touring more NYC apartments! are they worth the $$$?
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2023
- Today we head over to brooklyn to tour apartments, and meet up with NYC friends!
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Native New Yorker in my 50’s here and have lived in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. 1. Williamsburg is cool, but if you go out in the city at night you will not want to walk alone from the train station to some of those apartments you viewed after 11:00 or so and then you get into paying for cabs. 2. Someone below said you might get used to the train noise and I disagree. It is a constantly running subway and not like a commuter train you might hear in the country. The constant noise is bad for your health even if you adjust to it superficially. 3. You said you feel drained. The amount of walking and activity you did is typical for busy, working, social 20-30 somethings. The pace, noise, energy will be exactly that if you live there full time, but since you work for yourself you can nest at home anytime you want and rejuvenate yourself that way. Also, you definitely should take trips out of the city. Upstate is glorious and offers many things for you to experience and document. You will also be shorter flights to Europe and the Caribbean and can travel there extensively. If you want to do NYC do it for 6 months or a year. Take a slightly cheaper apartment with pedestrian traffic at night so you feel safe walking from subways or in the neighborhood after dark and plan travel into your NYC experience. Good luck with all your decision making!
You’ve said for years you’d be interested in moving to NYC at some point, but now that you actually could, it sounds like you’re kinda talking yourself out of it at every turn. The vast majority of people, especially at your age, couldn’t even think about affording living there. I can’t really tell if you’re hesitant because it’s not your dream anymore, or because you’re scared to go out of your comfort zone. Yes it’s expensive, but given the budgets you’ve mentioned, can definitely afford it. If the housing market gets better in the next year or so, it’s very possible you’d be wanting to buy a house then. Which means this really could be your last chance where you don’t have a mortgage and could do this. Up to you entirely, but my advice is that if your hesitancy comes from just not wanting to live there and experience NYC anymore, stay in Cali. If it comes from being scared to get out of your comfort zone, or spending more than you have in the past despite realistically being able to afford it, then do it. You’ll become a better person from it and I’d be willing to bet your content would thrive with a big change like that (similar to how your views went up when you had Reno content from your Airbnb). Good luck making the decision!
I just had a random idea for your main youtube channel. There are people (like me) who have never been to a big city like NYC and would have no idea how to navigate it. A "how to get around NYC" would probably be a popular video.
NYC is very small --- easy to navigate!!!!! I don't recommend using the subway ----- there are endless buses, taxis and tour buses - and walking. Asking people who work in hotels or locals - is a good way to find the best restaurants, retail shops, places to visit. You could also check out vlogs and Yelp.
@@sandyrose2398 I've been to NYC twice and would never take a bus, taxi or tour bus. The subway is so easy and affordable and takes you everywhere you need to go
My friends who live in NY say the weirdest part about living in a huge city is how little you'll venture from your own neighborhood. Good idea to pick a neighborhood you'll love
Oh hey there 👋🏼 petition for Shelby to join NY gang
I love that although you make some very good money, you don't take it for granted. You have such a good head on your shoulders. I wish all wealthy people were like you. Keep the videos coming, Shelby!
thank you! I don't! I want to invest as much of it as I can because you never know what will happen!
When I was planning my move from CA to Dallas, my best friend was kind enough to make me a spreadsheet beforehand of all the tours lined up. Then after the tour, we would put in our initial thoughts that were still fresh in our heads, what the complex was near, how far the nearest target or TJ’s was, amenities, price, etc. It was so helpful she did that along the way for me, because by the end I was so overwhelmed and couldn’t remember!! Highly suggest doing this for anyone looking to move to an unfamiliar spot.
I came to Dallas too from LA, welcome ❤
I just moved back to LA after living in NYC for 2 years, I decided I'm happier living in CA long term but am SO glad I made the move to NYC just to try. I learned so much about myself and other people too, living in a melting pot of cultures and stories. I hope you make the move if your heart is telling you! Yes it's expensive but truly worth every penny for the life experience you'll gain, you will have the time of your LIFE! You can always come back to the west coast too 😉
They say it takes 6 months to become a New Yorker but in your case, it'll probably take three!. Living in Manhattan for 5 years for me was amazing. It's a gift that keeps on giving. As someone on this thread said, I'd stay away from apartments with train noise or living too close to a hospital. 😁
Hey! I lived in NYC in a luxury high rise in downtown brooklyn. Looked very similar to all the places you looked at, as far as amenity wise. I NEVER used any of the amenities lol. So don't let that sell you. The only thing I loved about my place was it was right near a traders. So I would focus more on proximity to things and less on the fanciness of it.
the warm oak interior of the second apartment is everythinggg i could ever want in my dream home! if i ever had that, i could die happy
Hello, Native New Yorker here! Curious, have you looked at places that are further uptown in Manhattan like Hells Kitchen, Upper East Side, and my home the upper west side. it seems you always stay downtown there is a lot to do uptown with great restaurants, parks, cafes, ect. You get a real neighborhood vibe up here. Also with BK while farther in I have to say the neighborhoods are beautiful Boreum Hill, Cobble Hill, Pak Slope, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights ect. There are so many great neighborhoods do not limit yourself to just downtown or Williamsburg. Just a thought from a native....
You’ve mentioned a few times about preferring Manhattan, and at some point if you really want to live there you just have to deal with the fact that it can be really expensive. If you can afford it, I say go for it because in life we go through phases, and maybe this is the time. 😊
9:43 omg i love taylor bell! i would love to see you do some videos with her! and i feel like you both put the same level of effort into shooting and editing your videos so you two would be THE perfect collab!
Cannot speak to living in LA, but I have lived in NYC in my twenties much like yourself, and have relocated from Florida to Asheville, NC more recently.
I think your friends are right. Get the cheaper place, live for a year there and travel to be with family and Sam. Let Sam buy the land for the future and have a place in a sane city like Greenville, SC. It's got great performance results and has come a long way for work from home, creators and bigger industries even though it's surrounded by SC. You can always travel to Savannah and Charleston and Raleigh plus it's a great east coast hub area if you are ok with the higher taxes, still less than LA.
As a former New Yorker in my 20s, I would go for Manhattan proper and not Brooklyn. The allure of New York is being able to walk out your front door and feel immersed in the city. Brooklyn is okay, but it’s just not the same. The commute is a pain when you’re trying to get all the way up to Central Park or UES or Upper West Side. I would look for a pre-war walk up (no elevator), because that’s going to be a little less expensive than the newer buildings with all the amenities, but you can still get great light in those and have the full NYC experience. Good luck! :)
Aha my 2 second cameo at 9:42
Why not explore older buildings? They may have less amenities but might be cheaper. Either way I definitely think you should move to NYC even if it’s only for a year. You will have to live in actual winter though.
Loved spotting some of my favorite NYC vloggers in your video. NYC is always worth the trip!
Shelby!! You know in your heart what the right decision is for you, once you choose everything else will fall into place. Don't worry so much about the what if's, I think you should go for it. You've got this!!! I just went through the exact same thing last year and I am SO happy I chose to move to a new city. I spent 4 months trying to make the "best" decision by constantly weighing all of the pro's and con's when really, there is no way of truly knowing how each option is going to work out until you try it! Choose the option that excites you, you'll figure out the rest
Greenville is so awesome! Trappe Door, Swordfish and Hall's are amazing.
I would say move to NYC as it'll always be in the back of your mind and use the opportunity to make killer videos! I love the NY vlogs so much and I'm sure you can get lots of inspiration for main channel videos that would do well!
NY content is just so good!!!
I fell if your going to do NYC, do it right and live in Manhattan! Spend the extra $ and have a wonderful experience. You only live once!
You can always spend a 2 weeks in New York at an Airbnb, every 6 months, so that you can say you are a part-time "New Yorker" and that will satisfy that "need" to be in New York. ✨
If you want the full NYC experience I would likely go with Manhattan. There is more street traffic, it is more walkable and easy to get ferries, UBERS, etc. I like Williamsburg but some of the streets can be a bit unsafe at night. Fine if you take an UBER though. NYC is a lot of fun (I was born here and have lived in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens)… Wishing you all the best in your decision!
New York apartments are like sports stars. Are they really worth all that money? No, at least not to me. I spent 2 years looking at the Manhattan skyline while working in East Rutherford, NJ. It's a great region...but is it worth the "hype and money"? No. Thanks for sharing the search journey! I'm sure it will work out and you'll have those memories of living in NYC...like that 90's song, Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen. LOL.
GIRL get Taylor to help you! honestly roomates in newyork WORTH IT.
I think you would get used to the train sounds in no time, and they may even become kind of soothing. I can imagine that they make recording audio challenging though. The view from that third apartment is just shockingly impressive 🤩🤩🤩
My aunt lives in Brooklyn with the train in back of her house; you really get used to it and it becomes a soothing background noise!
As a southern girl I just love SC! I used to visit there as a child. It’s so beautiful! ❤
lolll not to dox myself, but you're right outside my building (like lit right in front of it) when you were against the tree (around 4 mins)!! The area is GREAT, I've lived in Williamsburg specifically for five years, and in this apartment for four of those years. It's so close to the Bedford area where Whole Foods + shopping is, as well as the water and parks, while being removed enough that it feels so peaceful. Sooooo many amazing restaurants and so convenient to Manhattan. I work in Midtown and it takes me 25 minutes to get there door to door.
Brooklyn seems like a great option. I mean you can visit Manhattan all the time by getting there in a few minutes; you don't actually have to live there!
You look so much happier in New York 😊
Curious if you and Sam have any future plans? I find it interesting that you guys are long distance but he doesn’t seem to want to move out of SC and you don’t want to move there. Wondering how a relationship could ever work long term if neither party is willing to compromise on where they live for the good of the relationship. Not really our business, but just wondering if Sam factors into any of your long terms moving plans or not.
I lived in BK and worked in NYC for 3 years and I was totally overstimulated and drained every day. Now I live and work in Portland, ME and the lifestyle is sooo much better for me. You gotta know yourself!!
Upper East Side near the park!
As a former NYer I think the experience of living there is amazing but it comes with some major sticker shock... I love NY but the rent has gotten crazy since I lived there 7 years ago. And it can be stressful and exhausting living there due to the fast paced lifestyle. Now I visit and do the things I was too busy to when I'm there.
Cool seeing Nate O'Brien show up in the vlog for a second btw.
I think a great view of Manhattan in the background will really enhance your videos so an East river facing apartment in Brooklyn/Queens or a Hudson view condo in Hoboken/Jersey City are great options. I know the last two locations are technically not part of NYC but Central Park/Times Square and all the other iconic NYC attractions are just a short ferry or subway ride away also I'm assuming you get more bang for your buck in NJ while still enjoying the benefits of NYC?
The rents in NYC are high as are the taxes you will pay on your income. Also, take into account the expense of owning a vehicle.
I know Greenville isn't your vibe, but maybe you should take a few apt/house tours just 'cuz!
there was just so much relief in your face when you talked about how restful your weekend was after the NYC stay.
Yep I thought the exact same thing. She escaped to the 'suburbs' to recharge and rest. That feeling shouldn't be brushed aside.@@judith.corinne
obviously go with what you’re heart is telling you to do!
i know the prices are insane and it’s a lot to think about BUT if your heart is telling you to move to NYC and live that life, then why not now?
you have the freedom and ability to, a year will fly by anyways and then you can finally get that itch of wanting to live in new york scratched off 😁 🥰
Love the amenities the apartments offer
Ooo absolutely in love with the last unit in williamsburg, that area is also one of my favorites in nyc
I need more Shelby/Kristee content! ❤
Shelby should become a park slope girl
*i live for this nyc content*
I appreciate you and thank you for making content.
You already know what life's like in LA, but in NYC you don't. Since you are still so curious about nyc, i feel you should try it. You can always go back to LA. Regarding the NYC cost of living, I think the vlogs might get higher views with NYC content since its such a cool city. That might even out the cost. If it does not go like that, or if you don't like living there, you can always move to LA.
The last one in Williamsburg is my fav! I could totally see you living there. That view!!
Aww I used to live in the last building you showed in Williamsburg - it was honestly amazing having the roof/gym and all the staff there were so nice! Definitely expensive though
Take a cruise up to Asheville and stay at the Grove Park Inn. About an hour north. Fantastic city.
Shelby, this trip was very nice. I did love the first new apartment. I must say that I have never seen the trains so roomy, not crowded without loitering outside. Daytime is gorgeous there! Kevin said to get a cheap apartment there! Where at in N.Y.? Safety first!
Nice ending in Greemville with Sam walking the land! ❤️🍃❤️
Ma'am, I have always liked your channel and you so when I say this it comes from a place of "just looking out". Walking around alone with your camera just hanging out everywhere isn't exactly a good idea when it comes to safety these days on the streets of NYC. PLS BE CAREFUL AND HAVE GOOD SITUATION AWARENESS. be good 😘
YAY for Kristee in the vlog! 🌸
There's a really good sushi place on Bedford between 5th and 6th called Ako. I always make sure to stop in for lunch when I'm staying in Brooklyn.
ah the crazy travel delays in the northeast that weekend...i had a 40 hour delay on my travel from the west coast into JFK on 9/8 :(
I couldn't stand living in NYC but do your thing!
I couldn’t watch the first aptm hunting vid until now and now I have 2 to look forward to
I traveled to New York with my family in the spring 2012! I had a very good time there!😃❤
omg Taylor Bell!! wow two of my favorite youtubers together ❤
yes and Nate Obrien
Shelby I think you should move to NYC! so many new videos you could do, imagine the content! Also its such a once in a lifetime opportunity, just go for it!
Why not base yourself in Greenville but travel more for interesting shoots or do a few weeks at a time living in cities that interest you or catching up with family? That way those quieter editing weeks you can live more cheaply and have time with your bf.
Ahhh what an exciting video!
You only live once. Live the New York experience as you like. If you feel comfortable paying 4500 for an appartment do it. Trust me you will earn them back. New York is so inspiring for vlogs and of course all the suburbs and the areas around. New York suits you. Just do it now or you will regret it later when you decide to settle down with a family.
People have families in NYC all the time.
I love Kevin and Grandma Lil!
Bit random, but have you ever thought of looking for a place that would require room mates?
That could help keep costs down plus could give you an idea if this is something you want long term.
It's so interesting that although I don't follow that many vloggers on UA-cam, you met up with Michel and Taylor whom I do follow.
Love Tupelo Honey! Such great food!
Yeah! New video
Good morning happy Wednesday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you
Hi,
You either have another camera lens or camera or both. The footage was so much more Hollywood than your usual vlogs. I love it! Can you tell me what you used and if you have an Amazon storefront, do you have them linked? If you have the time, off course. I understand that you're busy. This vlog was an upgrade, Shelby. Keep it up 🌻🙂
Lovely video thanks for sharing 👍 🥰
Excited for your main channel video! So where will Shelby live... It's the question on all of our minds! And yours I'm sure, too. I can picture you telling the vlog where you've decided to move and maybe what you'll say... I could be completely wrong but I have a gut feeling about this. Curious to see what happens! Don't sweat it - the answer will reveal itself to you most likely when you're NOT thinking about it 😊❤
4:11 this one was the best one!
So funny you met with Taylor Bell because i was just thinking how you would love her entire apartment.
Best vlogger ❤
I totally know the answer to this, but really curious if you were considered a city like Chicago it’s such an a great spot and there’s so many things that are just like New York and way more realistic moneywise
What about living near Sam, but travel various areas for videos, staying in airbnbs?
Yeah! This is Fall season so you are tempted to move to NYC!.....Then come January, you'll change ur mind!
Ah, love Taylor Bell!
Love the vlog! What is the name of the first Apt in Brooklyn? Looks so nice!
Lol you’re probably going to be like “ew, no” but about 10 years ago when I went to New York, I stayed in SoHo…I think that’s what it’s called haha.
I stayed in an apartment on king street and I loved it. It was a liiiitle scary past 11pm ish. But there was so much stuff happening nearby and plenty of fun places to walk to. I was there for my 21st birthday though, so the 21 year old me was in a much different place than you are in your life, currently hahaha.
I’m just sayin, I think you should check out some more neighborhoods because you might like one you wouldn’t expect. NYC has a little bit for everyone…you just gotta find the right fit. Good luck! 🍀
Move to NY if you don't youbwill regret it. Grew up in metro NY area stayed for 5 years after getting out of school, loved it have no regrets. Wouldn't want to go back but it was fun for the time l was there.
Shelby what a nice vlog. I think what your friend, Kevin said about going cheap so that way you don't feel guilty about leaving for trips. I think having a home in Seattle, Los Angeles and New York with side trips to Greenville would be perfect. Thank you for sharing. Love the B roll and your terrific smile
What camera do you vlog w these days?
I feel like you'd get used to the train noise. It might be kinda comforting, and being so close at least it's quick to catch
Park slope and brooklyn APT tours next?
Also seriously can’t stress enough how you’d gain another subscriber on your main channel and a consistent viewer again. I haven’t watched your content over there and unsubbed a while back because it kept feeling very samey. Moving to NYC would open up SO much more new content that a lot of people enjoy watching. Moving vlogs, decorating vlogs (can be a different style than what you always do in Cali, also would make more sense to do seasonal decor because there’s distinct seasons in NY), going to new places, videos with new people and NYC content creators. There’s just so much opportunity that if you played your cards right, you could easily make the extra money back in new viewers and sponsors that you’d spend there, and more.
I’ll watch wherever ya go Shelby 🙄👍
Daaam Nate O'rizzler and Taylor bell seen together after Nate commented on her video. My man is quick wit it!
Even as a casual viewer of yours, I feel like I've heard you talk about wanting to live in NYC so much. Just dooooo it already!!! You're gonna regret it if you never try it out.
You should check out north williamsburg and greenpoint they are much nicer and safe
What is the green primer you are using at the beginning of the video?
Tupelo honey and cava in one vlog i feel like im watching my own life
When does the podcast air?
I live in williamsburg woot! Its the new LES/East Village.
I would aim for Park Slope or Queens. New York in general smells like ancient urine. I would save My money and move to the sticks but I'm no genius. You can get a 3 bedroom house in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for 1700 a month... if You were already planning to spend 3 large a month on an apartment, You can rebudget the extra 1300 per month into Bucket List Vacations, Jet Skis or even just cool snacks.
I don’t really love chipotle but I do like cava :) hope Sam felt the same!
Cava is pretty good
You dropped this during the iPhone event, but gives me something to watch on my day off! Go buy a new iPhone and Friday some awesome new features you will use a lot!! Some of those views were stunning and probably increase the cost... Maybe you should just do some long term rentals, keep your stuff in storage... Good Luck!
Where are the gold hoop earrings from?
you should meet Cash Jordan!
You met turtleeeeeee!!!