Life in a Box: Inside NYC’s Smallest Apartments

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  • How can this tiny apartment exist? I guess its because NYC is so popular, people just want a place to call home, even if its a box-apartment. This place might be small, but its much better than my first apartment in New York City.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 250

  • @davidrobinson2638
    @davidrobinson2638 Рік тому +104

    You need merch. I would buy a t-shirt that says sink sprayer on it LOL Seriously !!

  • @kb9847
    @kb9847 Рік тому +12

    I'm Canadian, I don't ever plan on moving to the USA but I watch every single one of your videos. haha

  • @Nelphoto
    @Nelphoto Рік тому +29

    For that last apartment:
    I would make this a 2 bedroom. I would convert the top front bedroom into the living room, and use the narrow room with the second entrance as an office, along with the open space downstairs. That would give you 2 really great bedrooms, and allow you to have an eat in kitchen.

  • @kittensugars
    @kittensugars Рік тому +25

    Thank you, Cash, I am now obsessed with the fridge opening "the right way". A couple of those today did NOT.
    Dang these places are tiny. That's right! Tiny. Suffocating...no room for comfortable yoga. Lol.

    • @CashJordan
      @CashJordan  Рік тому +7

      Right?!

    • @aaronpatterson2369
      @aaronpatterson2369 Рік тому +4

      @@CashJordan ..and ive never cared about a sink sprayer till this channel!

    • @troycollett8540
      @troycollett8540 Рік тому +3

      Everyone in New York goes out to a studio and pays to do yoga

  • @corinneladouceur9051
    @corinneladouceur9051 Рік тому +32

    Love watching how people live in New York. Quite eye opening that places are so small yet people can still get along. You are a great Dad. I loved watching your road trip with your family and your positive perspective. Despite your daughter getting sick, and shopping not being your thing, you still stayed positive.

  • @lauraansara5066
    @lauraansara5066 Рік тому +14

    Thank you so much for not slamming the crap outta everything!! Charles is a great influence on you!!

  • @leese.23
    @leese.23 Рік тому +6

    Any place I've been in that has an outdoor area is really exciting for like the first month and then after that you barely use it.

  • @saaunique
    @saaunique Рік тому +2

    "clean" and "spacious" are so relative! and seeing a washer/dryer brings me so much joy.

  • @mamadag8616
    @mamadag8616 Рік тому +8

    I always enjoy the way you show apartments plus including the neighborhood stores and transportation. You are so refreshing and down to earth!

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs5970 Рік тому +4

    Thanks, Cash, this provided a much needed distraction today. Quirky places.

  • @kungfuflipbook
    @kungfuflipbook Рік тому +12

    On the original patent for the toilet paper holder, it specifies paper goes over, not under

    • @andrewbrendan1579
      @andrewbrendan1579 Рік тому +3

      I've seen a diagram from what must have been the 1800's, maybe for the patent, and, sure enough, the paper goes over not under.

    • @jacksonmorganfroghin4815
      @jacksonmorganfroghin4815 Рік тому +4

      You are correct sir! Over is always better than under.

  • @alankovacik1928
    @alankovacik1928 Рік тому +4

    "sink spraayer", Cash didn't disappoint!

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 Рік тому +2

    Awesome job cash Jordan see you on Sunday enjoy your two day off.

  • @taunjiknudsen
    @taunjiknudsen Рік тому +3

    Sitting in Oregon watching these, knowing I'm never going to live there, but obsessed with these videos, from seeing the neighborhoods to each apt. Thanks Cash, see you in the next one, I'll be watching.

  • @dissidentfairy4264
    @dissidentfairy4264 Рік тому +14

    The second unit was obviously better than the first with the exception of the outdoor patio area. Squeezing through a window to conquer the patio isn't the most ideal scenario. lol The #3 unit is kinda cool the way it steps up and down in areas. The storage above would only be useful if you weren't afraid of coming back down the ladder, like me:-) I'm afraid I'd be forever stuck in the attic. lol I do like the sink, as you said, "It has character". Re: the TP. My mother did it under but I now feel she was wrong and I think it's over. #4 I'll take the room with the pigeon view:-) 🐦 But when I compare paying $4-6K for tiny places compared to what I pay (only a mere fraction of the cost) for a three-bedroom two-bath home without any roommates, because I live alone, I have to ask myself, should I move back to NYC? Umm.....Oh, did I forget to mention I live right on the river too:-) No, I don't have a view of amazing skyscrapers but I have a great expanse where I can see for miles, and I can see ducks on the water:-) 🥀🦆🧚‍♀

    • @Jootunn
      @Jootunn Рік тому +1

      For #3, I would work to build a better ladder and sleep up there myself. Turn one of the bedrooms into a workspace.

    • @dissidentfairy4264
      @dissidentfairy4264 Рік тому

      @@Jootunn Good idea! I'm an artist so I get it:-)

    • @Jootunn
      @Jootunn Рік тому

      @@dissidentfairy4264 I do audio work, so having a dedicated space is critical.

    • @dissidentfairy4264
      @dissidentfairy4264 Рік тому

      @@Jootunn Of course it is. Are you looking for a place in NYC? If so, I wish you well.

  • @marthamitchell9452
    @marthamitchell9452 Рік тому +2

    I think the funky ladder is upside down. You shouldn’t have to jump up to reach the first rung and then you could go through the ladder where it’s open.

  • @raquelcastro7241
    @raquelcastro7241 Рік тому +1

    This is great if living under the streets of NYC is your goal in life. The windows 🪟 are proof that these are under the streets NYC apartments. Love to watch you Cash 💸.

  • @mariewiseman2962
    @mariewiseman2962 Рік тому +3

    We in the UK call the sweets/candy Fizzers! Smarties are small candy covered chocolate, like Reece's pieces without the peanut butter 😄

    • @evieshore3270
      @evieshore3270 Рік тому +1

      Canadian here and we have the same smarties as the UK , what they call smarties in the US are like a tablet type of candy (what we call rockets )

  • @JonniD
    @JonniD Рік тому +1

    👍👍👍👌I can't be the only one pondering renting out the backyard of that $3995 first place to friends/associates for small gatherings: wine tastings, book club meetings, barbecues, movie nights, game nights, etc.

  • @carolynrivera9745
    @carolynrivera9745 Рік тому +9

    Cash keep em coming, always enjoy your videos.

  • @cyn2480
    @cyn2480 Рік тому +2

    Cash, when you step into a closet and close the door; my claustrophobia kicks in for a few seconds. Love your vids!!

  • @Bobrogers99
    @Bobrogers99 Рік тому +2

    That first one is small but has higher-end fixtures, but I'm leery of that restaurant vent. What odors and what critters will share your outdoor space? The second one at least has two legal bedrooms. The third one has really tiny bedrooms. The last apartment would make a nice 2-bedroom unit, but a very expensive one! The prices on all of these are scary.

    • @chrismulholland7530
      @chrismulholland7530 Рік тому +1

      I think the outdoor space avd furniture belongs to the restaurant

    • @Bobrogers99
      @Bobrogers99 Рік тому

      @@chrismulholland7530 I think you're right. Ain't that convenient, right outside your apartment! ;-)

  • @bonniepwtf
    @bonniepwtf Рік тому +5

    Thanks Cash, appreciate all you do to get these out here for us.

  • @fannycraddock99
    @fannycraddock99 Рік тому +2

    More choices. #1 too small & dark. #2 loved it but no home laundry. #3 & #4 both had good points but there's something stopping them for being right for me. Thanks Cash.

  • @kingblake2490
    @kingblake2490 Рік тому +1

    @06:57 - I never understood why contractors install cabinets 10/11 feet up. It’s not practical or useful for most.

  • @amyyoshikawa7698
    @amyyoshikawa7698 Рік тому +1

    Hi Cash and to your friend this apartment is so tiny but unique I like the massive yard great fir bbqs and get togethers. I like vintage type small apartments, only in NYC. Stay well and safe 👍👍🐶

  • @michelleh.6363
    @michelleh.6363 Рік тому +1

    I worked in a privately owned airport hotel (out of high school) and you definitely pull toilet paper over, because it stops when tearing off…under keeps unrolling…don’t want the toilet paper touching the floor!! Lol Always great tours of NY and near by apartments!! 💕👍🇺🇸🙏😊

  • @deborahmacdonald9319
    @deborahmacdonald9319 Рік тому +1

    OH WOW.....out door space Heavenly...... The apt is great!!! Nice price.

  • @roscoemuttley
    @roscoemuttley Рік тому +4

    Nice places. The first place being small is kind of worth having all that outdoor space. Really cool cubbies in the 2 br. On the TP. If you have pets, its always over, but it should be over every time.

  • @whitneybrown4067
    @whitneybrown4067 Рік тому +1

    Happy Thursday CJ😀n This is 4 Sure Gonna b so Interesting🔥🔥🔥👍….

  • @Mr.Nappy113
    @Mr.Nappy113 Рік тому +1

    Good Day Cash The apartments or beautiful.Thank you

  • @drummerwoman8760
    @drummerwoman8760 Рік тому

    Cash and featured RE agents:
    Thank you.
    We’re planning to downsize from 1900 ft. sq. house to 1500 ft. sq. (max) retirement apt., both in a southwestern city.
    I’ve watched Cash’s vids for about 2 years. It’s been three decades since we last house-hunted. I think the info you share will help us evaluate retirement communities.
    Best regards.

  • @jcannon844
    @jcannon844 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @subwayjoefrombrooklyn4471
    @subwayjoefrombrooklyn4471 Рік тому +2

    First floor small one-bedroom living right next to an attached restaurant for $3,995 a month?!?!
    🎼NY, NY, It’s a heck of a town.

  • @michellejackson7293
    @michellejackson7293 Рік тому

    I love your videos each week thanks you for sharing with the world

  • @tammyboykin5285
    @tammyboykin5285 Рік тому

    Wow some of them are pretty cute. I think my fav is the 2nd one

  • @Beepinsqueekin
    @Beepinsqueekin Рік тому

    Gotta have a pimple mirror! I laughed when you said that, too clever! 😂

  • @Frozenfan1965
    @Frozenfan1965 Рік тому +2

    I like the one with the huge storage space with the ladder. I’d use that for a loft.

    • @banana9106
      @banana9106 Рік тому

      The one huge loft could be used for a living room as it is 7 x 10

  • @Anarky
    @Anarky Рік тому

    ADVENTURES OF LE CHUCK!!! LUCAS ARTS!!! OMG that music is giving me super throwback gaming vibes as a teen

  • @julielumsden5184
    @julielumsden5184 Рік тому +2

    The ladder looks like a future law suit.

  • @desireepaulplummer4386
    @desireepaulplummer4386 Рік тому

    Goosebumps book reference, cover stay out of the basement 😏🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

  • @michelledml3162
    @michelledml3162 Рік тому +3

    I have a question: With those “smart” locks apps...what happens if all the power goes out, or your phone is dead/lost, or the cell towers go down. Remember the 5-7 day blackout that effected the entire eastern part of US had a while back?

  • @irenelacour3486
    @irenelacour3486 Рік тому

    Yes I will see you in the next one.

  • @GettoBigBrid
    @GettoBigBrid Рік тому +3

    I always miss the exposition of you walking around the city and giving us updates about your company and your family, when you don't do it. You videos are always click bait but I stayed originally and have continued to watch because of your video quality and your experience (life, the city, and business) I don't even live in NYC, new York or anywhere I would need to rent a place in NYC (WV). I have officially been to NYC once for business and that's it.

  • @troycollett8540
    @troycollett8540 Рік тому +1

    Would love to see you do a mansion video with enes or producer Michael

  • @r.m.alonzo7648
    @r.m.alonzo7648 Рік тому +1

    Good morning 🌄

  • @Kristene.L
    @Kristene.L Рік тому +1

    Dude the toilet paper goes over. Theres a diagram and everything haha 😄

  • @TheMaire65
    @TheMaire65 Рік тому +4

    Good morning Cash. I have a question, is there a reason that Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx aren't showcased very often?

  • @traceyfreeman5784
    @traceyfreeman5784 Рік тому

    Most of these were great today.😊

  • @bernaclischurchill4463
    @bernaclischurchill4463 Рік тому

    All are great, accept for the basement apt, it scares me although it is nice. I would have to choose the upstairs bedrm, because the others are too close to main basement area. Also, I would make the upstairs 2nd bed rm, a dinning rm, & 1 of the rms downstairs a living rm, instead of a bedrm simply because of its odd shape, if I were to rent the apt-just a thought.
    Ms. B. Churchill

  • @jcannon844
    @jcannon844 Рік тому +2

    Your videos get better each day. NYC, here goes. Maybe some day. Thanks again.

  • @newyorkvisionary
    @newyorkvisionary Рік тому +1

    For that price range, it’s not worth it. I’m in a luxury building on the UWS for less than the 2nd apartment. I never understood why it’s more expensive downtown in somewhere like Chinatown or East Village..

  • @loisfolk5492
    @loisfolk5492 Рік тому +3

    Why is the fridge always not opening towards the stove and sink in a lot of these apartments? What’s up with that?

  • @debsylvester2012
    @debsylvester2012 Рік тому +1

    Cash, excellent presentation all the way through- 430k!!! Lots of humor today- loved it!
    You should have merchandise- if you do- I want a shirt or hat that has an image of removing the dang battery from all of those annoying smoke detectors. That drives me cray cray too! Keep going!
    ☮️👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Trudloops
    @Trudloops Рік тому +2

    It's amazing how rapidly the prices of these small apartments are rising. Idk how people can afford to live in NYC 😮.

  • @JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts
    @JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts Рік тому +5

    Cash, in what world does that bathroom in the first apartment count as luxurious? Ugh.
    I liked the 2nd apartment; something about it just felt nice.
    I did miss the neighbourhood tour Cash, they're always a highlight. Oh well, next one?

  • @DHG357
    @DHG357 Рік тому +2

    Think will stay in Texas for now. Hit it lucky with a 3 bed 3 bath townhome for $1100.

  • @maddscientist3170
    @maddscientist3170 Рік тому

    #1 great like you said if you don't have much & entertain outside! ~~ #2 better kitchen ~~#3 okay..maybe ~~#4 workable

  • @lisaclark4558
    @lisaclark4558 Рік тому

    Thank u for showing all these. It makes me glad I don't live in the State or have to live like that

  • @Becca_Lynn
    @Becca_Lynn Рік тому +9

    That “patio thing” is called a roof my friend 😂

  • @keetahbrough
    @keetahbrough Рік тому +1

    5:09 yes, you're right. So tell me WHY there's gorgeous, functional granite countertops.. with that $20 fkn sink and faucet, which is likely going to leak and grow mold.. because in NYC and all around the world, there are landlords building crappy dysfunctional housing BUT with added luxury features that REAL ESTATE types will ping on, but none if it tells you the truth.. that it's BADLY THROWN TOGETHER, and they're literally all death traps.. What crap.

  • @j.kristineemmons
    @j.kristineemmons Рік тому +2

    Lol, I think the property owners know to clean under the sinks before Cash comes 😅

  • @ladyjustice1474
    @ladyjustice1474 Рік тому +5

    Cash don't knock NJ rents here are lower than NY, with real functional kitchens.

  • @crowma
    @crowma Рік тому

    Tp was trade marked with the paper over 👍

  • @gleaming999
    @gleaming999 Рік тому

    1:33 The Fridge opens the wrong way, deal breaker right there.

  • @twixtwix5551
    @twixtwix5551 Рік тому

    Cash you have joy every day. What church do you go to. It must be a good church. With all the time you spend on making videos of apartments for New York, it seems like you don't even go to church

  • @Pfizenmaier
    @Pfizenmaier Рік тому +13

    As much as I enjoy your content, garbage like that shouldn't be advertised in my opinion.
    -4000 Dollars a month is already ludicrous, but for something like that it's just completely laughable.
    Landlords who rent out apartments like that shouldn't get a platform and should be shamed publicly.

    • @blueeyedwolf2205
      @blueeyedwolf2205 Рік тому

      I agree.

    • @julielumsden5184
      @julielumsden5184 Рік тому +1

      A realtor told me once, there is something for everyone. She was a very successful sales person and earned several million during her career.

    • @blueeyedwolf2205
      @blueeyedwolf2205 Рік тому +1

      @@julielumsden5184 Of course they make money-so do used car salesman, while selling overpriced junk.

    • @WANDERER0070
      @WANDERER0070 Рік тому +2

      Demand is there obviously 😂

    • @kathyflorcruz552
      @kathyflorcruz552 Рік тому

      Ha! Then NYC wouldn't ever get platformed. Or ANY Democrat run city for that matter.

  • @bridgetletcher3034
    @bridgetletcher3034 Рік тому

    The unit with that storage loft space. That latter is a law suit waiting to happen if that's what whoever owns the building is expecting someone to use

  • @loro3849
    @loro3849 Рік тому

    Kinda glad I'm not desperate for a place in NYC. I've lived in some funky places but I'm too old for that now.

  • @lisagarcia5937
    @lisagarcia5937 Рік тому

    Those apartments are really nice

  • @HILDAWIN1
    @HILDAWIN1 Рік тому

    I'd use the front room of the last apartment as a living room and have one less roommate. That is, if I was ever crazy enough to live in NYC! LOL I do live in New York state though.

  • @parkerrose3590
    @parkerrose3590 Рік тому +1

    I thought that smoke alarm squeak was coming from mine!!!

  • @janavenue650
    @janavenue650 Рік тому +2

    the tp should be definitely over, period
    LOL

  • @marysmith1922
    @marysmith1922 Рік тому

    Happy St Patricks Day. ☘️☘️☘️☘️

  • @pattykweram2391
    @pattykweram2391 Рік тому

    Those steps in the kitchen - I would be falling down those constantly.

  • @HellsKitchenMichelle
    @HellsKitchenMichelle Рік тому

    These are crazy! I have a small ( much bigger) studio 585.00 a month I Live 3 blocks from Times Square and see the Empire State Building

  • @kimberlystone3987
    @kimberlystone3987 Рік тому +1

    Good morning Cash ❤

  • @GEAUXFRUGAL
    @GEAUXFRUGAL Рік тому +4

    #1 $3,995 ! Oooooook.

  • @desireepaulplummer4386
    @desireepaulplummer4386 Рік тому

    That entrance to the basement you can set up something scary for Halloween so when the person who lives in the basement next to you across who also have access to the basement, the first thing you see is some scary monstrosity as I open the door to go do their laundry in the basement best way to start the morning to get the heart racing. Keep that heart rate in in check, happy Halloween just a suggestion forever gonna live in the basement the apartment😏😈🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂

  • @TMANG11
    @TMANG11 Рік тому +1

    Does the restaurant use the yard as well?

  • @bonniediep5324
    @bonniediep5324 Рік тому

    😂😂😂 Cash, the over or under argument!!

  • @yeahbee8237
    @yeahbee8237 Рік тому

    Should build a staircasebookshelf for that second apartment and use it as a bedroom.

  • @sinash
    @sinash Рік тому +3

    Hmm... #1: The 1-bedroom @ 4K/month wasn't bad but I wouldn't be too keen living next door to a restaurant. Given that, I'm sure in that outdoor space I'd eventually see something that I don't want to see. Also, the bedroom (13x7), which is more like a walk-in closet, might be difficult to work with. #2: 1-bedroom @ $4200/month was okay--except for the price, and I had a security concern. #3: 2-bedroom @ $5K/month... Very nice building with lots of storage opportunity--if you can get to it, but wow... talk about a "chop" job! Such small bedrooms. Beautiful wood flooring, though... #4: 4-bedroom (are you sure about that?) @ $6300/month.... why bother to even install a stove? I've seen much larger break rooms. I couldn't imagine family cooking and/or roommates cooking in that space. If I had to choose it would be #2 but that's a lot of rent money!

    • @MamaCarola1
      @MamaCarola1 Рік тому +1

      Why am I getting the feeling that the 1st place, the backyard area which is massive might be shared with the restaurant? The furniture gives that kind of vibe. Also to the left of the window that belongs to the restaurant is a door (you don't see it bcuz of the exhaust pipe structure but you get a very quick glance of it). Also it's weird that the 1 window sends to have been made smaller by that lattice (what's the purpose of that). The 2nd place was a huge improvement. The 3rd oh yeah chop up city. You could tell from the wall by the windows in both rooms. Also the lower ceiling in the 1 was bcuz they put an open storage area about it that you'd also need a ladder for (get a better 1 than the 1 Cash climbed bcuz to me that's just an accident waiting to happen). The kitchen cabinets were nice & the wood floors but the price was nuts. The last 1, well at least there were usable egress windows but still...

  • @larrybarrett5810
    @larrybarrett5810 Рік тому

    Good Day !

  • @robinmiller9985
    @robinmiller9985 Рік тому

    What ever your name is: I love your sense of humor.

  • @linall2345
    @linall2345 Рік тому

    I love how they put extensions on the ladder. 😂

  • @clarasmom9440
    @clarasmom9440 Рік тому

    13:48 Also known as a hand towel hanger 🤣

  • @georgiasmith64
    @georgiasmith64 Рік тому +2

    In the top ten....🎉😂

  • @maryellencouse7592
    @maryellencouse7592 Рік тому +3

    Cash, did you have a lot of sugar today? Just wondering. I love you and your videos.

  • @HOUCHIENCHENGvideos
    @HOUCHIENCHENGvideos Рік тому

    Always amazed by how small yet how expensive the flat is, but, this may sound ignorant, how much do New York City people make a month in general...?

  • @ErikMuellerGermany
    @ErikMuellerGermany Рік тому +1

    Where the backyard is much more bigger than the whole apartment!

  • @judithogiejko7142
    @judithogiejko7142 Рік тому

    That knob is for bleeding the radiator.

  • @shsharrell9267
    @shsharrell9267 Рік тому +1

    I missed the how to get there comedy commentary. What's up with that. Nice apartments, but how do you get there?

  • @infamoswordz
    @infamoswordz Рік тому

    Agreed he needs Jordan hoodies that cash on em

  • @FrFaerie06
    @FrFaerie06 Рік тому

    Apartment 1 and 2 The fridge doors are on the wrong way I'm surprised you did not point that out cash

  • @gigiw.7650
    @gigiw.7650 Рік тому

    I'd rather have a balcony than a patio. 😹
    Sheesh! No living room and a sketchy way to get to your storage? 4995? Insane! 😡

  • @kathyflorcruz552
    @kathyflorcruz552 Рік тому

    Bathrooms & kitchens without vents SUCK. Especially when they're tiny & windowless like so many of these are AND you're crammed in with roommates. Omg. I can't imagine signing a year long lease & finding out you're stuck with foul smelling people who couldn't care less. Extreme vetting would be a must, yet people lie about anything to get away with stuff so, there's that. When I see these apartments that are cut into former apartment buildings that used to hold families you can see the progression/regression into shoving people into cubicle living conditions. 15 minute cities nightmares come to mind. Ugh.

  • @uncleyetti9553
    @uncleyetti9553 Рік тому

    Didn't lock the window tho 🙄 @ 4:19

  • @urbzinzane
    @urbzinzane Рік тому

    Does anyone know what shoes Cash is wearing?!

  • @onlyzach1
    @onlyzach1 Рік тому

    Cash didn't put Tiny House, Illegal Apartment or mention Dunkin's coffee or Chipotle's soggy burritos in this video! Maybe he's listening haha. Now just wished he'd always put the stats on the screen in the beginning of them. Good video as always!

    • @banana9106
      @banana9106 Рік тому

      You're playing cash bingo, LOL