experience, the list above also applies to young people in law, medicine, and tech. I left a big party school for something more valuable in a field I'm interested in. Most of my friends who live in trendy neighborhoods, Manhattan included, have roommates and many live in shitty/small apartments. [â]disasteruss 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children). Is this all credit fueled or am I missing something here? I pay 1200$. There's nonstop bombardment from Hollywood, MSM, Big Tech, etc. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: If your question is not answered to your liking, feel free to post it again. There's more opportunity for networking and job placement. Then, find out how to limit the overtime on your mom's job and have the three of them qualify for EBT and NYCHA housing while you stay at the one bedroom you have now. Remember: the more you tell us, the more we can help you! [â]DianaFyer 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (10 children). They have an Aging Connect.&ved=2ahUKEwi1ucz-1PztAhVyzlkKHWjACykQFjABegQIAhAE&usg=AOvVaw2hSH3LiNogqIs0QrPZWZDo) line you can call to start. Basically, a good range for a person looking for a bedroom and wanting to be in a cool (but not coolest) neighborhood is $700-900. The apartments I'm seeing are $900-1300 per month, but they look updated and halfway nice and I don't really require that. Life is hard. For the parents, it's an investment, and the total of the roommates' rent then only needs to cover carrying costs. Yeah everyone I know that lives in a nice place under the age of 30 has their rent subsidized by their parents. Part NYC performance art, part vital life skill for anyone not wanting to be late for everything, this is just something you do here. I contribute enough to my 401k to get my employer match and on top of that I save like $500/month into an emergency fund. you know damn well how people afford to live in trendy neighborhoods: 1) first of all three roommates sharing an apartment together absolutely makes it more affordable, 2) some of them probably aren't luxury pads; many are cramped old walk ups with horrible landlords/management, 3) some of them are probably rent-poor and live paycheck to paycheck, 4) some of them have parents who paid for college and they have no debt, 5) some of them probably have parents who just help subsidize the rent, i never get these kinds of questions - like, how does anyone pay for anything other than the above? Hot New Top. I do well enough but not anywhere near these folks. But being able to call a place your own, where you can have privacy and be yourself should help with your mental health. I just don't know what to do, I've reached probably what's my income ceiling and I still sleep on a mattress on the floor. You mention the possibility of parents retiring in their home country - that is one option worth looking into for the future. to blame everyone else, especially "white" people, for his inadequacies. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. It gets tight at times, but I'm okay. [â]jinpop 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children). What's really great about these types of questions is that if you don't validate the "Well, they're just spoiled rich kids" narratives, then they deny everything you say. Neither of them ⦠They can go live in the projects and get welfare and benefits. 0 comments. Will I just need to come with $20k saved up? That’s something you can fix that will overall make you more attractive... it will say that you take care of yourself...and on a more subtle level that you are a responsible person with a routine...and a healthy set of priorities...you don’t need to pay for a gym. Check out Single Stop as well as Access NYC. The u/poor_in_nyc community on Reddit. Well I'm currently in the worst shape I've been but I always worked out. In Los Angeles, there's a good chance you'll stay in an apartment for a couple years. In terms of recurring expenses, I pay for my healthcare but that's about it. That is not common. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts . Where would you suggest? I've always been a fiscally conscious person and an excellent saver and I question as to whether I can afford to live in Manhattan. Like me. I don't have a lot of savings, but I have some, both a savings account, stocks, and a 401k. Its a little complicated due to covid since seniors can't go in person right now, but worth looking into for when things reopen. During this time I've actually managed to get a "career" level job, but with my situation I have to take care for a lot of the bills, so even if I wanted to move out to have my own space I can't cause my parents would be homeless. I'm also still on my parents phone plan (lol). [â]paratactical 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children). [â]FitFemmeNYC 17 points18 points19 points 3 years ago (0 children). It wasn't always so bad pre-2000s real estate and cost of living explosion but nowadays it doesn't make much sense to immigrate to NY yes. For other NYC-related content, check /r/nyc. You may find the answer surprising. "Living On $60K A Year In NYC â Millennial Money" "Living On $60K A Year In NYC â Millennial Money" I checked out this recent video out hoping that it would shed some light on how someone could be financially stable and growing their wealth outside of the current week-to-week survival lifestyle. I should note some of these people live in some of the trendiest parts of the city where the overall apartment rent easily exceeds $5000. Does every apprentice or low wage worker just rely on their parents to live? Take advantage of local food banks. Neat. It's easy to feel that "when you are poor, the 'system' is set up to keep you that way," in the words of one Reddit user, "rugtoad. Remember, they won't be 14 forever, and you have a certain number of years until you are free of the responsibility for your sibling. (self.AskNYC). The cost of living is so high, and the constant inundation from all around you of experiences you could be having, things you could be buying, luxury apartments where you could be living, if only you had the finances, slowly break you down inside.