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Q&A: Your Next Luxury Dream Apartment Won’t Have Windows
Less for more
[New York City Mayor Eric] Adams said he wants to “do a real examination” of the laws that require windows in bedrooms — a major tweak that could make it easier for developers to convert empty offices into apartments. — Gothamist
So, New York City developer, why do you want to convert empty offices into apartments?
Unleased square footage saddens me. I’m much happier imagining young professionals with wealthy parents paying completely fair and reasonable market rates every month, plus two months’ security deposit and a credit check fee.
Would these converted office apartments have windows?
No. Why would they?
What do you mean, “why would they”?
Who says every living space needs a piece of glass that gets filthy and shatters and sticks in the winter? You’re going to love living without expensive curtains, shades, window treatments, stained glass suncatchers from Taos.
What about sunlight?
Good point. It won’t be burning your eyes in the morning anymore. Lose that sleep mask, too. It’ll be dark, here. Like dark, dark. You pay a fancy hotel extra for light canceling curtains. In your new…
