It’s disheartening to see prices rise to the point where everyday people may no longer afford living in their city, Ally feels. “I think the rising rent prices are outrageous,” she said. “The only way to afford an apartment in a similar price range — which most 1-bedrooms I looked at in comparable buildings and locations are — is to make $200k+/year.”
“Since I am 30, and live with my boyfriend, having an extra roommate isn’t really a great option. Also, there would be no way to add a roommate or wall into that one bedroom with the current layout.”
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexalisitza/nyc-7000-apartment