Netflix star slammed for saying people living on the street seem ‘pretty comfortable’

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNew York City realtor Jade Shenker is facing backlash after a viral video where she said that homeless people in the city seem 'pretty comfortable' (Ohana NYC TikTok)New York City realtor Jade Shenker, featured on Netflix's reality show Owning Manhattan, drew widespread criticism for comments made in a viral TikTok video. In the video, Shenker stated that unhoused people living on the streets appear "pretty comfortable," sparking outrage across social media platforms. Her remarks came after she mentioned her $8,000 monthly rent, paid by her boyfriend, and was asked about the minimum amount needed for comfortable living in New York City. The video garnered over 14 million views, with many social media users condemning her statements as "out of touch" and demonstrating a lack of empathy. Shenker, who works for the real estate firm Serhant, declined to comment on the backlash, and her firm also did not provide a statement. In full‘I feel like the homeless are pretty comfortable’: Netflix reality show star slammed for tone-deaf TikTok interviewMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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