Big Mistake… She Moved into a 275 sqft Apartment in NYC

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  • Опубликовано: 22 сен 2024
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  • @nogames8982
    @nogames8982 10 месяцев назад +1933

    The landlord would be smart to keep her as a tenant as long as she wants to live there. She takes good care of the place, and has actually increased its value.

    • @xenotiic8356
      @xenotiic8356 10 месяцев назад +120

      True, but that implies landlords being smart

    • @Biggiiful
      @Biggiiful 10 месяцев назад

      @xenotiic8356. Most landlords are regular people barely making a profit. Stop letting you're inner commie hate for them out. For every "dumb" landlord, there are 100's of bad tenants.

    • @pamelawayne4114
      @pamelawayne4114 10 месяцев назад

      the landlord must have done something right to own property@@xenotiic8356

    • @Demopans5990
      @Demopans5990 10 месяцев назад +91

      @xenotiic8356
      Small mom and pop style landlords have an incentive to. She isn't troublesome for one.

    • @lorrainepaige3551
      @lorrainepaige3551 10 месяцев назад +40

      guess what else she may have brought in,possibly bed bugs by bringing in used furniture

  • @ruthhase-gutierrez9830
    @ruthhase-gutierrez9830 10 месяцев назад +822

    She has made this space look way bigger than it is. She placed the furniture perfectly. The apartment has such a great feel to it. She also lucked out with the layout and great ceilings and windows.

    • @lindaturner7847
      @lindaturner7847 9 месяцев назад +18

      And the tricky camera angles helped, too. Lol

    • @davidOConnor-z3l
      @davidOConnor-z3l 8 месяцев назад +1

      In the future anything bigger in an apartment will require approval and advance deposit fees with proper financial background check meaning if you are poverty stricken you will be in a smaller apartment by law

    • @daleunderdue6935
      @daleunderdue6935 8 месяцев назад +7

      Great video Cash! I love how Rachel added her own cozy improvements and upgrades to enhance her personal style of self. The shower head is insane! And the coffee table made me gasp😮. And the very fact that her landlord is not only supportive of her upgrades, but that he's not a financial vampire seeking more $ to keep her on as a SATISFIED AND HAPPY TENANT speaks volumes. I'm glad that Rachel is comfortable and happy in her SOLITUDE. I'm going to check out her channel and become her subbie. Blessed New Year everyone❣

  • @bethaniejify
    @bethaniejify 10 месяцев назад +784

    I love what she’s done with this apartment. It’s perfectly laid out and cozy. If you like small spaces (I do) this is perfect.

    • @ams914
      @ams914 10 месяцев назад +19

      Sounds like you'd really love prison

    • @Rnjeepshoelver
      @Rnjeepshoelver 10 месяцев назад +4

      My God , I have anxiety just thinking about living there

    • @lawlkings
      @lawlkings 10 месяцев назад +26

      @@ams914 Not the same, don't have freedom in prison

    • @Chicago48
      @Chicago48 10 месяцев назад +2

      I hope she has a Dollar tree nearby. That would help with costs.

    • @andreaharris7397
      @andreaharris7397 10 месяцев назад +7

      I like small spaces too.

  • @infiniteinfinity9802
    @infiniteinfinity9802 2 месяца назад +20

    Rachel was delightful! I loved her energy and how she made her tiny home feel spacious and organized. I am waiting for my 240 sq ft tiny house on wheel to be delivered. After selling my 2800 sq ft home, I lived in a Casita trailer, a new 1000 sq ft condo and now in a garage. I love tiny house living! Her smile is real!

  • @djaminbartlett8679
    @djaminbartlett8679 5 месяцев назад +59

    This young lady could have a side business in helping people get organized. She's great 👍

  • @julielumsden5184
    @julielumsden5184 10 месяцев назад +525

    That is certainly one of the best organized apartments you have shown us. It gives the feeling of roominess. This lady is very talented at organization

    • @michaelmich00
      @michaelmich00 10 месяцев назад +7

      Prisons*

    • @yogidevendrabiriyani1777
      @yogidevendrabiriyani1777 10 месяцев назад +3

      not a talent at all

    • @AddBowIfGirl
      @AddBowIfGirl 9 месяцев назад +6

      @@michaelmich00
      Way more space and freedom than prison. Americans are spoiled with space to joke that even that decent of a living space is a prison.

    • @shayla106
      @shayla106 6 месяцев назад

      @@yogidevendrabiriyani1777 Hater

  • @kellimshaver
    @kellimshaver 10 месяцев назад +301

    I love how she organized everything and made great use of the space. She's got everything she needs in a tiny space without it feeling crowded or cluttered.

  • @nout1972
    @nout1972 10 месяцев назад +176

    To be honest I like this apartment a lot more than many high end luxury apartments Cash has shown on his channel. It is cosy and has soul, the old kitchen and old appliances are a bonus in my opinion, it has charm.. Still 1900 USD a month is way too much money for such a small space.

    • @thecatatemyhomework
      @thecatatemyhomework 10 месяцев назад +4

      Depending on the location.

    • @SophiaAnderson777
      @SophiaAnderson777 10 месяцев назад +3

      I wonder utilities included or separate

    • @BackflipinBrandon
      @BackflipinBrandon 10 месяцев назад +10

      Yeah beautiful little apartment but $1900 is insane.

    • @theklakoch709
      @theklakoch709 10 месяцев назад +4

      it´s close to the subway - that makes the price.

    • @JenniferWebber-mb5zm
      @JenniferWebber-mb5zm 10 месяцев назад +2

      😊Very cute and Beautiful, it's super and impressive what's she's done to her place. Very Cozy, and Charming!

  • @Catmom3
    @Catmom3 9 месяцев назад +182

    Looking back on my life I think I was happiest in my little studio. Rachel, revel in this uncomplicated time of solitary and independence to the fullest!

    • @ssgg23
      @ssgg23 6 месяцев назад +11

      I agree! I actually found it easier to keep things organized when I lived in a smaller space overall. There was always a specific spot for something and it was easier not to misplace things. And the location just couldn’t be beat!

    • @sherbetron
      @sherbetron 5 месяцев назад +5

      It's like getting a bigger handbag. The more space you have, the more stuff you accumulate
      I want to move out of my unit soon and I'm going to need to do a big clean out of like half my stuff

    • @weeniehutjr9977
      @weeniehutjr9977 3 месяца назад +2

      not for 1900 dollars. that’s criminal.

  • @pampire13
    @pampire13 6 месяцев назад +91

    Someone was going to send a perfectly good leather sofa to the dump?!!! What is wrong with people?! So glad she rescued it. The kitchen is adorable.

    • @dinachayarubin5600
      @dinachayarubin5600 3 месяца назад +17

      she was lucky there weren't bedbugs

    • @theoriginaleb9616
      @theoriginaleb9616 3 месяца назад +9

      @@dinachayarubin5600I’m sure she was smart enough to clean/fumigate it before taking it inside.

    • @LynneNinonuevo-fp7ov
      @LynneNinonuevo-fp7ov Месяц назад

      That place is really cute

    • @wingedhussar1453
      @wingedhussar1453 Месяц назад +3

      ​@dinachayarubin5600 it's leather not as bad as reg onr

  • @hotchocolategirl1der
    @hotchocolategirl1der 10 месяцев назад +338

    I'm a native New Yorker, but every time I watch these, I remember why I left NY. I love my city, but FOH! Also, we never put stuff under the bed when i was growing up, however I grew up in a pre-war building that hadn't been chopped up to make more apartments, so we had space, closets, a pantry, and lots of cabinets in the kitchen. These apartments are just way too small for the price.

    • @LilyGazou
      @LilyGazou 10 месяцев назад +42

      Native NYer. And I agree. Life is so much bigger when you leave there.

    • @ny3683syr
      @ny3683syr 10 месяцев назад +24

      Yes, those pre-war apartments are fabulous. I was never that lucky, but one of my friends lived in one. It was as big as a house. My apartment was very nice. Whenever I went on vacation, my friends would arm wrestle for the opportunity to house sit. Like you, I left, too. I really wanted to live in a lot more space. Manhattan is great for people like Rachel, who is still young.

    • @aproverbshome173
      @aproverbshome173 10 месяцев назад +4

      I agree! insane. My mom did not let us put things under the bed. lol!!

    • @maureenmurphy7817
      @maureenmurphy7817 9 месяцев назад +14

      I can see why someone would want to eventually find another way of life...Manhattan/NYC region sounds exciting is fine for someone with a very specific life/career plan and I think, as they say in "Fairytale In New York" ....."...the wind goes right through you, no place for the old.. for THE YOUNG,,, Iit might be great as an older person if you were very wealthy! I can last in Manhattan on a visit for about two nights, but it overwhelms me very quickly and I high tail it back to the suburbs of Washingon DC where I live among the geese, ducks and deer!
      Admire the young woman's resourceful a lot!

    • @Andronicus87
      @Andronicus87 9 месяцев назад +7

      1200 bucks a month for an 1100 sq ft 3 bed 2 bath apartment where I live.... this is ridiculous. 850 bucks a month for my 950 sq ft 2 bed 2 bath condo im living in now. I own it in 12 more years lol. 30 year mortage it was 64k when I bought in 2006.

  • @cheriklein5820
    @cheriklein5820 10 месяцев назад +236

    She has created a Home, in a studio apartment! I love her organization! Great skills!

    • @SPAZZOID100
      @SPAZZOID100 8 месяцев назад +3

      You call this a home?

    • @jacqueline8559
      @jacqueline8559 День назад

      ​@@SPAZZOID100 WAY better that being homeless on the Streets . This Apartment is clean, tidy and cosy . Ridiculous rent though

  • @vicki4380
    @vicki4380 10 месяцев назад +128

    This is probably the best studio apartment I've seen, really great layout. She has done a phenomenal job of making it a cute and cozy place to live. Bravo!!

  • @susannaCdonovan23
    @susannaCdonovan23 9 месяцев назад +60

    She's utilized all her space to the maximum. Very cleverly decorated. Looks cozy. ❤

    • @joemancurreri6635
      @joemancurreri6635 7 дней назад

      Cozy is a word used by realtors for "extremely" small.

  • @jamiedominy4552
    @jamiedominy4552 9 месяцев назад +76

    We live in very rural Texas, and have a house that we rent out. Our renters pay $600 a month ( they pay their own utilities.) The house is older, but well-maintained. It has 3 bedrooms and 1/2 acre yard. It’s funny how the idea of acceptable rent/living space varies from place to place.

    • @LovelyLady1111
      @LovelyLady1111 4 месяца назад +2

      Wow! Is that market price around there?

    • @jamiedominy4552
      @jamiedominy4552 4 месяца назад +21

      @@LovelyLady1111 For way out here, it’s probably a little low for the size of the place. But our renter is a single mom, so we wanted it to fit her budget.

    • @Eve181dublin
      @Eve181dublin 3 месяца назад +12

      Good for you, good things happen to good people. Thank you for your act of kindness.

    • @LovelyLady1111
      @LovelyLady1111 3 месяца назад +2

      @@jamiedominy4552 awesome!

    • @laurenanderson7330
      @laurenanderson7330 3 месяца назад +2

      I mean of course it varies - places with less space are going to be smaller and more expensive

  • @_PAIGE94
    @_PAIGE94 10 месяцев назад +251

    Ridiculous price but I love how she utilized her space. Her place looks cozy and lived in 🥰

    • @DavidGivinsnhe
      @DavidGivinsnhe 10 месяцев назад +6

      What have you paid a ridiculous price for and I do agree with you 😂😅😊❤! But it NYC 😊

    • @None38389
      @None38389 10 месяцев назад +28

      On 72th street right next to the station with an apartment like that is a pretty good deal. NYC is just that horrible of a place to live in unless you are rich.

    • @lindap.p.1337
      @lindap.p.1337 10 месяцев назад +8

      The rent is ridiculous but I could do it! She has done a great job.

    • @DavidGivinsnhe
      @DavidGivinsnhe 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@None38389 your comment is stupid poor people exist in you and in every city as rich people pay bills Too!

    • @michaelmich00
      @michaelmich00 10 месяцев назад

      U will enjoy prison too then, same same

  • @pixelfreak2626
    @pixelfreak2626 10 месяцев назад +1391

    Looks cozy but 1900 Dollars for 275 sq is crazy und unbelievably.

    • @johnbnyc64
      @johnbnyc64 10 месяцев назад +147

      No it’s not. That’s an amazing deal and a great apartment. So many core memories will be made by living there. It’s hard to explain Manhattan living. You either get it or you don’t 🙃

    • @nadia_ash3250
      @nadia_ash3250 10 месяцев назад +181

      Our rent is $1850 4 bedroom with car garage lots of land away from my neighbor. SW Florida too

    • @nadia_ash3250
      @nadia_ash3250 10 месяцев назад +208

      @@johnbnyc64you’re delusional😂

    • @bethaniejify
      @bethaniejify 10 месяцев назад +114

      Only if you haven’t been following rent prices in NYC. 🤷‍♀️. It’s actually a deal.

    • @pixelfreak2626
      @pixelfreak2626 10 месяцев назад +156

      @@johnbnyc64 Sure for Manhattan its agreat deal, fr, but for the rest of the world not.

  • @mthivier
    @mthivier 10 месяцев назад +292

    The fact that she's super-organized must help a lot, as is the fact that this apartment, small as it is, is laid out extremely well. Her kitchen is perfect. There's nothing I can think of that one would need in a kitchen that she doesn't have. And the fact that the apartment seems to have high ceilings and get great sunlight make it seem very open and spacious.

    • @yogidevendrabiriyani1777
      @yogidevendrabiriyani1777 10 месяцев назад

      it's not small

    • @catherinee.millard1831
      @catherinee.millard1831 10 месяцев назад +7

      Counter space to work would be nice.

    • @maureenmurphy7817
      @maureenmurphy7817 9 месяцев назад +9

      Great observation. The high ceilings and the light. And Manhattan at your fingertips. And given climate change, it is NOT a basement apartment, which I would never, never live in now in NYC or environs. I also wish her safety on the sidewalks and subway.. may her luck stay with her....

    • @loktaiextatus
      @loktaiextatus 8 месяцев назад

      @@maureenmurphy7817 You plan to live in that apartment as a renter for.... 50...100 years for that to come up as an issue?

  • @elizabethcarrington5819
    @elizabethcarrington5819 7 месяцев назад +18

    Rachel’s place is absolutely perfect. She’s made a designated space for each home function. I love how she defines each “room” with tile in the kitchen, customizing the shelving and cabinets so they hold more items, little dining table, cute lamp,etc . She’s living her best life.

  • @lynnestephens6776
    @lynnestephens6776 Месяц назад +17

    She is the absolute ideal tenant, and her landlord should make sure they keep her. Pleasant, organized and keeps a lovely place. Thank you for sharing.

  • @kaylecat
    @kaylecat 10 месяцев назад +137

    I knew Rachael during high school and she is literally the sweetest thing that has ever existed. I am so proud of her!

  • @CornbreadOracle
    @CornbreadOracle 10 месяцев назад +78

    I’m a natural organizer like Rachael. I felt bonded with her over those cabinets. I don’t know how many times I’ve been on someone’s house and thought something like “I don’t know why they don’t put a shelf there.” She did a great job!

    • @cassaleelee
      @cassaleelee 8 месяцев назад +2

      Same! Lol. Organizers Unite!

    • @naomiemoore5725
      @naomiemoore5725 8 месяцев назад

      And I secretly think the same thing, whether a cozy space here or a lavish 5,000 sq ft home.

  • @Bobrogers99
    @Bobrogers99 10 месяцев назад +248

    We actually don't need or use a lot of the "stuff" we collect, and this apartment has enough storage space for all the necessities. It's a decent size for one person, and Rachael has it organized. The location looks good, and by NYC standards the rent is "reasonable". If there's laundry nearby, that would clinch it for me!

    • @zackthebongripper7274
      @zackthebongripper7274 10 месяцев назад

      Yeah, until the winter hits and you get cabin fever. You leftoids are insane and evil.

    • @Jawwaad1111
      @Jawwaad1111 10 месяцев назад +8

      That’s the main reason I wish I didn’t have a big apartment. I seem to gather things that I never use.

    • @zackthebongripper7274
      @zackthebongripper7274 10 месяцев назад

      @@InGodsArmy Okie dokie bot.

    • @standunitedorfall1863
      @standunitedorfall1863 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@zackthebongripper7274 Don't be such a dork.

    • @zackthebongripper7274
      @zackthebongripper7274 10 месяцев назад

      @@standunitedorfall1863 Dork? No. You are mistaking me for one of these losers
      bullsh!tting themselves about living in a closet.

  • @kava2021
    @kava2021 5 дней назад +2

    I love seeing people in their very small living spaces and how they utilized their spaces to the max. Also love how Rachel is a do-er. She makes her own shelves, install her own lamp…That’s the way to go to make your life more comfortable.

  • @debidehm9129
    @debidehm9129 9 месяцев назад +7

    New Yorkers! Get more “counter” space by making a noodle board to place on your stove top (of course when not in use)! Add handles and it becomes a tray!

  • @Thomas63r2
    @Thomas63r2 10 месяцев назад +253

    $1,900 for a livable NYC apartment that is well located and that doesn’t have to be shared with roommates AND on a 2 year plus 1 year extension is a godsend. People living in NYC tend to move often - chased out by rent increases. Moving expenses, first and last payments are a budget strain that she will not have for a couple of years. My guess is she has the kind of mom and pop landlord who will try to keep their tenant for many years. Mom and pops cherish reliable tenants.

    • @peartfaldo
      @peartfaldo 10 месяцев назад +21

      if you say so....Ill stick with my payed off 1250 sq ft condo.....

    • @The-Cobra-Kai
      @The-Cobra-Kai 10 месяцев назад +30

      @@peartfaldo Way to make it about you

    • @Thomas63r2
      @Thomas63r2 10 месяцев назад +19

      @@peartfaldo LOL, if you live in a paid off 1,250 condo in the same neighborhood of NYC, then congratulations.

    • @ToboeKey309
      @ToboeKey309 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@peartfaldo my 2 bedroom townhome was only $450,000 and 1.5 bathrooms with a 2 car garage n now its priced at $900,000 if i were to sell it 😅 i live in a very quiet wealthy neighborhood n not many people know about the city i live in plus i grew up in this city which i wont name cuz its not a good idea to have people kno where this peaceful city is 😌😌 and for homes in my city starts at $1mil up to $25mil 😏

    • @peartfaldo
      @peartfaldo 10 месяцев назад +12

      @@ToboeKey309nice. my point was its such a waste to rent..for the most part

  • @melbrown6019
    @melbrown6019 10 месяцев назад +60

    Rachel did a wonderful job with the space she has while saving money. She seems very organized. I need her to come organize my house. I have a difficult time with that. There are 6 people in my family as well as 2 cats and my house is 1750 sq ft along with a garage and it’s very cluttered. Rachel should start her own RUclips channel for her organization skills.

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 10 месяцев назад +7

      She hasn't lived there very long, really. The longer you live in a place, the more stuff you tend to accumulate. If you multiply 275 by 6 people, that's 1650 square feet. Really close. Wait until she's lived in one place for 10 years. I would love to check back.

    • @Cykrypt
      @Cykrypt 10 месяцев назад +9

      i would not call wasting 2 grand a month on rent a way to save money. i live in a central downtown area of Houston and my rent is 500 a month for a living room AND bedroom.

    • @maureenmurphy7817
      @maureenmurphy7817 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@Cykrypt In Washington DC, you can't get a studio in an equivelent neighborhood for under that. San Francisco is even higher.

    • @deja5477
      @deja5477 3 месяца назад

      @@Cykryptgirl 500 in Houston central downtown??? Literally where 😭 you mean with roommates or without?

  • @couchphotography8861
    @couchphotography8861 10 месяцев назад +51

    Such a sweet, positive and creative lady! She's like a ray of sunshine! Have pinched a few of her ideas for my space!

  • @michaelpfister1283
    @michaelpfister1283 9 месяцев назад +6

    Rachel has done an amazing job making this tiny apartment liveable and "hers". I hope she can stay there for as long as she wants/needs to. If her landlord has ANY brains he'll keep her a happy tenant. 🙂

  • @LGAussie
    @LGAussie 13 дней назад +1

    So many ppl with tiny spaces don’t know how to utilize all the space above. All those kitchen cabinets can have added cabinets above it for extra storage. The height is there. Same thing with bed. She could turn the bed towards the kitchen, and make a higher base for more storage. It would only take about 6” away from the bottom of the window, but would create less clutter of items she doesn’t need sitting around. The nightstand is useless anyway. She could have a hanging lamp or sconce instead nearby. A little wall shelf there would be enough for her phone or drink.

  • @PVPRpieter
    @PVPRpieter 10 месяцев назад +91

    I love her style. This apartment is small, but appears generous because of the lay out and design

    • @michaelmich00
      @michaelmich00 10 месяцев назад +2

      Prison*

    • @PVPRpieter
      @PVPRpieter 10 месяцев назад

      ?@@michaelmich00

    • @shannonceleste5557
      @shannonceleste5557 9 месяцев назад +3

      @michaelmich00 comparing her home to a prison is absolutely wild. You must lead a very privileged and sheltered life

  • @lindawarden-burglund9603
    @lindawarden-burglund9603 9 месяцев назад +30

    What a beautiful job Rachel did with this small place! Great organization, space saving solutions, and not much clutter! The best part is she seems very happy with her home! Thanks for the tour!

    • @triarb5790
      @triarb5790 9 месяцев назад +1

      A clever, Japanese style approach to space saving. I really like the apartment. it's not a characertless box.

  • @ja-uh9gz
    @ja-uh9gz 10 месяцев назад +30

    That's an awesome small place. I can't believe it's 275 sq ft and she has a kitchen, eating area, bathroom and nice living room. Rachael puts to good use of available space. Well done and adorable. One of my favorite tours.

  • @reginasutton923
    @reginasutton923 2 месяца назад +2

    Love Rachael's floating bookshelf - great idea.

  • @facetiouslyinsolent8313
    @facetiouslyinsolent8313 8 месяцев назад +21

    I hear people talking about how expensive California is all the time, yet my mortgage on a 1,900 sq ft home in a gated community right next to a shopping center, food, gas, tires, grocery store and theatre is $2,200. She's paying $1,900 for that, holy cow!!!

    • @zeeqq105
      @zeeqq105 7 месяцев назад +4

      She’s paying for the location. She’s in a great neighborhood.

    • @ST-rj8iu
      @ST-rj8iu 6 месяцев назад

      @@zeeqq105 In NY, you have to do that as a woman. Not safe in some places.

    • @zeeqq105
      @zeeqq105 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@ST-rj8iu There is no real “safe” place in Ny unless you’re super rich and even that’s shaky because usually most of the time you can’t tell the difference between the rich or celebrities. Those are the people who sometimes have security or bodyguards. Every place has the potential to be bad. It’s big city life. She’s paying for convenience. She lives around everything. Transportation, theaters, bars, restaurants, schools, nightlife etc etc. Literally steps away. I’d would have killed for a place like this when I was in college in Brooklyn.

    • @ilmephax
      @ilmephax 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@zeeqq105no she is not. she is in a city with a crime rate of a 3rd world country. And dont come up with some BS liek she has a lot of opportunities, when she has no money.... i would rather use that money to live in a european capital...

    • @zeeqq105
      @zeeqq105 6 месяцев назад

      @@ilmephax I’m from NY and currently reside in NYC. I have lived in both The Bay Area, Long Beach California and Los Angeles for several years. So I know what I’m talking about. I’ve lived it.

  • @busydadscooking001
    @busydadscooking001 10 месяцев назад +33

    She's got a pretty good eye for organization and design. The apartment feels very comforting in a way that uni-space studios generally don't. The high ceilings help but also things like plants, picture frames, etc that she added.

  • @jenocean824
    @jenocean824 10 месяцев назад +40

    I love her apartment! It seems so much bigger than its sq. ft., and the angles and how she has it decorated is so charming and adorable! She has made really impressive improvements!

    • @cynthianolder3557
      @cynthianolder3557 9 месяцев назад +2

      These spaces work best for folks who are organized! I am related to (one deceased) to some very disorganized & packratting people I cringe just thinking of some oe them in a small space

    • @melissap9808
      @melissap9808 5 месяцев назад

      Probably due to scale, she appears to be about four and a half feet tall

    • @SobrietyandSolace
      @SobrietyandSolace 4 месяца назад

      It’s because the living room is huge compared to the kitchen

  • @katarina1852
    @katarina1852 10 месяцев назад +17

    Wow! Rachel demonstrates a very special talent enabling her to create a unique and fantastic use of space. Her apartment is small but what she has done makes it appear much larger. I love it. Well done Rachel, you could become a professional organizer and decorator. ❤️

  • @christinej2358
    @christinej2358 15 часов назад

    She has done a great job with adding storage space to the wasted area in her apartment. Love how she decorated it too. It looks very comfortable and cozy. One suggestion for her is to purchase a Swifter 6 foot extender duster. I use mine to dust my ceiling fans that I can’t reach. Just dusting them during your weekly cleaning keeps them dust free. That way she can actually use her ceiling fan during the hot summer months. Plus the duster collapse down to only less than two feet long and can be stored anywhere. The disposal dust pads can actually be shaken off in trash can to get several uses out of them instead of just one time use.

  • @teresabarnes-matych
    @teresabarnes-matych 7 часов назад

    I am so Grateful for what we were finally able to buy in the Countryside in a California farming and ranching community by the Sea. It is a 1971 Authentic Mexican Tiled home on ~1 acre with no street lights and lots of wildlife! Best of Luck NYC Dwellers❣️🙏

  • @prettyuglymonster
    @prettyuglymonster 10 месяцев назад +25

    I love seeing how people incorporate space efficiently in small apartments. I've lived in several studios myself, and found ways to use space creatively, and even with my current compact one bedroom apartment I still use as much space as I can without making it feel claustrophobic.

  • @keithkokensparger3099
    @keithkokensparger3099 10 месяцев назад +30

    The way she set this apartment up makes it seem much larger than it really is! Love it!

  • @Arkiasis
    @Arkiasis 10 месяцев назад +33

    I love how the kitchen space is cut put has separate floor tiles and feels like it's its own space. So many studio apartment just feel like you sleep in your kitchen but here it gives the feeling it's a separate space well enough.

  • @mikeifyouplease
    @mikeifyouplease Месяц назад +1

    Cash, I am glad this video came back up on my recommended list. I believe that this is the very best tiny studio apartment that you have shown.
    Rachael should definitely write a "how to" book for decorating and organizing in tiny spaces. Her amazing studio would make an excellent photo cover.

  • @jenofire8724
    @jenofire8724 2 дня назад

    I love what she’s done! Being in Japan, our house is rather small(for our family) so watching all the great ways she’s maximized her space is just remarkable! I’d love to follow her and see what other ways she has of maximizing space.

  • @andreaharris7397
    @andreaharris7397 10 месяцев назад +38

    This was my favorite tour. Very simple and down to earth. I have a small one bedroom apartment in Colorado ($1050 everything included, laundry in unit) and really enjoyed what she has created in her space. 😊

    • @libelow3588
      @libelow3588 10 месяцев назад

      I'm guessing you're not in Denver at that price? If you are in Denver, whereeeeeee?

    • @andreaharris7397
      @andreaharris7397 10 месяцев назад +2

      @libelow3588 Downtown Colorado Springs...I got lucky.

  • @Reichart_Respin
    @Reichart_Respin 10 месяцев назад +11

    I’m 55 and I love your channel…not planning on moving to NYC but I like looking at it…this girl is going places in life, I’m impressed with her…thanks for showcasing her and her approach to living in NYC!

  • @andreamckenzie8598
    @andreamckenzie8598 10 месяцев назад +60

    Gmorning, and honestly, good for her. It's nigh impossible to find better in the city, I've tried. But it's so wild to me as a native that $1900 for an admittedly adorable closet is an excellent steal.

    • @rppope1006
      @rppope1006 10 месяцев назад +1

      Stop voting to ship in millions of illegals with no job or money and watch housing open up and prices drop down

    • @fdm2155
      @fdm2155 10 месяцев назад +17

      It's crazy to me that $1.9k is a good price for this size/location. Her place is adorable though!

    • @Ticonderoga12
      @Ticonderoga12 10 месяцев назад +4

      Theres a sucker born every 20 seconds

    • @pepinyostep3592
      @pepinyostep3592 10 месяцев назад

      @ticon lmfao

    • @lawlkings
      @lawlkings 10 месяцев назад +1

      Simple supply and demand. 9 million people live in NYC, you're competing against them for rent and a good chunk of them can afford to outbid you.

  • @DrLakeciaReddrick
    @DrLakeciaReddrick 6 месяцев назад +43

    I think it’s still a shame, because $1,900 is ridiculous for 275 sq ft. She is paying $1,900 for a tiny home that’s not hers😢😳

    • @vparker4960
      @vparker4960 3 месяца назад +1

      We live in 3 bedroom house in Maine with 2 acres of land. Our mortgage is less than $1300/mo. Just to put into perspective to her $1900 a month for 275 Sq ft.

    • @kittykautz153
      @kittykautz153 3 месяца назад +5

      It’s about the social life, culture, excitement and opportunities NYC has to offer. Space is nice, but everyone wants different things

    • @GoddesssofMind
      @GoddesssofMind 3 месяца назад

      @@kittykautz153exactly

    • @Zav369
      @Zav369 24 дня назад

      @@vparker4960 Because there is not a lot of demand to live in Maine LOL

  • @trishphillips-johnson2500
    @trishphillips-johnson2500 10 месяцев назад +9

    I love the way you did this. Showing an apartment that is actually occupied and how she lives in it. Love it!

  • @Wildcat32615
    @Wildcat32615 10 месяцев назад +7

    Wow I’m so impressed I used to live on 72 street and York Ave and I miss it so much I’m so happy to see how much u have done so much thank you for sharing.

  • @ramblingrose6967
    @ramblingrose6967 10 месяцев назад +7

    I like what she's done with the place . It's cozy but seems open which is amazing in that amount of square footage . This is something I would like to be able to do in my small studio.

  • @egannate9540
    @egannate9540 8 месяцев назад +1

    She is incredibly affable, organized, and down-to-earth. Such a cool studio. Really well put together setup.

  • @flange3
    @flange3 7 месяцев назад +1

    What a lovely apartment!!!! It doesn't feel small, and I know it helps that she has everything organized so well, even the closets. I am taking tips and I would absolutely take a class on maximizing a small space from Rachael! Thank you for this feature.

  • @roseannepryor7220
    @roseannepryor7220 10 месяцев назад +9

    Love everything about this apartment! So warm & cozy! Loving the older kitchen & bathroom. Gives it tons of character. ❤

  • @thekweskinreport
    @thekweskinreport 10 месяцев назад +5

    Cash - Thank you for sharing Rachael's story. More of these posts, please. It is inspirational to hear people talk about their housing solutions - adapting to make their space work. You are appreciated.

  • @vanessahinds8320
    @vanessahinds8320 10 месяцев назад +22

    I love her studio apartment! It actually looks like a studio+. She’s done great with her organization and decor! Great find on the couch too!

    • @Danny-gs5dv
      @Danny-gs5dv 10 месяцев назад +1

      Calling it studio+ is copium. It might be a nice tiny studio. But the average studio square footage is 500 sq. ft. Calling this + is just nonsense. It's half the size of most studio apartments.

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​​@@Danny-gs5dvNot where I live. This is big for a studio. I've had friends who lived in studio apartments that were under 150 square feet (small town in Iowa, not a big city). When I visited a coworker at her studio apartment, it was 400 square feet and it looked huge compared to the other ones. And try married student apartments at the university; those places are minute and bare bones. This is luxurious by comparison.

  • @catabolistnyc1207
    @catabolistnyc1207 День назад

    LOVE IT!!!!! Such a great apartment! I have lived in NYC for decades. As a Singular, you really don't need more than this--after all, it's what you come home to after being out in the fabulous NYC world. You have done such a great job bringing out the best. And managing your overhead is the key to happiness in our town.

  • @Itried20takennames
    @Itried20takennames 9 месяцев назад +1

    Not just under the bed, but under the couch has a ton of storage space. We took an older “pull-out bed” couch and removed the metal bar mechanism and mattress from the inside, leaving a large space under the cushion area that we filled completely with plastic totes of the correct height. When you put the cushions on top…it looked and felt like a regular couch, but was full of storage.

  • @RABSTRAINS
    @RABSTRAINS 10 месяцев назад +5

    What a super organized person. You can tell she is mature, organized and a hard worker. Super Cool Rachael! She ROCKS!👍👍

  • @theshadowboxer
    @theshadowboxer 10 месяцев назад +21

    I have to say, she found a great space and absolutely leveled it up. I am 6' 1" and 238 lbs (a big guy) and I honestly feel this is the first tiny apt that looks like it would be doable. Very homey .
    And please help me organize! 😀

  • @sylvias4899
    @sylvias4899 10 месяцев назад +11

    I believe I saw her apartment on Apartment Therapy. I could be wrong but I remember loving her space. Plus I remember the the pillow with the doggie on it.

  • @melisdoeh9049
    @melisdoeh9049 6 месяцев назад

    Rachel's flat is the most homely home I have watched on RUclips. And I watched hundreds of home, small space, design videos. Welldone!

  • @TM-zt9jt
    @TM-zt9jt 8 месяцев назад +3

    Yup! My apartment is the same, but I pay 1600, central Manhattan. You can definitely make that size of space work. I get compliments when people see what can be done with such a space, one person was in awe when they saw my place. I used one of those home designer apps, making it much easier to design and layout.

  • @KasandraBrown-n4x
    @KasandraBrown-n4x 10 месяцев назад +78

    What a great benefit having a designer on site. Any landlord would welcome having someone creative like Rachel to spiff up their spaces. It could pay dividends in retention of tenants.

    • @Chupakka
      @Chupakka 10 месяцев назад +3

      As a landlord, I love when renters improve their living space. It means the value of the unit goes up, which means I can then charge higher rent 😊

    • @maggieb369
      @maggieb369 10 месяцев назад +2

      It’s a wonderful apartment

    • @standunitedorfall1863
      @standunitedorfall1863 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@Chupakka Life isn't always about making more money.

    • @DavidGivinsnhe
      @DavidGivinsnhe 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@Chupakkaas the new government of humanity rent will be reduced by 50% for 2 years and stabilize for 5 years from 50 percent to three fourth the price before 50 percent cut😂😅😊❤

    • @ghy518
      @ghy518 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Chupakkaew

  • @sue8237
    @sue8237 9 месяцев назад +12

    One of the best tiny apts. you've reviewed! Rachel did a fabulous job!

  • @sacmom3
    @sacmom3 10 месяцев назад +15

    This has got to be one of the cutest little places Cash has shown. Rachel has really decorated well.👍🏽

  • @tpatrickl9539
    @tpatrickl9539 6 месяцев назад +1

    I had a 375 square-foot apartment in Tokyo. I was not close to a train station, it was about a kilometer away. Depending on the exchange rate, the rent was anywhere from $425-$500 a month. That included an extra $40 for my parking space. You learn to deal with the size. My queen sized bed was too big for the bedroom. I set up the living room as the bedroom. It ended up being the focus of my existence. I had the TV set up in there. The bedroom kind of turned into a storage room. Never really used it. when you are in a cramped space, you adapt, and realize what’s important. You realize what you don’t need. Very doable! Americans are just spoiled with size, L O L!

  • @ghostdoodles
    @ghostdoodles 3 месяца назад +1

    She has made a small space super functional and super cozy and pleasant.

  • @frankthecat
    @frankthecat 10 месяцев назад +26

    With a little imagination you can make a cozy home in the smallest of spaces. ❤

  • @dm44444
    @dm44444 10 месяцев назад +33

    Cute apartment, though I have a lot of trouble believing it's as small as she claims. I'd hazard a guess and say it's closer to 400. That room with the couch and bed looks about the full size of the 250 sq ft apt I had in Japan (where I had basically no furniture lol so it's not a matter of organization)

    • @stitcher4729
      @stitcher4729 9 месяцев назад +14

      I agree. No way that's only 275 square feet.

    • @claw1004
      @claw1004 9 месяцев назад +6

      I was thinking the same thing. The kitchen area is very small but the living space looks quite normal. There's plenty of room for the bed, couch, and other furniture.

    • @KamaTanha
      @KamaTanha 9 месяцев назад +5

      The apartment's not much wider than the length of the bed. I'd believe it's about 12' x20' = 240 Sq ft. A lot of NYC apartments are converted hotel rooms. This might be one.

    • @yoohootube
      @yoohootube 9 месяцев назад

      looks way bigger than my 422 sq ft

  • @ANIMALS_AND_MORE_moments
    @ANIMALS_AND_MORE_moments 10 месяцев назад +64

    It's a cosy arranged apartment. Hope Rachel can stay there as long as she wants. By the way - such place should be rent stabilised. She already upgraded it.

    • @thecatatemyhomework
      @thecatatemyhomework 10 месяцев назад +2

      Why this place in particular should be rent-stabilized?

    • @ANIMALS_AND_MORE_moments
      @ANIMALS_AND_MORE_moments 10 месяцев назад

      @@thecatatemyhomework interesting question.

    • @julez3161
      @julez3161 10 месяцев назад

      "cozy"

    • @myoldvhstapes
      @myoldvhstapes 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@julez3161 : Cozy is the American spelling. Cosy is the original British English.

    • @SirenaSpades
      @SirenaSpades 10 месяцев назад +3

      Rent stablizing is dumb. Landlords don't want good tenants to leave. It's city government and crazies that do the stablizing. Areas self stabilize with the free market.

  • @applepitz
    @applepitz 3 месяца назад +2

    *WHAT A CUTIE SHE IS.... LOVE HER SPIRIT... FACT*

  • @MsRotorwings
    @MsRotorwings 7 месяцев назад

    Rachael is organized and neat. Love how she is so invested in caring for it and making it her own.

  • @phoisguud
    @phoisguud 10 месяцев назад +34

    Wow 1900 rent is crazy , it’s higher than my mortgage

    • @thecocktailian2091
      @thecocktailian2091 7 месяцев назад +4

      And that's dirt cheap for NYC

    • @TheWBWoman
      @TheWBWoman 6 месяцев назад +1

      I pay about half that for my mortgage for a 4 bedroom house in a decent neighborhood in a nice suburb.

    • @jm7804
      @jm7804 2 месяца назад

      @@TheWBWoman Yeah, but who wants to live in Kentucky?

    • @TheWBWoman
      @TheWBWoman 2 месяца назад

      @@jm7804 I guess people in Kentucky do. I don't live in Kentucky so not sure what you're bringing that up for?

  • @Leelee...
    @Leelee... 10 месяцев назад +9

    What a fabulous job she did, making that place a wonderful home... It's charming.

  • @nativegrl77dances67
    @nativegrl77dances67 10 месяцев назад +10

    the only dodgy-looking space is the bathroom- ask to get it redone!

    • @dianedenham5259
      @dianedenham5259 10 месяцев назад +4

      I liked the retro tiles, but tub & window area needs re-caulking.

  • @reconstructingleslie4597
    @reconstructingleslie4597 6 месяцев назад +1

    Rachel has done an excellent job organizing her apartment! Love it❤❤❤

  • @contessalouannec8064
    @contessalouannec8064 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank You for sharing. Very Interesting and educational about how some people live in NYC.

  • @outofmanyweareone6429
    @outofmanyweareone6429 10 месяцев назад +6

    I admire people that live tiny , I cannot do it. Great job❤😊

  • @jgrafx
    @jgrafx 10 месяцев назад +12

    Rachel is an amazing person and a totally great organizer and builder. She has made her low-rent, small studio into a New York palace. She is obviously a survivor and and great at seizing and making best use of her opportunities. No wonder her landlord likes her and extended her lease. This tenant has improved his rental property immensely. Bravo!

  • @debsylvester2012
    @debsylvester2012 10 месяцев назад +8

    Cash- I really enjoyed this episode. What fantastic design, use of space and perfect selection of materials. Everything looks cozy and creative.
    Great job today. Every aspect was filled with warmth and charm. A+.
    Keep going!☮️👏👏👏👏

  • @skylarkkralyks4496
    @skylarkkralyks4496 6 месяцев назад +1

    I would probably get one of those dish drainers that is a frame you sit over the sink, as there is such limited counter space for prepping anything. I would also put a metal cover over the stove to make it usable for prepping as well. (This is me as a person who loves to cook; obviously not a priority for many people.) I do appreciate the little cart on wheels that can be moved into the kitchen space when needed. I would probably be storing my crockpot(s) and juicer on a shelf just to the right of the the fridge, and move the couch down a bit. And yes, the fridge doors would be less practical for use when actually cooking in the kitchen. Given the limited storage for the ingredients one would cook with, I"m guessing that the New Yorkers who DO cook go shopping right before they will cook and don't store ingredients in the fridge for long.

  • @sterntaler64
    @sterntaler64 9 месяцев назад +2

    There's still a lot of empty space in the kitchen cabinets and closets: if you add 1 more shelf in each of them it might improve a lot. Lovely lady and apartment 😍 Only the rent is crazy 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @ExpiredPeachFourLokos
    @ExpiredPeachFourLokos 10 месяцев назад +10

    It's a nice apartment but $1900 for 275 square feet should be criminal regardless of location

    • @Batalin3010
      @Batalin3010 10 месяцев назад

      It’s a steal. Most similar studios go for $2500 in that areas nowadays.

    • @cecillec2331
      @cecillec2331 6 месяцев назад

      The ruling elite is loving it. "You will own nothing and you will be happy" (Klaus Scwab/WEF/NWO)

  • @mrxman581
    @mrxman581 10 месяцев назад +4

    She's done a great job organizing the available space. The high ceilings help the space feel bigger too. That's always a plus.

  • @KyleKing-vx4by
    @KyleKing-vx4by 10 месяцев назад +7

    WOW! What a fantastic apartment! She really made that limited space work good for her👍👍❤️😁😁🙏

  • @seeatlanta1408
    @seeatlanta1408 9 месяцев назад +1

    she did a great job with the space she had to work with. You'd be surprised how much LITTLE space we actually need, especially if you live by yourself.

  • @tiramisu2506
    @tiramisu2506 6 месяцев назад +1

    I admire how Rachel is such a good sport with the way this guy is reaching for everything in her apartment. I would have thrown him out within 3 minutes flat! 😁

  • @standunitedorfall1863
    @standunitedorfall1863 10 месяцев назад +4

    She is a very good organizer. It looks much larger than what it is. And it's bright, and airy. Super cute. Too expensive, but that goes with the territory I guess. Thanks for letting us see.

  • @kittensugars
    @kittensugars 10 месяцев назад +12

    She did very nicely with her tiny space. It's homey. It would kill me to pay $1900 for it, but if it's working for her..fantastic.

  • @AR-gg2su
    @AR-gg2su 10 месяцев назад +6

    It’s impressive how it feels roomy and she has a dining area a real living room and a comfortable sleeping area.

  • @ariston5433
    @ariston5433 9 месяцев назад +3

    And I thought I lived in a shoe box when I had a 600 square ft apt in Houston. This is super small but cute …. I like that she has added storage space too. The price is outrageous but if you factor in the fact that you do not have to own a car it makes up for it.😊

  • @pascalgagnon8088
    @pascalgagnon8088 5 месяцев назад +3

    Her rent is almost 3 time more expensive that my mortgage for my house. This is crazy for a small appartement like that.

  • @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206
    @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206 10 месяцев назад +6

    Girl!
    I use my ceiling fans all the time; I've got one I never turn off!
    It's by the heater/air conditioning unit and helps to disburse the heat (& A/C) throughout the house, which is also small but no quite as small as her place!

    • @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206
      @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206 10 месяцев назад +1

      She should be using her ceiling fan especially since her ceiling is high!
      Also check the switch for hot/cold so whether the fan pushes air down or up.

  • @carols.3019
    @carols.3019 10 месяцев назад +4

    I love it!!!! Cute, cozy, clean and sooo organized.

  • @sagittariusblu5701
    @sagittariusblu5701 10 месяцев назад +12

    I think she did a lot of smart things to maximize her small space. Good job 👍🏾

  • @starsmoon0216
    @starsmoon0216 8 месяцев назад +2

    She did an awesome job with a tiny space. Great neighborhood!!

  • @lyndasmith593
    @lyndasmith593 12 дней назад

    Stellar. She knows how to make it her own. Very impressed. Thanks for the tour

  • @jasonburque
    @jasonburque 10 месяцев назад +6

    I really needed this 😀
    I'm building shelves to finish up on my place mostly from scraps from the renovation and plywood I've found..
    So many great ideas to think about