I'm in NYC. Even if I bought something with a monthly down payment comparable to my current rent, it would be a lot less nice than the place I'm renting now. It

I'm in NYC. Even if I bought something with a monthly down payment comparable to my current rent, it would be a lot less nice than the place I'm renting now. It would also be in a worse location. Even if I decided to do that, the down payment is a major issue. My savings grows, but the prices grow faster. I would need a sudden financial windfall of at least a few hundred K in order to buy. If I did receive such a windfall, and I found the right place, then I think I would end up buying. But I don't see that happening any time soon.