This New York startup offers $18,000 housing stipend to live in one of America's most expensive neighbourhoods. But there's a catch
Published on: July 9, 2026, 5:15 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Rilla, an AI firm, offers employees an $18,000 housing stipend annually. This benefit helps offset high living costs in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood. The company also provides three meals daily and gym facilities for its staff. Employees generally work twelve-hour shifts for six days each week. This demanding schedule is part of Rilla's intense company culture.
