As far as the $700-1000 range of HOAs, are we talking about HOA only in DC, or HOA with taxes included i.e. a co-op? $1000/mo for just HOA seems high even with a gym. Keep in mind that a very good gym membership, in NYC costs about $80/mo. That’s with a pool, multiple gyms, etc.

Doorman adds maybe $100/mo (in NYC), but many doorman buildings are newer, so they have a parking garage downstairs that’s rented out to offset the HOA dues.

BTW – in San Diego, for a 1/1, no elev, no doorman, but with pool, paying under $250/mo, and reserves are actually increasing.