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Hallandale’s P.POLE PIZZA Making Dining Out Affordable During The Recession

Here Comes Santa Claus At Gulfstream Park Village!

South Florida’s Ultimate Home Store, Entertainment & Restaurant Destination Welcomes Visits From Santa This Holiday Season

With the holidays in full swing, Santa is making stops at Gulfstream Park Village! Running through Dec. 24, 2022, families are invited to partake in this time-honored tradition where children can share their Christmas wish lists with the jolly old elf.

Available on a first come, first serve basis, Santa will be sta tioned in the ground level Village Center on select dates. While in line, families can enjoy music and the open-air lifestyle center’s free Symphony in Lights festival

running daily through Dec. 31. With the grounds illuminated in more than 250,000 LED lights, this amazing spectacle will be set to the sounds of holiday favorites from yesterday and today. A 10-minute light show takes place at the top of every hour from 6-11 p.m. and will fea ture snow for a magical effect.

This year’s Symphony in Lights has grown to be even big ger and better with LED entrance lighting and a new tree with new programming that includes eight languages that wish guests a

happy holiday and joyous new year. Symphony In Lights cap tures all the magic of the holiday season and inspires friends and families to spend time together during one of the most wonderful times of the year.

Many of Santa’s visits also overlap with Gulfstream Park’s Music in the Park series, that features live performances from local artists.

Upcoming dates for Santa include Saturday, Dec. 10 and

Titan Restoration Inc. Is A Company That Cares

By Erika Cartwright

The only thing in life that is certain, is that anything can hap pen at any time. Such tragedies as; fire, hurricanes, and floods are real and do happen, bringing with them water damage and the potential for harmful mold and bacterial growth. Water damage can occur for several reasons, some you may not notice right away, such as sewer issues, a leaking roof, and clogged or leaking pipes, just to name a few.

During these times you need licensed professionals with a

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Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties, allowing them to arrive at the site within 45 minutes in times of emer gency. With emergency calling 24/7, you’re never more than a phone call away from friendly, efficient, caring, knowledgeable professionals.

Whether the water damage in your home or business was caused by a leaking pipe, roof, or major flood, Titan Restoration Inc. is here to help. To schedule non-emergency services or to request a free estimate visit: www.Titanrestorationfl.com, their user-friendly website makes scheduling appointments easy.

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The Nutcracker

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Hosts The Holiday Favorite

The Nutcracker is the most popular ballet enjoyed by audi ences around the world during the holidays and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is now making it more accessible for children and adults on the Autism Spectrum as well as indi viduals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabili ties.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will present a sensory-inclusive performance of The Nutcracker Saturday, December 10 at 11 a.m. This modified, shortened version of the holiday classic bal let is intended to create a wel coming and supportive environ ment for guests who will also enjoy complimentary pre-show arts and crafts provided by the Museum of Discovery & Science

and a post-show character meet & greet. A holiday favorite, The Nutcracker serves as the perfect introduction to ballet for young audiences. Based on the tale of Ernst Hoffmann, the ballet includes the fun of the party scene and a trip to the enchant ing kingdom of the sweets. This awarded professional company features their own ballet stars performing the principal roles, as well as a community cast made up of local character artists and children.

Tickets to the sensoryinclusive performance are $20.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida also presents its full-length produc tion of The Nutcracker on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, December 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets

are $50. The company celebrates its 25th anniversary season with The Nutcracker Silver Anniversary Event Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 with a $100 VIP ticket offering a Silver Anniversary souvenir and drink voucher.

This performance supported by the Broward Center’s Sensory-Inclusive Season that is made possible through the generous support of The Batchelor Foundation, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and The Taft Foundation with special thanks to UM-NSU CARD for their in-kind support.

Ticketmaster is the only offi cial ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: aventura center.org, by phone at: 877.311. 7469 or 954.462.0222 or: in per

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Mouthwatering Recipes to Beef Up the Holiday Menu

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(Family Features) At this year’s holiday gath erings, you can put together a showstop ping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with mouthwatering reci pes that bring guests back for more. It all starts with beef, a versatile, beloved ingre dient that can be used in appetizers, sides and main courses alike.

Consider these holiday favorites from Beef Loving Texans, including a musthave main course like Classic Beef Wellington. Perfect for a family gettogether, this traditional dish combines tender chateaubriand roast with a home made glaze of earthy mushrooms, red wine and Dijon mustard wrapped in a golden-brown puff pastry.

If you’re serving a group, Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust is ideal for sharing and provides an eyecatching centerpiece at the dining room table.

Before bringing out the main course, however, there’s an important aspect of seasonal parties that calls everyone to the kitchen: savory appetizers. You can invite your guests to share an option like Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce, a festive, easy-to-make favorite that can tide the cravings of a hungry crowd.

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In large nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil until hot. Combine salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Press evenly onto all surfaces of roast. Place roast in skillet; brown evenly. Remove roast from skillet.

Heat oven to 425 F.

In food processor, pulse mushrooms and shallot about 10 times until finely chopped. Do not overprocess.

Place same skillet used for roast over medium-high heat and heat remaining oil until hot. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook 4-6 minutes until tender and all liq uid is evaporated, stirring often. Add wine; cook 2-3 minutes until all liquid is evapo rated. Stir in mustard, thyme and remain ing pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet to medium bowl; cool.

Line rimmed baking sheet with alu minum foil and place in oven. On lightly floured cutting board, unfold pastry dough. Roll pastry out to 12-by-9-inch rectangle; lay dough with shortest edge toward you. Spread mushroom mixture onto pastry dough, leaving 1/2-inch bor der around edges. Place roast in center of mushrooms. Fold pastry dough neatly around roast, stretching dough if nec essary. Cut off excess pastry dough; press to seal overlapping edges.

Remove baking sheet from oven and dust lightly with flour. Place pastrywrapped roast, seam-side down, on bak

ing sheet. Cut four (2-inch) vents in top of pastry.

Bake 35-50 minutes, or until golden brown and instant-read thermometer inserted into center of roast registers 135 F for medium-rare or 150 F for medium.

Transfer roast to carving board. Let stand 10 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10 F to reach 145 F for medium-rare or 160F for medium.

Carve into slices and serve.

Total time: 45 minutes

Servings: 8

• 1 center-cut sirloin beef roast (about 3 pounds)

• 1tablespoon olive oil

Seasoning:

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 teaspoons coarsely ground mixed peppercorns

• (black, white, green and pink)

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Rub roast with olive oil.

To make seasoning: In small bowl, combine salt, parsley, thyme, garlic and mixed peppercorns; press evenly into beef roast.

Place roast in roasting pan or baking dish with wire rack in bottom. Bake 40-60 minutes. Remove roast when meat ther mometer registers 135 F for medium-rare or 150 F for medium.

Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 1015 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10

F to reach 145 F for medium-rare or 160 F for medium.

Carve roast into slices by cutting against grain.

Total time: 50 minutes

Servings: 12

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 cup fresh zucchini, grated

• 1 egg

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1 small yellow onion, diced 1/2 inch

• 2 red bell peppers, diced 1/2 inch

• 2 green bell peppers, diced 1/2 inch

• 12 skewers (6 inches)

Cranberry Barbecue Sauce:

• 1 can (16 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce

• 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Preheat oven to 400 F.

In medium bowl, lightly mix ground beef, zucchini, egg, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape into 24 1inch meatballs. Alternately thread meat balls, onions, red peppers and green pep pers onto skewers. Place skewers on shallow-rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 22-25 minutes, or until instantread thermometer inserted into center of meatball registers 160 F.

To make cranberry barbecue sauce: In medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce; simmer 5 minutes, or until flavors blend.

Drizzle sauce over skewers or serve as dipping sauce.

Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust Recipe courtesy of Beef Loving Texans

Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Beef Loving Texans

Classic Beef Wellington

Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust

Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers w/ Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

Advice From A Cape Coral Resident

Hurricane Season Is Over, So Now Is The Time To Prepare

Like many Americans, when Will Seippel started to think about where he might want to live for retirement, Florida was at the top of his list. In 2021 Seippel, the founder of WorthPoint, the world’s largest pro vider of information about art, antiques and collectibles, bought a house in Cape Coral, Florida. When Hurricane Ian reached Florida on September 28, his new house was left standing — but waterlogged.

“We hadn’t had a hurricane down there of any severity for 100 years,” says Seippel. “And lo and behold, the second hur ricane season I’m down there, a hurricane comes, and the storm’s center is where I live. We had eight and a half hours of 100 mph-plus wind.”

The house remained intact, but wind and water saturated the walls, causing mold. The result ing damage will require the home to be gutted and rebuilt.

Seippel isn’t alone. According to FEMA, 40% of Americans live in a disaster zone or state. Add to this the fact that 80% of Americans file insurance claims caused by weather, to the tune of $152 billion a year.

As for the possessions in the house, Seippel says it’s ironic that he owns a company with a database “vault” that allows users to capture the items they own with images and text as evi dence for insurance.

“There are a few ways to lose your stuff in a natural disaster. They can be stolen, they can be washed out with the storm, or they can have water damage. If the water damage is not taken

Seippel.

Seippel has hundreds of col lectibles, art and other posses sions that were damaged in the storm. “I’m glad I had a photo of them and description in the vault, as concrete evidence for the insurance,” says Seippel.

Seippel offers his steps for preparing your house and the stuff in it in case disaster strikes.

According to Seippel, the steps include:

Step One: Do a walkthrough and create an inventory. Inventory your possessions by going through every closet, drawer, shed and garage. List each item, including clothing, accessories, electronics, appliances, furniture, decorations, linens, artwork, hobby items, collectibles and heirlooms.

notes. Once your list is made, go back over the items, take a pic ture of each article or group of objects, and any relevant notes, including make, model, serial number and dollar value if you know it. List the store and year purchased.

Step Three: Gather your docu ments. For larger purchases such as furniture, appliances, jewelry, art and collectibles, scan the documents and save them to a specific folder on your computer.

Step Four: Record a video. Go through and take a video of eve rything as further proof of your ownership and its condition.

Step Five: Compare your list to your current insurance policy and work with your agent to make sure you have the type of insur

what you own in the event of a disaster.

Step Six: Update your inventory. As you acquire new possessions, be sure to update your inventory record.

About Will Seippel

Will Seippel is the CEO and founder of WorthPoint, the world’s largest provider of infor mation about art, antiques and collectibles. Consistently in the top 1,000 most visited websites in the US, WorthPoint receives more than 300,000 visits a day.

From the time he was 15, digging up relics at the Bull Run Battlefield in Virginia and selling them to collectors, he has been passionate about history and how the everyday items in peo ple’s homes have value — both in memories and money.

Combining his background as a technologist, economist, collectables expert and dealer, Seippel has turned his attention to the Internet of Things. He is a frequent expert guest of the media on valuations and authen tications and has been featured on NBC, Fox Business and Forbes.

When not busy educating the public about their stuff, he is a supporter of several nonprofits, including the Make a Wish Foundation, Gary’s House and the Navy League in Atlanta.

In his spare time, he creates textile art and finds treasures. His most recent find was from the Long Beach Flea Market, where he came across a bounty of treasure colonial ledgers from 18th century New Jersey.

Learn more at: www.worthpoint.com

Only In Florida: A Winter Wonderland Tour Through the Venice of the Americas

Popular, festive and fun, a South Florida tradition via Water

Taxi offers Holiday Light Cruises that are a must for visiting friends and family, and a great way to Kick-off the Season for locals as well!

Running Thursday, December 1, 2022 through Saturday, December 31, cruises leave daily at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. and tour the waterways of the Venice of the Americas. Spectacular lights and decorated designs, from some of the city’s wealthy and

creative entrepreneurs showcase this very special, time-honored tradition.

Water Taxi’s watery, wonderland night-time Holiday Light Cruises offer a unique blend of land, water and lights. Passing under bridges, and along the shores, sighting buildings and local landmarks, passengers can relax while boating through the downtown core of Fort Lauderdale. Views of this impressive seasonal show are only available on the water; and with Water

Taxi, the audiences also enjoy live music, holiday cocktails and tales of the tides delivered by commentary from the Water Taxi crew.

Owner and Marine Executive Bill Walker offers this service all year long with a fleet of thirteen boats that serve the waterways of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, reaching as far north as Bokampers/Shooters, east along the Fort Lauderdale Beach and west to Downtown/Las Olas and south to Margaritaville Hollywood

Beach Resort. All routes vary but include stops at a wide variety of restaurants, shops, malls, parks and many other points of interest. However, it is the Holiday Lights Cruise that creates the Annual Centerpiece for this local establishment.

To reserve a spot for the Holiday Cruise, book your tickets online at: https://watertaxi.com/ holiday-lights-cruises/. Tickets are Adults: $40 per person; Children (Ages 3 – 11): $20; Under 3 ride FREE.

All Cruises Depart from 335 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale (Between Stranahan House and Riverside Hotel). Metered parking within walking distance available at 620 East Las Olas Boulevard Garage and Street metered parking on Las Olas.

If you think the waterfront mansions on “Millionaire’s Row” are impressive, just wait till you see them decked out for the holidays, you’ll have a front row seat for a spectacular seasonal show!

Take photos and add notes. Once your list is made, go back over the items, take a picture of each article or group of objects

Code Enforcement: Focused To Make Hallandale Beach Cleaner

Over the past months, our City has been laser focused on Code Enforcement. There are many residents that understand we all have a shared responsibil ity in helping to maintain our properties and following the City and State Laws. Regrettably there are many that do not. We want to work to make our City a cleaner place and start with property maintenance.

There are basic rules that are simply common sense. Grass cutting, junk storage and trash removal are the easiest to under stand. Building maintenance can be a bit different, painting, dam aged roofs and broken windows still all fall under code. If prop erties are extensively deterio rated, they can fall under unsafe structures.

We have changed our past practice of always giving cour teous notices for all violations. We have heard from so many residents that they are fed up with neglected properties. Good Code Enforcement does not only help to clean up the City, but it preserves property values and improves quality of life. We also do not look at the process as a way to penalize owners but to acquire compliance.

We know some residents are not sure about the rules so we will still issue courtesy notices that allow residents time to respond but we have moved to a more aggressive enforcement model. Rather than posting a property and then waiting weeks for a cleanup or action to address the deficiency we are issuing civil citations. The main focus has been on illegal dump ing. We have added two officers that work directly with our sani tation division.

In a recent report, Code Compliance Official Mitch Posner shared the impacts of our new efforts. In the year to date for November 2021 we had 1926 complaints compared to this year 1731. The telling number is we had 752 civil citations issued this year compared to 299 last year. There were 565 resulting in

cases compared to 227. We still did have 254 courtesy notices issued. There was also an increase in lot maintenance cases and an increase in anony mous complaints. While there are less violations overall there is a more streamlined effective sys tem.

A Civil Citation is a ticket. Just like a moving violation, you can

lations. A ruling does not mean properties are then going to automatically get fixed. Private property rights and the code sys tem itself often do not allow us to actually do the work. Often the violations will sit and languish. The code violations will continue to accumulate as a monetary Lien. We can cut grass and pick up trash on vacant lots since it is

depending on the volume of trash. If the trash is on the prop erty line both will get cited. If we pick it up it gets billed to the owner.

Last year Vice Mayor Taub and I worked directly with Staff on Illegal Dumping. The result was a taskforce with our Code Division Police Department and Sanitation. While we realize we

prosecution. Residents can take pictures, video and call and report dumping to our Police Department. They can also report dumping on our HBApp. We all need to do our part. Residents need to put out bulk trash the day before pickup only. If it is out early, you will be cited. When it is put out early it becomes not only unsightly but

have your day in court to argue your position. Or you can fix the issue and pay the fine. In Code Enforcement we have a special magistrate that hears cases in the City. While the City pays for the magistrate, he/she is an inde pendent judge that will rule on the case. I have heard com plaints that this process seems one sided, but it actually is not. The facts are presented by Staff and then individuals have their right to argue their case. The judge rules on the facts. It is hard to argue a citation where there are pictures and proof of vio

permitted now. Our cost for the services actually gets put on the property tax bill.

Illegal Dumping has always been an issue. There are no silver bullets. There needs to be vigi lance on the side of the city and residents alike. If you own a property and someone dumps trash on it is your responsibility sadly to clean it up. It will result in a civil citation and then you need to hire someone to come pick it up. The fines can run from $100 to $500 Dollars.

Our City will pick up the trash but that also can be very costly

City of Hollywood

The City of Hollywood has earned a perfect score of 100, plus additional nine flex points, on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2022 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for having programs and policies that are inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. Cities are rated based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement and leadership on LGBTQ+ equity. View Hollywood’s scorecard and the 2022 MEI full report at: https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west2.amazonaws.com/MEI-2022-HollywoodFlorida.pdf The City of Hollywood joins 118 other cities across the U.S. that earned perfect scores. In South Florida, the City of Hollywood joins Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.

The HRC scored the City on LGBTQ+ focused activities in five categories – nondiscrimination laws, municipality as employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and leadership on LGBTQ+ equality. Examples of City initiatives that contributed to the perfect MEI score include:

In celebration of scoring their first ever 100 on the MEI Scorecard, the City of Hollywood sponsored the Hollywood LBGTQ Council’s first Pride Street Festival in downtown Hollywood in early 2022. Several dignitaries and elected officials were in attendance which included an opening ceremony, Flag Raising and Pride Brunch among other event activities.

Issued a Proclamation in Recognition of Pride Month and held a Progress Pride flag raising ceremony at City Hall. The flag flew over City Hall for the month of June.

Provided funding for organizations that serve LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.

Information on Lesbian Visibility Day, and National Transgender HIV Testing Day shared and posted on the City’s main social media accounts.

Launched a LGBTQ+ Ally Program for City employees, with 20 earning their Ally certificate. To become an ally, employees must watch the 20-minute documentary called “Open Dialogues: Stories from the LGBTQ Community” provided by the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, view a 24minute “Become an Ally – LGBTQIA+” video presentation, and attend a 3-hour LGBTQ 101 Proficiency and Workplace

Bias Training with Misty “Eyez” Alicea, Director of Women’s Services, Transgender Service & Training Service at SunServe. To date, 35 employees have attended LGBTQ 101 Proficiency training.

The 2022 MEI rated 506 municipalities of varying sizes drawn from every state in the nation. Municipalities were rated on criteria covering citywide nondiscrimination protections, policies for municipal employees, city services, law enforcement, and the city’s leadership on LGBTQ+ equality. This year, a recordbreaking 118 cities earned the highest score of 100. In addition to the 100 standard points, 22 flex points were also available for essential programs, protections, or benefits that were not easily attainable.

Weekend In Hollywood Hollywood Beach Sweep: Saturday, December 10th from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. 2nd Sat. of Every Month Charnow Park: Register at www.hollywoodfl.org and search “Beach Sweep.”

Holly Jolly Hollywood Festival Sunday, December 11 from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

This jolly holiday festival & gift fair takes place on the historic Downtown Hollywood Boulevard (between 19th & 20th Ave.)

• Holiday Gift Fair, featuring local makers

• Holiday Themed DIY Make & Take Stations

• Photos with Santa Claus

• Live Music Stage with performances all day

• Holiday Photo Stops

• Snow Fall

• Open Bars & Restaurants onsite

• Festive Live Caroling

• Playground at Anniversary Park and more cheer!

• Free Admission - All Ages - Pups Welcome

Learn more at www.hollywoodfl.org under “Hollywood Happenings.”

can never fully end this issue we created some key focuses.

We established an award pro gram for residents that report

dumping which results in

attracts more Illegal Dumping. Store the items in your home or on the side of your home out of sight.

The other main issue with code is work without a permit. It is always better to be safe than get cited for not having one. Not only will you be fined, permit fees will be doubled. The rule of thumb is If you are doing con struction, you will need a permit.

Police have begun placing video cameras and patrols in hotspots. They have been working with property owners directly to see what measures they can put in place to better secure their prop erties.

illegal

Code Compliance Specialist By Section (NW Section: Anthony Adamson - (954) 457-1396) (NE Section: Amber Cox -

457-2988) (SE and S. Ocean Dr. Section: David Kissinger - (954) 457-1379) (SW Section: Shelley Sarros - (954) 457-1395)

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using fans and dehumidifiers.

Followed by thoroughly cleans ing and sanitizing the affected areas using antimicrobial agents effective for mold-eliminating and prevention. HEPA- air purifiers are used to capture any airborne mold spores, leaving you with clean air. Green cleaners are used for mildew removal. Since mold spores are airborne and invisible to the naked eye it is necessary to deep clean the air ducts, carpets, furnishings, and

upholstery. Homeowners’ insur ance covers the cost in most cases following water damage. These services are offered yearround, and it is recommended to have these done once a year to remove allergens, bacteria, dirt, and grime buildup that occurs naturally over time. These serv ices are recommended more fre quently if you have pets, suffer from allergies, or are a smoker, to ensure peace of mind and healthier living. After the repairs

are completed and your home or business is restored to its preloss condition, a Florida statelicensed Mold Inspector will be sent out to do a final inspection, to ensure all mold concerns were effectively eliminated. Titan Restoration Inc. takes pride in providing the best service expe rience to its customers from start to finish. Their goal is to have your property back to its pre-loss condition while taking the stress off you.

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Titan Restoration Inc. is a customer-friendly company that also specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

To assess the situation Titan Restoration Inc. offers state-of-the-art leak detection, using infra-red cameras, no need to tear up dry walls or floors just to find the source of the leak. Whether the water damage in your home or business was caused by a leaking pipe, roof, or major flood.

(L) Once the mold has been identified, the mold remediation process begins. They will dry out the affected area using fans and dehumidifiers (R) Since mold spores are airborne and invisible to the naked eye it is necessary to deep clean the air ducts, carpets, furnishings, and upholstery

Looking for a Nice Little (Affordable) Apartment?

Miami Ranks #10 As Most Expensive American Cities To Rent An Apartment

For many people, apartment living is a great way to

money. Unless, that is, you live in a city that’s notorious for pricey apartments. If you do, brace yourself: New data from shows that in the past year, those normally sky-high rents shot clear into the stratosphere.

“Nationwide, the median asking rent for an apartment in October was $1,655,” says Jonas Bordo, CEO and cofounder of Dwellsy. “In New York City, median apartment rent was $3,100. Several other cities including Boston and NaplesMarco Island, Florida, were not far behind. Even in Miami, the tenth-most-expensive city, October asking rent was $2,500.”

From October 2021 to October 2022, apartment rent

across the U.S. rose 12.2 percent — a number that is consistent with overall inflation levels.

“At first glance, 12.2 percent sounds like a lot—but median asking rent for all property types rose 28.6 percent year-overyear,” shares Bordo. “So although it may not feel like it — especially in pricier cities — apartment dwellers came out far ahead of their counterparts who rent single - family homes.”

Bordo believes that having hard data on which cities are most expensive for apartment dwellers is important for individuals and households who may be relocating, or who simply want to know how their city fits into the broader rental market.

“If you’re just browsing rental listings in various cities, it can be

nearly impossible to pick out developing trends and plan for the future,” he says. “It can also be tough to determine which prices are fair, especially since median asking rent can fluctuate significantly month-to-month.”

Each month, Dwellsy breaks down this data regionally across the U.S. so renters and landlords can see up-to-date trends in

rental housing and current affordability in their area.

“Santa Barbara is the only new rental market to rank on this list since last month, although several cities have switched places within the top ten,” says Bordo. “If you’re a resident of one of them, you probably already know your rent will never be what most other Americans

consider ‘cheap.’ But neither is your rent check doomed to take such a big bite out of your budget forever. For the past two months, median asking rent across the country has decreased—that’s great news whatever your zip code is! Hopefully, the highest prices are behind us.”

The ten most expensive American cities by apartment rent: