Wow, this comments section must be filled with real estate brokers or something. I think the points are valid; if he's talking about young people looking for cheaper rents, square footage means nothing. absolutely. noooooothing. Young people look at $$$, and that's it. They'll live in a shelf with no window for cheap if they have to.

If they can get a cheaper deal in Manhattan they'll take it. and after living in Williamsburg for a few years, trust me, everyone there wanted to stay in Manhattan before they were priced out. Most of the original Williamsburg types moved to Greenpoint, were priced out, and now live in Bushwick. So the point might be moot anyway.