Tiny living in New York City- I live in an 80 sqft apartment for $385/month in downtown Manhattan.
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I love saving and investing and living in this tiny 80 square foot apartment with dirt cheap rent has helped me save and invest so much money. I just think people only view success as someone living in a big house with a nice car and I actually think that's misleading because what it takes to succeed is often living well below your means. Hopefully this gets people excited about tiny living. 80 square feet is the legal limit for how small an apartment can be in New York City. That's my understanding anyway. Hope you guys enjoy! And don't forget to like this video and subscribe to my channel!
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Property developers and landlords have managed to convince people that spaces like this are apartments and not just rooms with a sink.
Where is his DOOR to get IN & OUT of that Room.???
@@bypinkerton892 Hahahhah...well observed. It puzzled me for a bit after you mentioned it but I found it: the door is covered with that purple sound proof material, you can see the handle 10:21.
Wow.... You did Good to catch that Door Knob....
Thanx....
This is a room with a sink yup, bed, desk and so on lol
I'll take this. Idc
I’m very impressed that you managed to make a tour of 80 square feet last 11 minutes
To be fair, he did backtrack on some things lol
Very lengthy
@@JacobSmith-tt7dm still for New York City you can't beat that
@@donnelladams8362 do you know where I can find a place like this at?
If I could find a place that costs this inexpensive in the City- nevemind the outskirts or across the river, I’d take that. There is NO SUCH thing here in the northeast- as far as I’ve looked..and I’ve searched far and wide. The big problem now is avoiding illness without your own bathroom. You’d have to thoroughly clean it eveytime, even when you can’t hold it! Best wishes to you. I hope something good comes up. 🙏🏼
First, you don't have to justify your lifestyle to no one. Secondly, I love what you have done with your apartment. It is simple to the point and it seems to meet all of your needs.BRAVO!
The fact that you built all of that by yourself is great and you did with stuff that people just threw away...well done. 🐶🙂👍
I've always made things work on the cheap!
Honestly, I could probably deal with the small living quarters but not having a private toilet and shower is an absolute deal breaker.
Same here. I can live in a small place. But no way sharing at bathroom. Nope.
I notice he didn't show any of that.
Same I was like that's ridiculously small but I'd do it because NYC is expensive but the no private bathroom was a hell no no no especially private toilet. I'm okay with sharing a tub or shower but not a toilet 😂😂
White privileged
White privileged
Why do you think it’s embarrassing to live there? Sounds like a sensible choice. I would find it embarrassing to pay for things I actually couldn’t afford.
The embarrassing thing is this world does not have affordable housing. No one should be homeless or have to sacrifice space.
Agreed
@@raineyj560 I agree no one should be homeless, but, beyond that -- you get the space you can pay for! Where I live, in Ohio, rents are maybe 1/5 of what they would be in NYC, or even less. There aren't rooming houses or places with shared bathrooms, as far as I know.
i paid the same amount in Orlando and got a one bed 780 soft apt. w/ laundry room!
I lived in a similar space in Brooklyn and was also embarrassed of my living situation
Bro did a great job organizing and downsizing in order to make his life as efficient as possible for that tiny place. And he's got room for two adorable dogs! Even the plant he rescued doesn't take up space, he chose wisely. Couldn't share a bathroom and shower with strangers though, but at least he isn't getting raped with his rent like other folks living in barely bigger spaces in NYC are. Good for him.
I’m too claustrophobic. My dorm room was larger than this. I do like how he’s making it work and seems very content. Guess it’s no different than living in a van.
@Jennifer Chandler my thoughts exactly.
It really makes a huge difference that his window isn’t just facing an alley or brick wall
I would prefer that because of the noise lol
The NOISE arrrgh
it makes a Bigger Difference that he won't move it!
The price is actually incredible for the location.
That's what I was thinking. Downtown Manhattan is supposed to be expensive, isn't it?
I can’t understand people living in such an expensive area. His living area is the same size as my closet at my apartment in Texas, that’s not a brag it’s just me showing how much cheaper it is to live here than there.
@@garrettwilder853 I'm in STL and for what people on both coasts are paying for tiny apartments we're paying for entire houses with giant yards, and then some. The COL is just so much higher in those areas b/c everybody wants to live there. Rent is starting to go up in the midwest, too, though b/c people are starting to move here for the cheap rents. I just can't believe how much housing costs these days. It really is getting ridiculous.
@Require TheFire Yes, they also have personal bathrooms fully furnished kitchens and washer and dryers for $400 a month. I live in a college town even cheaper places than that they just aren’t furnished.
After 4.5 years in NYC I don't know how you have something, anything, for 385 per month. You can't rent a room for twice that.
"Nothing is ever out of reach." so fitting for that apartment 😂
Its just crazy to me how many people love living in the city so much they are willing to live like this.
Because you don’t spend much time at home. There’s parks, libraries, beaches, museums, bars, clubs, music and much more. You need a big house in the suburbs because you spend most of your time in it. Different strokes.
Exactly. I don’t get it.
@@ripred42 You can find all these things in the suburbs too.
@@Kurumifan15 Yea but you can't walk/bike to them. And your average income is likely less in a sprawlier city.
@@Kurumifan15 can you walk to a a bar? Also I don’t know what suburbs you live in but the ones I have lived in have had terrible music acts and almost never a museum of a any note.
He has a home! Beats being homeless by a long shot! Even a small apartment is better than no abode or living in a vehicle! Kudos! 👍
Nothing wrong with living in a vehicle. I'm getting ready to move into my van... but I am retired! I can't wait for this next adventure!
@@USNWaveRet No thanks! Did the living in a vehicle deal many years back cause of layoffs. No way! Good Luck!
It's amazing to me that no matter how small these spaces get, there's always room for a dog.
I have a dog walking business BitterDog Walkers haha
Life without animals cat, dog, horses, etc is no fun. It's unconditional luv. Gives ppl a feeling of purpose taking care of an animal. Brings joy & many smiles.
Cruel to keep dogs in that cramped place. He said dogS. Ugh.
Well I guess the dog sleeps on the bed so that saves heating at night
@gypsy girl
Better a small loving home for a dog and a walk-in the park than on a farm outside in all weathers and being beaten IMO
@@KENTUCKY-MAMA Not everyone needs an animal to feel fulfilled in life. It’s wrong to have an animal cramped up in that space. Humans are selfish.
Your place is great for one person and I love that your fur pets share it with you. I think you did an awesome job organizing your place and how you saved $$$$ by dumpster diving for items !!!
This is just how I roll haha
I've seen some tiny microwaves in Walmart that barely cost 80 bucks, u can probably fit it in there somewhere. And someone mentioned that at the head of ur bed u could put some corner shelves that wouldn't take up any of ur room.u can put 2 or 3 of them up the wall in the corner and give urself even more storage. Keep up the work and keep saving that money. It's so easy to fix stuff urself instead of paying someone else to do stuff, like u said about the faucet. Sounds like ur handy and installing some shelving will be a breeze for you. Check out the tiny microwaves at Walmart, they were like 79 bucks.
I am absolutely amazed that you're only paying $385.. My only real complaint is the lack of a private bathroom.
That close to the square, for sure! I thought the same thing. It is great to know these options exist.
I would just pee in the sink
@@adamhamilton3757 he probably does and I would too.... if it was that easy for girls lol
Who cares, chawl style. Only thing needed is good neighbors, a gym, and a steady job nearby...
I live in a room at the YWCA and pay 545.00....I share everything else: bathroom, kitchen, fridge, oven, freezer with 19 other women so you are doing better than me!
I feel I could make this work if I had my own bathroom.
Me too. I wonder how much it would add to the rent pay.
@@Constantinesis probably puts you up towards $1300
@@bobbyzig3879 sounds about right
Oh, now I get it. I lived in a camper and peed in a karaffe. It said 'Simply Lemonade' on the label.
Same here. I would want a private bathroom. Otherwise it's great.
Nothing embarrassing about being resourceful! It’s great- 🎉 cozy with happy pups.
Agree!
This was adorable how you explain your cute little apartment in sort of a sarcastic but cool descriptive way . The closet is a main feature and your kitchen does all you need. Actually pretty adequate. You are funny and love the factual information .
As an interior designer I find that people generally live in just a small portion of their gigantic homes. Nothing wrong with cozy & functional!
So small . . . you have to step outside to change your mind.
@@christobalcolon6601 I hope he goes out a lot.
But call it what it is.. a room. This dude rents a single room for $385/month. An apartment has its own toilet/shower, kitchen, and bedroom.
And saves electricity on heating in winter in New York and more temperature efficient.
@@wilson4180 and $385 is an insane bargain for a room in the heart of NYC, renting a room in southern california will run you at least $600/month
Nothing to be embarrassed about; it's a smart way to live; as long as your needs are being met.
well said! totally agree
Embarrassed??!!..I know people who'd kill for that apartment in NYC. Not kidding, seen 50 sq ft for $500 plus utilities in NYC. It was a shared bedroom with curtain as a divider from other "tenant"
I totally agree.
You are a very smart and wise. You have all you need.
I would definitely live in your appartment.
Just one question what is the height of the room?
No need to be embarrassed. It's a movement! Tiny homes, minimalism....happy for you!
I will be there next year.
Thanks for this video.
My first apartment used to be dorms (like back in the 60s) that were then rennovated into apartments in the 80s. The entire apartment used to be a dorm, so basically about the size of a bedroom. I wouldn't mind living there again if I ever found myself living alone. Being my very first place of my own, I have warm fuzzies thinking about it. I had a bunk bed, where the upper part was a twin size bed and the lower part was empty to leave room for a desk. Except I just used it for storage. My desk/table was one of those "breakfast in bed" trays with legs. I'd just sit on the floor and use that like a very tiny Japanese table. I had a "kitchen" which had a mini fridge (about the size of the one here). Mini stove/oven that only had 2 burners, and the oven could fit a 9X12 baking pan. And a small sink, it was the only sink, so it doubled as a bathroom sink for brushing teeth.. My "bathroom" was a toilet and shower in the corner. I rigged up a curtain to give it some privacy in case anyone was over. That was it. No closet, so I just got a little self standing clothing rack. I didn't have a TV. It didn't matter because between going to school, working, hanging out with friends; I wasn't home a whole lot other than a place to sleep, take a shower and maybe grab a bite to eat before running out to my next thing. I was still just a teenager, (I'd escaped a really BAD home life, but I won't get into that), so it was like the most awesome bedroom. Compared to where/how I was living before, having my own place was peaceful, and I felt safe. Can't put a price on that. But the rent was $280 (and not in NYC).
$385 a month in Manhattan? You're the man!
I think it's 385 dollars a month is very expensive for a very tiny room. Is it true???? If your in the Philippines you gonna have a 2 storey apartment rent with 2 bedroom and garage.
2storey appartement, more like 10-15k
@@carymarshallfelton9188 yeah I think so. Thank you.
The idea of $385/month rent in the most expensive city in the America is unheard of. I admire how you manage to have all the essential stuff in a small place and still room for your dogs. I am happy for you. Good job.
He lives in a custodian closet. The person renting this for 385 is the genius or evil genius.
@Tab Valentino the fact he he doesnt have a loft bed makes me disagree with you, soooooo much space lost under that bed
@@Amayagma GOOD point ! 💀
@@paulsuprono7225 like I have a loft bed and because of it I can have a couch and my tv and everything down there, one thing I wanna do is change the couch out for a nice futon so if I wanted I could have guests over and they can chose to either sleep in the loft bed or the futon
New York isnt the most expensive city in the world, not by a long shot.
Honestly, I was prepared to be horrified...but you've got a great spot for the location and at THAT price. Would not have imagined. It's essentially a dorm for a working adult. Great job with your organization, as well!
Don’t be embarrassed at all. I think you have a cozy place and you really can’t beat the rent with utilities included. That is awesome. Thanks for the video.
You're not out on the street. You have two furbabies that love you. You're not in a prison cell. You're doing much better than so many young men in today's world.
Thinking the same...but if you come from a rich parents...is might be a little different.,
Bit claustrophobic
It is not much bigger than a prison cell and a prison cell has at least a toilet in the room lol
99.9% of them are in there for a good reason, and yes there are a lot of young men incarcerated but it's a very small percentage of society. Your comment seems kinda random and almost like you've been watching too many YT videos lol, but I can tell you're coming from a good heart
That’s right. Check your privileges
Is anyone else thinking about how much more stuff he can fit in there if he added some more shelves? Believe it or not he has a bunch of unused space
It looks like a closet now...adding shelves would make it even more like a closet. Jeez. He has to have SOME open space SOMEWHERE.
A loft bed with his desk underneath would actually open that space up quite a bit
I did then I thought of how much more free room he could have if he went ultra minimalist.
ceiling is very low.
That is the first place I look, the walls, are you kidding, I could put a ton of stuff on those walls and even hang some things from the ceiling, oh yeah and get a high level bed and look at all the space under a bed, so there is places right in your face no one is using. Their are loads of many sizes of appliances for cooking, toaster ovens, coffee makers, electric skillets, mini microwave ovens, all the way across that mirror a shelf to put all of your small appliances and pack your clothes under the bed, I promise that guy a girl would have a genius set-up that a guy just does not have in their DNA, they just don't get it. The bed is 2 big, get a small twin and that is all you need to lay down on. now look at the more space you have freed up for storage. Get rid of that mirror in back of the sink, and put in more selves and use a portable folding mirror and presto more storage room.
First of all your view is decent considering the views I’ve saw with most locations or properties and second it works you did a great job bringing it up to date love it ♥️
You have room to put open shelving higher on the wall with tv and the other wall for more storage maybe boxed food or to put your coffee press somewhere. you could also use 3m adhesive hooks on the corner walls between the white door and window to hang hats, towels, etc...
I'd be totally cool with that much space, the only thing I wouldn't be crazy about is no bathroom of my own.
Same on both counts.
Same
Portable toilet
@@AceThaKushKing Yeah, I would use a portable toilet myself.
I wouldn’t want to live in that room during summer without air conditioning.
"that's my bedroom. now here's my office"
*moves camera to the right one inch
Haha, right!? All about the angles
@@moneythoughts I know how it is lol I live in a studio apt myself
Hahahaha hahahaha.😀
😂😂
I honestly thought he was going to say that empty bottle was his bathroom 🤣
For gosh sakes he's young. It's a start. Well done young man good luck you now and in your future. It's an adorable cozy place
Nice work making it look nice and the paint and flooring look great!
The most impressive part of this is that in an 80 sq. ft. apartment tour it took until 8:00 to see the two dogs 😂
But it sucks not having your own private bath.
They're so well-behaved!!
When he was talking about the dogs before because I didn’t see any or hear any I thought he might be a dog walker.
@@ariellel6123 Me, too!
@@robbien.3964 I thought the same!
The fact he ask Alexa to turn on and off the lamp in a 80sqft apartment is hilarious. Nice apartment man!
Wow!!!!!!
yeah real "nice"
It triggered my dang Alexa in my own house when he said that!!!
I like people when they make a situation works for them and you've made it with that tiny room. Congratulations young man ...
I am incredibly impressed and inspired! You and your apartment and Noodle and Katie are GREAT!!!
Ha! Thank you!
I like one thing. The fact that you can still be generous to share the small space with 2 pets 😊
I was thinking the opposite, animals need more space than humans. Humans can cope with a all spaces. I was thinking it was a bit cruel and Inhumane to have not just one dog but two fucking dogs in that small of a space. WTF? Pretty cruel if you ask me. How about wait to get a dog until you have a bigger space!
I'll bet he walks them at least 4 times a day. They are clean & safe!
@@mikethomas6120 his dogs are the size of cats and if he only had one I think it would be lonely. If a human can live in such a small space, I think two little dogs can too.
@@pjgreen1786 you think wrong. Even with 5 walks a day, they're still basically created 24/7. In what fantasy world is that ok?
@@zimvader25 let him have his dogs and quit judging. They seem happy enough. Sheesh.
You'd really open up the space with one of those bunk beds with a office on the bottom.
Exactly, most tiny homes I have seen had a bunk bed.
he could benefit from that.
Murphy bed***
And that Ikea folding table with drawers in the middle?
hes not 12
Nice 👍 job! Excellent deal. Thank you for sharing
You are amazing 🤩 blessings .. we need to be grateful for everything that we have
Good for this guy. He enjoys where he lives and his expenses are low. Life is all about finding what works for you.
Good point👍🏻 Justin
And he isn’t Homeless . He has somewhere to lay his Head . Thank GOD for that . He is making it work for him .
I totally agree with you !! Amazing ! I really like this ! Simple life !!!👍👍💜💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶
Better than being homeless
Haha
This guy is a true urban survivalist. Don't be embarrassed dude, it's very easy to live in a mansion. Let's see those rich people try to live like you for a week; they wouldn't make it.
It's not easy to get a mansion in the first place. Gotta be smart enough to get that kind of money.
@@SaggersAlt plenty of stupid people that are rich.
Tbh i would like to live in a place like that, only 400 a month for wifi, rent, and utilities , my dividends can pay that off.
Thank you for sharing your cute tiny apartment, It looks like you invested your money on good quality sports equipment and the fact that you saved the plant and you have two dogs is so nice.
Wow!
Thanks a lot for the video! I saw some tips how to live in such a small apartment like hanging mirrors. And you are really handy!
Well better than being homeless or living with others.
Agree
@@moneythoughts not just "better". Great way to live.
Would do this too. NYC being so expensive these days Thsts a great deal. My husband's from Queens but moved out.
Maybe you'd have a different opinion if you actually got to see the shared bathroom conditions.
He is living with other though,fuck paying that much for a jail cell
"Nothing is ever out of reach"
Especially in this apartment
Lol. Good one.
Bwahaha, the fridge magnet!
Without a kitchen and bathroom it's not an apartment, just a room for rent.
Using the terms “kitchen” “Bedroom,” and “closet” is a FORCE 😂 at first I thought you were a dog walker but then surprise the babies WERE EVERYTHING ❤️💜 I respect your repurposing and handy man skills to make the space work for you. This is worth the investment to live your best life. I couldn’t do it though unless I was never there like you! The condition of bathroom alone is a deal breaker.
Dude, you live in Midtown! This is the most exciting time of your life and a privilege! Embarrassing? This is the dream! Live it and love it. You have my Dad-vote. I'm proud of you!
That sounds like a good story
@ briva
I agree!!
IKR? That location is amazing.
Haha, my father didn't like it at first, nor did he like me leaving banking to start a dog walking business, but then I showed him how much money I was saving and investing and he totally approved haha
You mean Chelsea
Five years of saving $600 (or likely more) a month = $36,000. Well played! You are doing what most people wouldn’t do: living frugally in NYC and still managing to build a healthy nest egg even while living on a modest income.
Smart. Tough it out for a while and then all those savings $$
@Soupy Anderson I think he is accumulating far more than $600 savings per month - I do not believe he has divulged his actual income, he has only talked about how he lives frugally in NYC. You might be amazed what a good dog walker can make for income with all the monied dog owners in that area. I have relatives in the Battery Park area, but I live in rural Texas: I bought my house and 1/3 acre as a serious fixer upper for $11,000 five years ago.
@@kevinh5349 Kevin is the life of the party, a regular Debbie Downer willing to make total strangers feel worthless for nothing. Making so much bank that just for fun he likes to stroll the alleys and cut up random passer bys so that he can feel that much better about the abundance of his affluence. In other words: Kevin is a certified basement dweller spending his days trolling TH-cam videos in order to pump up his elevator platform shoes.
@@kevinh5349 Thanks, I'm sorry you are so lonely, best wishes.
@@Thomas63r2 hahaha 😆. I agree.
I lived in a rented room in a home my first 4 years of working and when you are young it works. Great job!
Excellent video! Perfect little spot with a great price. 🙌🏽 ❤
When young, single, no kids, this is amazing and smart!
Exactly, doing it while it makes sense.
Please. I’m old single and kids are out of the house. Anyone can do it. It just has to excite you!
@@wawawend good advice!!
Especially if you are hardly home
When I was his age, I was on the road touring. I only had to pay for food and clothing. I lived on buses and in motel rooms. Great way to save money.
Loved this video. Every other video is someone living in a "budget $3,000 a month" apartment tour. Yours was very humbling and one I could relate to more.
Awesome, I try to keep it real!
Luv it so much as a single person living in it
@@moneythoughts good on you! this beats homelessness, and its roomy, compared to some vans, i have seen. its better to not overeach yourself. you are looking after you furry sweet hearts. there is love in your space : )
Making the most of your space gotta love it!
Always!
My 1st apartment was a kitchen, bathroom & a living room with a pull-out bed from its closet. I loved it!
I could definitely live in there, my only issue would be sharing a bathroom with strangers
Interesting, I’m fine with that. Mines the lack of stove and microwave. I’d prefer them but maybe could get by with a hot plate and eats out? I’m curious what he eats in a day/week.
@@MattFoleysGhost I wonder why no microwave. A little one would be vital and not take up much space
Same for me, especially when Im a woman and I need to feel safe.
Buy a hot plate and air fryer
@@MattFoleysGhost as long as he has an outlet, he has room for a small micro. Top of dresser is empty.
I couldn't do it but I think it's cool for anyone who can. You shouldn't be embarrassed. You're saving money to do other things. That's great. Besides, who cares what other people think when they're not paying your bills. Be well and enjoy your place.
Haha, I'm not too embarrassed, hence sharing this video with the world. I just want to help shift perception around success , saving, investing.
I agree Carol if it suits a person to live in a small space like this nice man does, that is great. I am with you that is a bit small for me. 850 ft. is better.
This is great! Anyone who's sleeping in their cars, homeless and living on the streets would appreciate it!! Good on you... like tiny house living!
Awesome!You are so lucky!❤
CUTE & WELL ORGANIZED !!
Hey, if you get an Instantpot, you could cook everything in one pot. It’s a great alternative to a stove.
Yesss!
Nothing embarrassing about that. That's your home. It's clean and you aren't living in the streets. You're blessed. You did a great job fixing it up.
Thank you for sharing your small space. I have a small space also. It works for me.❤
You are amazingly handy and resourceful. You have carpentry and plumbing experience, obviously. Just amazing how you have spruced up your digs.
Build vertically (loft bed with desk for extra space,) get an air fryer and toaster oven for hot meals, have an emergency compost portable toilet for when you can't hold it. I lived in an apartment like this during college, you'd be surprised how creative you can get with limited space.
It’s just the shared bathroom that gets me, other than an excellent job.
Yeah the only things I would want that he is missing is a private bathroom and a stove
right thats the only thing that would bother me....other than that its a nice set up and money saver.
I grew up in a large family that wouldn't bother me.
@@mikkydiangelo5472 You could have bought a mini stove, where you could have coocked meals on the top‼️A toilet bucket could have done a part of the "toilet problem", if you could have lived like that, now‼️
Camper toilet. Problem solved.
Love it totally could do keep up the good work❤
Take care buddy, and God bless you
Making your OWN decisions for what is valuable in YOUR life is not embarrassing, it’s admirable. You do you. I respect that.
Exactly! Thank you!
I agree 100%!!
@@moneythoughts hey where do you find these apartments I’ve been looking for months online and found nothing under 1,200 dollars
May you share where?
I’m Shocked you can find anything in manhattan less then 1K Kudos , little doggies are the best.
You have done well, this is very smart. I would live in this apartment, you have all you need and no more. This is what I wish many other people would do when they are young. Live small and save big, choose to be secure financially and build for your future. Smart man.
I would totally! Do what your doing and your in New York!!!
I wish I could live in something that small. The deal breaker for me is that the bathroom is shared. Other than that, I think living in a micro apartment would be a fun challenge of one’s humility and resourcefulness.
The bathroom is the dealbreaker for most people, not me though :)
Sharing a bathroom with strangers is hard enough to do at work. I can't imagine coming home and doing the same thing. I need my own clean (or own dirty) space.
Congratulations for finding a way to live where you want, and within your means plus save for the future. That’s better than most people can say. You found a solution that works for you. Don’t worry about what others may think.
I would prefer to have a bathroom. I would have a mini fridge and small appliances for a kitchen.
Shared bathroom is a big no-no for me too. What if you get the runs in the middle of the night and the bathroom is occupied. Geez.
Don’t be embarrassed about this. If it works for YOU that’s all that matters. NYC is crazy expensive but a lot of people love the city and all it has to offer. Good for you for making the most out of a small space.
Gotta do what you gotta do to make it in NYC
Well done!And if you're happy, the dogs are happy, who cares what anyone might think? I lived in a tiny shoebox apt. about that size during a period of transition, although I had put some stuff in storage. The small space allowed: me, my guitar, my nightstand & Bible & clock-radio, nice bedding, a good closet & mini fridge, table, & chair & desk and it worked. it was very simple. It allowed me to think clearly, organize & clean in 15 min , & prioritize. I shared a bathroom outside my door in the hall & a big full kitchen down the hall as well. I had shelf space in the kitchen. Since I had a very tall deep square closet with a big door it really helped to put 3 wire shelves on the inside of the closet door with all of my cosmetics shampoo perfume & body products. I stacked large bins with clothes & had bins on the shelf above & there were several hooks in the closet so most of my stuff was in there & coats etc. It was kind of nice not having much stuff! Just a full length mirror, awesome big pillows turned my bed into a daybed-couch, and a runner rug down the middle of the place.
I'm glad I'm in my own larger space now though. It's a 400 sf studio w wood floors,large bathroom, full sz.apliances & I have it devided into 2 rooms. I'm still working on it! I got stuff out of storage & it's too much. I'm giving a lot away or maybe sell some of it.
I think you are smart, and your parents did a good job! Be proud young man!
Your not crazy by any means. You are a thrifty survivor, and if you and your pets are comfortably managing with your available space that is wonderful and consider yourself fortunate! 😊
VERY
For real I was thinking those pups are having a blast being so cozy under the bed lol.
In the 70's, I was fresh out of the army and looking for a roof above me. The YMCA rented out rooms, ( 120 sq. ft.), for 25.00 a month. The owner read my application and immediately offered to comp. me for the room, if I agreed to keep the keys to the entire place and let men in if they forgot their keys. Free full use of the pool, exercise rooms etc. Life was sweet, then.🇨🇦🤗
So it was fun to.stay at the YMCA?
My dorm room in college was slightly larger with 2 room mates and 3x the cost per person. Had no water in the room either and no cooking allowed - could just barely bring in a soda and could not store any food or drinks in the rooms. No pets either. Sooo . . . Just an assumption but you were much happier at the YMCA than I was at college.
Thank you for your service.
I love your place! So cozy.
I’ve slowly come to realize that I don’t so much own my junk as my junk owns me. I’m in the process of downsizing to essentials, so your approach impressed me.
Honestly, I feel ya
🤣 I have been doing that almost 5 years. Good luck with that.
This isn’t impressive
That’s all I would need. Nice. I’ve always said. I would rather live in a cardboard box and have a pocket full of money than have a nice big place and be broke.
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Yea Fuk That
What about renting an apartment and being stretched thin...
As the fridge says "Nothing is ever out of reach", this definitely holds true for the apartment of that size
You’re amazing, and you still manage to have two dogs, wow! Amazing how well you keep it up and have a place for all your necessities.
Thank you!
I wish we had more apartments like these. That could be a solution to affordable/ temp housing especially for young people or single people etc. i mean ppl can crap on it all they want but people need places to live and I don’t see people coming up w good solutions…
exactly, we need to bring back these types of boarding rooms/houses that people can actually afford. You can complain about the "inhuman" condition all you want but its still miles ahead of being on the streets.
@@CFthorin Nonsense, we need to incentivize affordable housing that's not rat-cage sized. There are so many innovations right now in housing solutions right now- 3D printable homes, boxable homes, off grid homes, on and on.
Enough of this insanity that would lead someone to even need a solution as untenable as this.
Check out the cage people of Hong Kong.
You don't see people coming up with good solutions because developers are building luxury apartments for the wealthy!!!!
I worked two years at one of the most intense Housing Development county departments (Broward, FL), and this was the conclusion I came to after seeing all the programs. County, state and federal agencies do their best to provide affordable housing, but they fall short in numbers. If they'd decrease the size (and keep quality) of the housing options, they could help so many more citizens to be independent or at least not homeless. Primarily this could be welcomed by single people.
It's a great space for what you're paying in a very overpriced city.
Precisely
and a great location!
True minimalism!
Your bed looks like the most comfortable spot to sleep ever i love it
Small, comfy and affordable......thanks for sharing.....
The fact that you have a clutter free surfaces is impressive!
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You have ABSOLUTELY nothing to be ashamed of! Actually, I admire your humility….. many others are so vain in egotistically “showing off” their huge, expensive spaces, which makes it uninteresting! So extremely pleasing to see REAL souls living REAL lives!! It’s your life, never apologize for that! Thank you kindly for sharing your home!💗💗💗
well said !!
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agreed !
It’s actually a good apartment. The city is the spacious living room.
I second Ms Leverett on every word she said. I love your tiny apartment and above all your humility. May God bless you.
Love your space very well organized and clean.
Thank you!
Very nice! Love the puppies too!
I would get rid of all the drawers and put wall-mounted shelves with closed boxes in this room. More floor space available.
Also a Murphy bed would be a game changer. You could also fit a shower in there in place of the sink. Put the sink within the shower and have the shower liner either pull towards the corner. You could get away with both a smaller dresser and a smaller desk that also Murphy’s onto the wall when not being used.
My husband and I have downsized drastically after realizing 80% of where we lived was unused space. We now live in a 500 sq ft apartment and love it.
But does he love it?
@Ozer Arkis yikes haha
@Ozer Arkis Why do you need 190 guitars? 2 would be more than adequate.
@@elouise5593 that's a very non guitarist thing to say. Guitars do different things, have different sound and tell different stories. I only have 2 guitars (1 electric 1 acoustic) and I feel like Im not nearly done buying more
That’s great, it’s totally doable! I live in a small 500-600 foot apartment with a roommate and it totally works
I'd never be able to do this... Glad you can.
Excellent video. You have done well by achieving your goals. Plus you love and take care of two critters. I am 80 years old and lived in similar circumstances to have my ceramic career. My experience has been you can figure out how to live modestly if you want something bad enough. Now I live easily and well on my monthly Social Security first in Costa Rica 2013--2019, and now in Medellin, Colombia, 2019--until now. On my Social Security I do well because every dollar in central America is worth almost $2.00 USD. I have no interest in returning to the USA at all. Thank for reminding me of my similar life in Seattle, Washington for 43 years, 1972--2015.
WOW - frankly, I was impressed !!! I know people who live in 2200+ sq ft homes and live like pigs and their pets are neglected. You, my friend, are admirable and your dogs are ADORABLE !!!
This right here! This is what I'm talking about! lol Agree 100%
This is very cool and absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about. I'm very impressed by the cost effective ways that you've fixed up your apartment and I thank you for the video. Best wishes with everything. ✌🏼