Things in NYC real estate ads I don't understand

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Originally Posted by Dreadnaught

Tragedy of the commons. For what it's worth my communal machines (in my building) are fine, with the occasional idiot who misuses them. I get some comfort from the idea that this big, expensive and technically complex machine is being used a lot more. Efficiency gives me endorphins.

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A washer is good for a number of cycles. It doesn't really matter if it goes through it's life cycle over a great number or years or just a couple of years.

That's not true or at least a over simplification Machines also age if you don't use them.

I still have my own machine though. On the other hand, I share my car. Which is a much bigger more expensive 'machine'.

rubbers and plastics crack and split with age. washers and driers are full of them. Hello drier belt!

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Originally Posted by wiggin

My old place had in-unit wash/dry and that is one of my biggest daily annoyances that we no longer have that luxury. Once I have $1-1.5 million I might be able to enjoy that luxury again. Ah, someday.

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You're kidding, right? Why would you need a million bucks to do your own laundry, in your own home? :confused:

I need a million bucks for the home. The laundry itself is rather less expensive.

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Originally Posted by Hazir

A washer is good for a number of cycles. It doesn't really matter if it goes through it's life cycle over a great number or years or just a couple of years.

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As mentioned, I think parts wear over time as well. Especially belt-driven things like washing machines (though I admit I don't know if modern machines have gotten rid of belts to improve long-term reliability).

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Originally Posted by wiggin

I need a million bucks for the home. The laundry itself is rather less expensive.

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You know that's crazy logic, right? You don't need to have a million dollar home in order to do your own laundry.