East Hampton Seeks Share-House Hangover Cure

... some full-time owners have stretched for decades, Mr. Wilkinson said. In a tradition for many young people in the New York City area, 20 to 30 friends split the rent of a large house from Memorial Day to Labor Day-generally $35,000 to $55,000. ...

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