How can a failing party clown afford an apartment in New York? Also after he loses his job he's essentially making no money for the rest of the film.
So how was he able to afford his apartment? How was he able to buy cologne and a suit for his date?
It probably was his mom's apartment. Paid for by her social benefits.
shareIt's not set in New York, it's set in the fictional Gotham City. Sure, it's an expy for NYC but it's not NYC.
shareFirstly it's his Mums apartment not his. He's living with her.
Second, it's Not New York it's Gotham.
Third, he's on welfare.
Fourth, There was no date it was a delusion.
Did you even watch this movie or just skip through?
Looks like he lives in the projects. It's like $300/month for rent back when it was set. You can make that pretty easily.
shareThat didn’t look like a nice apartment that would cost a lot. That he’s neighbors with a black single mother would indicate that it’s the projects: probably an affordable housing unit like NYCHA.
And as said, the apartment likely belonged to his mother. She might’ve had a low rent-rate from owning the apartment many years ago