That may seem like a small example but it represents the shift in mindset that needs to take place and explains why USA is known for consumption rather than producing exports.

Drug users and alcoholics are not a protected class so discriminate all you want-they may however belong to a real protected class-veteran, gay, lesbian etc- don’t overlook that! 

Domestic Violence, drugs, alcohol abuse, etc.

We've generally been able to reduce heating oil consumption 40-50% once we buy a building (you have personally been the beneficiary of two of these instances, haha!).

In the mostly low rental areas in NYC but are easy to get to Manhattan or good areas in Brooklyn, Landlords would rather rent short term than to rent to an unqualified tenant and potentially get into a court case, this is ASIDE from making better income on the STRs.That also reduces the supply of available apts.Other issues that has not been addressed but was touched upon when over-consumption was mentioned is that in these rent regulated buildings, there is usually a high demand for services, which will add to a landlord's expense, such as older residents demanding more heating despite conforming to heating laws (BTW, this isn't every landlord...

All the info is out there for public consumption.

No consumption no pay.

Well a partner and I are looking to turn one of his properties into a transitional home to help the alcohol and drug abuse its a 4 bedroom and 1 1/2 bath I have no idea!

(We can debate alcohol as a social lubricant another time and whether or not it really makes me more charming).After a while, I would talk to the same 3-4 people each time and eventually friendships - and later, business partnerships - blossomed.  

If I only had the money back that I spent on alcohol when I was enlIsted and a junIor offIcer!