In July, there were a record 13,117 vacant apartments across Manhattan. A year ago, that number was a 5,912:
Not according to James Altucher, a best-selling author and former hedge-fund manager , who says that New York City is “dead forever” as its residents come to grips with the reality of the coronavirus pandemic and what it means for the fate of the Big Apple.
Altucher isn’t alone, of course. The New York Times back in June asked the “agonizing” question: “Is New York City worth it anymore?” amid a mass exodus of an estimated 420,000 residents between March and May, when the coronavirus was really blowing up. CityWatch:With most New York City offices closed, companies consider downsizing — or heading for the suburbs
“These times of crisis, when things get tough in the city, it’s where I want to be, it’s where my neighbors are,” one local photographer told the paper. “I’ve been walking around and exploring, and the city is becoming even more fascinating during a time like this.” iframe.twitter-tweet { width: 100% !important; } Then there’s the culture, or lack thereof these days. He specifically mentioned Broadway and its plans to open some version of itself next year at the earliest.
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