Inside the SMALLEST Apartment in NYC (95 sqft) | Tiny Spaces
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Today, we found the SMALLEST in New York City. At only 95 sqft, we were surprised at how well he was able to make the space work!
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Can you guess the rent?
I was just wondering... I would wager it to be about $350.00 a month...
1400+
$1650-1800
i believe he said he pays 1500
@@Samtasticlife37 pfffft. you wish.
This isn’t an apartment; it’s a room.
It's a cell or a walk-in wardrobe, but if he can make it work.
It's a closet, where is the room. 😂😇
Closet for sure.
it’s the same size as the hallway from my room to the washroom :|
Whatever makes him happy
He rents a room. We need to stop normalizing this as an apartment.
I agree, I could never rent an “apartment” without my own bathroom.
It's not a room....it's a box!!!
@@Sunflowers9191 Well people like him that want to live in NYC so badly, they don't care how they live.
It's a closet
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with presenting how “normal” it is to live in this situation because it is the reality and only option for many. What is wrong in my opinion it is to over glamorize living in spaces like this, the girl seems so campy and happy about everything, he is stating that he missed having dogs, that he lives like that because it is New York City and there’s no other options, she is overly excited over seeing a bathroom he has to share, it is ridiculous. I think there is a lot to learn from videos like this but it is clear that people for the most part live like this due to limited options, not out of pure want.
I could be convinced that something can be an "apartment" that lacks a kitchen. BUT....I feel like a bathroom - at least a toilet and sink - should be a minimum requirement to legally be an apartment.
I agree. But, people in New York City attach status to living in Manhattan, like they have "arrived." So, the landlords can get away with spaces that would be unacceptable elsewhere.
It may be absurd but I would argue this simply a dormitory. Calling it an apartment is a stretch but this is a very common set up in areas like China and Japan with other highly populated areas.
Agree. This was my dorm room😬
I am highly confident there is a legal requirement,
special dormitories have arrangements like these where they don’t have to have a bathroom inside the individual’s personal space,
&NYC says that apartments need certain things, last I checked some of these kinds of apartments were being busted up, because people need access to certain facilities, this is likely a rented room with a SHARED bathroom and kitchen area that people mostly don’t use because they don’t want to share with strangers and prefer to stay in their own space, so they make a mini kitchen and more apartment-like in their room, …
basically, this is either misleading or illegal.
Right. That's a room, not an apartment.. And my dorm room in college was bigger.
My word. I came of age in the late 70’s early 80’s in NY, and today it’s hard to believe NYC landlords have turned broom closets into apartments and charge rent
As long as people are desperate and dumb enough to do it, landlords will take their money.
@@hpotter2954 exactly
Wow! i think that was the best and most exciting time in new york. today manhattan is just bland and expensive. I would also have liked to have lived in New York in the early 80's. i lived in manhatten for half a year in 2001, that was enough for me. In Vienna/Austria I pay a rent of 180 dollars/month for 350 sq ft ;)
I use the bathroom a lot at home. There is no way I can live in a place that has no bathroom.
And some bathrooms aren't equipped with a window
I would have a potty chair. The kind they use in hospitals or nursing homes😂😂.
@@patriciaking7892 Really. Who wants to go outside their home in the middle of the night in their nightgown in NYC to pee. :-/
Me too
Men use the sink.
This was honestly hard for me to watch and I was cringing the whole time. For whatever reason I couldn’t believe the interviewers expressions of “I love it” girl, you did not love it and everyone can tell. This should be a crime.
It was painful to watch. I love alternative housing and small space, bur this was too much. It felt suffocating.
Yep, too many fake wows and forced expressions of excitement!
It was condescending as hell
Felt same way. The interviewer was overacting all the time .
Couldn’t agree more. It was clear that she was shocked and trying desperately to hide it. No way she loved anything about it. Even a prison cell has a toilet
we know she doesn`t love it every time she says "I love it" , right? Lol
Like the girlfriend in Key & Peele show. lol
she looks rather disgusted most of the time.
Yea the host was kinda terrible, Alex took it in stride😅
@@cpc061 how was she terrible?
Lol. For real. But can you blame her, that's ridiculous to live like that. He could easily get 3 roommates and get way more space and pay less than he is. The area isn't so great to make that closet worth it.
The “I love it”s are so abundant it becomes unbelievable.
He made the most out of the space! Even though is super small it looks kinda cozy, the natural light and white walls makes the space airy. I love how clean and organized it is and how he got most of the things for free and gave it a new life. I really like it but I feel it should be illegal to call this an apartment, even a tiny one, call it a room but not an apartment.
Yes! It looks so homey!!
High ceilings are the key. I live in a microflat in downtown L.A. and it is never claustrophobic due to the wide open space above me.
@@myoldvhstapes that's true!
Nah. He was scammed. He doesn't even have a bathroom and kitchen. This is a room. Not an apartment.
@@jmfia2391 that's NYC and sadly, people are willing to call this an apartment and live in it. I think it should be illegal and called a room. However, he made the most out of it!
On one hand ingenious use of space - on the other extremely sad that people have to live in these conditions
I agree, great use of the space but I don't think people should or deserve to live in such a small space. In my opinion this is a room and not an apartment.
tbh he *chose to live there, said his last place was much bigger 3 other people and 2 dogs in Brooklyn, I also think NYC prices and sq ft is ridiculous but the only reason it is what it is is because of the market... if there was no demand, supply would change
um, if u think this is bad, go to china in beijing university, the equivalent of harvard here in america, and youll find 6 students living in a room like that, piled high. no AC, just a litte fan attached to the bunk above.
@@minigiant8998 so just because China exploits people we should also accept the same in the rest of the world?
flawless logic
@@minigiant8998 china needs to do better being a first world country
Secret to making your space feel bigger: Have a good window. The natural light makes this space a lot more doable.
totally! Love windows!
😭 Thank God/Jesus for a nice sz window
Company of 6..... don't serve something that encourages body gas
That and high ceilings are the key. I live in a microflat in downtown L.A. and it is never claustrophobic due to the wide open space above me.
I think a small green plant of some kind on the window sill would be nice.
@@pattyblevins2765 my pet fish is gay
He seems like such a great young man. His space looks very cozy. It just goes to prove you really don't need a lot of space especially if you're single. Love the host enthusiasm!
Thanks!!! :)
I think this was humbling for Talia lol the guy basically lives in a dorm with these shared toilets and showers
Dorms aren’t even as small as this
HOLY!! And people complain about living in 400 sqft in Vancouver! Really puts things into perspective looking at other higher priced markets and what people are willing to do to make it work there
Right!
Location, location, location!
@@listed ABSOLUTELY!!!
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It was so much fun!
So much fun. also, I passed you biking the other day!
Am I the only one who really considers it an apartment if it has a bathroom including shower? Otherwise it seems like a room in a rooming house to me.... At least this one has a sink because many of these types of "apartments" don't. But, he has made it a cozy space! Add a small bathroom and I would live there!
Yes he rents a room, not an apartment.
boarding situations worked for me (while I was in university and during the first couple years out of seminary) am 26 yrs in my 350 sq studio apt and am planning on aging in place - living smaller would only happen if my health didn’t let me live on my own any longer - wish this young man all the best (and possibly a little larger apt 😉) 🇨🇦🙏
He must really want to live in that area because that's ridiculous. In NYC, you MUST be wealthy, have roommates or live in a closet. But, if he likes it, I wish him well.
That’s entirely no true. Rental prices on NYC are ridiculous but buying a 1-2 bedroom condo is more affordable than most house prices in several states.
@@gomamon8439...And, if you're not interested in buying a condo (poss. at least $500,000 or more bank loan rejection+possible required down payment+mortage+monthly assessments+occasional special assessments+property taxes+plumbing, furnace, AC etc. responsibilities+HOA Crap? Then it's like I said.
Apartments in NYC contradict Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs.
Loved how organised this beautiful young man is .the apartment is lovely and cosy. Thanks for sharing 👍 🥰
Yes, so organized!
Thank you so much Diane, we are excited to continue to share stories of real New Yorkers and making spaces work!
It's impressive, but it's not like you have a choice when it's literally on the cost of your step space...
This guy is so organized and chill
This apt should be absolutely illegal.
He has a very small space but I love that he makes it work for him and has everything he needs to live life and even entertain his friends.
So many commenters must have grown up in a palace. This apartment is clean and pleasant and much nicer than some places I’ve had the misfortune to inhabit.
Agree
Me too, when I lived in South America.
I could live in a tiny space but sharing the bathroom is a no for me. Nope.
That part 🍭 (☹️ sucks)
Communal skin dust and liquids touching you yeah I get you
I agree...I lived in a bed sit in London for exactly two weeks...went back to the staff quarters as I couldn't share a bathroom with anyone...yuck
Other than no bathroom,it's actually not bad.
He's really neat and clean that helps.
I went to New York for a week for my boyfriends birthday, he's from there. I couldn't wait to get back to Atlanta, I just don't get the hype🤷🏾♀️
Oh my goodness 👀
I love that he makes it work and truly enjoys his space!
Yes ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m always so surprised how anyone who lived in Brooklyn first would choose to move into Manhattan, bc generally speaking the Manhattan apartment would be something quite similar the one in this video…with no living room, communal bathrooms etc. When I first moved to Brooklyn I thought “ok how do I get into Manhattan.” Ten years later and I prefer Brooklyn hands down. The trick is to live a few stops into Manhattan. That’s the sweet spot.
I’ve been a mother since age 22. I am a single
mum and I love my family. But I could so, so easily happily exist in a small space like this. Zero issue.
I live in a 220 square foot microflat in downtown L.A. That number includes the bathroom. My relatives are outraged that I plan to become a midlife mum and raise my child here for a while if I can't find anything more practical. I have 'golden handcuffs' where my rent with all utilities is about $700 USD per month due to rent control. I moved here 12 years ago when the area was urban decay and it has since gentrified.
I totally heard "I like doing cocaine" 😂🤦🏾♀️
I love tiny spaces. Always have. I grew up in a small home and my room I made into my "tiny apartment". Decorated it like a tiny home.
I'm in love with tiny homes, tiny apartments etc. In fact I'm about to move into my truck camper full time next summer. Putting all my belongings into storage and trying out "camper life" like van life but with my truck and camper. Should be awesome. Travel around and see the country. No rent. No mortgage. No electric bill. Etc. Just insurance, gas and maintenance when needed.
Thanks for your channel. I love it.
This “tiny space “ probably costs more than a thousand per month. Get a clue
Looks like the chopped up an old factory building. That landlord is really making bank!
I love how he says “ This is allllll the way in the back in the bedroom, like they had to travel very far to get there. 🙄
😂😂😂
I grew up in the East Village...I am over 50 yrs old.....I think this is horrible but I can see that for a young guy..it is like dorm living and it can work for 1 year perhaps 2...He said he has family in the city...and he probably spends a lot of time outdoors.( there is a lot to do in the City)..Not everyone can do it..Ironically when I grew up there were still old tenements with a shared bathroom in the hall. I am sure he is paying at least 1500...
He made that apt flow so well! great work! 💪
Thank you so much!
I've watched your videos and am still confused how the city allows these...also how much does he pay?? Thanks!!!
Idk. They have different building codes although some are def illegal. And the landlords know this. I was born and raised in NYC and any actual NY’er will never live here. We don’t play that and they know that. So they do stuff like this for the transplants because they know they won’t move to the outer boroughs. Disgusting.
Rent there is $1,550 a month.
@@henryt9281 🤢
He is happy and content while he is living here. When he is ready to move I have no doubt he will!❤
He has utilized the space well that he has and made it comfortable for himself.
I can't believe people in New York actually proud to live in New York. He could get 4 times the space for a quarter of the price in any other state
I would really have loved to know how much the rent is.
“Pretend you saw a tiny shower… we forgot to film it.“ That cracked me up😹😹😹
I’m guessing he pays $1k / month. When she asks- what drew you to this apartment? It’s because he can’t afford anything else bc nyc is completely unaffordable these days, esp for living alone.
I dont blame him… Its NYC!!!!😻
I lived in the Bronx for the first 28 years of my life, and then left NYC. I miss the excitement and the plethora of things to do 365/24/7. When I lived in Georgia, I had bigger bathrooms than his walk-in closet of an apartment. There is definitely enough room to fit a twin size bed lengthwise, if he utilized the wall space more. How can he afford to get space-saving furniture items, after paying an arm and a leg for rent? If I had to live tiny, my air-fryer oven, toaster, microwave oven, electric wok and electric tea kettle are non-negotiable appliances.
Can you agree that as a NY’er, you would never agree to this just to live in the city?! You would move to the outer boroughs if needed
@@justkhloevlogging The Bronx is more affordable than Manhattan. Nowadays, people are renting a bedroom in Manhattan for what a studio apartment goes for in the Bronx. I live in Dayton, Ohio, and rent a remodeled 575 sq ft 1 BR apartment for $600.00 monthly. I just started my 3rd year in my place, in a safe neighborhood, and my rent has not gone up one penny since I moved in. Since leaving NY in 1990, I never paid more than $750 per month to live anywhere, including mortgage on a 3 bedroom home I was buying. I don't miss living there, just the variety of things to do. I only miss my family and the few friends I still have there. Most of my friends left years ago, like I did, to get more bang for the buck. I will always love NY, but from a distance.
@Have Faith in God 2022 yes exactly. Only transplants would do this. I would have to be super wealthy to live in Manhattan to be able to get a decent sized space. No way I’m paying all that.
@@hadeev agreed.
I know this is normalized in New York but this is not an apartment but it's a room. You would never see something like this in Toronto as an apartment. However he did an amazing job putting this place together it looks gorgeous.
What a very cool guy and I love his zen minimalist eco vibe.
That's bigger than what's called Goshiwon in South Korea.
Please don't ask us to guess the rent if, a whole month later, you're not going to tell us 😑
Wow this man is a genius! What a great set up.
I felt claustrophobic twinges. Living like a college dorm student isn’t for me.
Edit: living worse than a college dorm student because at least their bed allows them to sleep comfortably.
Seems to be about the size of a dorm room,a small dorm room.i guess it would work for someone that doesn’t need that much space,has minimal stuff,and really doesn’t need that much or not home that much.i can see it if you have a tight budget and don’t want to spend an obscene amount of money for rent when it’s just you.
The scary trajectory of this (and our system) is an apt. that is just the size of the body, which the body slips into after work, and then plugs itself in to a nutrient tube.
Yikes…No one (esp in the USA) should have to live like this to survive. I celebrate his creativity, ingenuity, and fortitude….but this is a storage closet. No amount of gentrification/rebranding buzz words can convince me otherwise. I’m all for small living, but this aint it. 😬😬😬
Can i ask what you mean by ‘especially in the USA’??
@@laurensplants2224 The USA is one of the wealthiest nations on the planet. There is no shortage of space or resources. This was not to imply the USA citizens are any more or less important than other citizens of the world. This was not meant to be judgment of other nations either.
I thought I was living in a small apartment, then I watched 10-20 videos like this, and now it feels like I am living in some LA mansion 🙌🤣🤣🤣
I consider that a find! Awesome to have a home and disposable income, to enjoy life. 🏠 😊
No bathroom?! I could never
Some people do not want a large home. They like living in small apartments or tiny homes.
It should be up to them to live in small places if they like.
The only thing that should be mandatory is you must have to have a bathroom with shower.
Otherwise it fine with me the way he lives.
tiny but doable
He has made it very comfy and cozy.
I just cannot imagine living like this. Sharing a bathroom with strangers, and a shower? It truly makes me shudder at the idea of it. I don't mean to come off as snotty, but living in NYC would not make it worth it-for me at least.
0:53 - ‘I like doing cocaine?!’
He said, "I like doing _cooking."_
Definitely gave me a chuckle.
I also heard the same thing, lol.
The no bathroom is the dealbreaker! Uncivilized.
Actually, it's very common in parts of the this country and others around the world where land is small and population is large. Americans (I'm one) are VERY spoiled.
The grim reality they've forced us to live in... We've even convinced ourselves that we love it and that these awful cities are actually desirable...
Her face at 2:40 about the sink. She couldn’t even look at him 😂
Was just thinking when I was a resident advisor in college I had a single dorm room bigger than this WITH a bathroom but kudos to him for making it work
I love her she is just vibrant beautiful bubbly and makes hosting this show fun ❤
We love to hear it! Thanks, Tiffany!
And fake
He’s got good vibes. She oozes condescension and judgment.
Tip! Add the size of the apartments in square meter to the title. You'll get more international viewers. Sqft don't tell my anything. Since I'm from the Netherlands. :)
Really? When I see a video from Europe or elsewhere that lists the space in square meters I don't skip it because it's not in square feet. I can always look up the conversion from meters to feet on the same device I'm watching the show on, lol.
I'm all for small space but this is a bit too tight. Nicely decorated. I would not pay $3000 for this.
$3000 a month?
He's clearly not a bright guy.
That's like living in a small van except it has a much higher ceiling.
My living room is bigger than his entire place .
I remember looking at a fire trap like his place which was a converted house with just 1 little window. Basically there was a single bed jammed in the corner, a little coffee table (1 ft x 1.5 ft) with a 34 cm (12 inch) tv on it (all you could possibly fit), about 1.5 feet down the side of the bed to squeeze past, a small chair then you were in the kitchenette and the only door out of there. It has really thin walls so you could hear your fellow neighbour fart / talk / cough / snore.
You then went down a narrow wooden hallway past several other fire traps and around a corner to the shared toilet / shower. I didn't even check out the toilet / shower. I was like, "I'm outta here - How is this legal ?" It was so bad. You'd have to see it to believe it.
I'm still undecided if it was better or worse than another place I looked at which required the lights on during the day to see, smelt mouldy / damp in fine weather. These were back in the late 90's / early 2000's before fire codes were really in place. I wouldn't be surprised if the build on both of those properties was done without approval either.
I'm just going to stay right here in Texas. This is unbelievable and I don't mean that in a good way.
Well done! I love how he makes the place look so cozy and homey.
There is absolutely no way!! I'm getting claustrophobic just watching this!!
I guess a person can convince themselves that this is worth it but come on … a bed that you can’t lie straight in !!! Bath and shower down the hall!!!
Is it me or no one else sees a bathroom not normal for an "apartment" doesn't have a toilet and shower?? 😐😂
It's amazing how NYC has so many "smallest" apartments
It's clickbait. He rented a room. Apartments have bathrooms.
Wow!A tiny house would be HUGE for him!😄
Love this!!
Thanks Tommy!
wooohohoooo me too!
The way this young man is living is more like a "rooming house" and I did that in my early 20s, in Manhattan. It was in a YWCA (45th and Lexington- no longer there now) so the shower/bathroom was shared (multi-stalls) and meals were taken in a community dining area though some people kept single-burner cookers or toaster ovens in their rooms, and everyone had a sink. At that age it worked for me.
i feel like if he used the loft for sleeping, the main floor becomes much more functional and open.
Amazing use of space. Love the newscaster
My chair is my favorite thing, because it's the only place to sit.
No other roommates. No other needs. Not an actual prison cell. Three crucial elements of joy!
YES! I'm watching the video and thinking all I use my 2 bd/2bath home for is sleeping! I work full time-and one part time job-see family and friends several evenings a week after work and on weekends-so-he is probably the same. I love his place and he is so humble and grateful. Some of the comments on this thread are downright rude and unnecessary. There is no way I would live with strangers in a "roommate" situation. His place is peaceful and makes him happy-we should all be glad for him!
What is the difference between a room and an apartment?
"When you rent an apartment, the entire place is yours. Even if you opt for a small efficiency unit to save money, the space is yours from wall to wall. If you rent only a room, however, you'll have to share common areas like the bathroom and kitchen."
and the bathroom is...........? this must of been a rooming house before!!!
the least they could of done was take 2 rooms & combine the!!! the guy is probably paying $2K a month for Manhattan.......SAD very SAD
It's a overpriced would be "nice size storage closet" residence
Omg I thought he said “I like doing cocaine” and I’m like “wow. He’s just gonna come right out and say it, huh?!”
I heard the exact same thing! Lol
The point of being young and in the village is that outside your doorstep is a whole amazing universe. This location is about. 5 minute walk to amazing groceries, restaurants the Hudson River etc etc
" i am super excited" " omg i love this" 😅😅
Props to this guy for toughing it out and for having the winged dragon of Ra framed
I would like to know what are the psychological. emotional and physical ramifications of living like this long term especially for someone like a senior citizen who is
I love seeing how creative people can be with small spaces! Funny how some people are more crowded up and messy in huge suburban houses than he is in his tiny place
🎯
3:27- Is that the mount for the MISSING smoke detector?!?!
She's too excited
It's more like a dorm or an old fashioned rooming house but I guess if he's enjoying it, to each his own.
Dying to know how much this apartment is
He has done a wonderful job creating a comfy space in little more than a walk in closet. The hostess seems lovely but a bit over the top.
"Greatest city in the world" bwahaha! It is for those kind of people whos only reply to everything is "Thank you sir, may I have another?" People who like being punished and live like roaches because they believe in the hype. Poor dumb people...they need our prayers.
Has a stovetop, oven, sink and storage closet. Just enough for one person. What else is possible!