In New York, renters desperate as soaring rents exacerbate housing crisis

In mid-May, Paula Sevilla and her roommates joined the manyNewYorkers suffering under the city’s crushing housing crisis, which has seen rents soar in the pandemic’s wake.

The tenants argued their landlord had violated rules requiring sufficient notice but ultimately were told if they would have to pay an additional $800 per month if they wanted to stay at their Brooklyn rental.

Sevilla and one roommate began a grueling search fornewhousing in a market that over the past year has spawned countless apartment search horror stories.

After two months of searching, some 30 apartment visits and constant stress, they finally found a two-bedroom spot for $3,000 dollars per month.

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