"A couple of years out of college and in the midst of a pandemic, Courtney Kinnare took several big risks. The Californian quit her job in sustainable packaging design in Los Angeles, became a full-time artist, and moved to New York City. "I just took the leap," said Kinnare, now 29. "I was just like, if I go for it, I have no choice but to make it work out.""
"She wasn't totally prepared for what it would cost her. When Kinnare moved across the country in 2021, New York City rents began to rise as many others returned after the pandemic. Like many artists, she pays double rent - for her apartment and her studio - and her income swings dramatically, making it hard to budget."
After leaving a sustainable packaging design job, Courtney Kinnare became a full-time artist and moved to New York City during the pandemic. Rising rents since 2021 forced her to pay both apartment and studio rent, and fluctuating art income makes monthly budgeting difficult. Despite income more than doubling in recent years, she often works seven days a week and faces limited purchasing power. New York's long-term failure to build enough housing has created a severe shortage, driving up rents and home prices. The new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, pledged to reduce costs and make the city more affordable for artists and working-class residents.
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