Only the Wallpaper Was an Easy Fit
Briefly

Caleb Feiring, a first-time renter in New York City, faced rejections due to his and his brother Micah's variable incomes and lack of rental history while searching for a duplex apartment. Eventually, they secured a month-to-month lease in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, which features a spacious primary suite and two smaller rooms. Their journey emphasizes the challenges many face in the competitive New York rental market where affordability and landlord requirements complicate the search for suitable housing. Additionally, Caleb's venture of selling unique words in parks reflects his resourcefulness amidst these challenges.
Caleb and Micah faced numerous hurdles in their search for a rental due to their variable incomes and lack of rental history, which led to repeated application rejections.
After many challenges finding suitable housing in New York, Caleb and Micah finally secured a duplex in Bedford-Stuyvesant that met their needs.
Their new home has a month-to-month lease and includes a spacious primary suite, reflecting their journey of adapting to unique living situations previously.
Caleb’s method of selling uncommon words in parks, while unconventional, has been a creative outlet that also provides additional income, adding to their financial portfolio.
Read at www.nytimes.com
[
|
]