Visited Manhattan again a couple weeks ago to see our granddaughter who lives in a tiny apartment on the lower east side and pays over two grand a month for it. She lives alone and frankly I worry.
I don't like Manhattan. I can't help myself. First of all MANY buildings are unsafe and are sheltered by laws that protect historic sites. There are no elevators in many, and the fire escapes are often not trustworthy. The ADA would have a field day, should have a field day but many front doors are locked and I wonder if fire inspectors are doing their jobs or the statutes are badly in need of updating.
I would hate to live there because it is almost impossible to use your own vehicle and I am not patient. There are NO BIG grocery stores and the prices for everything is very, very high....to me outrageous. I have to believe that blocks and blocks should be razed in order to safely house humans.
I will now hide. My granddaughter loves it. I have never liked it, and used to have to go there once a month on business.
I realize this is NOT a popular opinion. I will now hear about the Museums and the culture. AND THE POWER.
Oh well, it's a slow day and we are retired.
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