As a native New Yorker, just wanted to offer a tip: wear the bag cross body with the purse part rested in front of you and not to your side. Also keeping a hand on it while walking, but that position will be comfy for your hands and better for keeping an eye on your bag.
New apartment is SO much better wow!!! So you actually have a 2-in-1 microwave and convection oven I'm pretty sure because it looks like it's the same one as mine. It's a little confusing to figure out at first but I bet you can find an instruction manual online!
That is such a great place. Also, the tap water in NYC is known for being excellent. It's why the bagels in NYC are so good. It's because the water they use is NYC water and it's good!
Ehhhh yeah go ahead and look in a roof top tank and read about what has been discovered in some... Not to mention a lot of service lines are made of lead… not good.
Andy Drew Well Andy- Not really and of the thousands of roof top tanks tested, less the 2 percent had a problem. Not to mention water testing is done regularly in most buildings.
@@suelyons531 for sure. most folks will be fine but why chance it? If you have a proper reverse osmosis setup in your home or some type of good filtration all good but without that protection I personally wouldn’t risk it. To each their own. If you want to drink water with unknown things in it then by all means go for it! Just depends on comfort levels.
So relieved for you that place is waaayyyyy better the lighting is amazing. I could really feel the heaviness of the darkness of the last place even through a screen. What a relief 😅
Shelby, Im so glad you found a great studio apartment!! Even though they’re smaller, they are often in great neighborhoods and updated/decorated beautifully. Just gives you more options than trying to find ones with separate bedrooms. And all you want to do in NYC is get outside anyway. 😊I’m so glad you’re out of the dark, creepy basement one!❤️
Old Airbnb was scary af. The new one is just WOW. I'm so glad that you moved to a new Airbnb, because the old one looked like mrballen type of stuff could happen in that one. it just looked so scary
East coast winters and not like Seattle…haha! If you’re here then, you’ll see! 🤣🤣 It’s not just the cold temps….it’s the snow, ice, sleet, blizzards…etc…
can you post the link to the new airbnb once you leave? i’m planning to go to nyc for a month next year and that’s so much nicer than everything i’ve seen
Phew, I’m so relieved for you! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the new place and that you’re getting a taste for having your own place. Doing what you want when you want rocks
The new place is 100 times better and looks so nice. NYC tap water is fine to drink btw and is actually some of the best tasting tap water in the nation, it comes from natural aquifers and moutain rivers in the Hudson Valley
So glad you got out of the old AIrBnB. That guy was definitely a scammer (I used to work at a bank for years and later, in security, so I dealt with plenty of people like that. Super sketch!). Wishing you the best of luck in your next place, from one former Washingtonian to another!
The Trader Joes in NYC are amazing. The lines to get in can be somewhat long (down and around the block) but move quickly. I'm so excited for you!! I hope you try out Brooklyn. I think you'd really like it there
glad you got out of there sooner and already got another place , it looks nice !! it not to boxy and it looks clean and lots of room and a washer and dryer ! super nice ! when the tv is on theres more light at night , my youtube is my choice also of tv for like 2 years now , i love yt ! great coffee !
Knew that hotel was a Citizen M when I saw it in the last vid. They're very nice and have the same layouts. Stayed in one in London. Glad you got out of that dump, new spot looks much better.
yes! we love damon dominique!!! he's so unique. btw can also 100% recommend the french course he made. such a cool way to learn/refresh/update your french
Shelby I am so happy you got this new airbnb! Its so much better!! Also, please do outfit posts😍 that would be great! I love your style ❤️ have a great time!!
My prayers have been answered! I literally saw your insta story today and was like, "Shelby I need a new vlog!" & here we are haha. Also crazy you spent that much money on 8 items, all the food in NYC is way too expensive 😭😭
I love love love Damon’s videos as well and followed him for a while so I def agree he is a mood to watch and decompress and appreciate his video editing
Hi, life long New Yorker here! The store you were in most definitely is not a bodega. They don’t carry Ezekiel bread and Bob’s Red Mill products. They usually have less variety, are inexpensive and found mostly in upper manhattan neighborhoods. You were probably at a deli/market or specialty market which are overly expensive which is why I only shop at those to buy lunch or pick up one or two items. Trader Joe’s is a great option for inexpensive groceries but if you go prepare to wait in line. It’s always crowded, at least in my area. Anyway, welcome and hope you’re enjoying NYC! 😊
So much better! The only thing I noticed was I’ve heard bad stories about some Airbnb hosts hiding small cameras in the units, especially in “abnormally” places things, ie the smoke alarm DIRECTLY over your bed!! Take it down and take a look. Better safe than sorry. But seriously, so much better than your former dungeon.
Shelby I feel like we are living parallel lives haha I’m in Montreal staying here for a month, just to see what it would be like. We have the same fridge :) I felt too short for it hahaha. RUclips is definitely my TV as well. Love seeing your content in NYC, as I’m moving there in Jan (from SF, but spent most of the past year in Chicago). Have a wonderful time, now that you finally feel comfortable in York surroundings :)
id be curious to know what the similarities in nyc neighborhoods are to LA neighborhoods. Like what city in NY would you say is the “Los Feliz” or the “West hollywood”
Good vlog. But it's just not the same without a mystery rat :) New apartment is way better. New and small is vastly better than old and bigger. Always go new.
Your new place looks great nice and bright and everything seem to be in a working order . You made the right decision to move out from the first apartment which was just an unpleasant place . We loved the way you was wearing your hear when you were in the hotel room with Monica you should do that more often it looks cool . Also good food selection from the grocery store , all health stuff .
I would love to see a video or a part of the video on using the Subway. I am going to NYC alone in November to see Waitress and it’s my first time ever traveling alone. Also any reviews on JFK airport would be nice as I’m flying into there from SeaTac.
Search RUclips for videos for using the subway and for JFK airport. Everything you could want about New York will be in a video someone made and posted on RUclips.
I visited friends in New York this same weekend and shopped in soho that same day! But it was later in the day so that’s insane haha same place same time. Glad you got a new spot!!
Hey the new place looks awesome!! But make sure that thing above your bed doesn’t have a hidden camera! I’m paranoid about that stuff and legit just watched a video where air bnbs hide small cameras in creepy places near the most exposed areas in the room! Like exactly above the bed… shine a light into that thing make sure u don’t see a small camera lense in there. If it’s a camera it will shine a blue or purple hue!! Be safe girls!!!
Whoa, legit in shock about the price of that small little grocery haul. I was expecting you to say $60 maybe $70 at the absolute most. Nonetheless, you were paying for convenience which I totally understand. The new place is so nice and fresh and clean and bright! So happy that you're now in a comfortable place. I can tell that it has shifted your overall mood and vibe entirely and it's great to see.
Oh my gosh I’m vegan so I have purchased those buffalo tenders and I hope you like them better than I did. I actually really really love hot stuff but it was even hotter than what I can handle. Please let us know.
Im thinking of coming to New York for an extended holiday. I'm searching for info on Air BnBs so your experience is helpful to me. I hope settled in. The second place looks cool. I'd be interested to chat to you about your do's and don'ts.
I’d love to see a video comparing the price of groceries from a bodega, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, etc in NYC
I second that! Maybe a what I spend in a week for every city you go to?
As a native New Yorker, just wanted to offer a tip: wear the bag cross body with the purse part rested in front of you and not to your side. Also keeping a hand on it while walking, but that position will be comfy for your hands and better for keeping an eye on your bag.
New apartment is SO much better wow!!! So you actually have a 2-in-1 microwave and convection oven I'm pretty sure because it looks like it's the same one as mine. It's a little confusing to figure out at first but I bet you can find an instruction manual online!
That is such a great place. Also, the tap water in NYC is known for being excellent. It's why the bagels in NYC are so good. It's because the water they use is NYC water and it's good!
It’s true
Actually lots of NYC water comes from my area just north in the Hudson valley reservoirs.
Ehhhh yeah go ahead and look in a roof top tank and read about what has been discovered in some... Not to mention a lot of service lines are made of lead… not good.
Andy Drew Well Andy- Not really and of the thousands of roof top tanks tested, less the 2 percent had a problem. Not to mention water testing is done regularly in most buildings.
@@suelyons531 for sure. most folks will be fine but why chance it? If you have a proper reverse osmosis setup in your home or some type of good filtration all good but without that protection I personally wouldn’t risk it. To each their own. If you want to drink water with unknown things in it then by all means go for it! Just depends on comfort levels.
You’re so resourceful, dealing with all of this. On top of it, you film it all.
Hey Shelby, Your new apartment looks 10 times better than the other place, looks really legit. Wishing you a blessed stay in nyc. Over and Out.
I am so glad you moved out that apartment, the best luck 🍀
So relieved for you that place is waaayyyyy better the lighting is amazing. I could really feel the heaviness of the darkness of the last place even through a screen. What a relief 😅
Shelby, Im so glad you found a great studio apartment!! Even though they’re smaller, they are often in great neighborhoods and updated/decorated beautifully. Just gives you more options than trying to find ones with separate bedrooms. And all you want to do in NYC is get outside anyway. 😊I’m so glad you’re out of the dark, creepy basement one!❤️
Old Airbnb was scary af. The new one is just WOW.
I'm so glad that you moved to a new Airbnb, because the old one looked like mrballen type of stuff could happen in that one. it just looked so scary
East coast winters and not like Seattle…haha! If you’re here then, you’ll see! 🤣🤣 It’s not just the cold temps….it’s the snow, ice, sleet, blizzards…etc…
It was fairly mild last winter from what I remember.
Yeah I live in Seattle currently and we rarely get snow and freezing temps haha. Couldn’t handle NY weather because I’m a wuss 😂
Girll as a native Chicagoan I can’t WAIT to see what she does in an actual winter. Living in one is sooo different than visiting.
@@eelaws oh I know, I’m just saying….u never know…
@@lwolf101 totally agree!!!! I live in Maryland and sometimes our winters are horrendous so I know Chicago is even worse!!!! Haha!!!
Being in NY definitely invigorated you and it gives you so many ideas for content! Tip, get your water and heavy items delivered!
Yea, I noticed that too. She is so much more spirited, compared about a month ago, when seemed at a very low point.
can you post the link to the new airbnb once you leave? i’m planning to go to nyc for a month next year and that’s so much nicer than everything i’ve seen
Yes!
Miele fridge and Bosch washer and dryer, nice. German made appliances are a good sign when apartment hunting for sure. Glad everything worked out! 👍
Idk if you figured it out but the oven is most likely also a microwave. The smaller ones like that usually are.
Glad you’re happy with your new place! Can’t wait for what the rest of the month holds!
LOVEEE Damon Dominique he does not get enough credit his channel is so unique!!
Glad the apartment situation is over! Looks like everything is going good so far. Loving this NYC content. Keep it up!
Phew, I’m so relieved for you! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the new place and that you’re getting a taste for having your own place. Doing what you want when you want rocks
I am so relieved that you are in a new apartment! This one looks so much nicer!
The new place is 100 times better and looks so nice.
NYC tap water is fine to drink btw and is actually some of the best tasting tap water in the nation, it comes from natural aquifers and moutain rivers in the Hudson Valley
Congrats!! Omg this new place looks amazing. It's like night and day!
So glad you got out of the old AIrBnB. That guy was definitely a scammer (I used to work at a bank for years and later, in security, so I dealt with plenty of people like that. Super sketch!). Wishing you the best of luck in your next place, from one former Washingtonian to another!
The Trader Joes in NYC are amazing. The lines to get in can be somewhat long (down and around the block) but move quickly. I'm so excited for you!! I hope you try out Brooklyn. I think you'd really like it there
The new place looks SOOO much better! Super clean too. Glad you got outta the last one ;)
Ugh I’m so happy for your new place- A major improvement!!
Looks like that oven is the microwave :) The new Airbnb is nice!
Ahh the new place looks awesome!! Loved seeing it and excited for the rest of your time in NY 😊
Nice job! Glad to see you jumped all over that situation and make a nice correction. Don't let that dump keep any of your money! Loved the vid
You seem so much happier in NY!! loving all of these vlogs 🥰
glad you got out of there sooner and already got another place , it looks nice !! it not to boxy and it looks clean and lots of room and a washer and dryer ! super nice ! when the tv is on theres more light at night , my youtube is my choice also of tv for like 2 years now , i love yt ! great coffee !
Knew that hotel was a Citizen M when I saw it in the last vid. They're very nice and have the same layouts. Stayed in one in London. Glad you got out of that dump, new spot looks much better.
This AirBnB is so much nicer! So happy you are enjoying NYC.
Love the new apartment for you!! When you leave pls link it bc nice ones are hard to find in NYC!
New place looks really nice! Glad you got out of that last place.
I think you’re going to love being in a studio apartment! They are just so much more *New York*
This one looks soooo much better lol. Glad you like it!!
yes! we love damon dominique!!! he's so unique. btw can also 100% recommend the french course he made. such a cool way to learn/refresh/update your french
Shelby I am so happy you got this new airbnb! Its so much better!! Also, please do outfit posts😍 that would be great! I love your style ❤️ have a great time!!
wow the bar upstairs looks amazing those city views are amazing . i'm surprised you didn't do more shopping . the new place looks super nice
The place!! so much better!!! I love Damien too :)
My prayers have been answered! I literally saw your insta story today and was like, "Shelby I need a new vlog!" & here we are haha. Also crazy you spent that much money on 8 items, all the food in NYC is way too expensive 😭😭
I love love love Damon’s videos as well and followed him for a while so I def agree he is a mood to watch and decompress and appreciate his video editing
seattle winter is a lot warmer than new england winters :)) but as long as you have a super warm coat and scarf and hat, you are set.
I love Hudson Yards! Amazing place to visit
Hi, life long New Yorker here! The store you were in most definitely is not a bodega. They don’t carry Ezekiel bread and Bob’s Red Mill products. They usually have less variety, are inexpensive and found mostly in upper manhattan neighborhoods. You were probably at a deli/market or specialty market which are overly expensive which is why I only shop at those to buy lunch or pick up one or two items. Trader Joe’s is a great option for inexpensive groceries but if you go prepare to wait in line. It’s always crowded, at least in my area. Anyway, welcome and hope you’re enjoying NYC! 😊
Could you include the prices for Airbnb and rent etc? I think we’d all like to get an idea how much things are
That looks so much nicer, so glad you're out of the last place!
So much better! The only thing I noticed was I’ve heard bad stories about some Airbnb hosts hiding small cameras in the units, especially in “abnormally” places things, ie the smoke alarm DIRECTLY over your bed!! Take it down and take a look. Better safe than sorry. But seriously, so much better than your former dungeon.
Love the new place, I could FEEL the relief. Also super excited for your upcoming vlogs!
Wow the new place is SO nice, it’ll be perfect for the rest of your time in NYC!
That apartment is soo much prettier! I think you’ll be much happier with this one
Thank God for the upgrade!!! Yay
$100 for that food!?!! OMG!!!!! Love the new place though!!!
OMG the upgrade! The new airbnb is so much better!
this is making me miss NYC! I stayed in chelsea a couple weeks ago
I've been really loving these vlogs!! So happy you got out of that other airbnb! Can't wait to see more. 😄
I saw my office in Hudson Yards. :)
Such a WAY better upgrade Shelby! So glad you switched Airbnb's and hope you enjoy your trial run of the living alone life and freedom! :D
A lot of these newer construction apartments don't come with an overhead light in the bedroom/living room so that's perfectly normal actually!
So glad to see you in a MUCH better place! Enjoy!
Shelby I feel like we are living parallel lives haha I’m in Montreal staying here for a month, just to see what it would be like. We have the same fridge :) I felt too short for it hahaha. RUclips is definitely my TV as well. Love seeing your content in NYC, as I’m moving there in Jan (from SF, but spent most of the past year in Chicago). Have a wonderful time, now that you finally feel comfortable in York surroundings :)
This new apartment looks so much better
the new place is so much better lol
That shot from the rooftop! Stunning! What part of NewYork is this?
The new air bnb looks so much better! That last place seemed scary AF 😂
id be curious to know what the similarities in nyc neighborhoods are to LA neighborhoods. Like what city in NY would you say is the “Los Feliz” or the “West hollywood”
Former NY'er here. The Loz Feliz of NYC would be a mix of either Bushwick Brooklyn or the Lower East Side. West Hollywood is comparable to Chelsea.
@@hansonel Thanks for the response !
I've been to New York once before and I had a really good time there! :)❤
What a relief!! So glad you found something nice. 🙂
I think this is the place my friend stayed at, soooo happy for you! So much cleaner, safer, etc!!!
Good vlog. But it's just not the same without a mystery rat :)
New apartment is way better. New and small is vastly better than old and bigger. Always go new.
9:23 - Improvement by multiples. Good find.
Your stress of moving stuff from the uber to the new building is so relatable ahaha
The new airbnb looks sooo much better! 🙌🏼
100% improvement…so happy you found a great place to stay!
Love this! Just got back from a nyc trip and really missing it :( it was beautiful out there and so much to do
Thumbs up for the new New York girl! And cool new apartment!
Your new place looks great nice and bright and everything seem to be in a working order . You made the right decision to move out from the first apartment which was just an unpleasant place . We loved the way you was wearing your hear when you were in the hotel room with Monica you should do that more often it looks cool . Also good food selection from the grocery store , all health stuff .
Omg the new place looks so much better . I was kinda scared of the other place
Wow, that's an improvement 👏
Love your new place. ♥️. Looks a lot cleaner and all the necessities are there.
The oven probably doubles as a microwave :)!
Had no idea. Interesting.
i'm living for the vlogs
Which hotel did your sis stay in? It looks so cozy and on my list next time I go to nyc!
I would love to see a video or a part of the video on using the Subway. I am going to NYC alone in November to see Waitress and it’s my first time ever traveling alone. Also any reviews on JFK airport would be nice as I’m flying into there from SeaTac.
Search RUclips for videos for using the subway and for JFK airport. Everything you could want about New York will be in a video someone made and posted on RUclips.
Love all the vlogging lately :-)
This definitely looks like an upgrade!
OMG! So much better. I was actually a little worried about you in that other place.
I visited friends in New York this same weekend and shopped in soho that same day! But it was later in the day so that’s insane haha same place same time. Glad you got a new spot!!
Hi Shelby and Monica, I'm from Brazil
Your videos are more interesting every day.
Hey the new place looks awesome!! But make sure that thing above your bed doesn’t have a hidden camera! I’m paranoid about that stuff and legit just watched a video where air bnbs hide small cameras in creepy places near the most exposed areas in the room! Like exactly above the bed… shine a light into that thing make sure u don’t see a small camera lense in there. If it’s a camera it will shine a blue or purple hue!! Be safe girls!!!
Yess loving the new place you totally deserved ! Although what's the price difference for this higher end unit tho
Yes new apartment so much nicer!!!
Whoa, legit in shock about the price of that small little grocery haul. I was expecting you to say $60 maybe $70 at the absolute most. Nonetheless, you were paying for convenience which I totally understand.
The new place is so nice and fresh and clean and bright! So happy that you're now in a comfortable place. I can tell that it has shifted your overall mood and vibe entirely and it's great to see.
Oh my gosh I’m vegan so I have purchased those buffalo tenders and I hope you like them better than I did. I actually really really love hot stuff but it was even hotter than what I can handle. Please let us know.
Love the new place! OMG it feels like a nice hotel 😍👍🏾
Love the new apartment!!! Thank Gd you got out of the dungeon apt lol.I have a feeling you’ll move here too after your travels!
You should move to NY it looks awesome and it suits you :)
It looks better than the old one. But how much is the price difference between the 2 air bnb?
soooo many good specialty coffee roasters in nyc!!!
Im thinking of coming to New York for an extended holiday. I'm searching for info on Air BnBs so your experience is helpful to me. I hope settled in. The second place looks cool. I'd be interested to chat to you about your do's and don'ts.