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In New York City, the stark reality is that many aspiring homeowners are faced with a harsh economic climate. A typical entry-level home can begin at around $200,000, but in reality earns you very little in terms of space—often just a one-room studio. Such exorbitant prices render the city a challenging place to establish roots for the average working resident. The glaring absence of affordable housing has significant repercussions; it threatens the very existence of the middle class in a city that has long stood as a beacon of opportunity.