gucci_gucci_gu t1_japrbe8 wrote on March 3, 2023 at 4:06 AM

Reply to comment by CounterSensitive776 in This is like the fourth time this has happened when I inquire about a rental and its a bit exhausting. I'm not moving into a 500 Sq ft apartment on a snap decision just because that's the only way a landlord will honor the prices they're advertising by Sunfish-Studio

We can only handle so much traffic congestion from construction in this city at once. Capitalist projects need to be a last priority. Pittsburgh is blue for a reason. Go to Texas

CounterSensitive776 t1_japztbm wrote on March 3, 2023 at 5:25 AM

All new residential construction in the city had to block a percentage of apartments off for the affordable housing program, which provides reduced rent based on income. It's a convoluted program and how "affordable" it is is debatable, but it allows Democrats to claim they are doing something about the current housing crisis.

The city also rakes in the permit fees and other associated costs that come with new construction.

I am not by any means advocating for these buildings, just explaining what goes on behind the scenes a little bit.

gucci_gucci_gu t1_jaq0lql wrote on March 3, 2023 at 5:33 AM

I didn’t ask. And you’re not informing me. I’m anti landlord, so all of these points enforce my stance

CounterSensitive776 t1_jaq0qk5 wrote on March 3, 2023 at 5:34 AM

Awesome

gucci_gucci_gu t1_jaq131h wrote on March 3, 2023 at 5:38 AM

Agreed