Yes and it's essentially impossible ($$$) to live with a short commute to where you work, even with one of the better transport systems. Also, I think it's ver

Yes and it's essentially impossible ($$$) to live with a short commute to where you work, even with one of the better transport systems. Also, I think it's very unlikely that NYC would be where it is had they restricted buildings to 5-7 stories. As it is they don't have enough density.