""I like to think that my literal 1-in-8 million chance of winning the housing lottery was due to good karma," begins Olivia, whose years of NYC renting hell ended three and half years ago when she moved into this 300-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment in Queens' Astoria neighborhood."
"As a single freelance artist in my 30s, my passion is also my career and life, which can become a very expensive gamble in NYC. I believe affordable housing should be an option for any life stage or profession," Oliva writes."
"Eliminating the 'what-ifs' of city life caused by a revolving door of roommates and the time and cost of moving every year has finally given me the time, peace of mind, and savings to make a place my own.""
Olivia Konys endured numerous challenges while renting in NYC, including infestations, unreliable roommates, and high costs. After seven years of applying to the housing lottery, she won and moved into a luxurious 300-square-foot apartment in Astoria with heated floors. Although her rent is stabilized at $2,550, it remains the highest she has ever paid. Olivia believes affordable housing should be accessible to all professions and has transformed her apartment, gaining peace of mind and stability after years of uncertainty.
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