In New York City, the median household income of $77,000 permits residents to afford living spaces of just 275 square feet in Manhattan, qualifying as a micro-apartment. According to a Times analysis, living space increases to 379 square feet in Brooklyn and 441 square feet in Queens. This situation has prompted calls for more micro-units, with efforts initiated under former Mayor Michael Bloomberg to create housing tailored to the needs of modern New Yorkers. Despite these challenges, creative solutions for small living spaces are being shared by influencers online.
According to the New York Times, the typical New Yorker's salary allows for only 275 square feet of living space when adhering to the 'affordable' housing standard.
In Manhattan, a household earning the median income of about $77,000 can afford only a micro-apartment of roughly 275 square feet, similar to a hotel room.
Brooklyn offers slightly more at 379 square feet and Queens provides the most space with approximately 441 square feet, according to the analysis undertaken by the Times.
The 2012 pilot program by then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg aimed to introduce housing that aligns with modern New York lifestyles, promoting the concept of micro-units.
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