Learn how to effectively discuss a wide range of housing issues by cutting through the clutter and engaging with people in a clear and concise manner.
The housing market in New York City has been on a rollercoaster ride due to the pandemic. From a sharp drop in rental rates in 2020 to a rapid increase in 2022, the cost of living in the city has reached new heights. By June 2022, the average monthly rent for a new lease in Manhattan surpassed $5,000, making it one of the most expensive places to live in the country.
As a journalist covering housing for the Metro desk since 2021, I have witnessed the craziness of New York City’s housing market firsthand. Despite the challenges of living in the city, it remains one of the most desirable places to live in the world. The question that drives my reporting is why living in the city has to be so financially straining for most people, except for the extremely wealthy.
My beat covers a wide range of topics related to housing, including public housing issues, evictions, neighborhood planning, population changes, tenant-landlord disputes, rent regulation, housing shortages, and the risks of illegal basement dwellings. However, I have found that many discussions around these issues are overly complicated and contentious, making it difficult to have meaningful conversations.
To address this, I recently published a five-part newsletter titled “The Housing Crunch” to simplify and clarify the complex issues surrounding the housing market in New York City. By cutting through the noise and presenting information in a clear and objective manner, I aim to help readers better understand the challenges facing the city’s housing landscape.
Source: The NY Times
