I think most people 'trapped' in a rent-stabilized apartment would prefer it to homelessness. I understand this may make the neighbours feel jealous, but hey,

I think most people 'trapped' in a rent-stabilized apartment would prefer it to homelessness. I understand this may make the neighbours feel jealous, but hey, I'm jealous of my neighbour who bought his house for 1/3rd of what I paid for mine... Life's not fair.