Rent in NYC is expensive, especially in Manhattan. I live in Queens where the average apt. is 765 square feet and the rent goes for $4,103. I own a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroon, 908 squa+re foot unit. My mortgage is all paid up and I pay about $1500 for building maintenance.
In Manhattan the average apt. is 688 square feet and rent averages $5,539.
Source: https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ny/manhattan/