NYC Apartment Hunting | What $2000 and $2500 per Month Gets You in Manhattan
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- We moved to NYC during quarantine! These are apartment tours in neighborhoods in NYC like Upper Manhattan, Central Harlem, East Village, and more from $2000 - $2500.
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Hi we're Henry and Hannelyn, plus Sebastian, and we lived in a converted Sprinter van after finishing our time in the military (US Navy!) travelled through Central and South America and now we're back in NYC where we will be going to college with our GI Bill!
I love that you put the floor plan in the upper right hand corner. It made it very easy to visualize. Excellent job.
Aw thank you so much!
As someone from the south bronx, I haaate when people say that mott haven is "up and coming" and a hot neighborhood 😕 it's not, it's just being gentrified and us long time residents that have been here decades/generations are being priced out by yuppies and new luxury buildings.
That’s happening all around NYC. It’s just what every city soon comes to and it’s inevitable..
Waaaa waaaa waaa👶🏻🍼
“Up and coming” is the same as saying gentrification. The long time residents that have lived there never thought of buying buildings in that area when it was cheap. Then the wealthy have come in from elsewhere and bought up everything. It’s your fault. Y’all should have thought of buying a long time ago and those buildings would be yours to charge astronomical rents to yuppies. I’m not even saying this to be an a-hole.
Michael Knight oh yeah I’m sure the people there living paycheck to paycheck would have love to buy buildings and renovate them. Fucking idiot.
Up and coming is another word for gentrification. I love all the new shops and restaurants because it’s creating jobs. However the prices to rent are insane. They’re trying to get 2k for a studio which is in insane in the Bronx. And people are really falling for this scam.
The little ball showing where you were at on the floor plan was genius!!!!! So helpful and cool
Yay so glad you enjoyed it!
OMG I love you guys giving the floor plan picture along with a moving placeholder while showing the apartments!!! You guys like channeled my exploring soul with that combo!!!
Aww I’m so happy you loved it!!
your initial list of "wants" is kind of funny because almost anywhere you live in NYC, you will find those "wants" within 5 mins of any apartment. That's like saying I want to be near a "pizzeria, bagel shop, Chinese food" etc etc
I’ve babysat and gone to friends apts that were not close to restaurants or subway lines at all, we definitely wanted to keep that as a priority 👌🏼
That apartment with all the stuff in it gave me ANXIETY
Truth!
I couldn't believe how cluttered it was, how you gon' sell a place looking like a hoarder
ArtisticBuilding 😫😂🤣
ikr
I’m addicted to watching NYC apartment videos, but never hear anyone even mention my neighborhood (Inwood) so I got super excited when you did lol. I live just a block from Inwood park and I love my little apartment my fiancé and I share.
I love Inwood! I don’t understand why people don’t mention it more either!
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant way to show an apartment tour, with the floorplan in the corner to visualise the experience. Bravo! Do more apartment tours please! Il
Aww thank you! I would love to do more tours!
Awesome to see an update. You guys look amazing. Apartment hunting can be so crazy. Three years ago when we were hunting it was so frustrating. Finally I put an ad online with our needs. We actually had someone email and they had exactly what we wanted, below our budget. I agree on the landlords. I used to do property management and loved showing suites. I m in a row house and most of the houses are rentals. I have neighbours who can't get their landlord to fix anything. I'm lucky that mine know that we try our best to fix it first, if we cant they do it asap. When you mentioned furniture making, there is a youtuber named Andy Rawls from texas who makes furniture. His channel is great to watch.
aww thank you Laura!! That’s amazing - I would have never thought to do that! and wow thanks for the recommendation! Going to binge watch some of his videos for sure!
Missed you!!
Omg so unreal. NY apartments are like double our mortgage 🤯 excited for your next chapter!
it’s W I L D! Def only for a chapter so gotta make it good haha
Welcome Back!! So nice 2CU guys again, was a little concerned wondering how u were dealing with Vanlife in the city and CoVid, so glad y'all are ok... Congrats on your new home, perfect choice!! Great deal for that area too! I loved that you went off your vibe, were patient and followed your intuition, it definitely paid off... All the best to u on your new journey together, much blessings!
We are so so thrilled with our place and can’t wait to share more!
I love how the video was set up especially how you juxtaposed the layout plan with the red dot and the footage of the apartment. It was very useful and I appreciate the extra work it took.
Please work on the voice volume and/or cadence, because I get that it’s typical for influencers to seem very bubbly and positive. But at times, the host’s voice trails off into a vocal fry/creaky whisper and then suddenly starts being loud again. I don’t know if a lavalier mic would help
Aw thanks!
Also, I talk and sniffle too much so I have to cut myself off a lot! 🙈
I've followed you for as long as you've been on RUclips. I was quite disappointed when I heard your comment about old people living in a building where you looked at. You quickly took the comment back, but it sounded like you had to say it instead of that you felt bad about saying it. I'm 63. Your comment was, not necessary. As a matter of fact you could've edited it out. Where do you believe older people should live? I would think anyone who can afford 2,000-2500 for an apartment in NY would have to have a pretty good income. I live in a humble 2 bed 2 bath 2 car garage 5 year old duplex with a patio and a big grass yard. I pay $1,000 per month and that includes the yard work and snow removal. Maybe you could focus on young adult/married buildings. But please don't say that a building isn't to your liking because Senior Citizens live there. It's the same as singling out other groups. It's just not cool. 😉
Wow I did not see the same video you saw. I thought she was being very respectful to the senior community by saying it might not be for them. She said "Their were a lot of older people living here and that was lovely that was great" what a nice thing to say but for me being a senior citizen I certainly do not wish to live by young people who are busy with their lives up late in and out at all hours friends over doors opening and closing loud music etc. etc. So thank you for your observations and for moving somewhere else.
@@dannygrissom1 If you begin watching at 15:32 you will hear her comments about "old people". The last thing that was said, "It wasn't the right fit.....because of all the old people". Someday, they will be older. It's just not respectful. 🥺
Señorita of course we love older people, but realistically we have different lifestyles and the building was catered to this - with senior gym classes, a tailor, drop off laundry, post office, and even a shoe cobbler. The building was not the right fit because it was catered to older people, the comment was not meant to hurt your feelings as it was just a fact
@@foraluckygirl , I wish you both the best in your new apartment. Thank you for the clarification. Hopefully the churches you spoke about is close to your new place. Nothing beats a beautiful Sunday morning walk to church. We still choose to worship at home. Our church has live streaming services. It's not quite like being there in person, but God knows our hearts. 🙏
@@peacefulwife5199 I thought she was just being real. But like you i have enjoyed there videos over the last year and can't wait to watch them take off.
I’m SO glad you’re back!!!!!! Woohoo!! Missed you two. And I adore NYC. This is gonna be fun to watch your life there! (So sorry your city adventure has to begin during a global pandemic!) Loved getting an apt tour! Brilliant little addition of the floor plans. When you turned on the volume to show the noise over the highway I actually burst out laughing! That WAS loud. No way! I loved the apt with the pink bedroom but you’re right. If you’re gonna live in NYC it’s gotta feel like it. Can’t wait for a tour of your new place with YOU in it. Love to Sebastian! Good luck and good health!
Thank you so much for your sweet notes! You are truly so kind and we really appreciate you!!! we can’t wait to keep sharing 💚💚
There you are!
Good to see you!
Yes it will be a different type of content but it’ll be great!!!
We’re happy to be back and we can’t wait to share!
Actually 2,000 to 2,500 doesn't seem like alot for New York. I live in Washington and my Mom lives in affordable senior housing (new building) and pays 1,300 for a small one bedroom. You did good! Great to see you back on RUclips! Good luck with everything. 💙 Blessings
Aw thanks so much Cynthia! Yeah it’s a lot but by NYC standards I do think we did well :)
I don’t think NYC are for you guys, you seem to be over thinking and wanting too much lmao. Reminds me when tourist cross the street in NYC and all of sudden hesitate to cross the street for w,e reason. Just do it lmao
We got it sooo 🤷🏽♀️
Wando Tales YAS! And it’s okay to be picky! Love the video
Kelly Tuskan not in NYC. If you not renting or buying in a penthouse or condo and you guys are over here going hard researching for an apartment which most likely will be in a world war 2 building it ain’t happening . Welcome to nyc 1,800 or more for studios I mean cubicles lmaooooo
Danny Krypto if you have time and it’s okay to be picky. People find good apartments in good neighborhoods. Prices are dropping every single day. The rental market is crashing so people will get a bang for their buck in the next couple of months. But hey if you hate it so much just move!
Omg! I was looking into the building you moved into. I ended up moving to East Harlem but I love your place.
Awww we would have been neighbors! Congrats on your move!
So glad to get the update. Really missed you guys
Aw thanks Janice, we really missed sharing and chatting with you guys!! 💚
This was so helpful probably the most helpful video I've seen thus far!! (And I've seen a lot!!)
Wow thank you so much!!
Those Washington Heights buildings run over the Cross Bronx Expressway (lol) ...they are a famous landmark every 20 mins on 1010 WINS Traffic report.
Hahah I bet!
Love how detailed this video was! Definitely coming back to this video when it's time for me to move.
Yay I’m so glad it was helpful! Good luck with your move :)
Wando Tales thank you 🙂
I have been wondering what happened in you three. I haven't watch the whole video yet... I'm glad that you are still vlogging. 😊
Aww, thanks for waiting 💚
I am so confused. They went from planning to live in a van??? To looking for an apt with a w/d and a gym in the building.... and number one one their list is near a dog park?? Have I missed something? Have they even lived in the city?
We did, but you know the city has changed lol
@@foraluckygirl LOL, that is for sure! I was born and raised there. Now I am only watching these videos bc I have to send my kids back there for college. It has changed so much it is almost worth buying something from what I am seeing (I have 4. Times 4 years each of college...why pay rent??). Interesting to see what ppl now find worth $1,000. And where! Neighborhoods that either did not exist 25 years ago, or I would have never set foot in. Indeed, things have changed!
SK ONTHEROAD Oh wow that is about to be a very expensive chapter in your life hehe
I can't believe how small the places are!
Tell me about it. These "modern" apartments are made to fit oompa loompas
Yeah the layouts are really complicated too
1st X here.
LOVE NYC apt tours.
Me too!!
I give you a lot of credit ... you hit so many different neighborhoods in NYC ... I'm a native NYer and you're one determined young lady. Where are you going to school (Fordham , Columbia ????)
Thank you so much!
Great video.... the music though ...made it hard to get through .
Thank you and sorry about that Shana
So enjoyed this. Great being able to see and compare all the different apartments. Looking forward to a tour of your apartment with your own touches.
Aw thank you so much!
That gasp at 16:58! LMAO!!!! Born and bred New Yorkers: have you had to take a bath in your kitchen?? Is it for real????
I recently saw the same apartment on Streeteasy. When i saw the bath in the kitchen I immediately pressed the vack button
😂😂
I liked the odd shaped one in the beginning
Really?! It was very difficult for me to picture our layout. What would you do?
Good choice on the apartment great location and a two bedroom in Manhattan. I wish you guys all the best in the new chapter of your life.
Thanks so much Chris! We have been loving it 💚
PERFECT CHOICE----WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PRE-WAR ART DECO APARTMENTS ARE THE BEST!!!!
Yes yes yessss!
Great to see you back at content making. Some of those apartments made my 1 bedroom apartment and patio feel palatial! I loved the building you guys selected, the one bedroom was sweet but would have been way better if the wall between the bathroom hallway and kitchen was removed, would feel so much more spacious!
Thank you Natalie! Hahah I bet, van life makes you grateful for the space and then post NYC living will make us even more so!
Hey that music is like a horror story‼️
omg yes, so irritating. cute apartment though!
Aw man i truly didn’t realize, sorry y’all
Loved this whole video!
Aw thank you so so much Cecilia!
I like the fact that y'all mentioned a big factory of choosing current location was how family living was the most residential. We are In the same journey. We work in the medical field so anywhere we choose we can benefit in travel but are main concern is having parks for our son and dog park for our service dog. You mentioned after every apartment visit y'all walked around the neighborhood to scope the convenience and aura of it. Which neighborhood in upper East did y'all choose that you noticed was very active and family oriented and it checked off your outdoor priorities for you beautiful pup!
I agree it is so important to see the neighborhood! We love the upper west side, Washington heights, and Inwood!
So good to have y’all back!!! Missed seeing your adventures!!
Thanks April! Glad to be back!
I was wondering where the vids were!!!!! Loved this video
Yay!! Thank you so much Daliza 💚
I wish that you could have shown your apartment as you have it decorated after you moved into it. And what do you use the second bedroom for ???
We will definitely do a full apartment tour once it is all decorated! Hoping to build a few more pieces and upgrade the kitchen first :) second bedroom was going to be an office but we’re leaning on making it our workshop instead!
Am not ashamed to say I tell everyone I know that doesn't live in the Bronx to move somewhere else. I love the Bronx, I've lived here practically since I arrived from the Dominican Republic but I want people to be conscious of the fact that many people in the Bronx are already struggling to make ends meet and while no one would oppose investment in their neighborhoods, the past has shown a clear pattern where those investment ultimately end up pushing people out of their communities. So I understand that even people who can afford to pay $2-2.5k a month are finding it hard to find decent space at that price range in Brooklyn and Manhattan, please understand that those excellent deals (for you) you are finding in cities like the Bronx and Queens come at a great price to others.
Exactly! And they are doing it where I live as well. Moving to Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, and other nearby counties. Pricing people out, opening businesses geared to them with NYC prices. How does that help our communities when you can’t even afford to buy a cup of coffee in their coffee shops or eat in the restaurants they open. They think they’re doing us a favor by opening businesses but it’s nothing people need or can afford. Then after they chase out all the minorities they put up a sign saying “sanctuary city” that’s the hypocrisy of it all. My family came from the Bronx many years ago but people were different then. When they moved to a community, they embraced their way of life because that’s why they moved there. Now they try to change the community to be exactly like where they came from.
So why did they move in the first place? I’m with you. Stay where you are!
Yea...you're back. I was worried about you living in your van in the city. Parking in a safe place. Where was Sebastián during the day? I feel better now! Anxious to see the transition & diy's. Take care...
It wasn’t too bad. He would go to daycare if we had long days :) We can’t wait to share!! :)
So you picked the last one? It does have a lot of space and everything 🤔. I would have jumped on the one with that lovely terrasse and bbq.... outdoors space to grow tomatoes and all? Come on! Plus it had a great location, love Harlem and so close to Central Park! 😍🍆🍅🥬
Truly it was beautiful, but we really wanted storage and some space for friends and family to visit :)
Wando Tales - can’t want to see a tour of the place you did pick and see the custom made furniture. Just a look at the van, we know you two have good taste! 🤗
Aw you’re sweet Sophie, thank you!
Wow love the shower space in the second one!
Gorgeous!
I remember watching your van traveling days..I kept thinking that you looked so familiar and then I remembered..Best of luck to both of you and Sebastian also..Oh,and if I had to choose it would be the last apartment it was really nice..
Aww thanks Judy!
Sputen Duyvil is right next to Marble Hill. Lived there for 8 yrs. at the time it was a nice neighborhood.
Awesome! Where did you move?
Hi! I absolutely loved the one bed one bath with the jacuzzi tub in East Harlem. I was just wondering if you knew the name of the building?
aww I don’t sorry Jessica!
Another information filled awesome video by you......Sooo Good
Aw thanks Danny!
Congratulations !!!!!!!! You have a handsome home and you did a great job making this video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aww thanks so much Tom!
Awww so happy to see what you've been up to? Do you miss the van life?
We love van life Sasha! Definitely want to find a balance :)
You found a great place in a great nabe. The other one I liked was the one in Spuyten Duyvil (pronounced SPITE-ten DIE-ville), often considered to be south Riverdale where many of the buildings have splendid water views. Enjoy!
Thanks Cathy!
Oh my loved to see you both you are looking great and happy 💕💕💕 for that kind of money where I am in Tasmania you could get a 4/5 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms huge back yard and carport and a pool for that money in a great area ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow! That’s pretty incredible!
Favorite Upper Manhattan $1995 best space for your money
Yes definitely a gem!
This is crazy! We live in a 4,100 sq. ft. home in Texas and after refinancing pay $900 a month.
I knowwww it is! But we’re just here while we finish our schooling
You were so smart considering everything and taking your time. Where are you from?
Aw thank you so very much Sherie. I am from RI
The 1995 was definitely my favorite.great video.
It was definitely a contender! Thank you!
I didn't know "old people" prevented one from living their best life. Learn something new every day, I guess.
Okay
A patio is on the ground floor. A balcony is anything from the second floor up. Turn your phone to landscape for better pictures instead of claustrophobic!
Nothing positive at all to say? :/ Just criticism?
good to know! Also I didn’t get those clips, I would never 🙃
she took the time to add the "*sent by the realtor" on the vertical videos so there wouldn't be comments like this and you didn't read it XD
Did you guys look up apartments by yourself or did you use a realtor/company? Thank you!
We looked them up on our own :)
I liked the one-bedroom in that building but hey, a two is better. I would have to do something about that refrigerator though. The doors have to swing the other way in that location. I'd change the swing and if you can't on that one, I'd have to replace the refrigerator. Maybe you have already.
I’ve thought about it but honestly going around it feels even more awkward
The apartment with the gym and pool was my pick.
It was pretty nice
I really don't understand this fascination with Manhattan. Is expensive and overcrowded. Even the supermarkets and Bodegas are expensive. I don't get it.
I live in the Bronx around Morris park. 2 bedroom place for 1500!! A month. 850 sq ft. Quiet area and great neighborhood. No "getthoness". Oh did I mentioned there is plenty of street parking and don't have to move your car???
Take my advice and stay away from Manhattan.
Aw I love Morris Park, but train access to school was a priority and it was awful for us in that neighborhood.
Geez 2500 and only one little bathroom and one tiny bathroom! Lived in New York for 8 years. Even if I could afford it, I would never ever live there again! A cesspool
It's SO expensive, but the income potential for many careers can make it worth it. Definitely wouldn't recommend otherwise
Great video! It's a classic!
Thanks Will!
This is beautiful, it is not expensive too. I loved it. I live in ny too
Thanks Jose!
the second one or the one with the old people or the last one
Definitely our picks!
Whoa wait a sec...do you seriously think the Harlem studio unit is big enough for you two AND a dog? Even with that terrace that seems like a cruel amount of space
we used to live in a van! we feel like we live in a mansion now 🤗
Wando Tales that’s kinda different though, no? A van is surrounded by vast amounts of space. You open your van door and the entire world is at your feet
Nice music and video!
Thanks!! 🤗
love the vids!!!!!✨🥂
Thanks Andrew!!
Omg I think my bf and I looked at that same apartment 19:00 in Washington heights. We ended up not taking because of the small kitchen also. We found something else in the area.
Aw thats so crazy cool! Well if you ever see us say hi! 💚
I live two blocks from the east Harlem apartment you saw. I have a 3 bedroom I have 2 bathrooms for 3 ,000 a month east Harlem has come a long way.
Very nice!!
My daughter is looking to move from Columbus Circle to Washington Heights area and wondering approximately where your building is? She has to have a washer/dryer in unit and in a nice building. Love your comparisons.
I would recommend using streeteasy to find an apt in nyc!
That studio in Harlem was gorgeous but WAY overpriced, in my opinion.
What do you think would have made it better?
Welcome back!!!😁😁✌🏾
Thank you!! 💃🏽🎉
Where did you find the first Harlem apartment?the one that was renovated within the brownstone?
On StreetEasy! I love that site
The cat apartment made me itch. Um. No. The two bedroom! ❤️ the corner windows.
Hahahha yeahh!
And omg yes we love it!
Looking forward to an apartment tour!
Yayyy! Can’t wait to have it fully decorated :)
Great tours. The music was a little annoying.
my bad, but thank you! :)
Why did you leave van life? Are you going to make a video about it?
I briefly talked about it at the end. We’re on our last van life trip now and then she’s for sale :)
Geeezz.....that darn music. Yeah, I know how to turn the sound off...but really ????
I’m sorry Joan! Noted
Silence is golden. Music a bit much.
Noted!
Meanwhile y’all live in luxury apartments with nothing but a beautiful area I’m living in a P.H with a terrible public school, corner store, Chinese store, and laundry mat.... totally jelly and struggling
where do you live?
Wando Tales brooklyn
Woo woo woo, woo woo wooo, wooo wooo woo...
WOO!
The music is terribly annoying! Otherwise, enjoyed watching your search.
Golly so sorry! I think my headphones went out
The last one
Yessss 💚💚
Its NYC, very expensive , cant be that picky js
Why not? Set your standards, anything is possible
How could you consider Mott Haven? Are you not from NY originally? Mott Haven is one of the worst areas in NY. Crime is sky high and you cannot safely walk around at night. The rents are much lower there because it is such an awful neighborhood. I am paying $2300 for a 400 sq ft studio apartment on the Upper East Side in a luxury doorman building close to everything in a gorgeous neighborhood. Mott Haven? OMG...please do your homework before considering such run-down, dangerous neighborhoods!
Okay
Mott haven is gentrifying like crazy it’s not as bad as you claim.
Most of the areas they looked at are areas that were always considered "one of the worst neighborhoods in NY!" It is frightening to me to see where people are now willing to move to--even the cost of rent aside. It us easy enough to look up the crime rates on each block online. I certainly hope people do that before they sign a lease!
Doing research includes looking up how long people have been saying "Mott Haven is gentryfying". How many Starbucks are there and where (always a good barometer). Or Whole Foods? Or Trader Joe's?They have whole departments they spend millions on to decide where to open those. Let them spend their money researching it. You just spend your time online (esp RUclips) to learn what they found about the "upmarket" neighborhoods. I grew up in Manhattan (when I has no clue what or where Mott Haven was), and I could give you a long list of places "I should have bought". Even longer once the internet entered our lives (for purposes like these.). Just know I moved to LA 20 yrs ago and did NOT buy four blocks away from where I live, which was "up and coming"... it never even came and went. I luckily chose wisely (tho there are nice houses and great views over there! Yet no one ever even crosses the main, dividing street). Real eatate=Location, Location, Location!!! And THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE!!!
Cool but the music is SUPER annoying. Sorry!!!
Wow!! Old people. Downer?.
Sorry, I didn’t realize how annoying the music or my comment was
Well. If you don't want "old" people viewing you're channel, ur entilted to that. But know about two thirds of the population, are baby boomers and I don't think you want to insult them
Good luck. Thanks for responding. By the way I'm 60.
get rid of that music
Okay
I wanted a tour after you moved in
We will certainly do a tour once we renovate and decorate!
Which Website did you use to find these apartment?
We used StreetEasy! Such a good platform!
Wait, Mott Haven is the new Brooklyn? Why can’t communities be what they are and not replicate another?
but why? an up and coming neighborhood offers more resources, an increase in small businesses, and improved housing.
@@foraluckygirl as someone impacted by gentrification, this isn't true. Small business start to get priced out because greedy landlords want to raise the rent to bring in "cool" shops. The truth is those that move in and change the neighborhood don't ever stay. The mom and pop shops get displaced and the community is at a loss. I moved to the Hudson Valley 7 years ago and discovered across the river from me in Beacon, NY that was the new Williamsburg..UUGG!!
That east village is the one khole Kardashian walked in
lol
Did you sell your van?
Yes we did!
What happened to washer and dryer?
In the building! It works out so well that way because I can do 3-4 loads at once 🤗
Definitely that last apartment
Yesss a dream 💚😍
I don’t understand where the second bedroom is
It’s to the left of the bathroom 👍🏼
I would not pay $20. For property anywhere inNY.
Okay
Great! One less person looking...!
You move to New-York during the pandemic?
We were already living here in our van, just needed an apartment during the pandemic
JFC, this woman is the pickiest I've ever seen. I didn't get the apt because i didn't click with the landlord, even though the location and price were perfect, I didn't get it because it didn't have the "right light". or the building amenities were awesome, great neighborhood, great price, very nice apartment, but eww, there are old people here so no. LOL She appears to be looking for perfection where it doesn't exist on her budget.
Intuition is important. That landlord ended up selling the unit 2 months after. Im not going to change my standards to appeal to yours 💁🏽♀️