A 33-year-old resides with 23 roommates in Brooklyn at a monthly cost of $2,100—explore their living arrangement.

It's common for people in their late 20s and early 30s to live with roommates in New York, a city known for its high cost of living.

Ishan Abeysekera resides in a communal building in Brooklyn with 23 other individuals.

"Abeysekera says that when he mentions having 23 housemates, people react with surprise, saying "That sounds wild," but he finds it quite pleasant."

A 33-year-old engineer resides in a Cohabs-operated space, which provides fully furnished bedrooms and communal living areas for stays ranging from 6 months to a year or more. Cohabs has properties in various European cities, including Madrid, Paris, London, and Milan, in addition to its Manhattan and Brooklyn locations.

Abeysekera initially didn't plan to have multiple roommates or any roommates at all when he relocated from London to New York City for work in late 2022. His job provided him with a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan's Financial District.

He searched the city for a one-bedroom apartment within his budget of $2,000 to $3,000, but on a whim, he discovered communal living in Brooklyn through Cohabs.

As soon as he entered the dining area in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and saw some residents having dinner together, he knew he had to rent that room.

"What's a good way to meet people when you're new to a city?" he asks.

Abeysekera signed a lease and began living in the apartment, which costs him $2,100 per month. This includes WiFi, utilities, household supplies, a weekly cleaning service, and monthly communal breakfast.

He initially paid $1,850 per month for a smaller room, along with a $1,850 security deposit, but later upgraded to his current space when a larger room became available.

The building with four floors and 24 bedrooms has tenants ranging in age from 21 to 36. Each tenant has their own locker in the communal living area, and there are six refrigerators with enough space for each person to have their own shelf for their groceries.

""Having your own cupboard in a shared kitchen is perfectly acceptable," he remarks."

The building features coworking spaces, an outdoor patio, a finished basement with a large couch, gym equipment, and ongoing building-wide exercise challenges.

"Abeysekera states that there is ample shared amenities and space, allowing for privacy and personal space for each individual in their own room."

Although he acknowledges that his current living arrangement shares many similarities with college dorm life, he emphasizes that there is one significant distinction: "The level of respect among adults is much higher due to their greater maturity and age."

Abeysekera claims that he has formed strong relationships with people he has met through Cohabs.

""Being here has truly enriched my life and helped me build a community and make friends," he remarks."

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