New York’s crackdown on Airbnb began Tuesday

Re:New York’s crackdown on Airbnb began Tuesday by thunky on Wednesday September 06, 2023 @08:08PM (#37413130)

> It’s around $2k after adjusting for not having to own a car

You didn't add in the cost of taxis and trains.

> Also, a solo studio is a luxurious way to live in New York

A cramped crappy apartment with no bedroom is not luxurious just because it's more expensive than a crappier shared apartment with no bedroom.

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Re:New York’s crackdown on Airbnb began Tuesday by JumpCrisscross on Wednesday September 06, 2023 @08:10PM (#37413153)

> didn't add in the cost of taxis and trains

Sure, add back $200/month. It’s still night and day to owning a private car.

> cramped crappy apartment with no bedroom is not luxurious just because it's more expensive than a crappier shared apartment with no bedroom

I mean, my friend’s $5mm new build skipped on radiant heating. (And the marble was cut mid seam!) Clearly not luxury, eh?

In this case, the cost premium is prima facie evidence of private living conditions’ luxury.

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Re:New York’s crackdown on Airbnb began Tuesday by dh2424 on Sunday September 10, 2023 @01:13PM (#37457855)

Depending on where you live, you can get around in NYC just by using the subway for ~$100/month, and it's subsidized by most employers.

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