Photo courtesy of PickPik (Public Domain) “What do you think is the minimum amount someone needs to live comfortably in New York?” “I feel like the homeless people on the street are pretty comfortable.” – TikTok, @Ohana NYC, July 3, 2026 The reality is a lot less comfortable. New Yorkers have heard “the market is tight” for years. However, July’s numbers are on another level. For instance, Manhattan’s rent averaged $6,655 a month, the highest ever recorded, and the median hit $5,000 for the first time in the city’s history. Previously, Brooklyn acted as the fallback for people priced out…
Author: Isha Mallareddy
Isha Mallareddy
Isha is a Political Science student who plans to attend law school and pursue a career in corporate law. She is interested in the relationship between business and government, particularly in the role law plays in both the public and private sectors.