As the NYC real estate market continues to be a hotbed of competition, one Brooklyn resident made the bold decision to trade in her Brooklyn neighborhood for a new life in Jackson Heights, Queens. With a budget of $300,000 to spend, she set out to find the perfect one-bedroom apartment, but quickly discovered that the city's affordability crisis is still very much alive. In this eye-opening account, our reporter explores the challenges of navigating the Queens market, where the search for an affordable one-bedroom apartment often yields few results. Will she find a cozy home within her budget, or will she be forced to compromise on size, location, or amenities?
She Traded Brooklyn for Jackson Heights With $300,000 to Spend. Was It Enough for a One-Bedroom? The New York Times
