In what is unlikely to generate more than a “No Duh!” response from most New Yorkers, a study conducted by Anthony Weiner’s office has found that, surprise, surprise, many Brooklynites spend a high proportion of their paychecks on rent. Overall, 30% of Brooklynites are spending more than half of their income on rent. (The Daily News article article fails to mention whether “income” refers to pre-tax income or take-home pay. It also does not make clear whether it’s 30% of all Brooklynites or 30% of all Brooklynites who rent.) One guy in East New York makes $1,300 a month and coughs up $940 in rent! Let’s do a study of Brownstoner readers who rent:

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