[mkarazin]

Or you could stay in a shared AirBnB.

NYC is tough and expensive in many ways. Seems like they are trying to tackle affordable housing and consequently may also need to look at affordable hotel stays. I remember when I used to do field work in NYC, often for days at a time, and I would drive every day from Philadelphia, my home at the time. Awake at 4am and out the door to avoid getting stuck in traffic and then back down to Philadelphia at 7pm.

[sonar_un]

Shared BNB's are out of the question, especially if you prefer to cook or have a partner. Extended stay hotels are hundreds per night.

[fernandotakai]

same with me. i can't get a spare bedroom with my wife. and i can't cook at a hotel (which makes our trips to the us less expensive, which allows us to either stay longer or spend more while in town -- and both are great for local business).