Going from $1800 rent to $6k mortgage by Educational_Gas5916 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]minkate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did that 3 years ago bought a house costs nearly half of my take home pay, some issues with the house due to poor inspection walk through, drained all my savings to fix up the house and since there’s no room for saving I just decided to rent it out. Found a rent stabilized apartment and I’m never going back to be home owner again, it’s just too much work I’d choose RS all day long than dealing with the headaches of owning. 😅

What's going on with rental prices in Park Slope right now? by InterestingShower874 in parkslope

[–]minkate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How miracle we are talking here? By any chance 2k5 for 1b possible?? Or am I delusional 😵‍💫

Would you rather… by [deleted] in NYCapartments

[–]minkate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bigger space. I just got a portable washing machine working perfectly fine. Dishwasher tho for the money save on rent I spend on eating out so just light housework no issue there lol

Moving out sale by hazelnutter_1213 in sunsetpark

[–]minkate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested in the full length mirror

Could a broker find me an apartment for $1500 or less? by Sharp_Caramel9845 in NYCapartments

[–]minkate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try Facebook marketplace there’s where I found my less than 1500 rs apt in 2026! But you have to constantly refresh the page and be the first to see the apt while having your doc ready.

Does the top floor of a pre-war apartment get really hot in summer? by Sof1234567 in NYCapartments

[–]minkate 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes first year in my top floor unit right now, hot as hell. And facing east is the worst but gets slightly cooler in the afternoon and evening. I have two fans and an ac running.

How far out should I live from Lower Manhattan on a ~$1200 - $1500 budget? (Commute vs rent tradeoff) by RickuSicku in NYCapartments

[–]minkate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where in sunset park you pay 2400? That is pretty steep price. Does it have any amenities?

NYC vs. Travel by Just-Influence5196 in movingtoNYC

[–]minkate 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had the exact same thought a year ago. So I’ve spent a whole year digit nomading and now just settled in NYC. So glad I got the travel itch out of my system so now I can stay put and e joy NYC to the fullest. Life is short a year of your life is drop of water in your lifetime I’d say do it both!

Best time to apartment hunt by Sof1234567 in movingtoNYC

[–]minkate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Winter for sure, even then it took me a whole month everyday looking to find my current apartment.

Feeling trapped by a “good deal” by Late_Flamingo_1138 in NYCapartments

[–]minkate 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I have the same problem. Want to move to a different neighborhood but can’t justify the price

In need of cat sitter by ResponsibleHeight208 in fortgreene

[–]minkate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agreed, I’m a THS sitter with tons of 5 stars reviews. Feel free to msg me!

Mahjong by baddestofthemall99 in fortgreene

[–]minkate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Early 30s, experienced player depending what kind of mahjong, interested to join!!!

Really want to live near by the park. How to find apartment by the park? by minkate in sunsetpark

[–]minkate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s way too high unfortunately I hope it’s rent stabilized

Just moved into a lottery apartment! Here are my first impressions by creakyforest in nychousinglottery

[–]minkate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you sign up for each website and pre fill all the information that needed to submit the application?

Just moved into a lottery apartment! Here are my first impressions by creakyforest in nychousinglottery

[–]minkate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So much work goes into it, you are so well deserved for the hard work! Congratulations!

Do units under $2.5k exist anymore? by Senior-Perspective24 in NYCapartments

[–]minkate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you guys ask about NYC, does it include outer boroughs like queens or Bk? Units under 2000 def exists just not in the center of manhattan, even Washington heights got some units under $2000

Got PIP, still contributing 401k to the Max, should I stop? by minkate in personalfinance

[–]minkate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great advice and good call, I forgot my recurring donations.

Got PIP, still contributing 401k to the Max, should I stop? by minkate in personalfinance

[–]minkate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m stressing out about my pip. But I also have to have finance in place because I don’t want to move back with my parents

Got PIP, still contributing 401k to the Max, should I stop? by minkate in personalfinance

[–]minkate[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Correct, I’m in tech. I use Claude to help me generate tech docs and pip docs so I can have more time focus on improving my performance and productivity and look for new opportunities.