NYC Survival Tools
The unvarnished math for living in New York. No email required.
Rent Affordability Calculator
Apply the 40x rule rigorously against your gross income.
Broker Fee Estimator
Calculate exactly what you owe at lease signing, assuming 15% annual.
OMNY Fare Cap Tracker
When do your rides become free this week?
True Commute Time
Add realistic delays based on line performance data.
NYC Resident Tax
See your exact city income tax burden on top of state and federal.
Pizza Inflation Index
Track the actual cost of a slice over time vs subway fare.
Parking Ticket Risk
Is it cheaper to pay the meter or risk the ticket? A probabilistic view.
ConEd Bill Estimator
Predict summer cooling costs in poorly insulated apartments.
True Cost of Living
A breakdown of what $100k actually gets you in the five boroughs.
Data-Driven Neighborhoods
Filter by strict median rent limits and transit access.