Is it worth to buy a place in NYC?

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I really want to know that too

I think a nice little apartment makes sense numbers-wise. Although, I wonder how issues with utilities and that kind of thing work. Is it the responsibility of you or the building?

Have heard no if plan to leave in 7-8 years given all sunk closing costs r insane in nyc

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FiDi or Tribeca or Battery Park or LIC or Roosevelt Island?

Or any other neighborhood to suggest?

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I will also receive 2,00,000 joining bonus this month end.

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