Water bill $2500?

[jognlope]

My landlord hasn't raised the rent in I would say 5 years, since I got here. I had a huge high ceiling apartment for $525 now I have it for $600. In Brooklyn, a good neighborhood, this apart would go for $2500 at least.

In this crook infested city how can an apartment building with 16 units, 4 floors have a monthly water bill of $2500 which is the basis of his rent increase. It's just flowing water .....

[PaceAdvantage]

That's $152 per unit if my math is correct. Sounds outrageous to me...

[Wagergirl]

My landlord hasn't raised the rent in I would say 5 years, since I got here. I had a huge high ceiling apartment for $525 now I have it for $600. In Brooklyn, a good neighborhood, this apart would go for $2500 at least.

In this crook infested city how can an apartment building with 16 units, 4 floors have a monthly water bill of $2500 which is the basis of his rent increase. It's just flowing water .....

I agree that the water bill as an excuse to raise your rent seems to be a bit overstated. From what I have heard rent in your neck of the woods is normally astronomical anyway, is that correct? You state in your post that the apartment could be going for $2500 at the least. I think I would take the rent hike, understand the everything has gone up in the last 5 years, and be grateful that he didn't jack it higher.

IMO.

[lamboguy]

the only legit reason why that water bill is so high is if there is a leak somewhere in the building, more than likely it would take 5 toilets to be running full time to be that high,

[jognlope]

He's lying or he needs to contact Water Dept.

No I live in small town upstate NY, not in Brooklyn. Used to live there before rent hikes.

[Wagergirl]

He's lying or he needs to contact Water Dept.

No I live in small town upstate NY, not in Brooklyn. Used to live there before rent hikes.

Oh got it, I misread you original post. Still, 600/mo wouldn't even get you in the ghetto in the town I live in.

He should be honest though. Is that public record, since it's an apartment building? Could you verify?

[GameTheory]

What was the water bill before? Is he saying it went up? On-site laundry machines (non-coin operated)? Some people have been known to start their own laundry business with access to an open machine or two...

[DJofSD]

Is there a water meter for each unit, or, is it like I expect, 1 meter for the entire building?

[Lefty]

I got a water bill for $2600 once. It was a big mistake, but I had a time getting it straightened out.

[Lefty]

Why does the landlord have to justify a rent increase? If you haven't had one in 5 yrs, it sounds reasonable to me.

[jognlope]

I'm just taking up space, true.

[Wagergirl]

I'm just taking up space, true.

aren't we all?

I can understand that you at least want an honest reason for the rent hike. even if it's.. "I haven't raised the rent in 5 years" it's the HONEST part you are looking for . I get that.

[jognlope]

Who's honest? We shift around truths. The guy has emphysema and has some bad days and still has a strong, cheerful disposition. He must know something I don't. Still love the apt, it's huge. Cats love donig their crazy runs in it.