You should do research on Seneca Village. Central Park only exists as it is configured because of racist anti-Black policies that forcibly removed and stole the land from Black home owners.
Weirdly, someone else mentioned that and when I thanked them for letting me know, they deleted their comment 😥 I've pinned this here now - and for anyone who's interested, here's Central Park's own minisite about the history of Seneca Village. www.centralparknyc.org/articles/seneca-village If you have extra resources that you feel tell the story better, please drop them below!
This was so refreshing compared to all those other luxury apt hunt videos! My situation is very similar and also currently looking for the same kind of apt at that price. Never considered Sunset Park, but will definitely look now - thank you for sharing!
The most helpful NYC apartment video EVER! Thank you! It's wonderful to see someone post a video from the perspective of a professional, not just 19 or 20 years old! THANK YOU! The information you provided was priceless and inspirational. We can do it!
I love that neighborhood so much! In the summer, at industry city, they have a lot of good indie bands that play shows there. You found your place, I’m wondering why you didn’t check the other side of Central Park? The upper west side extends a bit further north, you can find some pretty good deals in the low 100s below 110th. Not quite as dicey as east Harlem, Columbia‘s directly north of it so get a lot of the younger crowd and it’s a bit more patroled
From what I remember, in general nothing showed up for the bedrooms + price point I was looking for! My guess is that that area's best time period to look for things is somewhere around August/September, a window I missed.
@@prestonradtke222 I missed the commotion by about 30 minutes! My neighbor wasn't so lucky and was in one of the carriages affected by the smoke bomb. She showed me the videos she filmed of it - looked super scary! It's a miracle nobody died.
Really enjoyed all the important details in this video. Good job! I’m being forced out of my apt of 7 yrs. The new management company Raised my rent to $700 more per month! 😭 Wish you can come with me to search out new rentals bc you are so observant.
Hey Elaine ! Very informative video. Just got on to Trulia and searching for apartments .. it is stressful! haha.. but your video helps. Hope i get a good one near Central Park though.
I owned a four family house in Sunset Park decades ago (41st and 7th). To let you know how long ago, my tenants rent for a two bedroom was $180 a month. Yes, that was before greed took over NYC. 40 plus years ago. Sunset Park was where I took my kids to enjoy. Back then, it was strictly a family area. No singles. I grew up near Prospect Park.
Totally with you there. I have a very good career and am in the top maybe >95%ile of income and I still would never pay for these ridiculous apartments, I'm only willing to pay under 2k$. These kids today must be influencers or their parents have a lot of money.
Do you had issues and was afraid of Flatbush area because you googled 1 incident that happened in the area yet you end up in the area that the crazy man shoot up the subway train recently 😮. Lesson learned. No where in NY is safe so don’t assume you will be better off or safe in an area where there are people who look just like you. I live in Brooklyn overlooking Prospect Park. Doormen building. One of the most beautiful views. I can see the Empire State Building too. There are some nice elevator buildings in my area rent stabilized.
Well, it wasn't a Sunset Park resident (he came in from Philly), and then the community got together in the park afterwards to reset in solidarity, reaffirm the love for the neighborhood and commit to continuing to protest the misuse of the police budget. It was actually quite a nice bonding moment. Also nobody died. Meanwhile, there have been 6 murders in Flatbush this year so far. But to your point, yes, you're not 100% safe anywhere. I've traveled all over the world, but the only place I've ever been in the middle of a terrorist incident in was in London.
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There are people your age and older in NY paying that as well in nice building in Manhattan. One of my client rent is $175 and he lived in the Village. Another person I know is paying $600 upper east side. They’ve live there all their life.
Is that true? Seems incredibly cheap for Austin unless it’s some kind of subsidized housing. Austin is a very trendy city with a huge music and restaurant scene where a lot of people want to live. I saw a House Hunters show where people were looking to buy homes there and they were all around $600,000.
You should do research on Seneca Village. Central Park only exists as it is configured because of racist anti-Black policies that forcibly removed and stole the land from Black home owners.
Weirdly, someone else mentioned that and when I thanked them for letting me know, they deleted their comment 😥
I've pinned this here now - and for anyone who's interested, here's Central Park's own minisite about the history of Seneca Village.
www.centralparknyc.org/articles/seneca-village
If you have extra resources that you feel tell the story better, please drop them below!
This was so refreshing compared to all those other luxury apt hunt videos! My situation is very similar and also currently looking for the same kind of apt at that price. Never considered Sunset Park, but will definitely look now - thank you for sharing!
Glad it could be helpful! Best of luck in your apartment hunt
The most helpful NYC apartment video EVER! Thank you! It's wonderful to see someone post a video from the perspective of a professional, not just 19 or 20 years old! THANK YOU! The information you provided was priceless and inspirational. We can do it!
Thank you ☺️
what a breath odlf fresh air. smart, savvy and funny
Wow. This is the best NYC apartment hunting video I've seen. Realistic, down to earth, intelligent thinking and creative. Subscribed
It is SO great to see an apt hunting video with realistic expectations!
Like your intro and how honest and real at poking at all these youtube apt hunt video in NYC
I love that neighborhood so much! In the summer, at industry city, they have a lot of good indie bands that play shows there. You found your place, I’m wondering why you didn’t check the other side of Central Park? The upper west side extends a bit further north, you can find some pretty good deals in the low 100s below 110th. Not quite as dicey as east Harlem, Columbia‘s directly north of it so get a lot of the younger crowd and it’s a bit more patroled
From what I remember, in general nothing showed up for the bedrooms + price point I was looking for! My guess is that that area's best time period to look for things is somewhere around August/September, a window I missed.
@@elaineisxyz probably true. Enjoy your place! Love that part of Brooklyn. Hopefully you guys weren’t impacted by the craziness of last week
@@prestonradtke222 I missed the commotion by about 30 minutes! My neighbor wasn't so lucky and was in one of the carriages affected by the smoke bomb. She showed me the videos she filmed of it - looked super scary! It's a miracle nobody died.
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Really enjoyed all the important details in this video. Good job! I’m being forced out of my apt of 7 yrs. The new management company Raised my rent to $700 more per month! 😭 Wish you can come with me to search out new rentals bc you are so observant.
I can’t wait to see how you decorate!
Hey Elaine ! Very informative video. Just got on to Trulia and searching for apartments .. it is stressful! haha.. but your video helps. Hope i get a good one near Central Park though.
Wish you the best of luck, it definitely isn't easy out here :(
The Upper Eastside goes up to 96th street, after that it’s a neighborhood called East or Spanish Harlem!
I owned a four family house in Sunset Park decades ago (41st and 7th). To let you know how long ago, my tenants rent for a two bedroom was $180 a month. Yes, that was before greed took over NYC. 40 plus years ago. Sunset Park was where I took my kids to enjoy. Back then, it was strictly a family area. No singles. I grew up near Prospect Park.
the housing market is insane here ;_; we need city-wide all rentals rent control
Cannot wait to see your DIY decor!
Good vid!
Interesting and realistic!
Finally a more realistic video. Who even has 5000 a month to spend on rent
Preach!! Your intro is iconic haha
great video. Looking to do some apartment hunting in the next couple of weeks and this is an actual realistic budget like mine!
Totally with you there. I have a very good career and am in the top maybe >95%ile of income and I still would never pay for these ridiculous apartments, I'm only willing to pay under 2k$. These kids today must be influencers or their parents have a lot of money.
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Do you had issues and was afraid of Flatbush area because you googled 1 incident that happened in the area yet you end up in the area that the crazy man shoot up the subway train recently 😮. Lesson learned. No where in NY is safe so don’t assume you will be better off or safe in an area where there are people who look just like you.
I live in Brooklyn overlooking Prospect Park. Doormen building. One of the most beautiful views. I can see the Empire State Building too.
There are some nice elevator buildings in my area rent stabilized.
Well, it wasn't a Sunset Park resident (he came in from Philly), and then the community got together in the park afterwards to reset in solidarity, reaffirm the love for the neighborhood and commit to continuing to protest the misuse of the police budget. It was actually quite a nice bonding moment.
Also nobody died. Meanwhile, there have been 6 murders in Flatbush this year so far.
But to your point, yes, you're not 100% safe anywhere. I've traveled all over the world, but the only place I've ever been in the middle of a terrorist incident in was in London.
My expense in austin TX
Rent 550
Food 400
Transport 0 (ebike 30 mph, free electric, trailer bed to convert to a pickup truck
Healthcare 0 ( vegan ism is my health insurance)
I'm almost retired. 😄
It's tough living in NYC *cries*
NO one who moves to Austin now would get that price.
There are people your age and older in NY paying that as well in nice building in Manhattan. One of my client rent is $175 and he lived in the Village. Another person I know is paying $600 upper east side. They’ve live there all their life.
Is that true? Seems incredibly cheap for Austin unless it’s some kind of subsidized housing. Austin is a very trendy city with a huge music and restaurant scene where a lot of people want to live. I saw a House Hunters show where people were looking to buy homes there and they were all around $600,000.
It's a dump.