It could be fine for a couple months if you are a student or something. Also that small space push you to live more outside and enjoy the city and the people...
Man, how times change. 20 years ago this was considered a flophouse, now it’s a ‘micro apartment.” The landlord in no way made this safe for a resident. Lady, the best thing about your place is your positivity and your inner light. Stay blessed. That landlord is a skumbagg
and it's still a glorified flop house. These "agents" selling people well painted walk in closet hell holes for outrageous prices make me sick. To each their own...
@@sherw7635 If the rich people want to be cheapskates and buy these walk in closets for high price let them. Good for them because they are causing gentrification. Notice her gym membership is over $300. These people know what their doing. They want to push out minorities and poor people by having a trend of the rent being so high for walk in closets. That it would make it almost impossible for most minorities or poor people to have an apartment in NYC
She can take that crazy amount of 340$ a month and put it towards living in an apartment that doesn’t have water coming out of the ceiling…the ceiling looks like it’s it’s about to cave in from that water damage… yikes
@@dbedazzling1 same here. I would want to scream if I lived in her apartment. She can't even fully sit up in bed. She can't exactly even stretch or walk around, and she can't even turn around in her shower. She probably can really only own like five outfits to her name because of how tiny the closet space is.
The guys apartment was so much better & more spacious. The girls apartment honestly just seemed like a claustrophobic nightmare that was falling apart. She needs to get her ceiling looked at asap, that's very concerning and not quirky or cute but worrisome. Also, I feel bad for the dogs. I feel like she would've been better off in her high-rise but if she can tolerate living there, that's all that matters.
You're delusional if you think this is a good deal. I have a 2 bedroom, living room, full kitchen for 750$ a month. I love 40min outside of Chicago. The most id pay for that closet is 150$ a month.
@@asdvvvvf5381 I live outside Chicago too. Where do you live--Stone Park? You don't live in a vibrant area with everything at your fingertips. You either live in the middle of nowhere watching the paint dry or else some gang-infested suburb.
my brother lives in NYC and he had the same issue... they just paint over it and do a shit patch job... thats new york slum lords for you.... the apartments change but its still the same.
man, they really choose this lifestyle to get validation that "cool, you live in NYC!". i live in manila but yet my house is modern minimalist and this nyc apartment is just the size of our laundry room.
Outsiders always say this, as if ppl only care avout the name. Living in NYC is not about being able to say you live there, it's a totally different place than most other cities across not just the US but the world even.
…Or they chose the lifestyle because they have jobs/friends/family/passions involved in NYC, and this was the most affordable way to stay around them while still having independence and privacy. But yeah, I’m sure it’s just about getting validation. You’ve got this stranger pegged!
@@TheJustJoe I live there and the people are remarkably friendly (providing you’re not scared of minorities), the subway is safe and efficient (though it could be better if the governor stopped prioritizing suburbs over MTA funding), and there are amazing concerts/sports games/plays/standup clubs/advanced movie screenings/best-in-the-world museums and parks you can visit at nearly any moment, all without even needing a car. There’s a really lovely sense of community and a vibrant culture that i never got in the suburbs. Even if work didn’t require it, I wouldn’t trade city life for anything.
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The second appartment was so light and cozy, it was amazing! The first one sadly just felt super cramped and if I were her, I think I would go for a slightly better appartment and get a cheaper gym membership
That chick doesn't seem like the brightest. She talked about wanting to invest and then says she spends nearly 400 bucks a month on a "gym membership."
Perhaps it’s more of an interest/personality thing but I’ve never really cared too much for gym memberships just to exercise. Going for runs throughout the city for free instead and buying a cheap yoga mat for calisthenics exercises, is a much more cost effective alternative. You do lose the ready access to weights/machines however if your goal is simply exercise, it makes sense to opt for it (especially when you live in an environment with high expenses such as large cities). And if there’s a social desire, you can find local fitness clubs; there are probably free ones in the places like NYC.
you should invest in galvanized square steel and eco friendly wood veneers. I’d recommend getting extension screws from your aunt to firmly secure the structure to the walls.
Love the second apartment--perfect example of how natural light (in this case southern exposure) can transform a space into something light and bright and not claustrophobic. The tenant is also well organized, which helps, but he's not minimalist either--he has plenty of stuff, but everything has its place. And room for his adorable cat as well! Plus, the second apartment definitely has more headroom than 1-1/2 feet in the loft bedroom, which helps. If NYC is where you want to be, and especially if you are young and not burdened with too many possessions, I could see the second apartment working nicely for people for a few years. The rent is manageable, and that counts for a lot. Thanks for sharing these with us!
I have a sneaking suspicion that J.R. is quite handy - and took the time to re-plaster his space properly. Those sharp lines make the difference between a place looking run-down, and feeling clean and modern.
@@jenniferlynn3537 Yes I think so, she mentioned that he had fixed her stove before. He's from the South so likely has general DIY skills at a minimum.
As long as the air is ok, why do you need a window to see out of? It's nice to see outside from time to time, but it's not essential. TBH, if i was in this apartment with that prime real estate, i would not be looking at things outside : )
As a native new yorker whose hard work amounted to nothing, I love how transplants are get absolutely ecstatic about living in rotting old walk-in closets with broken fixtures just because it's in New York city
Totally agree. What’s the point to even live in NYC like this? Not like they are making 200k+ a year and choose to live like this to put it all in savings or stocks. Just move somewhere else. It sounded like the girl is working from home so you have a freedom to move anywhere in the country.
Honestly, the girls apartment was a little small, especially the sleeping area. But, the guys apartment for that price is awesome. That’s plenty of room for just one person
@@Sisilorulz With one other person, so it's almost like sharing a bathroom with a roommate. It's not a deal breaker, if the other person is respectful and clean.
Seeing the contrast between the guy's apartment and the girl's apartment makes me think, how can she live that way? At least the guy managed to utilize his space, and he has a window. The girl has to live in a cluttered apartment with no windows and a leaking ceiling.
Anything is better than being homeless. Especially in New York. It's so cold there. Snow and negative degree weather plus no free places to park so good luck trying to live in your car. It's pretty disgusting that housing is basically a luxury of the high middle class.
This is so wild to me, here in the UK I pay £595 a month, so around 770 dollar maybe, for a 3 bedroom house, huge rooms and garden in a very nice area! It's mind blowing that people are being charged this much for what's effectively the size of a prison cell!
Yes, but in London you could never get that much space living alone for that price. And London is more comparable to New York City. I used to live in studio flats in London. The first was £695 (inc. bills) iirc - it was really tiny but thankfully didn't have any hazards like this apartment does, like at least I knew it was safe. And it was an attic room so had decent light from slanting attic windows. The second was £800 without bills, probably cost about £1,000 inc. bills. It was slightly bigger but still effectively just a bed and room for a desk. Neither of them were particularly central though so I'm assuming somewhere in central London would have been a lot more expensive. Lived in the second one over COVID and I hated it so much that I sacrificed having my own space and ended up moving in with flatmates. £875 bills included (rent increased to £1,000 a month and I moved out shortly after).
What you're watching in this video would be considered a luxury in or near central London, for that money. In fact ,nowadays in zone 1, you'd pay a good £800 for just a box room. I'm talking the prison cell type where you can barely stretch your arms from wall to wall ,only fitting a single bed and a mini table. Oh,and that's with a shared kitchen and bathroom . Frequent rodent visits are included in the price. Anyone who's been there , knows I'm not joking.
Aside from the leaking ceiling, which definitely needs to be dealt with, I could totally handle the first apartment for a little while. But the second one - the guy's apartment - was legitimately nice, and I could easily see myself staying somewhere like that for the foreseeable future, especially if it's in a convenient neighborhood.
Agreed. That first one was a bit depressing. No window, and it felt like you were in a very narrow hole in the ground. Also, 1.5 feet of clearance for sleeping is INSANE. Then you've got the water leak right over your head. Not a great place. The second place was actually pretty sick though. Much larger. Big window. Better layout. And only 37$ more a month? That's a steal compared to the first one.
Seeing people in such small apartments while still having a positive outlook on life is very reassuring to me and makes me appreciate what I have right now.
Coping is the word. And if people allow this to keep happening, they'll be "happy" to be able to just live in pods. But yeah, America!!! The land on where you have the absolute unconditional freedom to choose... Whatever the options your employers give you...
The whole time I was just thinking poor dog! I hope she takes him on many walks. I agree with most that her place is too small and cluttered, but the guy's apartment down the hall was really well done!
I couldn’t sleep in that bed.. couldn’t entertain the idea.. terribly claustrophobic to me and the idea of a fire and no escape would give me constant anxiety..
If you follow her on TikTok the water bubble above her bed got worse & it was ready to pop. She was waiting on the landlord to fix it. That was a few days ago.
her apartment reminds me of one of my recurring nightmares jfc. her dog deserves better and I can't believe people will even pay $100 to live in a closet let alone $600. all of this should be illegal from renting out shoeboxes to owning a dog in one.
@Оксана Онищенко People shouldn't be forced into these types of situations. That closet should be reserved for the needy not those who can afford a better living space.
I lived in a small space like this for a few months and it sucked, you think you can do it going into it but once youre actually living like that you realize how much you miss your normal life.
The young man's apartment was actually very cute - neat , clean, organized, and uncluttered. Because he had so much less stuff, he had much more space. Although I wish he had a private bathroom, I suppose sharing with only one other person is tolerable. For $687 per month, it's definitely worth it.
I fully appreciate that I’m not a native of NYC, and therefore don’t have experience or knowledge of renting prices there. But this is insane to me! $650 per month for that shoebox is ridiculous. There is no way the landlord should be charging her that much. I mean - if she’s genuinely happy with that space, thats great but also the fact that her roof was leaking with that type of damage is unacceptable.
Starting to realise how much I took for granted the places I lived growing up in NYC... My mom's apt was something like 1500-2000 sqft. Makes me wonder how much work she put in to keep that and raise so many kids 🤯
Years ago, you didn't have to work like crazy to have a 1,500 Sq ft place. It's the fact that housing turned into a major business, rather than giving people a reasonable place to just live and function.
I'm sure she worked her ass off but it's multiple times harder to afford housing (and really everything) these days. America's best days are in thr past unfortunately.
@@jego207 Her choice?She was forced to stay there because of the low budget she has…with $650 you can only rent rat holes in NYC... she would be happy if she lived in a real house..not in a cage!!
If the dog was rescued from a small cage in an overcrowded shelter that had him on code red, he is living a very good life now. It doesn't mean she will live there forever, but the dog might not have life at all if it was on the euthanasia list. It happens. Maybe she saved the dog's life.
The bed and the dripping ceiling literally gave me anxiety. It would feel like it was about to fall in on me. And that poor dog being trapped in there.
How do you know how she treats her dog? I know of dogs in big houses that never walk their dog. Just let it go in the garden. That's no life. Dogs need to eat, sleep and explore.
@@DreadnoughtHvor Yes because dogs are known for their love of big houses. Dogs need about 2 hours (plus) of walks and then are happy to sleep the rest of the day. They couldn't give a monkeys if you lived in a shed as long as it is warm
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this is insanely small. Thank God for everything I have at my disposal. Looks like the landlord basically converted given space into two or three apartments to earn more rent.
I wish you could make more videos like this. It’s nice to see NYC from other perspective aswell and not just luxury appartments. Great video once again!🤌🏼
@@R9JoshI’m from Chicago but have been to New York 4 times, the coolest thing I found about New York is how many ppl are just outside hanging out at parks in Manhattan, I think small apartments has to be a reason for this
First off, these are not apartments. In other states this would be illegal, and only in NY can you get away this stuff. In PA, for instance, this would be rented as a "room, ' not an apartment. Great video. Ms. B. Churchill
It is NOT legal everywhere in NY! In Long Island these places would be classified as rooming houses which are illegal. I would like to add that a lot of videos like this are just sad! They look like converted closets being rented as apartments.
Fantastic. I am a New Yorker and I applaud these young transplants. They are young, they are not living with their parents sitting in their bedroom all day on the computer. Rather they are living their life in one of the most interesting cities in the world, paying low rent and saving money to do fun things, also building their career. Their room is just a place to sleep in, and what is wrong with that? Young people should be up and about, socializing, working, etc. These gives me ideas. I am showing to my kids-I need them to move out from our house in Queens. lol.
They were interesting and new about 5 years ago, but now all these tiny apartment videos look the same after awhile. I prefer (in this channel's case) the million dollar homes. It's a bit more "realistic" living in terms of what we would rather have and dream of. And as a former NY'ker, I could never live in these small apartments. Most of these people I've noticed come from out of town and find these tiny apartments.I believe the girl is from California. I give them props though. 👍
@@DukeBX Oh certainly, the channel’s typical content is spectacular. But I enjoy the variety Erik is creating and I’m grateful for the dedication he’s putting into his content.
Okay, I was with her the whole video. And then she says she spends $340 a month on her gym membership? The girl's logic is just so flawed after that. Trying to save money and put yourself through this, when you can EASILY get a membership for $50-$100 instead, and rent a nicer place where your mind is at peace for the $900 then instead.
Exactly what I was thinking. Not even rich people I know pay that much for their gym memberships, yet this girl chooses to pay for that stupidly expensive gym, when she could just use the money to get out of that dump. People are dumb af
I agree with you about the silly girl paying $340 for a monthly gym membership. New York Road Runners offers free group runs and yoga classes - she can get her workouts through New York Road Runners for a $40 a year membership.
Networking and a potential dating pool of high salary earners. She also had the funds to previously live in a high-rise apartment. She could easily be saving 1-2k a month while also being able to spend a little indiscriminately.
if it is your dream? go for it, you have to start somewhere! but i personally could never live in a place that small, need a few square meters haha. but like the girl said at the end, you’ll get some pretty cool memories by living in a place like that
Proper ventilation is a must , I personally would feel like I would be suffocating in a place like that esp. with a dog, got to have ventilation, just the dust and dog hair would be to much for me in that dungeon, fresh air is a must!
@@xMTLKxNYC law says it is not legal without a window. These are considered single room occupancy units and NYC law prohibits these from being built anymore. I lived in one before and they can be great actually
@@Jacob-j2o yea i think legally to adhere to fire code regulations there has to be a window to use as a 2nd exit in case of fire, basically if there was a fire in the hallway these apartments are a death trap, you would basically have to sit in your apartment and suffocate or be burned to death.
i love how this girl is getting love from you too... i seen her first video and am obsessed..! she has such a great vibe.. and unlike all the cash jordan videos with misleading titles about being small.. this is actually a small apt!
Honestly, this is really depressing. It wasn't that long ago that a two bedroom apartment cost the same, or sometimes even LESS, per month as these glorified janitor closets. I really hope something changes in the future that offers people larger living spaces for far more affordable rates.
Your idea of "not that long ago" must be a little different than mine. I lived there a decade ago and that would have been an absurd idea. 20 years ago? Equally absurd. 30 years ago? Eh, maybe some cockroach infested dump in the Lower East Side or Chinatown.
In Saint Petersburg (Russia) 1 bedroom apartment between Center and more distant stations of subway costs 500$ And salaries in Russia much smaller than in USA. This crisis is wild
Doubt it. If I had to bet, with the advancement of VR, corporations will start making these microapartments the norm with only the fabulously wealthy being able to afford larger spaces. On the one hand, a part of me likes the idea of utilizing living areas and getting away from the McMansions, but another part of me cringes at the constant disparity between the haves and have-nots.
@@Polina_MerlettoThe fact that salaries are lower (much much lower) in Russia than in New York is exactly why renting an apartment costs $500 in Saint Petersburg. Also Manhattan is extremely dense of course, which pushes rents up.
There has to be something wrong with our society if a young person with a decent income needs to live in such insanely cramped conditions in order to have any money left over to acquire assets or to build wealth!!
Dam, this $300 a month living with my parents doesn't seem that bad anymore. Free food, and sometimes I get the whole house to myself. Guys: We all pay rent. the house is not my parents so we all split the bills. I am saving up for a house.
Not only could I never live in the equivalent of a walk in closet, but in New York period. Man oh man. In my neck of the woods, 750 a month gets you a decent apartment. 2 bed, 2 full bath, walk in closets. About 1,000 square ft. Oh, and a pool, tennis court and fishing pond with gazebo over the water. In a really nice town. You can have New York City.
Finally a NYC apartment that I could afford! I could definitely make that happen. A bathroom that is YOUR OWN, an outdoor roof space, and a brick wall. I could definitely make that happen! Although, I think the second one was a nicer space at just $687/month. You would definitely want to make sure you are sharing that bathroom with a nice person, and it sounded like he approved of his bathroom mate. I could definitely make one of them units work, but that sagging ceiling that she has to do with is worrisome and I would need to get that fixed.
In which normal country is it normal to live in a tiny room with no space? This is insane. My bathroom is bigger than this. I think that everything below one bedroom apartment is too small for living.
The second apartment is the only one I'd even consider for that price. The first apartment was too small and dark. I agree with what the lady said though, it forces you to go out and not stay inside all day. Having lived in a large duplex by myself for a long time, it was cheap, but I felt too comfortable inside all day and didn't "get out" or explore as much as I should have - because I had so much space of my own right there at home. And you do feel like you have to "use it" because you're paying for it, so she's right there.
I love these types of videos of micro homes. The homes are efficient and these people make it work at an affordable price. It's so nice and cozy, and forces you to not buy so much stuff. Only the essentials and they make use of all the space and things they can. As minimalist ocd type of guy I sometimes think about moving to NYC and live in one of these apartments if I could find some at an affordable price of 600-700 like these. I currently live in 2,000 square foot house too.
I live in NYC in a one bedroom, pre-war building, high ceilings, bath tub, hardwood floors, elevator, mailroom/mail boxes, upgraded heating system for less than $500/ monthly, and I often think about leaving until I see these types of videos I realize just how blessed I AM!!😊
@@stephenbanks5952 You said there must be something this person is not saying about his cheap NYC rent - but this person could have rented the place decades ago, under the rent-stabilization program, and then just stayed for decades. I know a woman in Lower Manhattan who is 67 years old, still lives in the same apartment where her parents raised her. Three bedrooms for $800 a month, under rent control. My own apartment is rent stabilized, which strictly limits the amount of rent increase at lease renewal time versus market-rate apartments.
Look POWER TO THESE GUYS AND GALS who are making this work. I lived in a barracks building that AT LEAST wasn't one whole room and I still got claustrophobic from it. This just.... Ooof. Her comment though about appreciating moments like this is a very good mindset to have, because if everything was just the way we wanted then we'd have nothing interesting to tell anyone back home.
The biggest issue is that her micro apartment looks like it needs some maintenance, and that maintenance might not get done until she moves out. Sometimes, if I live in an apartment is occupied by the same tenant for a while, it gets to a point that maintenance needs done, and maybe updates are needed as well, so it might be best to move on.
so the lack of window for a 2nd exit in case of fire is not an issue? if there was a fire in the hallway she would doomed to cook alive or suffocate from smoke, it violates the fire code and is illegal.
The dude's apartment was a big W. Would totally live there in NY for $687 a month. The girl's was nice too but the lack of windows in there is a deal breaker for me personally (and that dripping roof was a big oof)
To each his own. Some people want big houses and live in the boonies and some don’t mind living in a tiny place and experience what the city has to offer. I’m impressed with these peoples outlook and the fact they even share their homes with pets. It may not be for everyone but whatever makes you happy and feel alive is what matters. The rent is actually not so bad. I live in the Bronx , small apartment and a tiny bedroom but it’s not as cheap but it’s a train away and I can ride my bike to the city so it’s all good too.
Well the way our mindset is , happiness is like that..need to think why someone feels happy in crampy and no window apartment..which actually problematic for health
My parents were paying $700 for a two bedroom apartment jus 10 years ago. So the thought of having to pay that much for a shoe box size apartment is craziness to me.
In 2007, I paid $625 for a two-bedroom, 1,050 sq. ft. apartment in Huntsville, AL. It had a balcony amd room for a washer and dryer. I simply can't see spending any amount to "live" like this lady is doing.
@@ChristopherX30 Okay, your apartment in Huntville, Alabama was larger and cheaper - BUT it is in Alabama, NOT New York City. Eeew. The thrill of living here in New York City versus the misery of being stuck in Alabama .... no comparison. My NYC apartment is larger than these are, but the most important thing is my apartment is NOT in Alabama.
@@archivey-h8e Yes, because we have a very dense population and many old, historical buildings, we do have more rats. We ALSO have "live" Broadway theater, world-class museums, cultural events and street festivals, and famous historical sites. This IS an exciting city. You are too narrow-minded to understand. This is the city that so many tourists and migrants want to come to. You are MISSING OUT if you don't want to be here. 8.46 million people live here -- MORE than in YOUR town!
Awesome. 20 years ago my wife and I lives in illegal rental, $600/month for large room, shared kit/bath. Allowed us to start business. Bought house just outside Lincoln tunnel 7 years ago
The apartments are getting smaller and more expensive here too, year by year. Also usually the smaller apartments have a higher price per square meter, since it is easier to sell/rent out them.
I find it crazy how in the midwest you can basically buy a house for what you pay in NYC for a little room. I know people say the midwest is boring and such but I just can't justify going through so much hardship just to live in a better location.
I'm from the midwest myself, and been living in Miami the past 10 years paying Miami prices, and I often times miss midwest prices. And just the fact that there is so much space and less traffic.
She pays for the most expensive gym so that she can meet someone well off there who can get her to a better housing situation. Obviously it’s not for the amenities.
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Could you live in this apartment?!
It could be fine for a couple months if you are a student or something. Also that small space push you to live more outside and enjoy the city and the people...
Maybe.
I wouldn't be able last 2 minutes in there. My anxiety kicked in immediately due to my claustrophobia
Maybe I could the neighbors apartment for sure. The young lady apartment is a little too tight for me and my clothes lol
no
Man, how times change. 20 years ago this was considered a flophouse, now it’s a ‘micro apartment.” The landlord in no way made this safe for a resident. Lady, the best thing about your place is your positivity and your inner light. Stay blessed. That landlord is a skumbagg
Agreed!!!!!
and it's still a glorified flop house. These "agents" selling people well painted walk in closet hell holes for outrageous prices make me sick. To each their own...
This is not considered an apartment anywhere!
The only real problem with it is the leak. Real estate is all about location. It's also about supply and demand.
@@sherw7635 If the rich people want to be cheapskates and buy these walk in closets for high price let them. Good for them because they are causing gentrification. Notice her gym membership is over $300. These people know what their doing. They want to push out minorities and poor people by having a trend of the rent being so high for walk in closets. That it would make it almost impossible for most minorities or poor people to have an apartment in NYC
The 2nd room's definitely worth the price. I personally prefer a room with window for better ventilation + it looks brighter!
Neither are.
City rats and their coping by paying some landlord $600 plus to live in a closet is cringe and dehumanizing
@@Lawlzinator second unit is actually really cool not bad it's big enough
I agree👍🏼
@@Lawlzinator where do you live and how much do you pay?
In a farmland
She can take that crazy amount of 340$ a month and put it towards living in an apartment that doesn’t have water coming out of the ceiling…the ceiling looks like it’s it’s about to cave in from that water damage… yikes
Ya its not logical. I think she can afford a bigger apartment, but chooses not to.
That water is literally waiting to bus down on her. God I prefer a basement apartment anyway of that closterphobic place.
Exactly, I was 340 for a gym that is insane that is a car payment.
@@dbedazzling1 same here. I would want to scream if I lived in her apartment. She can't even fully sit up in bed. She can't exactly even stretch or walk around, and she can't even turn around in her shower. She probably can really only own like five outfits to her name because of how tiny the closet space is.
If I can't afford to live decent in NYC... I just won't.
He could expand the room out the window using galvanized square steel, screws borrowed from his aunt, and eco friendly wood cover veneers.
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The guys apartment was so much better & more spacious. The girls apartment honestly just seemed like a claustrophobic nightmare that was falling apart. She needs to get her ceiling looked at asap, that's very concerning and not quirky or cute but worrisome. Also, I feel bad for the dogs. I feel like she would've been better off in her high-rise but if she can tolerate living there, that's all that matters.
Yea his actually felt cozy. But hers didn't at all other than the living room tv part
Honestly, you shouldn't feel bad about the dogs at all. Her dogs seem happy and they look like they're getting a decent amount of exercise.
Yeah, I would pay the extra $37/mo for the slightly bigger place. Love tiny spaces but her place was making me anxious.
Her dogs seem perfectly fine. Every dog is different, some need a big space to call their own, some are okay in small spaces.
@@alittlepieceofearth I think she's paying for the private bathroom tbh, sharing a toilet is a huge pain
As a Native New Yorker, I think $650 is a good deal, but a dripping ceiling is where I draw the line.😳
Bruh yess
687 for an apartment a lot bigger thaen the other one?? I hope she doesnt get ripped of from the landlord ..
You're delusional if you think this is a good deal. I have a 2 bedroom, living room, full kitchen for 750$ a month. I love 40min outside of Chicago. The most id pay for that closet is 150$ a month.
@@asdvvvvf5381 I live outside Chicago too. Where do you live--Stone Park? You don't live in a vibrant area with everything at your fingertips. You either live in the middle of nowhere watching the paint dry or else some gang-infested suburb.
That's more than my mortgage payment was. 1250 square feet, 3 bedroom, 1bath, large yard.
The water spot above the bed made me uneasy. That shit bout ta burst any day now. That needs to be taken care of asap.
same, one bad storm and that's caving in
my brother lives in NYC and he had the same issue... they just paint over it and do a shit patch job... thats new york slum lords for you.... the apartments change but its still the same.
it will affect anyone's health if they stay there even a few months
The water leak is a really serious problem lol she’s playing it off
I couldn't sleep up there. Noooo way!! 😮
man, they really choose this lifestyle to get validation that "cool, you live in NYC!". i live in manila but yet my house is modern minimalist and this nyc apartment is just the size of our laundry room.
Outsiders always say this, as if ppl only care avout the name. Living in NYC is not about being able to say you live there, it's a totally different place than most other cities across not just the US but the world even.
…Or they chose the lifestyle because they have jobs/friends/family/passions involved in NYC, and this was the most affordable way to stay around them while still having independence and privacy.
But yeah, I’m sure it’s just about getting validation. You’ve got this stranger pegged!
Exactly. Most people move to NYC just to brag to other family members about how they live in NYC.
@@Dasha-vs2jlits a shit hole, especially latley. Some people are just into that. I've visited but would never live in Zoo York.
@@TheJustJoe I live there and the people are remarkably friendly (providing you’re not scared of minorities), the subway is safe and efficient (though it could be better if the governor stopped prioritizing suburbs over MTA funding), and there are amazing concerts/sports games/plays/standup clubs/advanced movie screenings/best-in-the-world museums and parks you can visit at nearly any moment, all without even needing a car. There’s a really lovely sense of community and a vibrant culture that i never got in the suburbs. Even if work didn’t require it, I wouldn’t trade city life for anything.
I feel bad for the dog having to live in such a small space.
So true… 😞
It’s cruel
Ever heard of taking dogs for a walk 😑
@@darienford860 nah what’s that?
Caralho...Preocupado com o cachorro? Puta que paril. Não importa em qual lugar do planeta esteja, seres humanos cagam para outros de sua espécie. O cachorro pelo menos tem um lar. Esse mundo tem que acabar de vez.
The second appartment was so light and cozy, it was amazing!
The first one sadly just felt super cramped and if I were her, I think I would go for a slightly better appartment and get a cheaper gym membership
gym membership almost costing more than your rent is crazy lmao
That chick doesn't seem like the brightest. She talked about wanting to invest and then says she spends nearly 400 bucks a month on a "gym membership."
@@EnkiSvohden ya shes a global gym member for sure. Wonder how good her dodgeball skills are.
Perhaps it’s more of an interest/personality thing but I’ve never really cared too much for gym memberships just to exercise.
Going for runs throughout the city for free instead and buying a cheap yoga mat for calisthenics exercises, is a much more cost effective alternative. You do lose the ready access to weights/machines however if your goal is simply exercise, it makes sense to opt for it (especially when you live in an environment with high expenses such as large cities). And if there’s a social desire, you can find local fitness clubs; there are probably free ones in the places like NYC.
@@wonderbread6100Globo Gym 😂
Is anyone gonna talk abt why her gym membership is $340?!?!?
For real wtf gym is that lmao
Yh why tf
A lot of gyms are like 10.00 a month,
Must be one of those gyms that does your workout for you
@@R-Woodzy lol
you should invest in galvanized square steel and eco friendly wood veneers. I’d recommend getting extension screws from your aunt to firmly secure the structure to the walls.
I was looking for comments like these! Good one! 😂
You’re legendary dude
Love the second apartment--perfect example of how natural light (in this case southern exposure) can transform a space into something light and bright and not claustrophobic. The tenant is also well organized, which helps, but he's not minimalist either--he has plenty of stuff, but everything has its place. And room for his adorable cat as well! Plus, the second apartment definitely has more headroom than 1-1/2 feet in the loft bedroom, which helps. If NYC is where you want to be, and especially if you are young and not burdened with too many possessions, I could see the second apartment working nicely for people for a few years. The rent is manageable, and that counts for a lot. Thanks for sharing these with us!
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I liked the second one.
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I have a sneaking suspicion that J.R. is quite handy - and took the time to re-plaster his space properly. Those sharp lines make the difference between a place looking run-down, and feeling clean and modern.
@@jenniferlynn3537 Yes I think so, she mentioned that he had fixed her stove before. He's from the South so likely has general DIY skills at a minimum.
The way it doesn't have a window to look outside is what makes the room extra suffocating. I hope you can move into a better space one day 😢
As long as the air is ok, why do you need a window to see out of? It's nice to see outside from time to time, but it's not essential. TBH, if i was in this apartment with that prime real estate, i would not be looking at things outside : )
@@LukeGale-w8m youve never lived inside a no windows apartment and it shows
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@@Unregistered.Hypercam.2. I've lived in a couple of basement flats in London. The same view has her skylight. Just pavement and fences.
@@LukeGale-w8m renting a closet for 650$ a month, you need a window to look out as you ponder where it all went wrong.
As a native new yorker whose hard work amounted to nothing, I love how transplants are get absolutely ecstatic about living in rotting old walk-in closets with broken fixtures just because it's in New York city
Totally agree. What’s the point to even live in NYC like this? Not like they are making 200k+ a year and choose to live like this to put it all in savings or stocks. Just move somewhere else. It sounded like the girl is working from home so you have a freedom to move anywhere in the country.
Thank God, reading the comments. I thought I was the only one that thought this is a shitty place to live
You seem jaded and bitter. The people in the video seem happy and grateful. I know who I would rather be...
@@joshh.2802 u sound preachy and unhappy, everyone can tell
Exactly lol.
Honestly, the girls apartment was a little small, especially the sleeping area. But, the guys apartment for that price is awesome. That’s plenty of room for just one person
But the girl gets bathroom all by herself, guy needs to share bathroom
You should look up the definition of “plenty”
@@Sisilorulz With one other person, so it's almost like sharing a bathroom with a roommate. It's not a deal breaker, if the other person is respectful and clean.
Yeah I agree. The guy's apartment made her apartment look like a mess lol.
Ikr I couldn’t live in her space. To small
Seeing the contrast between the guy's apartment and the girl's apartment makes me think, how can she live that way? At least the guy managed to utilize his space, and he has a window. The girl has to live in a cluttered apartment with no windows and a leaking ceiling.
Anything is better than being homeless. Especially in New York. It's so cold there. Snow and negative degree weather plus no free places to park so good luck trying to live in your car. It's pretty disgusting that housing is basically a luxury of the high middle class.
@@Careless-sv6cf why not move to where it's cheaper to rent and/or warmer?
@@potatoheadpokemario1931 too far from work, traffic jam, etc
@@giabao2046 why not get a job outside of New York and once you're out you no longer need to deal with the traffic jam?
@@potatoheadpokemario1931 a lot of people work in fields that it is so hard to find a job outside of large city
Yea his apartment was much nicer and organized. And his sleeping arrangements looked way cozier
You’re pretty cute
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Facts 😭
Little John got himself a tiny apartment and extended it with a galvanised steel frame!
This is so wild to me, here in the UK I pay £595 a month, so around 770 dollar maybe, for a 3 bedroom house, huge rooms and garden in a very nice area! It's mind blowing that people are being charged this much for what's effectively the size of a prison cell!
thats insane... :{ I wish I could live for that cheap
Yes, but in London you could never get that much space living alone for that price. And London is more comparable to New York City. I used to live in studio flats in London. The first was £695 (inc. bills) iirc - it was really tiny but thankfully didn't have any hazards like this apartment does, like at least I knew it was safe. And it was an attic room so had decent light from slanting attic windows. The second was £800 without bills, probably cost about £1,000 inc. bills. It was slightly bigger but still effectively just a bed and room for a desk. Neither of them were particularly central though so I'm assuming somewhere in central London would have been a lot more expensive.
Lived in the second one over COVID and I hated it so much that I sacrificed having my own space and ended up moving in with flatmates. £875 bills included (rent increased to £1,000 a month and I moved out shortly after).
No, this would be considered cruel and unusual punishment in American prisons.
What you're watching in this video would be considered a luxury in or near central London, for that money.
In fact ,nowadays in zone 1, you'd pay a good £800 for just a box room.
I'm talking the prison cell type where you can barely stretch your arms from wall to wall ,only fitting a single bed and a mini table.
Oh,and that's with a shared kitchen and bathroom .
Frequent rodent visits are included in the price.
Anyone who's been there , knows I'm not joking.
Thankyou from Canada.
Aside from the leaking ceiling, which definitely needs to be dealt with, I could totally handle the first apartment for a little while. But the second one - the guy's apartment - was legitimately nice, and I could easily see myself staying somewhere like that for the foreseeable future, especially if it's in a convenient neighborhood.
Agreed. That first one was a bit depressing. No window, and it felt like you were in a very narrow hole in the ground. Also, 1.5 feet of clearance for sleeping is INSANE. Then you've got the water leak right over your head. Not a great place.
The second place was actually pretty sick though. Much larger. Big window. Better layout. And only 37$ more a month? That's a steal compared to the first one.
@@OsaculnenolajO He has to share a bathroom tho, that's a deal breaker for me.
@@TheEnd-eg6wq Id rather share a bathroom than have a water leak right over my bed while I sleep.
both places are shite
@@OsaculnenolajO How about neither?
Seeing people in such small apartments while still having a positive outlook on life is very reassuring to me and makes me appreciate what I have right now.
It’s not reassuring. It’s slowly getting down to living in pods. These people are just coping
Coping is the word. And if people allow this to keep happening, they'll be "happy" to be able to just live in pods.
But yeah, America!!! The land on where you have the absolute unconditional freedom to choose... Whatever the options your employers give you...
As the elites once said. "You will have nothing & be happy"
@@Queef_latina For real, the middle class in third world countries have bigger houses than this ffs
Yikes living like this in the world's wealthiest country is nothing to be positive about
They decorated the small space so perfectly. I loved it
The whole time I was just thinking poor dog! I hope she takes him on many walks. I agree with most that her place is too small and cluttered, but the guy's apartment down the hall was really well done!
Rent’s gotten so high in NYC people are moving in with their pets.
I've seen more luxurious dog houses
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Lol lol
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Honestly I'd get really claustrophobic when lying in her bed. The bed space of the neighbor was definitely a bit less scary for me 😂
It was basically like Dracula living in a casket.
it's like a bunk bed
His ceiling is also falling down on her, so not just small but dangerous.
I couldn’t sleep in that bed.. couldn’t entertain the idea.. terribly claustrophobic to me and the idea of a fire and no escape would give me constant anxiety..
2nd room was definitely worth it he is very organized and utilized all the space
Her problem was the gym being 340 a month
Cut The Gym Buy a small Gym machine and invest into a Higher Rent
Right that’s almost half her rent
A month!?? Probably an all in spa or something?
The roof above her bed was disturbing! I hope they fix that for her asap!
If you follow her on TikTok the water bubble above her bed got worse & it was ready to pop. She was waiting on the landlord to fix it. That was a few days ago.
@@Spilledperfume1 nope I’m not a TikTok person, so I had no idea 😅. That’s really disturbing, I hope that’s fixed as it’s extremely dangerous!
Growing mold
How is she not afraid to sleep there,the cieling could fall on her during sleep?
I don't see that happening 😂
That spot above her bed made me nervous LOL. It's going to burst anytime. I couldn't fall asleep lol.
her apartment reminds me of one of my recurring nightmares jfc. her dog deserves better and I can't believe people will even pay $100 to live in a closet let alone $600. all of this should be illegal from renting out shoeboxes to owning a dog in one.
It was her neighbours dog, maybe that neighbor has a bigger apartment
Go help her then snowflake
@Оксана Онищенко People shouldn't be forced into these types of situations. That closet should be reserved for the needy not those who can afford a better living space.
@Оксана Онищенко Have those buildings been restricted due to unsafe living conditions? Are they marked for demolition?
@Оксана Онищенко There are smaller "boxes" in Hong Kong for people to rent. They're called "coffin cubicles".
I lived in a small space like this for a few months and it sucked, you think you can do it going into it but once youre actually living like that you realize how much you miss your normal life.
The young man's apartment was actually very cute - neat , clean, organized, and uncluttered. Because he had so much less stuff, he had much more space. Although I wish he had a private bathroom, I suppose sharing with only one other person is tolerable. For $687 per month, it's definitely worth it.
The guy’s pad is nice!
I fully appreciate that I’m not a native of NYC, and therefore don’t have experience or knowledge of renting prices there. But this is insane to me! $650 per month for that shoebox is ridiculous. There is no way the landlord should be charging her that much. I mean - if she’s genuinely happy with that space, thats great but also the fact that her roof was leaking with that type of damage is unacceptable.
Starting to realise how much I took for granted the places I lived growing up in NYC... My mom's apt was something like 1500-2000 sqft. Makes me wonder how much work she put in to keep that and raise so many kids 🤯
Years ago, you didn't have to work like crazy to have a 1,500 Sq ft place. It's the fact that housing turned into a major business, rather than giving people a reasonable place to just live and function.
I'm sure she worked her ass off but it's multiple times harder to afford housing (and really everything) these days. America's best days are in thr past unfortunately.
Depression…the girls room was awful,without a window-fresh air-space for the dog -liking rooftop etc.Absolutely tragedy 😢
can just go out
it's her choice and she's happy with it.
@@jego207 Her choice?She was forced to stay there because of the low budget she has…with $650 you can only rent rat holes in NYC... she would be happy if she lived in a real house..not in a cage!!
@@alexalexiadis not forced lol. and you can just leave new york its a worthless liberal dump anyways
Imagine the smell inside....
It should be a crime to maintain a dog this size in a confined small space like this with no windows.
If the dog was rescued from a small cage in an overcrowded shelter that had him on code red, he is living a very good life now. It doesn't mean she will live there forever, but the dog might not have life at all if it was on the euthanasia list. It happens. Maybe she saved the dog's life.
The bed and the dripping ceiling literally gave me anxiety. It would feel like it was about to fall in on me. And that poor dog being trapped in there.
How do you know how she treats her dog? I know of dogs in big houses that never walk their dog. Just let it go in the garden. That's no life. Dogs need to eat, sleep and explore.
@@LukeGale-w8m key word is big houses
@@DreadnoughtHvor Yes because dogs are known for their love of big houses. Dogs need about 2 hours (plus) of walks and then are happy to sleep the rest of the day. They couldn't give a monkeys if you lived in a shed as long as it is warm
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this is insanely small. Thank God for everything I have at my disposal. Looks like the landlord basically converted given space into two or three apartments to earn more rent.
Little John with galvanized steel is real
Who would have known dude
I wish you could make more videos like this. It’s nice to see NYC from other perspective aswell and not just luxury appartments. Great video once again!🤌🏼
“Other perspectives”? That’s an interesting way of rephrasing “person lives in a leaking closet”.
@@Mmmmilo Glorified prison shoe box with no fire exit.
On one hand, it's kinda cool.
On the other, I would go mad if I couldn't pace around.
Just go for a walk in NYC. Place is kinda a crash spot then living situation
@@R9JoshI’m from Chicago but have been to New York 4 times, the coolest thing I found about New York is how many ppl are just outside hanging out at parks in Manhattan, I think small apartments has to be a reason for this
@@jesselussier4854 Lol
@@jesselussier4854 bffr this os not living
First off, these are not apartments. In other states this would be illegal, and only in NY can you get away this stuff. In PA, for instance, this would be rented as a "room, ' not an apartment.
Great video.
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It is NOT legal everywhere in NY! In Long Island these places would be classified as rooming houses which are illegal. I would like to add that a lot of videos like this are just sad! They look like converted closets being rented as apartments.
This isn’t even legal in nyc.
Fantastic. I am a New Yorker and I applaud these young transplants. They are young, they are not living with their parents sitting in their bedroom all day on the computer. Rather they are living their life in one of the most interesting cities in the world, paying low rent and saving money to do fun things, also building their career. Their room is just a place to sleep in, and what is wrong with that? Young people should be up and about, socializing, working, etc.
These gives me ideas. I am showing to my kids-I need them to move out from our house in Queens. lol.
Hooray! I was hoping for more Tiny apartment tours! Does anyone find these super fascinating? Like I could never but respect to anyone who can
They were interesting and new about 5 years ago, but now all these tiny apartment videos look the same after awhile. I prefer (in this channel's case) the million dollar homes. It's a bit more "realistic" living in terms of what we would rather have and dream of. And as a former NY'ker, I could never live in these small apartments. Most of these people I've noticed come from out of town and find these tiny apartments.I believe the girl is from California. I give them props though. 👍
@@DukeBX Oh certainly, the channel’s typical content is spectacular. But I enjoy the variety Erik is creating and I’m grateful for the dedication he’s putting into his content.
@@JJN-Studios His videos are great. Very true. 👍
Look at never too small, alot of inspiration for small spaces
@@Machine585Hd I’ve been subscribed to them for a while now! 😃👍
Okay, I was with her the whole video. And then she says she spends $340 a month on her gym membership? The girl's logic is just so flawed after that. Trying to save money and put yourself through this, when you can EASILY get a membership for $50-$100 instead, and rent a nicer place where your mind is at peace for the $900 then instead.
Exactly what I was thinking. Not even rich people I know pay that much for their gym memberships, yet this girl chooses to pay for that stupidly expensive gym, when she could just use the money to get out of that dump. People are dumb af
my thought exactly! lol
@@Rain-jx1po Precisely. She can walk, do jogging or even standing workout for free using suggestions from internet.
I agree with you about the silly girl paying $340 for a monthly gym membership. New York Road Runners offers free group runs and yoga classes - she can get her workouts through New York Road Runners for a $40 a year membership.
Networking and a potential dating pool of high salary earners.
She also had the funds to previously live in a high-rise apartment.
She could easily be saving 1-2k a month while also being able to spend a little indiscriminately.
I live in a studio and am fine with a small space, but that bed loft made me feel SO CLAUSTROPHOBIC just to look at it.
I don't understand what it means but I understand what you mean 😂😂
Yea I almost couldn’t breathe
Fr i'd rather be homeless 🤣
I always respect folks use of space in micro apartments or tiny homes. I wish my home was as efficiently laid out.
$340 for a monthy gymmembership alright thats enough Internet for today
if it is your dream? go for it, you have to start somewhere! but i personally could never live in a place that small, need a few square meters haha. but like the girl said at the end, you’ll get some pretty cool memories by living in a place like that
Same bro I will go insane living there and second point you'll get pretty cool memories by living in a huge and luxurious place too
@@alphamale3692 facts haha
How can you live without even a window?
Proper ventilation is a must , I personally would feel like I would be suffocating in a place like that esp. with a dog, got to have ventilation, just the dust and dog hair would be to much for me in that dungeon, fresh air is a must!
@@tommcdonough6086 is this legal to rent that kind of place ?
@@xMTLKxNYC law says it is not legal without a window. These are considered single room occupancy units and NYC law prohibits these from being built anymore. I lived in one before and they can be great actually
@@Jacob-j2o yea i think legally to adhere to fire code regulations there has to be a window to use as a 2nd exit in case of fire, basically if there was a fire in the hallway these apartments are a death trap, you would basically have to sit in your apartment and suffocate or be burned to death.
Yep. Nope. Never. It’s so sad that this is considered “lucky” or a “steal”.
i love how this girl is getting love from you too... i seen her first video and am obsessed..! she has such a great vibe.. and unlike all the cash jordan videos with misleading titles about being small.. this is actually a small apt!
The water leak is so real…the other gentleman’s house is gorgeous actually…ppl live there are happy…❤
Honestly, this is really depressing. It wasn't that long ago that a two bedroom apartment cost the same, or sometimes even LESS, per month as these glorified janitor closets. I really hope something changes in the future that offers people larger living spaces for far more affordable rates.
Your idea of "not that long ago" must be a little different than mine. I lived there a decade ago and that would have been an absurd idea. 20 years ago? Equally absurd. 30 years ago? Eh, maybe some cockroach infested dump in the Lower East Side or Chinatown.
In Saint Petersburg (Russia) 1 bedroom apartment between Center and more distant stations of subway costs 500$ And salaries in Russia much smaller than in USA. This crisis is wild
Doubt it. If I had to bet, with the advancement of VR, corporations will start making these microapartments the norm with only the fabulously wealthy being able to afford larger spaces. On the one hand, a part of me likes the idea of utilizing living areas and getting away from the McMansions, but another part of me cringes at the constant disparity between the haves and have-nots.
@@Polina_MerlettoThe fact that salaries are lower (much much lower) in Russia than in New York is exactly why renting an apartment costs $500 in Saint Petersburg. Also Manhattan is extremely dense of course, which pushes rents up.
There has to be something wrong with our society if a young person with a decent income needs to live in such insanely cramped conditions in order to have any money left over to acquire assets or to build wealth!!
Does the dog have to live in this space too?
I think originally these were dog houses. Lol jk
@@sal2975 yooo
Probably smells worse than a moose's ass in there. Life is to short to live in a place like that!!!
@@shreyaskaup he is right
Dam, this $300 a month living with my parents doesn't seem that bad anymore. Free food, and sometimes I get the whole house to myself.
Guys: We all pay rent. the house is not my parents so we all split the bills. I am saving up for a house.
Depends on the parents...
@@carguynewb7856 I know, bro, it's pretty sad
@@carguynewb7856 Well I am sure he uses electricity and gets dinner prepared. Gotta get him ready for the real world of bills.
@@luvbig41 Or just allow him to save until he can go on his own completely
Nothing better than having ur own spot where u can do whatever u want when ever u want , get a good job and move by urself.
Not only could I never live in the equivalent of a walk in closet, but in New York period. Man oh man. In my neck of the woods, 750 a month gets you a decent apartment. 2 bed, 2 full bath, walk in closets. About 1,000 square ft. Oh, and a pool, tennis court and fishing pond with gazebo over the water. In a really nice town. You can have New York City.
The fact that she has a dog is absolutely insane. I hope that's her neighbours dog but I can imagine the neighbour would have similar size room
the real crime here is the fact that she has a good size dog trapped in a little room.
If I'm not mistaken, their apartments are similar in size but the Guy's one is longer and has a window that makes it look bigger.
Ceiling seemed higher in his too
He also had an actual window where she has no window
Finally a NYC apartment that I could afford! I could definitely make that happen. A bathroom that is YOUR OWN, an outdoor roof space, and a brick wall. I could definitely make that happen! Although, I think the second one was a nicer space at just $687/month. You would definitely want to make sure you are sharing that bathroom with a nice person, and it sounded like he approved of his bathroom mate. I could definitely make one of them units work, but that sagging ceiling that she has to do with is worrisome and I would need to get that fixed.
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In which normal country is it normal to live in a tiny room with no space? This is insane. My bathroom is bigger than this. I think that everything below one bedroom apartment is too small for living.
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@@pavelpetev3772 Yeah. USA is a joke. But you know WEF wants this for everyone. "You will live in a pod and eat bugs"..
@@pavelpetev3772 China?
The second apartment is the only one I'd even consider for that price. The first apartment was too small and dark. I agree with what the lady said though, it forces you to go out and not stay inside all day. Having lived in a large duplex by myself for a long time, it was cheap, but I felt too comfortable inside all day and didn't "get out" or explore as much as I should have - because I had so much space of my own right there at home. And you do feel like you have to "use it" because you're paying for it, so she's right there.
Meanwhile in the Midwest I own an 1100 square foot house with a garage for $650 a month.
I hope the landlord ended up fixing that ceiling
Landlord should be sued. That water bubble…
She would probably have to clear everything out for them to fix it... So don't just assume - it may be on her.
yeah that baby is just gonna get bigger and bigger, until, blam. Flooded.
I love these types of videos of micro homes. The homes are efficient and these people make it work at an affordable price. It's so nice and cozy, and forces you to not buy so much stuff. Only the essentials and they make use of all the space and things they can. As minimalist ocd type of guy I sometimes think about moving to NYC and live in one of these apartments if I could find some at an affordable price of 600-700 like these. I currently live in 2,000 square foot house too.
Nyc is way too crowded. I commute there for work but can never live like that. Too many people in 1 bldg
As a guy I could live in an apartment like that, but 650 a month where I'm from gets you a 3 bedroom house
I love how even though it is small she made cozy and made it work for her how nice.
she def made it work
It’s soo cozy :)
@@alainarandazzo I’m going to need you to help me with my home decor ❤️
Y’all are insane. “Cozy”. Touch grass.
I live in NYC in a one bedroom, pre-war building, high ceilings, bath tub, hardwood floors, elevator, mailroom/mail boxes, upgraded heating system for less than $500/ monthly, and I often think about leaving until I see these types of videos I realize just how blessed I AM!!😊
How are you living so cheaply? There must be something you are not saying.
@@stephenbanks5952 Prob not in Manhattan
@@stephenbanks5952 You said there must be something this person is not saying about his cheap NYC rent - but this person could have rented the place decades ago, under the rent-stabilization program, and then just stayed for decades. I know a woman in Lower Manhattan who is 67 years old, still lives in the same apartment where her parents raised her. Three bedrooms for $800 a month, under rent control. My own apartment is rent stabilized, which strictly limits the amount of rent increase at lease renewal time versus market-rate apartments.
Umm what part impossible?
"And I have *just* one job 😁" Oh man, so a lot of ppl have to work multiple to afford to live there? 😱
Some places dont offer 48h per week jobs so many are maintaining two parttime jobs
@@LocherYT Forty EIGHT hour jobs?! Isn't the usual standard 40?! Here in Canada, more than 40hrs/week is overtime
Look POWER TO THESE GUYS AND GALS who are making this work. I lived in a barracks building that AT LEAST wasn't one whole room and I still got claustrophobic from it. This just.... Ooof. Her comment though about appreciating moments like this is a very good mindset to have, because if everything was just the way we wanted then we'd have nothing interesting to tell anyone back home.
The biggest issue is that her micro apartment looks like it needs some maintenance, and that maintenance might not get done until she moves out. Sometimes, if I live in an apartment is occupied by the same tenant for a while, it gets to a point that maintenance needs done, and maybe updates are needed as well, so it might be best to move on.
so the lack of window for a 2nd exit in case of fire is not an issue? if there was a fire in the hallway she would doomed to cook alive or suffocate from smoke, it violates the fire code and is illegal.
Everyone who is also mad about the dog having to live there. She has moved into a much bigger normal space now
"You'll own nothing and be happy" is all that keeps going through my mind.
But isn't that the "deal" with living in an apartment? You don't own it. There is no equity built up.
Welcome to the new American dream.
So cool seeing Jim Caviezel having a TH-cam channel for a side hustle 😅
With everything I have now in my place I don't think I can live in a micro apartment. It makes me appreciate my apartment I have now.
just sad for the dog
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Her neighbor's place is a much better one not just for it's space-to-cost ratio, but also for the arrangement. I can see myself living in it.
Can't even begin to fathom living in that place, my room only is around twice the size of that, paying that much for a closet is outrageous
It's like living in a dark closet!! My daughter's smallest Brooklyn apt was 300 sq feet with windows!!!
No windows is insane!Its a tomb!
That other guy's apartment was immaculate!
Mad how people think this is good. How utterly depressing to live in a place like this
Better than sleeping on the street imp
Don't be so sure..
For only $650 & a private bathroom for New York standards are pretty nice idk 😭😭
I mean. Have you seen the 'coffin homes' from Hong Kong?
To be fair New Yorkers are literally never home
that's where reading Napoleon Hill's books brings people 2:01
The dude's apartment was a big W. Would totally live there in NY for $687 a month. The girl's was nice too but the lack of windows in there is a deal breaker for me personally (and that dripping roof was a big oof)
I really thought I live in the smallest apartment possible. But after watching this I started to much appreciate my space.
I lived in a 10 square meters 'apartment' for a year, it was awesome only because I could clean it really fast.
To each his own. Some people want big houses and live in the boonies and some don’t mind living in a tiny place and experience what the city has to offer. I’m impressed with these peoples outlook and the fact they even share their homes with pets. It may not be for everyone but whatever makes you happy and feel alive is what matters. The rent is actually not so bad. I live in the Bronx , small apartment and a tiny bedroom but it’s not as cheap but it’s a train away and I can ride my bike to the city so it’s all good too.
@damianwojcikiewicz3951what is bro waffling about
If she is staying in a small place like that then she isn't going to afford what the city has to offer.
Well the way our mindset is , happiness is like that..need to think why someone feels happy in crampy and no window apartment..which actually problematic for health
She is so ❤
My parents were paying $700 for a two bedroom apartment jus 10 years ago. So the thought of having to pay that much for a shoe box size apartment is craziness to me.
In 2007, I paid $625 for a two-bedroom, 1,050 sq. ft. apartment in Huntsville, AL. It had a balcony amd room for a washer and dryer.
I simply can't see spending any amount to "live" like this lady is doing.
@@ChristopherX30that’s because huntsville is nowhere near the size of NYC. The comparison makes absolutely no sense
@@ChristopherX30 Okay, your apartment in Huntville, Alabama was larger and cheaper - BUT it is in Alabama, NOT New York City. Eeew. The thrill of living here in New York City versus the misery of being stuck in Alabama .... no comparison. My NYC apartment is larger than these are, but the most important thing is my apartment is NOT in Alabama.
@@cathynewyork7918 yeah new york has more rats, tis pretty exciting.
@@archivey-h8e Yes, because we have a very dense population and many old, historical buildings, we do have more rats. We ALSO have "live" Broadway theater, world-class museums, cultural events and street festivals, and famous historical sites. This IS an exciting city. You are too narrow-minded to understand. This is the city that so many tourists and migrants want to come to. You are MISSING OUT if you don't want to be here. 8.46 million people live here -- MORE than in YOUR town!
Awesome. 20 years ago my wife and I lives in illegal rental, $600/month for large room, shared kit/bath. Allowed us to start business. Bought house just outside Lincoln tunnel 7 years ago
I definitely prefer his apartment. It has an actual window. I would feel so claustrophobic in her apartment. Plus I like the induction cooktop.
Why do people constantly wish to live right on top of one another? There’s a big world out there.
The apartments are getting smaller and more expensive here too, year by year. Also usually the smaller apartments have a higher price per square meter, since it is easier to sell/rent out them.
I find it crazy how in the midwest you can basically buy a house for what you pay in NYC for a little room. I know people say the midwest is boring and such but I just can't justify going through so much hardship just to live in a better location.
I'm from the midwest myself, and been living in Miami the past 10 years paying Miami prices, and I often times miss midwest prices. And just the fact that there is so much space and less traffic.
I pay $30 a month for my gym and I get everything I could possibly need. Even in NY a $340/month membership is completely outrageous.
She pays for the most expensive gym so that she can meet someone well off there who can get her to a better housing situation. Obviously it’s not for the amenities.
It’s probably for personal training I guess
lmfao EXACTLY@@rainacherienne1010
How do people live in these shoeboxes with a pet?! I can't imagine forcing a large animal to be confined to such small spaces for most of its time.