That's All, Folks? How Much Would Buying NYC Actually Cost?
Ever dreamt of being the ultimate Big Apple landlord? You know, the kind who charges rent for pigeons on window s ledges? Yeah, us neither (mostly because pigeons are terrible tenants). But have you ever wondered, hypothetically of course, how much it would actually cost to buy the entire city of New York?
Brace yourselves, it's a doozy of a price tag.
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We're talking about not just snagging a cozy Brooklyn brownstone, but every last skyscraper, corner bodega, and slice of that delicious dollar pizza.
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The Land of the Free (Market)
First up, let's just consider the real estate. Manhattan alone would set you back a cool $578 billion, according to Property Shark (those guys know their stuff). That's more money than you could spend on all the pastrami sandwiches Carnegie Deli has ever served (and that's a lot of pastrami).
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But wait, there's more! The other boroughs would add a hefty chunk to the bill too. We're talking trillions, folks. Trillions! That's enough to make Jeff Bezos look like a nickel-and-dimer.
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Buying the Bronx? You'll Need More Than Just Dough
Of course, buying NYC isn't just about bricks and mortar. You'd also kinda need to own all the businesses, the infrastructure, the...well, everything. Putting a price tag on that is a whole other ball game. Think Monopoly on steroids, but with way more subways to maintain (and way fewer free parking spaces).
So, Can You Actually Afford It?
Let's be honest, unless you've got a Scrooge McDuck money vault overflowing with diamonds, the answer is a resounding no. But hey, a man (or woman) can dream, right?
FAQ: NYC Landlord Edition (Because Why Not?)
- How to become a billionaire? This one's a tough one. Maybe invent teleportation or win the lottery a few dozen times.
- How to convince New Yorkers to sell their beloved city? Good luck. They're attached to those overpriced apartments like barnacles on a ship.
- How to deal with a grumpy bodega cat who refuses to pay rent? Bribery in the form of tuna cans is usually effective.
- How to manage a city with eight million very opinionated residents? Therapy. Lots and lots of therapy.
- How to celebrate owning NYC? Giant pizza party in Times Square, obviously. Everyone's invited (except those darn pigeons).
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