UGH! It is that time of year again. When Amber and I must make a decision. Renew our current apartment lease at Port Imperial in Northern New Jersey (near Hoboken) or find another place. Since this isn't our primary residence, I try to ensure we get the best value and don't mind moving frequently. I ventured into downtown Hoboken today to look for some apartments that were smaller and cheaper than what we had. I was shocked. These places shouldn't be legal to rent. It was smaller than my current closet, lower level, next to a cheap Mexican restaurant that made the entire place smell like a burrito, and across from a park that would be nice if people didn't play basketball until 11pm at night. I feel sorry for anyone that squeezes into these places, thinking they can make it work. Oh, and by the way NYC, "recently renovated" doesn't mean FRESH PAINT! Give me a break.