Affordability

No matter the latest rents and home prices in New York City, affordability is a constant concern. Find the latest research, trends, and data on affordability here.

Market Data

Doubled Up: Exploring the Crowding Phenomenon in New York City

By Jihee Kim · Feb. 18, 2016

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Tipping Point: When Buying Beats Renting in New York City

By John Wiley · Feb. 15, 2016

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Estimating Your Down Payment in NYC

By John Wiley · Feb. 2, 2016

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Priciest NYC Neighborhood by Square Foot? It's Central Park South

By StreetEasy Team · Jan. 11, 2016

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Where Minimum Wage Earners Can Find Affordable Apartments in NYC

By Alan Lightfeldt · Dec. 10, 2015

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Teflon City: 2 Reasons Why Rate Hikes Will Have a Small(er) Impact on NYC

By John Wiley · Oct. 16, 2015

Market Data

The High Burden of Low Wages: How Renting Affordably in NYC is Impossible on Minimum Wage

By Alan Lightfeldt · Sep. 8, 2015

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StreetEasy's Alan Lightfeldt Talks Affordability for Grads on Fox 5 NY (VIDEO)

By StreetEasy Team · May 19, 2015

Affordability

Major Discrepancies: Where New College Grads Can Afford to Rent in NYC

By Jihee Kim · May 13, 2015

Affordability

In Addition to Luxury Condo Development, Flushing Tapped for Affordable Housing

By Laura Vecsey · May 5, 2015

Neighborhood Data

5 Manhattan Neighborhoods for Buyers

By Mariela Quintana · April 27, 2015

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Solutions to New York City's Rent Affordability Problem

By Alan Lightfeldt · March 31, 2015

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