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Hi Brownstoners,

I am wondering if I can take a quick poll. I am budgeting to see if my partner and I can afford a 2 family home in Clinton Hill with a ground floor rental unit.

We are wondering, what are the standard utility cost for a 2400 sq foot 2 family home? (Attached on both sides to other townhouses.) The home is newly renovated, windows, with a new oil burner and hot water unit, new electric, energy efficient appliances. There are a total of 5 bedrooms (3 on top floor). Downstairs in the living area/kitchen is huge and wide open.

From a Browstoner search, I read that in the winter months, heating can run between $400-$600.

*How many months per year do you tend to need the heat on (guessing Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, March?)

*What does electric cost generally per month in a 2 family home?

*What is the water charge these days? I heard that they recently raised the fees.

*Are there any other fees, like garbage collection that we should factor in?

Thanks so much for your expert help, as always!!