"They’re living in unpermitted basements, garages, attics," he added. "I’ve got a list, a running list of at least a dozen people at all times who are begging for any kind of rental under $3,000 a month, and there are virtually none in existence out here on the East End."ĭaly described what he calls "the shadow industry of homeless." It includes Long Islanders living in cars or vans, couch surfing or living with friends, he said. "There’s so many people who have been renting for years and now find themselves in a position where they can’t afford to find a place, or there just are no places within their budget," said Michael Daly, an East End realtor and affordable housing advocate through East End YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard). Michael Daly, an East End realtor and affordable housing advocate through East End YIMBY living in unpermitted basements, garages, attics … We’re seeing it more and more before people end up giving up and leaving. This has posed problems even for longtime renters, who have found themselves struggling to find alternative living arrangements when circumstances change. "When they come, they go very quickly," she said. Listings at that price point are rare and fleeting. "When it’s in that price market, we get inundated." "I had over 200 phone calls on that," Viscusi said.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |