The NYC Shelter is the ONLY way you can obtain your own apartment in NYC…

it seems. If you are making 50K and under or you happen to be a city worker it just seems like it’s impossible to get your own space in this city. Many suggest roommates, but not everyone wants to live with people who may be dirty, inconsiderate, controlling etc. What are some ways you obtained your own place as someone who earns at 50K or less?