True story. Every renter knows that all apartments are advertised as "luxury apartments," regardless of location, amenities and condition.
Today, I was riding through Hell's Kitchen, formerly a gang-infested slum and still looking a lot like a slum despite the yuppie restaurants, and saw this sign:
"Terrific Tenements."
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2 comments:
I keep telling Cindy my dream is to retire to a dusty trailer in the desert with a small beer fridge, large beer-gut, and a black-and-white television that picks up "Dukes of Hazard" re-runs.
For some reason she doesn't believe me (or share the dream - not even with the his-and-hers grey track pants).
But this "Terrific Tenements" thing has interesting urban possibilities. Tell me more.
Cheers,
George
:)
BTW - the word verification phrase I had to use to submit this comment was "moofa". What IS that? :)
George, you are too funny.
Here's the scoop on Terrific Tenements, from the Web:
http://www.manhattancb4.org/newsletters/06News06.htm
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. Waiting list at Terrific Tenements has been opened. Requests for applications being accepted. Send a request, with your return address, to Terrific Tenements, Management Office, 425 West 48th St., NY, NY 10036. Studio, 1, 2 & 3 BR apts. Some units accessible for persons with mobility impairments. Income eligibility range for 1 person: $14,900-$39,700; 2 persons: $17,000-45,350; 3 persons: $19,150-51,050; larger families similar ranges. Walk in requests for applications not accepted.
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