This NYC Apartment WAS a Closet… Could You Live Here?

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  • čas přidán 28. 11. 2022
  • Full disclosure - this apartment is super small, but I still think it’s going to rent because some people are willing to drop everything and move to NYC with a small suitcase… A small suitcase might fit in this place. Not sure.
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  • @chandravinning1933
    @chandravinning1933 Před rokem +1631

    This Landlord need to be ashamed of himself for charging $3200.00 for that shoebox of an apartment. A person must be really desperate to rent that place for that amount of money.

    • @CynthiaSusanOrtiz
      @CynthiaSusanOrtiz Před rokem +160

      Don't forget broker fees, deposits, and first month's rent.

    • @RichMaciverPhoto
      @RichMaciverPhoto Před rokem +89

      That price is INSANE!!

    • @andyc9902
      @andyc9902 Před rokem +159

      It's a 200 dollar apt

    • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
      @user-vm5ud4xw6n Před rokem +58

      I agree. I haven’t really seen anything that isn’t overpriced but it’s NY and people have the hots for NYC. Personally I’m in favor of my bank account! 😊 And he probably doesn’t set the prices either. If someone else owns all the apartments they may have set the prices.

    • @mgunny05
      @mgunny05 Před rokem +15

      I 100% agree with you 👍🏻!

  • @CynthiaSusanOrtiz
    @CynthiaSusanOrtiz Před rokem +1290

    I'm a Native New Yorker living in Colorado now. I'm glad I moved. My apartment is $1200 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms, parking and storage . Great views of the mountains. Those prices are criminal, and price gouging after a pandemic should be illegal.

    • @Valaryant.
      @Valaryant. Před rokem +32

      It definitely should be

    • @annthrockmorton1517
      @annthrockmorton1517 Před rokem +30

      @cyndi brown
      Sounds nice! 👍
      Atlanta (Southside) here. I'm looking out my back windows/slider at my "personal forest" in the back (deep lot, and there's a creek back there). It's a 3/2 also, with an enclosed two-car garage.
      Thursday I'll be paying my mortgage of $439.14. Also paying my yearly property taxes of $1100. This I can pay even on my retiree/fixed income budget. And I own this, so I'm not worried about a landlord. And this is a working-class subdivision. . . no HOA; no gated entrance. I didn't understand the importance of that when I purchased, but I know now I got lucky, there.
      IDK how the young folks find housing anymore with these ever-increasing prices. 😢
      An average 1 BR apartment around Atlanta costs about my whole (net) monthly pension (I'm kind of "insurance poor" but, at my age, I use it a lot.)
      I sure am glad I bought my house in 1986, like my coworkers were telling me to do. I didn't want to leave my apartment because they took care of maintenance (sort of!) My coworker told me: "If you work here, you can't afford *not* to buy a house," so, reluctantly, I did.
      Whew! That was close!

    • @gridley
      @gridley Před rokem +11

      The 1st apt in particular is a reminder that NYC is (1) old & (2) overpriced & has a (3) hinky quality of life. However, certain folks think that job/cultural opportunities & crowded sidewalks offset that. YMMV & "to each his/her own."

    • @CynthiaSusanOrtiz
      @CynthiaSusanOrtiz Před rokem +1

      @annthrockmorton1517 it's beautiful in the winter. we got snow so it's stunning

    • @pedrosouza6676
      @pedrosouza6676 Před rokem +10

      Actually i can understand your point, but, millions of people wanna lives on Manhattan, so the prices keep growing up, but, if sometimes that reality changes, the prices going down. I'm brazilian and in some citys like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, prices to rent or buy a house, apartament or lote, cost around U$250, and average sallary are the same value.

  • @cdlu2.028
    @cdlu2.028 Před 10 měsíci +33

    These videos always make me feel better about where i live

  • @krenee2266
    @krenee2266 Před rokem +133

    I would literally sleep in a closet before I paid 3200 for that first apartment.
    And I mean that!

    • @stefancolwell63
      @stefancolwell63 Před rokem

      I'd sleep in my SUV for free

    • @Sarada.Amaru.999
      @Sarada.Amaru.999 Před rokem

      I feel you!😂✌

    • @krenee2266
      @krenee2266 Před rokem +1

      @@Sarada.Amaru.999 G.U.R.L!......

    • @Sarada.Amaru.999
      @Sarada.Amaru.999 Před rokem

      @@krenee2266 It was literally a large walk in closet.😂I love the fireplace though, that was a smart gimmick for those who would be sold on that alone.😁

    • @krenee2266
      @krenee2266 Před rokem +1

      @@Sarada.Amaru.999 There is no way where I'm from anyone could be sold on that alone...lol I mean I get it, the high jacked prices in the NYC... It's just an absolute no for me, I can't see wanting to live anywhere that you literally bankrupt yourself to live in a that kind of deal for that amount if money what about quality of life??. But, that's the beauty of choices, to each their own! I just know I'm 100% litterally gonna rent a friends closet before they get that kind of money out of me for that place. Hehehehe!

  • @thetds101
    @thetds101 Před rokem +618

    These basement apartments in downtown Manhattan are located in the flood zone. Hurricane Sandy completely submerged these buildings basements and lower floors. There's no way I'd even CONSIDER living there, even if the rent was next to nothing.

    • @Alextowneship77
      @Alextowneship77 Před rokem +22

      I was actually wondering what happens to these basement apartments when it snows. (I’m native Socal-ian lol)

    • @leannebell6404
      @leannebell6404 Před rokem +12

      I actually thought about that too

    • @janityy
      @janityy Před rokem +17

      Thanx for letting us know that in that case even if someone paid me 5,000 to live there I would not

    • @rossanabachiorri833
      @rossanabachiorri833 Před rokem +3

      @@janityy Exactly 👍

    • @FionaEm
      @FionaEm Před rokem +14

      I've often wondered that about these NYC basement apartments - it must be hell during a downpour or snow.

  • @martyjewell5683
    @martyjewell5683 Před rokem +260

    After military service my first apartment was a 3rd Ave. studio in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. It was small (nearly 350 sq/ft) but included private use of the yard (great for BBQ). Bathroom had a shower stall but was pretty roomy. This was 1974 and my rent was $90/month, gas/electric included. Rent did eventually go up but it was always a swell bargain. I stayed there fourteen years.

    • @atomicplaygirl66
      @atomicplaygirl66 Před rokem +14

      I can relate. Deeply. Thank you for your service 🇺🇲❤️🤍💙
      I am now 56 living in a nice house. But looking back.......my most fave time in life was age 23 when I moved into a formerly abandoned US Air Force Base housing cooperative. $236 month /everything but electric. All 3 of my dogs were welcome. I was allowed to do ANYTHING to it. I even painted the floors. Built a huge fence and dog house in backyard. I was in heaven living in that 900sq ft duplex. Hideously ugly on the outside, but totally tricked out just to my tastes on the inside. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @wordhermit3tinvestigate4yo31
      @wordhermit3tinvestigate4yo31 Před rokem +14

      in 1985 rent was $220 for large 2 bedroom apt 6 rooms close flatbush ave. blocks from Brooklyn College.

    • @martyjewell5683
      @martyjewell5683 Před rokem +4

      @@wordhermit3tinvestigate4yo31- swell deal. Is that Midwood?? I have an old friend of fifty years (that I visited often) on Kings Hwy and Coney Island Ave. Nice area with lotsa Russians. I could be happy there.

    • @wordhermit3tinvestigate4yo31
      @wordhermit3tinvestigate4yo31 Před rokem +1

      @@martyjewell5683 Yes Midwood

    • @daweedhabitskills3673
      @daweedhabitskills3673 Před rokem

      Wow 90 a month to what probably almost 2,000 probably now like 70 years ago what the pay rate was what? Around 2-5$ probably? 90 a month plus food odds and ends what 200 a month probably.. and wages went up 5-7$ probably now it’s still 7$ !?!? Is the minimum wage now 7-20$ pay rate maybe with every thing else sky high food up 5$ gas everything.. so that 200 that use to work never will again rent up 2,000$ wages only up like 18$ ?!? 20$ to pay for 2,000 in rent plus odds and ends so basically say 4000 a month.. the government can stick them odds up there ass they want us to die

  • @curtbonnell4308
    @curtbonnell4308 Před rokem +46

    Every time I watch one of your videos I am AMAZED at the rental prices in NYC. Tiny apartments (quite often) and huge prices. You need one hell of an income to live in anything even reasonably nice.

  • @daviddinkins7009
    @daviddinkins7009 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Looking at NYC from where I am now, I'm glad I left.

  • @melissa11.11
    @melissa11.11 Před rokem +81

    Poor spider, was living his best life.😕

    • @burnyizland
      @burnyizland Před 2 měsíci +5

      Don't fret Melissa, just remember:
      The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout
      Down came the rain and washed the spider out
      Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
      And the itsy bitsy spider WENT UP THE SPOUT AGAIN
      He'll be back.

    • @margaretrohr6016
      @margaretrohr6016 Před měsícem +2

      @@burnyizland that's not how it works. it takes a spider about an hour to drown and that's most likely what happened

    • @burnyizland
      @burnyizland Před měsícem +1

      @@margaretrohr6016Meh meh meh meh
      Sometimes it's ok to step away from google Margaret, and just let people be.

    • @laliendre87
      @laliendre87 Před měsícem +3

      poor little spider

    • @xxmissthailandxx3780
      @xxmissthailandxx3780 Před měsícem +1

      Spiders are usually harmless unless it feels threaten'

  • @phoenixgatti
    @phoenixgatti Před rokem +92

    Do people actually pay over $3000 or $4000 a month on rent for a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom apartment?! Thats a mortgage!

    • @amylee503
      @amylee503 Před rokem +4

      Not in nyc it isn't

    • @59spadesofalife52
      @59spadesofalife52 Před rokem

      NYC people are just different I assume they’ve been getting fucked by housing for so long they just put up with it or go homeless and that is just disgusting in my opinion

    • @martyjewell5683
      @martyjewell5683 Před rokem +1

      @@TheOneTheOnlyToast- whatcha mean "just wait", It's been happening for a while now. Thank you Robert Moses.

    • @janeentumbao8690
      @janeentumbao8690 Před 11 měsíci +5

      Even in Chicago. $3000 a month is a nice sized house in the burbs.

    • @Stanley-px3bt
      @Stanley-px3bt Před 7 měsíci +4

      Yep. Ridiculous, right?

  • @friskecrisps8038
    @friskecrisps8038 Před rokem +22

    After seeing the devastation of the hurricanes this past year, a ground floors apartment like this I’m assuming would be underwater…so you’re basically paying $3200 and risking being submerged during hurricane season

  • @dianneholst3209
    @dianneholst3209 Před rokem +7

    “That’s a Big spider” lol. No, from Australia 🤣🤣

  • @anjiemarie1
    @anjiemarie1 Před rokem +301

    Watching this channel makes me feel really good about my one bedroom(it's a big bedroom with a huge walk-in closet) with a big bathroom with central air and heat for 625$ a month. I've lived here 9 years and the apartment is only 11 years old so it was pretty new when I moved in. I love my apartment and every year when they ask me if I'm re-signing my lease I tell them I plan on dying in this apartment lol.

    • @pamj2395
      @pamj2395 Před rokem +9

      I hope you carry renter's insurance. I loved my apartment of 25 years, but lost it in a fire. We did have ins. which payed for the motel for 2 months while we looked for another and workers removed and cleaned my salvageable belongings and stored it. Everyone should have renters ins. It isn't expensive, but well worth it. It also covers other things like all your food if your fridge dies. Some landlords will even knock off some of the rent if you have it.

    • @anjiemarie1
      @anjiemarie1 Před rokem +13

      @@pamj2395 yes I have renters insurance.

    • @caroldooley4700
      @caroldooley4700 Před rokem +14

      I know the feeling I’ve got a one bedroom huge walk-in closet nice bathroom open kitchen living room layout for $395 plus central air and gas heat!! I’m staying put here!

    • @MiguelHernandez-kn4wv
      @MiguelHernandez-kn4wv Před rokem +3

      @@caroldooley4700 Hola me encantaría un apartamento así, podrías decirme en qué Estado se Encuentra que zona es, gracias.

    • @josebro352
      @josebro352 Před rokem +11

      @@caroldooley4700 Where the hell do you have a one bedroom apartment for 395?!?!! That's out of a fairy tale. I live in Massachusetts and you can't even rent a small room in someone's house or apartment for less than 900!! A one bedroom will property run you around 1800!!

  • @seyimatt712
    @seyimatt712 Před rokem +28

    $3k for that first one is an absolute robbery OMG.

  • @doctorzaius4084
    @doctorzaius4084 Před rokem +34

    The weird pipe in the first apartment is the gas line coming into the building. You definitely can't remove it and I would not recommend bumping into it, cuz it looks ancient. The weird box is the same thing for the electric. The duct that the wires come through leaks pretty often, so that's something to look forward to if you get this apartment!

    • @an-ot8wb
      @an-ot8wb Před rokem +4

      Wow. It would be illegal to use this as living space/ an appartment where I come from.

    • @christinavonsiebenburgen6062
      @christinavonsiebenburgen6062 Před rokem +2

      Actually, it is the pipe from the old radiator which used to sit between the two windows. The gas for the stove was always on the other side where it is now. I know. I lived on the 3rd floor in that building in 1990 for $350/mo.

    • @doctorzaius4084
      @doctorzaius4084 Před rokem

      @@christinavonsiebenburgen6062 Wow that seems like an incredible price even for 33 years ago, must have been nice! But I'm still absolutely positive the white pipe entering through a sleeve at the front wall (2:20 in video) is a gas pipe and service valve, which then goes down into the cellar, through the meters and back up risers into the apartments. Doesn't have anything to do with where the stove is located. There's an old radiator valve (grey/silver) and stub of a return pipe off to the right where a radiator would have been.

    • @AmberSumerall
      @AmberSumerall Před 7 měsíci

      Lol they do them so wrong in NYC.

    • @AshleySpeaks4U
      @AshleySpeaks4U Před dnem

      It's probably a boiler, not gas. Gas is under pressure like plumbing, so the pipes are the same 1" as plumbing. Old buildings heated with boilers, and the pipes are large to radiate the heat.

  • @simisolaoshin9056
    @simisolaoshin9056 Před rokem +10

    I would really like videos where Cash goes back to these apartments when they’ve been rented so we see how they used the space up and why they rented such small places for that amount ?

  • @oscarmadison8530
    @oscarmadison8530 Před rokem +57

    Cash & Charles touring apartments is a guaranteed great investment of my time.

  • @pwcleveland
    @pwcleveland Před rokem +131

    I lived in NYC 2015-2016. Our 2BR/1BA in UWS cost $4,350. It didn’t have W/D in unit (did in the basement of building) but it had an elevator and was completely remodeled.
    It just rented for over $6,500 this year.
    Costs are nuts.

    • @selenaseibt306
      @selenaseibt306 Před rokem +9

      How do you afford to live there?

    • @pwcleveland
      @pwcleveland Před rokem +8

      @@selenaseibt306 My company basically paid me too. Stipend to relocate.

    • @willn8664
      @willn8664 Před rokem +5

      @@pwcleveland ah okay thought you were in some techy field that paid around $100k+ but even that for NYC would be barely making it.

    • @Smith-he6bg
      @Smith-he6bg Před rokem +5

      You have to make $200k to afford to live there. Crazy.

    • @RayPointerChannel
      @RayPointerChannel Před rokem +9

      @@Smith-he6bg And at $200K you'd be better off owning your own house in New Jersey. It's no wonder so many people who work in New York commute.

  • @icemaun5379
    @icemaun5379 Před rokem +23

    As a guy born and raised in the deep country of Idaho, I find this both fascinating and horrifying at the same time. I can never live in a city………. EVER.

    • @clairewillow6475
      @clairewillow6475 Před rokem +1

      Not all cities are like this. I have a 3 bedroom apartment with a little yard in the city. For 1418 a month Canadian. People don’t move here because French politics so that helps keep the rents down

    • @arianekelly2633
      @arianekelly2633 Před rokem +1

      Same🫤. There maybe exceptions but I just don't see the appeal.

    • @yvonnegrant3736
      @yvonnegrant3736 Před 7 měsíci

      Okay, okay we won’t make you, calm down, it’s okay u can remain in Idaho 😢❤

    • @MatthiasLehnen
      @MatthiasLehnen Před měsícem

      I'm living in pretty much a palace in Bonn, Germany for 1100 Euros a month (+heating, electricity). And Bonn is pretty expensive. Of course compared to NYC everything feels cheap.

  • @MsMyers-ui8ci
    @MsMyers-ui8ci Před rokem +4

    You videos are efficient and informative. You always hit on the right stuff...no foofoo mess. good job

  • @daisyrosario3438
    @daisyrosario3438 Před rokem +22

    Sadly today I didn't like any of the apartments!
    Great fun seeing them with you,Cash!

    • @CashJordan
      @CashJordan  Před rokem +12

      Hopefully the shower scene was enough

  • @AuspiciousScorpio
    @AuspiciousScorpio Před rokem +32

    The problem with being close to trash is weird bugs. You gotta have exterminators often especially in the summer time. Like that apartment with the spider. Although spiders can be on any floor

    • @seattlesauce
      @seattlesauce Před rokem +3

      Don't forget the rats too. And big ones!!!

    • @tranquility9325
      @tranquility9325 Před 3 měsíci

      That happens when you aren't close to trash. NYC has an infestation of roaches rats and mice. No one talks about that, but I lived there as I know.

  • @sadent66
    @sadent66 Před rokem +1

    Charles is so cool! 😎Cash is funny and informative so I enjoyed watching the dynamic duo!!! ❤

  • @jbjacobs9514
    @jbjacobs9514 Před rokem

    Love this video - I am so sorry you got stuck (and soaked) in the shower! Loved Charles! Going to check out his channel. 🙂

  • @keetahbrough
    @keetahbrough Před rokem +206

    I"m supportive of the idea that all so called *landlords* need to live in the boxes they've created for others to live in.. for at the very least.. a year. 2 years would be ideal. Only then are they *allowed* to rent their place out. Let's make it happen, poor people. We ultimately got the power, because we're the labor that makes it all go.

    • @n.g.l.
      @n.g.l. Před rokem +7

      Sounds fair but that goes against the “free” market

    • @cryptarisprotocol1872
      @cryptarisprotocol1872 Před rokem +11

      @@n.g.l.merica is not a total free market, also this law would get shot down on being a violation of ones right to freedom of movement.
      What you can regulate tho is how housing and apartments can be built and to what specifications and that won’t be shot down in any court.

    • @dianadundidit5343
      @dianadundidit5343 Před rokem +2

      You see, after hearing these rent prices for some of these places I was thinking more of the people plan a revolt against these landlords and NOT rent these places UNTIL they come up with more REASONABLE RENTS!

    • @CynthiaSusanOrtiz
      @CynthiaSusanOrtiz Před rokem +9

      They have a specific demographic they rent to and none of them look like Charles. You can pull those prices in those areas, not in the outer boroughs. This is why lower income people can't find reasonable places to live, homelessness is rampant, and poor people get priced our even with government help. I worked for housing, a lot of decent people who loose vouchers because of greedy landlords and brokers. NY is a broker state, and yes, credit is important.

    • @melissalewis8803
      @melissalewis8803 Před rokem +6

      You are being forced to rent your place? Call the police. Otherwise you rented it knowing it was small, not landlords fault. You have a roof better than a lot of people in the world

  • @kelligreer3975
    @kelligreer3975 Před rokem +85

    $3200???? A MONTH?? I have a huge 4 bed, 2 bath range with half an acre yard for $1300 a month in Kansas City. Crazy. I'm fascinated with NY apartments and what they make into living spaces.

    • @madeleinerose7090
      @madeleinerose7090 Před rokem +23

      Sure, but who wants to live in Kansas City?!

    • @loriannrichardson7644
      @loriannrichardson7644 Před rokem +4

      Location is everything

    • @VEVOJavier
      @VEVOJavier Před rokem +10

      Who wants to live in Kansas city lol

    • @becreative2420
      @becreative2420 Před rokem +12

      I'm in the North Dallas area. $1400 mortgage for 2300 sq ft, 3 bd 2 bath, 3 car garage on 1/4 acre treed lot in a cul de sac with tons of green space. Couldn't make me live in NYC, even at gun point. And ya'll can keep your negative comments to yourselves. Lol Dallas is awesome.

    • @rentme2011
      @rentme2011 Před rokem +2

      I’m in a 4 bed, 3 bath on 1.5 acres in the North Georgia mountains for HALF of $3200/month. And I own, not rent. I cannot imagine living in that NYC “prison cell.”
      …But i know, to each his own.

  • @Sarada.Amaru.999
    @Sarada.Amaru.999 Před rokem +2

    Lol you are spot on about the apple cider vinegar!!!😂😂😂I absolutely loved that basement apartment.The first apartment was too cute with the little brick fireplace.Thank you for the tour, i love your personality.I'm new to your channel, i just subscribed.🎯✌

  • @alex42884
    @alex42884 Před rokem +12

    This lifestyle looks amazing! Who needs the gratification of having a family, personal space, or freedom, when you can live in a tiny room in a big city!

    • @yvonnegrant3736
      @yvonnegrant3736 Před 7 měsíci

      Alex u cracked 😂 me up, so funny, but also true 😊

  • @MissCane9
    @MissCane9 Před rokem +20

    That first apartment was comedy, and the price was hilarious

  • @le4905
    @le4905 Před rokem +86

    My kids and I will be moving out of our nice home to live in a much smaller house due to divorce. What matters is the love inside the home. I just want us to feel happy and safe again and will gladly downsize.

    • @Becca_Lynn
      @Becca_Lynn Před rokem +8

      I hope everything goes well! ❤

    • @le4905
      @le4905 Před rokem +4

      @@Becca_Lynn Becca, you are an angel. Thank you.

    • @fahgedaboudit
      @fahgedaboudit Před rokem +3

      I downsized after divorce three years ago and I've never been happier. I'm 51 now and the older I get, the less space and belongings I find myself needing. I've really pared everything down and it's refreshing not having to keep track of a bunch shit or fill a bunch of unused space in an oversized apartment. Life is cozy and I love it. You will too.

    • @mariabetancourt6797
      @mariabetancourt6797 Před rokem +4

      Staying is safe....is the most important thing

    • @--ag
      @--ag Před rokem +3

      God bless you and good luck. 🙏

  • @suepeer3078
    @suepeer3078 Před rokem

    I like the 3rd one the best. It has a lot of character. Love when you and Charles do videos together

  • @jagergerg9771
    @jagergerg9771 Před rokem +86

    Still amazing about how Cash films everything himself and edits as well.

    • @RichMaciverPhoto
      @RichMaciverPhoto Před rokem +6

      Agreed! He’s a relentless force!

    • @--ag
      @--ag Před rokem

      I didn't know that. Cool Cash. 👍

  • @ericalampley480
    @ericalampley480 Před rokem +82

    These landlords and builders (or whoever is responsible for chopping up these buildings) are criminals! My GOD, that first one! 😳

    • @martyjewell5683
      @martyjewell5683 Před rokem +5

      It's all about money. NYC property taxes are crippling (somebody gotta pay for all the freebies). No one gets off cheap. Yeah, some landlords are douchbags but a lot ain't. Saw (seen??) on the net that average NYC rents top $2,000. Some considerably higher. No thanks, I'll stick to upstate. Paid off our four bedroom, two story in 2016.

    • @janetcarbone4213
      @janetcarbone4213 Před rokem +2

      Absolutely. It’s sad they cut up that great old woodwork. But the rent is robbery but I guess if you like that NYC lifestyle. Sad

    • @J.DeLaPoer
      @J.DeLaPoer Před rokem +2

      Don't forget originally most of these brownstones and similar such buildings were literally _single family homes_ when they were built. In that first one someone will pay over $3k to live what was the servant's basement scullery room (where they cleaned and washed dishes back in 1890 or so). It's absolutely ridiculous.

  • @ilsavankuren6511
    @ilsavankuren6511 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I can’t believe the rents omg $4700 for that itty bitty apt and in the basement to boot! I live in upstate NY and have a 1600 sq ft house, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and pay $871/mo mortgage pymt.

  • @gabim8338
    @gabim8338 Před rokem

    Thank you for showing us these places👍

  • @Erintii
    @Erintii Před rokem +25

    Watching this video makes me grateful for my job that allowed me to rent nice 2 bedroom apartment. As this is small town in Switzerland my social life is on-line only but at least I am not claustrophobic. Prices in NYC are absolutely insane it makes Zurich, Switzerland budget friendly place

  • @rosamundg.3789
    @rosamundg.3789 Před rokem +46

    Can't forget the fatal flooding from recent years' storm. Esp. wouldn't want to be trapped in a space w/o working window grates to allow quick emergency exits - being in the basement with dirty feet of water sounds like a flippin' nightmare.

  • @CuriousEarthMan
    @CuriousEarthMan Před 24 dny

    The thing I really like about Cash's channel is how the last person to be in so many of those rooms/apts, looks out for him and leaves a camera in position and running for when he finally gets there!

  • @OneDayChange
    @OneDayChange Před rokem

    I love your videos. What I subconsciously think about these places you put into words.

  • @subwayjoefrombrooklyn4471
    @subwayjoefrombrooklyn4471 Před rokem +115

    I am amazed how you keep producing such excellent videos in such a short period of time. The editing, screen shots and commentary are superior.

    But the NYC rents are insane!

    • @miamidalia2876
      @miamidalia2876 Před rokem +1

      Dios 🏠🚶🏼‍♂️🫶🫸🚶🏼‍♂️👋🧍🏻‍♀️NO

  • @bernaclischurchill4463
    @bernaclischurchill4463 Před rokem +11

    No way, that price for an underground/basement apt is unreal for the 1st two apts & the 4th one is better, but only if it was $1200 p/month. If it rains a lot & you are living in the 1st two apts, you are drowning. $7900 for the 3rd one, is a down payment on a small hse with an FHA loan in other places. Great video.
    Ms. B. Churchill

  • @Gramaron1313
    @Gramaron1313 Před rokem

    I love how you describe stuff!!@ you are so funny!!! Thanks for the entertainment!!!!

  • @nicolefama525
    @nicolefama525 Před rokem

    I’m so glad I found your channel I love your videos. I’ve always wandered about what it’s like so thanks! I’ll keep my hefty butt here but I sure would love to visit

  • @annem7806
    @annem7806 Před rokem +12

    Basement apt needs carpet for insulation. Remove bifold doors, install curtain, get more space. Love the arches.

    • @serene1275
      @serene1275 Před 2 měsíci

      Basement apartments in NYC can also get flooded during heavy rain, storms, etc. If they have special drainage still can still get flooded if blocked but anything.

  • @ellensimmons8485
    @ellensimmons8485 Před rokem +72

    I love watching these videos because they make me SO HAPPY I’m not in NYC. We have a beautiful house with plenty room, two-car garage, porch, deck, shed, front & back yards, etc. Nice neighborhood in a charming small city with great downtown with shopping, dining just down the street. Mortgage is well under $1000/month. And we do have museums, theatre, music, etc right here in our town. NYC? Heck, no!

    • @AnyahEMB
      @AnyahEMB Před rokem +11

      People who have never lived outside of NYC don’t know what they are missing.

    • @rosamundg.3789
      @rosamundg.3789 Před rokem +1

      Location, please!?? Moving there in a minit!

    • @lyncochran27
      @lyncochran27 Před rokem +1

      I live in California and rent is crazy here

    • @yvonnegrant3736
      @yvonnegrant3736 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Difference strokes for different folks 🏙️🎆

  • @stefvaldes2806
    @stefvaldes2806 Před rokem

    Thanks for your videos- I really enjoy watching all your stuff and love your sense of humor...(although ya lost me at the spider in the first apartment !!!😉😆

  • @sheilarough236
    @sheilarough236 Před rokem +6

    Oh goody, Charles is here

  • @littlebitofhope1489
    @littlebitofhope1489 Před rokem +104

    For the first apartment you could move the "closet" and have a custom murphy bet built around the pipes. Then it would be your couch in the day time, and bed at night. The couch would face the fireplace and you could put the TV on that wall. With a rising coffee table, you would be set and still have the appearance of space sometimes. I think I would put a stained glass film on the windows too.

    • @complexbrother
      @complexbrother Před rokem +7

      Love that idea, great ideas.

    • @roxyshow123
      @roxyshow123 Před rokem +6

      Murphy bed is what I thought too.

    • @aviajarehema7393
      @aviajarehema7393 Před rokem +8

      In that shoebox there's no need for that fireplace--definitely takes up too much room; the stove is too big, and the refridgerator is in the wrong place. Also, the shower is a sardine can. 👎👎👎👎👎👎

    • @scallopohare9431
      @scallopohare9431 Před rokem +4

      @@aviajarehema7393 Uh, the fireplace is not going anywhere. The chimney is an integral part of the building.

    • @MagnoliaMS70
      @MagnoliaMS70 Před rokem +3

      Great idea.
      But the price!!

  • @lindaroyal8161
    @lindaroyal8161 Před rokem

    Whoa, Steve is looking GOOD! I love how much bigger Steve looks now, tons of room and storage. Glad it's finally insulated.
    Don't know where you found Drew, but he's definitely a keeper. He does amazing work. I didn't hear a channel mentioned for him, hope he films his work and shares it.
    Nicely done!

    • @krenee2266
      @krenee2266 Před rokem +1

      This may be a random comment but did you mistakenly leave this comment on the wrong channel? I only ask because I watch MAV as well & I think this comment goes there & not here...LOL!

    • @lindaroyal8161
      @lindaroyal8161 Před rokem

      @@krenee2266 OMG- I did! I was watching all my subscribed ones and guess I wasn't paying attention. Thank you for letting me know.

    • @lindaroyal8161
      @lindaroyal8161 Před rokem

      OPPS - sorry, this comment was intended for another channel.
      I'm so sorry. Thank you.

    • @krenee2266
      @krenee2266 Před rokem

      @@lindaroyal8161 LoL no problem girlie... I just thought I'd let cha know... I was reading a few comments & thought wait, what in the World, that doesn't belong here...hehehe. funny enough I had just watched MAVS latest video about camping in the remodel just maybe 10 mins before. Lol the more ya know. 🤣

  • @thankyou4534
    @thankyou4534 Před rokem +3

    This is absolutely mind boggling that you literally pay that much for a tiny place. Where I live we have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, basement w/ laundry area, kitchen, dining area, 3 car garage, deck, patio, pool and a little bit over an acre lot for $1830 mortgage payment.

  • @MamaCarola1
    @MamaCarola1 Před rokem +21

    After yesterday's 5000 square foot showplace to these...omg. The 1st is nothing more than a glorified closet. & like Charles said about the 2nd, "unfortunately" & ruff by v the garbage area. Good thing he started to redeem himself with the last 2. & the last definitely had enough storage space in a doorman building wth an elevator (2 bonuses). Sure how Cash remembered to get his sweatshirt out of the dryer. You know that 1st shower was miniscule if he turned it on while just turning around.

  • @lisab.1595
    @lisab.1595 Před rokem +22

    After yesterdays ''extravaganza" apt, this was a good comparison showing how average people live and they don't live in $16m apts. These weren't horrible by any means, just lacked space, but if you have enough light, it's really not so bad. That being said because I've lived in small apts in the city. My husband used to call them converted elevator shafts they call apts....lol.

    • @evangeline9969
      @evangeline9969 Před rokem +2

      I feel like I’m an average person but I could never afford any of these places. To split a small apt with no CA or in-unit W/D but pay upwards of $2,000 for your share of the rent?

    • @plumdutchess
      @plumdutchess Před rokem +1

      Average seems a stretch.

  • @joanneberg8093
    @joanneberg8093 Před rokem +1

    Those are crazy prices for those apts! I live in Chicago thank God we have reasonable rents still comparably!

  • @elementgypsy
    @elementgypsy Před 7 měsíci

    I think there are building codes that specify room size. If you build a house, a 4 foot x 4 foot bathroom would nit pass inspection

  • @FolkFaninMA
    @FolkFaninMA Před rokem +5

    That last apartment was the best. Price, as usual, is high but your getting a much better place for not that much more money compared to the first joke…err I mean apartment.

  • @puremichpaule
    @puremichpaule Před rokem +9

    I'm not fitting in that shower

  • @Ask4Alli
    @Ask4Alli Před rokem

    I love your sense of humor🤣🤣🤣🤣 how far away the kitchen is

  • @saraortiz7818
    @saraortiz7818 Před rokem

    Love your videos… killing me how you slam doors 😵‍💫😬😵‍💫😬

  • @ptaylor4923
    @ptaylor4923 Před rokem +13

    It's interesting seeing all these apartments, but the more I see whether low end or upscale, the more I realize I could never live in NYC and wouldn't want to.

  • @youyong28
    @youyong28 Před rokem +29

    Killing that spider was so not funny. Maybe you aren't such a nice guy after all.

    • @jeevejavari8461
      @jeevejavari8461 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I hate spiders so it was pretty funny to me. That would have been my exact reaction too.

    • @viraloracle5151
      @viraloracle5151 Před 3 měsíci

      @@jeevejavari8461 just get a glas and release them outside, spread positive energy and your life will be good...

    • @mrsblue3011
      @mrsblue3011 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I used to think spiders were cute. Till I was attacked three nights in a row. They seemed to find the same location and ravaged my arm. I was healed with Benadryl. The horrible swelling and redness went away but I clearly remember it took two months before I felt like my real self again. True story.

    • @jamiecash6985
      @jamiecash6985 Před měsícem

      @@mrsblue3011was probably bed bugs washing your bedding helps

  • @allthingsharbor
    @allthingsharbor Před měsícem

    That first one ! Crazy expensive but nice location and it is bigger than what I lived in during college ! Well, except for that shower ! But it beats having to share.

  • @chrisliddiard725
    @chrisliddiard725 Před rokem

    Ok, you got me again. I showed up for that view in the clickbait, and all i got was those chill beats. Beware of realtors selling dreams.

  • @youyong28
    @youyong28 Před rokem +5

    Sees Candies is a California based candy company. It's been very popular there for decades at least.

  • @nate7404
    @nate7404 Před rokem +2

    The fact the second apartment requires you to walk past the garbage would be a deal breaker. Hot summer days that stuff will stink. What if there is a garbage removal strike ? Nah

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 Před rokem +32

    Spiders 🕷️ eat the insects that are now going to feast on you while you are asleep in that apartment! I always put them outside instead of killing them, but that’s just me.

  • @maartenmantel2681
    @maartenmantel2681 Před 3 měsíci

    Would be cool if you could revisit the places you check out and see how the tenant furnished and made use of the space!

  • @machinegunangel
    @machinegunangel Před 4 hodinami

    The fireplace was nice! My 350k home in CT doesn’t even have a fireplace!!

  • @seyimatt712
    @seyimatt712 Před rokem +4

    I love your longer videos! Could watch you all day!

  • @robertharris4100
    @robertharris4100 Před rokem +7

    Extremely Entertaining video. Cash & Charles are Dynamic together. The Out of Towners are going to have a field day with the asking prices. So I won't add to the Drama other than to say, Location! Location! Location!
    The New Yorkers know what I mean.

  • @siddheshrane
    @siddheshrane Před 3 měsíci

    I'm glad I moved out of east coast into Seattle. The rents are high but the apartments are newer and much higher quality

  • @cizrek
    @cizrek Před 5 měsíci

    I've seen a lot of your videos. You turning the shower on has to be one of the funniest moments ever lol.

  • @andreaharris7397
    @andreaharris7397 Před rokem +4

    Brothers from another mother.

  • @Bobrogers99
    @Bobrogers99 Před rokem +5

    That first apartment is too small for the price, and the intrusions of the fireplace and pipe limit the use of what little space there is. The windows don't seem to be able to function as emergency exits. Charles' basement unit was a much better deal for the money! The third apartment is legally only a two-bedroom, so despite the fact that the rooms are large it's a bit too pricey. There are better places to share for $4,000 each. The last one with the humungous bedroom and tons of storage space would work well for a couple, and each of them has their own bathroom (which some couples prefer). The price on that one is reasonable by NYC standards. You have a winner here, Charles!

  • @nicoleeditinglife2
    @nicoleeditinglife2 Před rokem

    Looooll always the positives xD “it comes with a free bucket…. Free water bottle…” 😂😂😂

  • @KA-yw7zj
    @KA-yw7zj Před rokem +3

    7950 is WILD... how much do people in NY earn a month?

  • @Spaciouzz
    @Spaciouzz Před rokem +3

    7:32 best feature, granite outlets 🔥

  • @jordanhass
    @jordanhass Před rokem +18

    I'm always happy to see Charles on this channel, it's the buddy cop movie we all need.
    I would pass on practically all of them, mostly just out of price. But the one at the end was my favorite, but only because elevator and doorman, but I don't know if it's worth all the hassle (and I don't want to know why the tenant is breaking the lease, but I hope it's just a positive change)

  • @nativeamericanfeather9948

    For that much a month for rent around here you could have a million $ home. Average rent is $700-800. I bought a big nice 4 bd 2 bath,enormous yard,back & front deck for under $80k. I don't live in a big city. I wouldn't be able to afford to. The pay is more there I guess so Idk. Love seeing different places..thank you so much for taking us with you!♡

    • @fightingtosurvive6527
      @fightingtosurvive6527 Před rokem +2

      What area are you when to have rent that good?

    • @bsg4338
      @bsg4338 Před rokem +1

      What state are u in?

    • @moses81la
      @moses81la Před rokem

      Well, obviously these are million dollar homes too… if they bring this much rent, they will definitely sell around that number.

    • @kennyphelps1160
      @kennyphelps1160 Před 7 měsíci

      @@moses81la they might be million dollar homes for what they sell for but not in terms of quality lol

  • @Josh-bq6rm
    @Josh-bq6rm Před 2 měsíci +1

    Bro, both of my parents are senior researchers with 25+ years of experience and master and the next thing after (forgot the name) with at least two papers released every year, they have their own labs and teams, teach at least a dozen students every year, and they would still struggle to pay those rents together, factoring in currency conversion and all

  • @stacyneuman8619
    @stacyneuman8619 Před rokem +5

    Cash and Charles as roommates, I could see it.

  • @icantalk710
    @icantalk710 Před rokem +6

    Cannot imagine that $7900 place being anything other than the result of the "Frankensteining" of two probably much more affordable apartments; THECITY [local journalism outlet, they're good] had a good few articles on how that's been done for over a year or two by landlords to circumvent the 2019 Tenant Protection laws and hike rents after combining units, often one or both previously being rent-stabilized. As much as I can appreciate the aesthetic of the long hallway and all the space to walk in, for just a two-bed (since the potential third doesn't have windows), the per-person cost there would be nuts.
    Fun to see Charles though, and the struggle with the spider, haha.

  • @lesliefitzgerald2354
    @lesliefitzgerald2354 Před 3 měsíci

    love your take on Apple Cider Vinegar, you are so right on !!!! :)

  • @charlenef.9055
    @charlenef.9055 Před 5 měsíci

    8:53
    love how U always open doors 2 show inner workability of the unit.
    11:19
    Worst thing is to move in and unwittingly learn the UN-functionality of the unit
    leading U 2 cant wait 2 move out.
    Ur great 👍🏿 🎉 enjoy ur coverages & the genuine exposure of practicality in what U getting... or what the possibility can be 🤔.

  • @ariah3364
    @ariah3364 Před rokem +14

    Hey Cash, I love watching your videos. It would be interesting if you could, if it's not hard to find out, give the year or age of the buildings themselves. I imagine many are very old.

  • @grndmaw
    @grndmaw Před rokem +3

    Ridiculous prices! My Mom
    And I lived in the West Village - Bleecker St- rent was $25. The tub was in the kitchen - we had a piece of wood over it. I still remember the neighborhood, the beatniks and Washington Sq park. I often think, if that were rent controlled and we kept it - I wud be living there now, but it’s way to expensive.

    • @amylee503
      @amylee503 Před rokem

      Thats exactly how I remember the W village. I always thought it was so cool there. I wonder how many people have rent controlled apts from back in the 70s and 80s

  • @bonniemcminn1710
    @bonniemcminn1710 Před rokem

    Raise bed for storage under and/or twin Murphy bed unit in the corner…. Possibly a day bed - sofa by day - bed at night

  • @kmtaylor88
    @kmtaylor88 Před 2 měsíci +2

    NYC is ridiculous, I have a good friend that lives in an apartment with no kitchen.

  • @arklilbro
    @arklilbro Před rokem +4

    Maybe the person with the bedroom with the laundry in it can charge the other roommates to do their laundry

  • @thatfatcat5264
    @thatfatcat5264 Před rokem +8

    Rip spider, never forget.

  • @gabim8338
    @gabim8338 Před rokem

    Coming from Australia we don’t have these little places so great to see them

  • @genevawilson4448
    @genevawilson4448 Před rokem

    I didn't think showers could be smaller than mine. I live in a camper. My bathroom is tiny but it's bigger than that first apartment.

  • @robertakestell4380
    @robertakestell4380 Před rokem +9

    I can't believe that you killed that spider. He wasn't bothering you.

  • @robinlillian9471
    @robinlillian9471 Před rokem +4

    If you're going to use the fireplace, you have to get the chimney cleaned regularly, or you will have a fire from creosote buildup. I would make sure it's safe to use before just starting a fire.

  • @keagaming9837
    @keagaming9837 Před 8 měsíci

    For something that used to be a closet, that’s really big! Was that actually a closet at some point?

  • @monicavandeventer5429
    @monicavandeventer5429 Před 6 měsíci

    Yeah, I would eventually blow my brain outs with that outdoor view. Thank God I live in the mountains in Colorado.

  • @inferno
    @inferno Před rokem +4

    1:20 you move the closet next tot the fire place you place a small table over that pipes and two stools on each side of table and use it for work and a space to eat ,where the closet is now you place a wall bed and use that metal thing next to the window as a night stand, you use that fireplace to hang a tv there so you can watch shows at night

  • @NormanF62
    @NormanF62 Před rokem +7

    The first one was hilarious! World’s tiniest shower stall and God help you if you have ample girth! Not worth it for $3200 a month. Whatever Charles Munroe has in store is good stuff. Anyone of those apartments on today’s tour will do save the basement one. Always a flood risk! Then again, you can find a place in NY but the $8000 a month one isn’t to my taste.

  • @goghvonjohann2924
    @goghvonjohann2924 Před 3 měsíci

    I live in a 25sqm (270sqft). This includes bathroom and kitchen (they aren't in separate rooms). Have been living here for 5y now and I like it.

  • @user-ji8km6yu7w
    @user-ji8km6yu7w Před 2 měsíci

    You're so right about the Apple-CIDER VINEGAR!!!😂😂😂😂😂

  • @debholmes4578
    @debholmes4578 Před rokem +4

    I'm afraid that the shower door would get stuck shut wouldn't open. That's not funny.