What It's Like to Be a Window Cleaner in New York City | The New York Times

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  • @camcan1324ify
    @camcan1324ify 10 років тому +750

    i love when you can just tell if someone is a genuinely good person or not.

    • @dogechallenger4994
      @dogechallenger4994 6 років тому +9

      CamCan1324 Trust me you can't.

    • @BlackDahliaF5DP
      @BlackDahliaF5DP 5 років тому +2

      Doge Challenger you’re right you turn your back for a second and then boom they’re a jagoff

    • @ismaelramos5033
      @ismaelramos5033 3 роки тому

      This comment 🤌🏼

  • @Daniel93960
    @Daniel93960 10 років тому +398

    I respect the people who do this. i wouldn't be able do it.

  • @gregmcknight5183
    @gregmcknight5183 11 років тому +96

    Very nice guy. Seems like he loves what he does and is very happy.

  • @justinm555
    @justinm555 10 років тому +361

    That is a crazy job. I respect you a lot for your work and the effort you put into it. It pretty awesome.

  • @frankietheiling9308
    @frankietheiling9308 7 років тому +38

    i love when people are proud of what they do and take joy in it

  • @StudioAnnLe
    @StudioAnnLe 11 років тому +22

    Incredible! I would be mortified at heights like that!

  • @61espo
    @61espo 11 років тому +1

    My Hat is off to those Window Cleaners... Much respect for sure...

  • @EliRides1
    @EliRides1 8 років тому +1

    I smiled the whole way through this video. I was a window cleaner in Idaho for seven years and loved every bit of it. It is still my best loved business.
    Thanks for sharing what it's like doing those high windows, I had nothing over four stories. Still smiling, thanks again.

  • @joes3some
    @joes3some 11 років тому +6

    I have always admired window cleaners! I could never do that job. Great story. Cheers to them.

  • @TheArcCommunity
    @TheArcCommunity 11 років тому +39

    Im glad he enjoys what he does and how he does it.

    • @isolvechess1941
      @isolvechess1941 3 роки тому

      Who enjoys being at the brink of falling, sometimes being happy is not possible in a job

  • @marilynhudson5805
    @marilynhudson5805 9 місяців тому

    I have always had great respect for people that do this work. Thank You so much I Pray 🙏 for your Safety.

  • @Six-rw5pm
    @Six-rw5pm 11 років тому +2

    I love this dude he's just so happy and he loves his work.

  • @stevied9082
    @stevied9082 7 років тому

    My cousin has been doing this for a living for many years here in NYC, he works for himself & does pretty well. I've had the privilege of assisting him on several jobs & I must say, you have to have a respect for the heights. The views are always great.

  • @graceanthony
    @graceanthony 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for your service, stay safe and may God bless you.

  • @badriance8407
    @badriance8407 8 років тому +41

    Hard core. I'm surprised it's not a legal requirement to tether your tools. Very easy to do with some clips and string. Would also save your hands having a relaxed grip.

    • @stevematthews4214
      @stevematthews4214 8 років тому +3

      It's is in the UK

    • @GaudetteProductions1
      @GaudetteProductions1 7 років тому +3

      Ben Adriance it’s a safety hazard to tether them. Plus the areas below are required by OSHA to be taped off

    • @Paolo-uq3fc
      @Paolo-uq3fc 5 років тому +2

      @@GaudetteProductions1 OSHA requires u to tie off your tools any time there's a risk to people below, barricade or not. (Pretty sure). Haven't read the mandates in a while tho.

  • @sensimilia1005
    @sensimilia1005 8 років тому +42

    I'm a windows cleaner and i Love my job

    • @sensimilia1005
      @sensimilia1005 8 років тому +12

      Dirty windows are uncomfortable and with a cleaning windows you FEEL in à good mood and you breath better inside à room or anywere

    • @Shadow77999
      @Shadow77999 4 роки тому

      Where are u from

  • @joseurias7998
    @joseurias7998 10 років тому +73

    I take my hat for all that work that high!

  • @mrbuckey100
    @mrbuckey100 10 років тому

    Great video Brent. I have been cleaning windows for 40 years in Western Massachusetts. It almost seems like I was talking on the video. Everything you said, did and use is what we have done over the years. Although not as many high building here in Western Mass we have done a few in the past and just like you I remember my first time out on the ledge. lol. Keep up the good work. Jim

  • @nativenation3296
    @nativenation3296 4 роки тому +1

    I still clean windows at 51. Been doing it for awhile now...with a company who's been around since 1953.

  • @cunningham82izr
    @cunningham82izr 10 років тому +2

    Brent Weingard is the most humble guy I've ever met. He's got that old world charm

  • @je1942
    @je1942 11 років тому

    I’m in awe of dudes like you. Well done.

  • @thenoid5131
    @thenoid5131 10 років тому

    Thanks a million to these workers.

  • @adurimurthy
    @adurimurthy 11 років тому +1

    Wow,
    Salute to you guys. We take everything for granted and what a great inspiration. Living truly on the edge.

  • @andeegreen
    @andeegreen 9 років тому +182

    Why aren't their tools anchored to their belts incase they drop them?! They'd kill someone if they hit them on the melon!

    • @Johalvancouver
      @Johalvancouver 9 років тому +4

      +Andee Green Agreed!

    • @YaTuberculosis
      @YaTuberculosis 7 років тому +22

      the area beneath should be fenced anyway, tools anchored or not, of course depending on the legislation

    • @Replayss07
      @Replayss07 7 років тому +15

      "LOOK OUT BELOW" works lol

    • @jimcrawford3259
      @jimcrawford3259 7 років тому

      Riley Koziol I'm a vegan

    • @Replayss07
      @Replayss07 7 років тому

      josh mckinney great

  • @johnjingleheimer4416
    @johnjingleheimer4416 11 років тому +169

    It takes a real ability to divorce yourself from reality in order to do this work. I couldn't do it. I'd rather be a patrol officer in the middle of Detroit than stand on my own roof let alone 20 stories up cleaning windows.

    • @seemoredicks6537
      @seemoredicks6537 8 років тому +2

      LMAO 😂 same

    • @derrickholmes6013
      @derrickholmes6013 7 років тому +1

      LMAOOO

    • @carryeveryday910
      @carryeveryday910 5 років тому +1

      It’s weird because I’m terrified of heights but work 8+ hours in a harness on a machine that lifts me 40+ feet in the air. You get used to it honestly. At first it’s so terrifying but you really do just disconnect from it and learn to trust the harness.

  • @alankirwan5431
    @alankirwan5431 9 років тому +10

    Doing a great job mate from window cleaners in Doncaster yorkshire England

    • @ifeanyierikposi5365
      @ifeanyierikposi5365 7 років тому +1

      Hi Alan. I am a rope access technician please could i possibly get a job like yours in Doncaster yorkshire England

  • @ruminating1596
    @ruminating1596 3 роки тому +1

    I love how he never mentioned the weather. Tough New Yorker. I freak out over a slight wind at tall heights. I could only imagine it being 12F with 30mph wind gust up a few hundred feet.

  • @amssouza
    @amssouza 11 років тому

    I truly admire your courage and appreciate your very hard work. Thanks for sharing this ♥

  • @carrentaltips3609
    @carrentaltips3609 10 років тому +3

    Wowwww.......... You guys are incredible!

  • @txvstrom
    @txvstrom 11 років тому

    Who would "put these guys down"? Absolute balls of steel. Hats off to them. You'd never even get me out on the ledge, much less working out there.

  • @annehamilton8190
    @annehamilton8190 11 років тому +2

    Looks very scary and dangerous, may prayers be with them everyday.

  • @springwind6113
    @springwind6113 11 років тому

    Well, i must say he's brave enough to deal with that sort of things. The matter isn't only in the suppression of the fear of heights but also in putting up with an idea of being on an edge every moment. that's pretty terrific in some way but surely challenging.

  • @RedMclaren
    @RedMclaren 11 років тому

    Really glad people like Brent are happy with his job!

  • @RKL225
    @RKL225 7 років тому +16

    1st and 2nd floor windows would be spotless but I’m going on lunch break and probably never return for 3rd floor and up 🙈 I hate heights I threw up looking at this

  • @RyanLee-vi4qq
    @RyanLee-vi4qq 11 років тому

    Mad respect for those workers! Kudos!

  • @StephanieLott
    @StephanieLott 11 років тому

    I have also cleaned windows in the past and i liked it. I wasn't as high as what you guys do but we did do alot of high ones

  • @josevannelli5890
    @josevannelli5890 11 років тому

    I've done a lot of crazy stuff but I could tell you all,I'm still shaky when it comes to heights,hats off to this guy

  • @Pathwaytaxi
    @Pathwaytaxi 11 років тому

    Great Works! I wish you guys all the best. Almighty GOD is with you always.

  • @tauzer13
    @tauzer13 11 років тому

    Awesome!. Big respect for the guys!

  • @nicouh
    @nicouh 11 років тому

    this video is so well made i wanna quit my masters programm, not do a phd, and become a window cleaner now. look how happy and friendly he is

  • @szesze28
    @szesze28 11 років тому

    respect to you window cleaners!

  • @plaguex1
    @plaguex1 6 років тому

    Huge respect for these guys. Also I think this would be a very interesting job

  • @rsl84
    @rsl84 11 років тому

    Big
    Respect !!!!

  • @googo151
    @googo151 4 місяці тому

    Love this mans bad a.., dedication.

  • @aegystierone8505
    @aegystierone8505 11 років тому

    my hats off to you sir!

  • @MWAclanGaming
    @MWAclanGaming 7 років тому

    Mass respect for them I couldn't do this

  • @JaYBerGz1Five1
    @JaYBerGz1Five1 11 років тому

    Props to this guy.

  • @Ironmanishere123
    @Ironmanishere123 11 років тому

    I respect this guy.

  • @peacelove5067
    @peacelove5067 7 років тому

    I got respect for anyone who works hard.

  • @tonthetopfilms
    @tonthetopfilms 11 років тому

    My heart was pounding and my hands were clamy the entire time I was watching. That equipment didnt look so life saving. I say a little prayer everytime I look out a clean NYC window!!!

  • @elijahrodriguez9439
    @elijahrodriguez9439 7 років тому

    Dude this is crazy i would never do this. This guy is crazy awesome

  • @ReesesCupsable
    @ReesesCupsable 7 років тому

    Takes guts and courage to do this type of work!

  • @CobyPowell
    @CobyPowell 11 років тому +1

    great story buddy! I love it!

    • @lynnef5091
      @lynnef5091 11 років тому

      Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

  • @JoeTProsser
    @JoeTProsser 7 років тому

    Envious of this guy's attitude and work ethic, to say the least.

  • @maximilianplays
    @maximilianplays 11 років тому

    We need more people like this; honest working folks, people who actually contribute. What we don't need is more stock market bubble clowns.

  • @MFSViralVids
    @MFSViralVids 11 років тому

    Wow. We get dizzy just thinking about it. Great vid!

  • @BrotherBennett
    @BrotherBennett 11 років тому

    I am glad he is during what he loves.

  • @KingKan
    @KingKan 11 років тому

    Maaaan more power to y'all!!!

  • @theeundisclosed
    @theeundisclosed 11 років тому +2

    Was googling Iron maiden Man on Edge but I'm glad i clicked this video =P

  • @mystical-nl8zt
    @mystical-nl8zt 11 років тому

    Awesome!!!!God bless you

  • @doylecohen8386
    @doylecohen8386 9 років тому

    mad respect

  • @tunganickamaxwell9874
    @tunganickamaxwell9874 Рік тому +1

    My palms are getting sweaty 🥵🥵 just watching.

  • @123thebasics
    @123thebasics 11 років тому

    Much respect...God bless you and keep you all safe & healthy. :-) sorta looks like fun and somewhat peaceful once you get past the fear of heights....although not taken for granted.

  • @lisagallant1968
    @lisagallant1968 11 років тому

    I think they're great and do a nice job!

  • @modphunthonglang2246
    @modphunthonglang2246 11 років тому

    you are the man !!!

  • @professioanlCleaningtips
    @professioanlCleaningtips Рік тому

    Wow that is a great video about window cleaning in New york ..

  • @judybraviere2715
    @judybraviere2715 2 місяці тому

    Very brave. Must love his job. ✌️💜💙❤️😎🙏

  • @bigoldnastybastard8304
    @bigoldnastybastard8304 11 років тому

    Good anchor points and harness keep him safe.

  • @thedukeofdorks1
    @thedukeofdorks1 11 років тому

    Props to these guys, I know I could never do it, I am terribly afraid of heights.

  • @Mighty-VizioN
    @Mighty-VizioN 3 роки тому

    Nice. I've been doing this for over 20 years. We would never use belt hooks. It's off the roof and down the side of the building. I wonder if your still doing it.

  • @onkelmichl3300
    @onkelmichl3300 6 років тому

    Freut mich immer wieder so alte Hasen bei der Arbeit zu sehen :-)

  • @yesimdan
    @yesimdan 11 років тому

    Nice mini documentary. Good stuff

  • @MrWindowFranchise
    @MrWindowFranchise 11 років тому

    Thumbs up if you are an IWCA member and you know this guy. Brent is a great guy, great window cleaner & who's nickname in our industry is actually "Man Who Walks Ledges"

  • @thecaffeinefiend
    @thecaffeinefiend 11 років тому

    These are great videos.

  • @upstateshenanigans430
    @upstateshenanigans430 2 роки тому

    I'm a window cleaner in upstate New York and about ten times a week I get some variation of "when are you coming to my house" or "can I take you home" with all the people in NYC I wonder how many times NYC window cleaners here that.

  • @FalenAnjel2
    @FalenAnjel2 Рік тому +1

    ya I can see this was def 9 years ago... You can't wear a belt (Class 1) anymore, you need a Class 3 full body harness and sticking out the window like that you might as well be fully on ropes going straight down which is quicker.

  • @williamstephenson9166
    @williamstephenson9166 11 років тому

    Thank you Golden Horn for your answer, I didn't mean to insult you, but it seems to me you are the only one with any knowledge of the Great George Formby and his great rendition of " when I'm cleaning Windows"

  • @elizabethliles4660
    @elizabethliles4660 11 років тому

    Props to him.

  • @dannymccartney1411
    @dannymccartney1411 6 років тому

    I cleaned windows for 60 years I loved it and I am retired I miss it can anybody tell me what a window cleaner, would use a froggy for

  • @GracieJ7Diamonds
    @GracieJ7Diamonds 11 років тому

    I held my breath the full 3.38 minutes!! omygoodness.

  • @Seaofglasswindowcleaning
    @Seaofglasswindowcleaning 11 років тому

    Keep up the good work man!

  • @lancepost
    @lancepost 11 років тому

    hes making the best of what he can do :) good for him

  • @sclogse1
    @sclogse1 9 років тому +3

    Remember Madge from the commercials, who soaked her fingers in Palmolive dish washing detergent? I met a guy in the seventies who said he met her at a party, and wound up going home with her. Finally he asked her.."Is it true about the benefits of Palmolive?" And she said, "You're soakin' in it."

  • @jangguemfan
    @jangguemfan 11 років тому

    I absolutely respect window cleaners, if it wouldn't seem weird I would watch them work all day long. Main reason being I am very bad at it.

  • @ronbest6097
    @ronbest6097 11 років тому

    looking good Brett

  • @NatandGeorge
    @NatandGeorge 9 років тому +11

    1:25: if I slipped, there's going to be me AND a door frame hitting the ground. . .

  • @miguelgutierrez1252
    @miguelgutierrez1252 11 років тому

    Respect...

  • @nibelungvalesti
    @nibelungvalesti 11 років тому

    Sounds like a fun, exciting job. Where do I sign up?

  • @annehamilton8190
    @annehamilton8190 11 років тому

    Thanks!!

  • @SarahSkinnyJeans
    @SarahSkinnyJeans 3 роки тому

    This is incredible. Aesthetics of a modern cityscape gives these people jobs. I respect them, however it seems like an unnecessary risk just so a building can look nice to passerbys. Either way, definitely mad respect. Only a certain kind of person has the balls and determination to continue at this.kind of trade!

  • @petesthetreat
    @petesthetreat 11 років тому

    Nice job, great views

  • @philkvasnica7384
    @philkvasnica7384 9 років тому

    wow, those are some beautiful, impressive clouds!! I'm jealous!

  • @TimGreig
    @TimGreig 11 років тому

    Nicely produced video

  • @wesleyeastep2959
    @wesleyeastep2959 9 років тому

    i use palmolive. work mostly in beaver creek and vail, co

  • @Julia-mv9fy
    @Julia-mv9fy 11 років тому

    Wow... I'm speechless

  • @phillipsmom6252
    @phillipsmom6252 11 років тому

    My 87 year old father made us kids use Lemon Joy for everything when we cleaned the house when we were growing up. This guy is absolutely correct.

  • @irisg1614
    @irisg1614 11 років тому

    Wow respect!

  • @Excelliator
    @Excelliator 11 років тому

    That guys just livin his life *puts on sunglasses* on the edge YEEEEEEAAAAH

  • @CelticSparrows
    @CelticSparrows 11 років тому

    Respect!

  • @gialy6260
    @gialy6260 11 років тому

    Wow certainly seems like a hard job hope they'll be safe