Don't let the door hit you on the a...

The New York Times reports that recession pricing and lenient landlords are drawing former Brooklynites back to Manhattan. One newly minted Manhattanite claims to have sacrificed half his living space and the luxury of a sink in the bathroom. "Concessions must be made," he says. 

Let's hope the next round of concessions come from Brooklyn landlords. While I don't mind losing the folks who would rather be in Manhattan anyway (all joking aside, I'm happy for them), I certainly don't want those of us who aren't interested in trading our monthly Metrocards for a 300sf studio to feel like suckers. Can I get a no fee rental and a free month's rent, Carroll Gardens landlords? You know who you are...