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I found out last month that my landlord was not renewing the lease on my beloved two-bedroom apartment in East Harlem. After a few days of mourning, tearful phone calls, and undignified pleading, I decided to take this as an opportunity to finally get a place of my own. Three weeks and dozens of apartment viewings later, I have settled down in a lovely studio just 15 blocks from my old location. How much does it cost to move one single ZIP code in New York City, you ask?
The generosity of my friends and family helped mitigate the costs of unexpected delays and necessary repairs. Still, this move cost about $2,560, excluding the first month’s rent and deposit that I also put down. Though it cleared out my checking account and caused a lot of stressed-out sleepless nights, waking up in an apartment that is entirely my own is worth it.
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