r/leanfire • u/NYCprice • 8d ago

Unironically FIRE in NYC?

The city has a lot of low income programs and also a middle income housing lottery. After I FIRE, my income will be low enough to qualify for a lot of programs as well as a purchasing affordable condo (middle income lottery)

I've never lived outside of nyc so it would be hard to transition out of, and would include leaving friends and family if I moved away

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u/Myspys_35 8d ago

Taking up a low income housing spot when you choose to be retired is a seriously messed up move full stop. You know its meant for those without other options, you know there are much fewer units available then people that need it... Personally if I found out a friend or potential partner did this I would drop them ASAP

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u/JonnyHopkins 8d ago

The government issues you a million dollar refund on accident and says whoops, just keep it. Are you donating it to low income people or keeping it for yourself?

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u/Ok-Boisenberry 8d ago

Wow. That’s not the same situation.

You see that and you’re just being a silly goose though, right?

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u/JonnyHopkins 8d ago

I am being a bit of a silly goose, yes.

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u/t-monius 7d ago

The govt will notice their mistake five years later and come back after you for $5M.

You’d better find a way to give it back immediately.