uying a coop on a higher floor depends on if they hold of using a Shabbos elevator or not. The modern orthodox do the more frum don’t. Also the age of the elevator may be a factor as they maybe more likely to break down.
As far as affordable housing is concerned in NYC studio apartments start at $2200 a month and to qualify you must earn atleast three time as much per month. With one and two bedroom apartments $2500.00 – $2,800.00 per month and an income below $110,000.00
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