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Re:She lived in a New York hotel for more than 40 years. But... by otoburb on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @10:35AM (#38277790)
>>Of course, it is hard to feel sorry for someone living in a $1,200/mo 1-bedroom in a nice area in Manhattan.

Right -- that's not a trap; it's a choice.

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Re:She lived in a New York hotel for more than 40 years. But... by porkbeer on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @11:08AM (#38278240)
But what choice could compete with that? It's a hell of a decision to relinquish such a situatuon.
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Re:She lived in a New York hotel for more than 40 years. But... by huytersd on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @11:24AM (#38278457)
I’m guessing you can’t Airbnb them?
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Re:She lived in a New York hotel for more than 40 years. But... by kristjansson on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @11:57AM (#38278981)
No, government doesn't really love it when you profit off welfare programs.
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Re:She lived in a New York hotel for more than 40 years. But... by huytersd on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @02:19PM (#38281094)
What about having other extended family members live there? Or does it have to be the specific people on the original lease.
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Re:She lived in a New York hotel for more than 40 years. But... by cantSpellSober on Thursday November 16, 2023 @08:21PM (#38298046)
Short-term leases are now illegal, so everyone stopped doing it (just kidding, it created a huge black market).

Harder than it used to be though.

https://www.wired.com/story/airbnb-ban-new-york-illegal-list...

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Re:She lived in a New York hotel for more than 40 years. But... by jeffbee on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @11:10AM (#38278268)
But by this definition any situation that is optimal is "a trap".
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Re:She lived in a New York hotel for more than 40 years. But... by all2 on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @11:30AM (#38278554)
In a way, yes. I suppose it depends on what you optimize for.
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Re:She lived in a New York hotel for more than 40 years. But... by huytersd on Wednesday November 15, 2023 @11:24AM (#38278463)
Well it has to be optimal and irreplaceable.
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