NYC Apartment Hunting | touring 10 apartments w/prices

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • ✰ Instagram: / julia.fei
    Hi Friends,
    I'm finally making the move back to NYC! Come apartment hunting with me as I walk you through 10 different apartments that I toured. I'll be sharing all the rent prices & talk through some pain points of apartment hunting during this time. Hope you enjoy :)
    xx,
    Jules
    Shower in Kitchen article: www.businessinsider.com/showe...
    [chapters]
    00:00​ - intro
    01:18 - disclaimers
    04:14​ - requirements
    06:13​ - budget
    07:10​ - documents
    08:35 - apartment tours
    08:59 - apt. #1
    10:40 - apt. #2
    11:56 - apt. #3
    13:34 - apt. #4
    15:10 - apt. #5
    17:37 - apt. #6
    19:29 - apt. #7
    21:33 - apt. #8
    24:15 - apt. #9
    26:47 - apt. #10
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  • @juliafei
    @juliafei  Рік тому +8

    hello friends ~ I got so many questions on how to actually search for an apartment in nyc & if I had any tips and tricks so I made a separate video: ua-cam.com/video/-2y_ldNwZPU/v-deo.html
    thank you all for the love and support 🫶

  • @corrieb8106
    @corrieb8106 2 роки тому +4054

    I’m impressed that you negotiated the rent in one apartment and still didn’t feel obligated to take it when it didn’t meet your requirements. Good on you!

    • @jenniferbee1500
      @jenniferbee1500 2 роки тому +107

      In real life that’s in very bad taste. Negotiate for sure, but unless you want it

    • @MrBlackspoon
      @MrBlackspoon 2 роки тому +151

      @@jenniferbee1500 True, its a shit move to negotiate the price down and then not taking it

    • @sketchyhoe7796
      @sketchyhoe7796 2 роки тому +303

      I don’t think it’s a shit move. She negotiated, it still wasn’t where she wanted it to be, so she backed out. It’s called knowing your worth. She knew something was better out there for her, and for probably way less money, and she was right.... right? She absolutely did the right thing. Plus, I don’t think the people who’re renting it out care. Apartments go real quick. Real real which. Someone probably rented that very apartment she backed out that same exact day. Kudos to her!

    • @jenniferbee1500
      @jenniferbee1500 2 роки тому +61

      @@sketchyhoe7796 It's considered tacky if you negotiate to a fair price point that you're happy with and then back out. For example, I'm selling a tv for $200. You want it for $150. If I agree to $150 and then you back out, that is in bad taste. If you don't really want it, don't waste anyone's time. This is basically universal law adults follow.

    • @sketchyhoe7796
      @sketchyhoe7796 2 роки тому +77

      @@jenniferbee1500 to an extent, I agree. Never waste anyone’s time. But you never know what someone’s going through. What if something occurred to where she absolutely had to back out? You never know. Also, a home or an apartment is a huge purchase. Not something anyone should buy irrationally of speedy.

  • @saphire2214
    @saphire2214 2 роки тому +2042

    Appreciate the transparency and info shared in this video. For some reason most UA-camrs refuse to disclose the price ranges and that can be frustrating.

    • @Kevinschart
      @Kevinschart 2 роки тому +139

      because most youtubers want to remain "relatable" but they're either wealthy from youtube money or mommy and daddy are giving them the subsidized rent package.

    • @harpist.vanessa
      @harpist.vanessa 2 роки тому +33

      @@Kevinschart I usually see concerns because if you have the full layout information and the exact price you can find where they live off of rental sites :(

    • @adeeasrauf1710
      @adeeasrauf1710 2 роки тому +3

      @bestdressed has some rly good and honest videos abt apartment hunting in nyc/la

    • @michellecastro5361
      @michellecastro5361 2 роки тому

      speaking facts

  • @kassandralee5210
    @kassandralee5210 2 роки тому +1241

    Advertising one unit and showing you another is actually illegal. It happens so often but when I went to real estate school that’s at big no no. Definitely very illegal.

    • @obwhankanobee1923
      @obwhankanobee1923 2 роки тому +114

      what they charge should be illegal too...

    • @karareeves1280
      @karareeves1280 2 роки тому +39

      Damn that’s what happened to me. Just honestly realizing how many illegal things my landlord has done over the last two years.

    • @danielwilschetz1490
      @danielwilschetz1490 Рік тому +3

      @@obwhankanobee1923 it’s the location.. its not like they make all that money. They have to pay a lot in taxes..

    • @jolp9799
      @jolp9799 Рік тому +9

      @@danielwilschetz1490 they definitely still make a lot of money even with the taxes.

    • @sthepanietorres1130
      @sthepanietorres1130 Рік тому

      Hi! Where did you went to real state school?

  • @jelyan
    @jelyan 2 роки тому +701

    Apartment hunting in NY was one of the most stressful times in my life. My husband and I just moved from Miami, and although we wanted to initially be living in NY as we are both chefs and will be working in the city anyway, thus making it more convenient, it just wasn’t going to work out. We have a car and we’re also used to having laundry in-unit, and with the amount of laundry we do (uniforms), it’s a must. The prices (we also were in the $2-2.5k range but lower is always better!) were semi-doable but obviously not with all what we need. The last thing I want to do after a 10-12hr shift is walk-up five flights of stairs. And open the door to a shoebox. And then walk back down to do 2 loads of laundry. And move our car because it’s street sweeping day. Then again tomorrow.
    We ended up moving to West New York, NJ as our non-negotiables were all met (laundry in-unit, dedicated parking, rent below $2k) and it’s only 20 minutes by bus.

    • @amrita3000
      @amrita3000 2 роки тому +24

      Thank you for this info. I will look into this option as well.

    • @nikispaniki
      @nikispaniki 2 роки тому +17

      Finding a place in any large American city is horrible now days.Seattle and San Francisco are torture tests. You think you have appointments with psychotic managers and no one shows up. That is standard. You pay $3 a square foot, first and last rents, and a damage deposit that you will never get back. Once you are in you can expect 7% rent increases every year which is the most that can be without 6 month notice. You won’t get 6 month notice because then you can prepare to move out. No one cares about any of your concerns because there is always right behind you trying to get a place. The tech industries have destroyed these once beautiful places. Paul Allen was a monster.

    • @oliviacarroll1213
      @oliviacarroll1213 2 роки тому +56

      Good for you guys. New Jersey is underrated. I work in midtown and my commute from Jersey gets me to work faster than some of my colleagues who live in NYC.

    • @tonibutts9574
      @tonibutts9574 2 роки тому +3

      @@oliviacarroll1213 Wow.

    • @nikkicas260
      @nikkicas260 2 роки тому +11

      Please! for the love of Goddess stop moving here the NJ… you’re increasing our rent and adding more traffic to our suburban now becoming urban communities

  • @jessicat233
    @jessicat233 2 роки тому +509

    not the shower being a foot above the floor!!! Imagine getting out the shower and busting your head 😭🥲 I’m so glad you went with the last apartment - I can’t wait to see how you decorate it. With NYC apartment hunting, you have to make at least one sacrifice and the brick facing windows are not bad at all compared to everything else on your checklist. Happy for you!

    • @magdalinea8382
      @magdalinea8382 2 роки тому +14

      When I was in England most of the townhomes had showers 1 foot above ground and trust me I almost fell many times! It’s a big drop getting out but the floors are at least heated.

    • @ladybhive1210
      @ladybhive1210 2 роки тому

      Yes I was thinking about the same thing a foot from the floor she posted the site explaining why they were built like that.

    • @nijahk7583
      @nijahk7583 Рік тому

      Rite I can’t imagine crawling into the shower 😂

  • @HoneyButterBiscuits
    @HoneyButterBiscuits 2 роки тому +604

    Congrats on the new apartment! The previous tenant's decor was like free staging for your broker 😄. Showcased the space beautifully. That brick wall gave me pause initially, but then I realized how comfortable I'd feel not having to worry about neighbors looking into my apartment from across the way.

    • @estelle_3889
      @estelle_3889 2 роки тому +44

      This was my thought too. I don’t live in nyc but I live in Hong Kong which buildings are quite close to each other and although my place has a decent view and good light people living in the building across can see straight into my room. In that case I would much prefer a wall with light than a decent view with neighbors looking in.

  • @harshsingh3328
    @harshsingh3328 2 роки тому +927

    That Soho House shower is hilarious 😂

    • @juliafei
      @juliafei  2 роки тому +110

      I was literally dumbfounded on first impression haha

    • @sharmishtaa
      @sharmishtaa 2 роки тому +64

      @@juliafei i am still wondering how do you get inside it ... u crawl into it or frog leap?

    • @yanisaortega9537
      @yanisaortega9537 2 роки тому +2

      @@sharmishtaa 💀💀💀💀💀

    • @pinealdecalcified2623
      @pinealdecalcified2623 2 роки тому +30

      It's parkour to get in and out LMAO

    • @sacmasapan3455
      @sacmasapan3455 2 роки тому +15

      To me it is kinda creepy

  • @thejadamusic
    @thejadamusic 2 роки тому +1598

    Thanks so much for this video. I intend to move to NY by the beginning of 2022 and this helped me so much. I’m also moving there knowing absolutely no one and now it feels like I know someone there (sort of) lol! Subscribed! Best of luck back in the city!

    • @user-xc3fv3ch9q
      @user-xc3fv3ch9q 2 роки тому +23

      omg!! i’m gonna be moving to ny beginning of 2022 too!

    • @emilydelao2
      @emilydelao2 2 роки тому +18

      I’m moving too!!!

    • @user-xc3fv3ch9q
      @user-xc3fv3ch9q 2 роки тому +15

      @@emilydelao2 omg yes😭i need to look for apartments and roommates:((

    • @tamarawrbanana
      @tamarawrbanana 2 роки тому +8

      i'm moving too beginning of 2022!!!

    • @ogeerdor
      @ogeerdor 2 роки тому +18

      I guess we’re all moving to NYC in the beginning of 2022. Best of luck to all 🤘🏼

  • @lunalee5843
    @lunalee5843 2 роки тому +187

    Had a friend who got a great covid deal on a one bedroom but now she’s facing the problem of the inevitable rent increase now that things are going back to normal!

    • @jenniferbond7073
      @jenniferbond7073 2 роки тому +30

      I wondered about that. Of course the low rents were not going to last for ever. Sorry for your friend, what are the going to do.

    • @lunalee5843
      @lunalee5843 2 роки тому +33

      @@jenniferbond7073 she has to find another apartment but it’ll be so much harder because not only are prices going up (for a lot less apartment), the amenities and perks she got the first time around aren’t offered anymore 😞

    • @johnballard6725
      @johnballard6725 2 роки тому +14

      My biggest nightmare would be having to find an apartment to rent in London or NY!

  • @Dana-koc
    @Dana-koc 2 роки тому +101

    Apt number 8 is a whole mood. You can just pop out of the shower to stir your dinner that's cooking on stove 😂😂😄 And it's a great conversation starter 😂

  • @DsB779
    @DsB779 2 роки тому +196

    I recently spent some weeks in an apartment in Paris with such a brick wall situation but also enough light . You are going to appreciate the privacy this brings. It's actually great to have noone across. Congrats on the place. God how I miss New York....

  • @JenequePinnock
    @JenequePinnock 2 роки тому +112

    The shower in Apt #6 actually scared me… I actuallyyy jumped. Ohmygawd

    • @juliafei
      @juliafei  2 роки тому +9

      😂 my reaction exactly haha I was shook

    • @CT1010101
      @CT1010101 2 роки тому +24

      Seriously, $2500 for that nasty shower. Who in their right mind would take that deal.

    • @prieltheprune1302
      @prieltheprune1302 2 роки тому

      @@CT1010101 lmao fr

  • @danielacalderon1694
    @danielacalderon1694 2 роки тому +78

    I never comment but I’ve learnt so much about New York in this video, I’ve always lived in London and although the prices are expensive here, I am shocked by the prices there. Also very shocked that having washing machines is not normal, we have all of ours in the kitchen and going to the laundry is not a thing, you can barely find one.

    • @captivatedlunt1895
      @captivatedlunt1895 2 роки тому +6

      Yes nyc is very downgraded the apartments here aren’t even updated we don’t have washing machines within the apartment or elevators it honestly depends which part you go to and the ones that do have it are extremely expensive even for one person apartment it’s crazy but hey that’s New York for ya I still wouldn’t recommend living here in nyc it’s trashy af

    • @chocopie7890
      @chocopie7890 2 роки тому

      Same. I lived in England and never had to worry about washing machine 👀 miss England ❤️

  • @stepawayful
    @stepawayful 2 роки тому +78

    I also lived in a 6th floor walkup in Soho, 2 bedrooms! with the elevated shower in the kitchen, water closet (pull the chain and the water in the wooden box above came flushing down the pipe) and one sink in the apt. It was $700/month (but it was also in 1983!)

    • @theresabrown1272
      @theresabrown1272 2 роки тому +5

      Oh how times have changed. I had an apt in LI at the same time . It was a 2 room apt ( nice size rooms) with a bathroom . It was 425 a month including utilities . Now it would be sbout 1800..

    • @AznBetty86
      @AznBetty86 2 роки тому +9

      That actually sounds pretty expensive for that time. We had an apt in UWS for $350 at the time so I'm sure your $700/mo would've been out of budget even for us.

  • @dchen8874
    @dchen8874 2 роки тому +61

    not planning to get an apartment in nyc but it was interesting watching this video, i like how you clearly went through your requirements and budgets beforehand and checked out so many places

    • @Zoe-tj4ld
      @Zoe-tj4ld Рік тому +3

      i watch these videos all the time even though im broke and live in the uk, not planning on moving anywhere too lmao

  • @margaret4372
    @margaret4372 2 роки тому +48

    Appreciate the disclaimers. Thank you for being real, so people don’t have this unrealistic picture of living in the city

    • @juliafei
      @juliafei  2 роки тому +9

      For sure! Nyc is a very expensive place to live 😭

  • @Ruezy428
    @Ruezy428 2 роки тому +142

    So interesting to see price differences between rent/studio apartments/apparent cost of living in NYC and where I live. It's a drastic difference, to say the least.

    • @paulastrachan4053
      @paulastrachan4053 2 роки тому +4

      Same here. Our home was paid off years ago, but we never paid rent or mortgage anywhere close to these insane prices, nor could we have. I'll stay right here where I can own a full home on some land, without being rich. And when I look out my windows, I'm not looking directly into the window of another home. I have a morbid curiosity about NYC apartments, but could never live that way.

    • @paulastrachan4053
      @paulastrachan4053 2 роки тому +1

      Oh, yeah, laundry is in the building too, lol.

  • @xolaurenchu
    @xolaurenchu 2 роки тому +232

    I love that you included so many apartments in this video! This was so fun to watch! Even though I have no plans to move there, I'm always so curious about NY apartment hunting lol! And JULIA. Your editing is FABULOUS 😩🤌🏻

    • @juliafei
      @juliafei  2 роки тому +6

      So sweet 😭 thank you Lauren ♥️

  • @NataliaKasten
    @NataliaKasten 2 роки тому +78

    That Times Square apartment though!

    • @keepscrolling6042
      @keepscrolling6042 2 роки тому +5

      I know, i would’ve asked them to drop another 100 bucks and I’d move in tomorrow

  • @hyunjinsamericano1450
    @hyunjinsamericano1450 2 роки тому +39

    i dont even know why i am watching this, i am literally a broke 19 yo medstudent living in asian country but damnn the prices there are insane

    • @Queen-we6wz
      @Queen-we6wz 2 роки тому +2

      Lol
      I know right
      I am from Nairobi, Kenya
      Busy watching house hunting in NY

    • @chhavigoyal3447
      @chhavigoyal3447 2 роки тому

      so i m not only asian who do this as stress relief

    • @animejesus8940
      @animejesus8940 2 роки тому

      same but i’m australian loool

  • @julianacastellanos2355
    @julianacastellanos2355 2 роки тому +63

    Getting an apartment in NYC is literally almost the same process as getting a house in the Midwest, it’s so crazy. Great video though ! 😁

  • @chloespeaks
    @chloespeaks Рік тому +8

    Super realistic right off the bat. You’re really providing an informative service rather than making it all seem easier than it is. It seems there are a ton of young professionals moving into NYC post pandemic, so availability is limited.

  • @sabbottart
    @sabbottart 2 роки тому +57

    I think it’s genius to separate the shower from the toilet. I ran into this concept in Paris as well. No having to wait for someone to finish their shower before you can use the toilet. Genius genius genius.

    • @nadim2746
      @nadim2746 2 роки тому +24

      but not in the kitchen?!?

    • @melarie205
      @melarie205 2 роки тому

      Not rlly it just looks weird

    • @_moro_4992
      @_moro_4992 Рік тому +2

      @@melarie205 not weird , actually more usefull and more hygienic to have the toilet separate from the bathroom but you can’t have the access to the toilet in the kitchen

    • @Zoe-tj4ld
      @Zoe-tj4ld Рік тому

      i guess but personally having it in the kitchen doesnt look very nice and its just really odd

    • @_moro_4992
      @_moro_4992 Рік тому

      @@Zoe-tj4ld that’s why , if you build a new home , or in the house , condo, building now you can’t have the toilet next to the kitchen. You can’t build toilet next to thé kitchen . Not hygienic

  • @ravenakerur645
    @ravenakerur645 2 роки тому +125

    girl! i feel you soo much- i just went through this a couple months ago. the market is INSANE right now, and finding a spot was so competitive (showing up to multiple showings and someone had already signed right before). wish I documented my rollercoaster of an experience, but eventually it all works itself out :)

    • @obwhankanobee1923
      @obwhankanobee1923 2 роки тому

      There was never, ever any good time to move to NYC..... remember the golden rule before moving there..........1. be rich... ...

  • @aliciafrausto9861
    @aliciafrausto9861 2 роки тому +12

    Love that the one that was meant for you is what worked out!

  • @livingauthenticallyonmyownterm
    @livingauthenticallyonmyownterm 2 роки тому +20

    I’m so happy for you that you got called about your apartment you chose !!! I’m blown away by the prices in NY, but it is NY and that’s got to be so cool. Can’t wait to see what you do with your home. It’s got a lot of potential and I loved the previous tenants vibe because it was decorated so pretty. ✨

  • @obwhankanobee1923
    @obwhankanobee1923 2 роки тому +1

    I like watching this when I am a bit sad and thinkin that I am lonely out here in the middle of nowhere.... and after watching these kinds of videos... my gratefulness and happiness is once again restored !! Thanks !!

  • @snonyc1060
    @snonyc1060 2 роки тому +8

    New York apartment hunting videos is literally the only thing I’m watching for the last few months.... New York videos in general!!

  • @matchamonster8397
    @matchamonster8397 2 роки тому +4

    This is probably the most detailed and informative apt hunting video! Planning on moving to NYC this year! It’s very helpful

  • @donniemoder1466
    @donniemoder1466 2 роки тому +51

    Congrats, after a lot of searching. One thing, so small. But you did get everything on your list, which is pretty good.

  • @silviazheng3798
    @silviazheng3798 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for making this amazing video Julia! I'm currently doing apartment hunting in Boston and just got rejected by a studio that I like a lot, which made me feel very desperate doing this on East Coast (was living on the west and wasn't dealing with broker's fee and all that stuff). Watching your video just gave me so much energy and tips, definitely helped me to move forward and reset my mind. I really appreciate it : )

  • @UJAMISNAP
    @UJAMISNAP 2 роки тому +8

    I really like that room divider dresser, great solution for a studio apartment.

  • @hey.carmen
    @hey.carmen 2 роки тому +6

    I love your video Julia ☺️💗 it was so nice to hear your story of how your apartment hunting went in NYC. can’t wait to see your moving in vlog and all of your content to come. Hope to find my own cute little apartment like yours one day 🏠

  • @huntinggeckos7065
    @huntinggeckos7065 2 роки тому +5

    This video was really really well done I’m happy you found a place and you deserve all the success this video is getting!!!!!

  • @goldl3147
    @goldl3147 2 роки тому +3

    Manhattan living is hard. However, the opportunity, the experience and the exposure it provides are also unique. If you can afford it, stay as long as you can. You can always venture other boroughs when timing is different. There is no rush. Good luck, girl.

  • @rimun5235
    @rimun5235 2 роки тому +5

    I apartment hunted in the summer (July/August) and honestly barely got anything. Your apartment tours were showing really nice apartments for a pretty reasonable price. For me, the hunt wore me down. After a month of not finding anything, I finally found the apartment I’m in in Midtown East that fit my requirements. I’m hoping to move to the Upper West Side though because it’s stunning. That or the Village.

  • @evelyncortez8643
    @evelyncortez8643 2 роки тому +33

    I'd rather have my windows facing a brick wall than a stranger's windows facing my apt. Congrats! 🙂

  • @peterfedorchuk
    @peterfedorchuk Рік тому

    Moving to NY in a few months and this info helped so much, thanks for taking the time to film your experience and sharing it!

  • @gracel3320
    @gracel3320 2 роки тому +5

    Just found your site, Julie and really enjoyed the info on renting in NY. Your presentation was well organized and beautifully delivered. Enjoy your new place and I look forward to following along.

  • @Kevinschart
    @Kevinschart 2 роки тому +17

    lol that elevated shower was hilarious. i'm in the process of moving back from NC. i'm getting a refresher on how hard it is to actually move to ny. it's nutz

  • @nyccouponer
    @nyccouponer 2 роки тому +8

    Great video! Glad you were able to find a place you like! I was born and raised in the LES and the neighborhood has been seeing more crime activity lately, it’s quite sad. Remember to always be aware of your surroundings especially since you’re living alone. Looking forward to more apartment vlogs :)

  • @zolekamfono6633
    @zolekamfono6633 Рік тому +1

    This is so informative. Thank you for putting in the time and the professionalism.

  • @victoriarodz.1072
    @victoriarodz.1072 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for making this video! It was so educational and you’re so sweet 🥺❤️

  • @terri4353
    @terri4353 2 роки тому +11

    I lived on 83rd and 3rd in the 70’s in a studio for $250/mo. Too many bugs that refused to pay a portion of the rent. A friend had her claw foot tub in the kitchen. She put a piece of plywood over it and doubled as an awkward somewhat low kitchen table. 😂

    • @lvega5606
      @lvega5606 2 роки тому

      Gosh, even in today's money, with inflation, it's still only about $1,200. Good price. Although, I wouldn't have been able to deal with bugs. The nyc apartments I lived in a few years ago were $3,400 on average. And they were studios.

  • @gabby_s8906
    @gabby_s8906 2 роки тому +3

    I'm in NYC for school and its likely that for my senior year and once I graduate I will have to suck it up and pay the horrendous fees of living here, but watching this reminded me of how much I fantasized as a kid living here. I'm just seeing that dream in a more realistic view lol.
    Great video!!

  • @expoboy52
    @expoboy52 Рік тому

    Hands down, the best NYC apartment hunting video I've seen. Great work.

  • @JustLikeKyla
    @JustLikeKyla 2 роки тому

    The Times Square and LES ones are my fave. So glad you found one you liked. I grew up in midtown and I never took that for granted.

  • @mynameisliana
    @mynameisliana 2 роки тому +32

    My disappointment when you said “I didn’t get it” was immeasurable. But, luckily you found a better one! 😂

    • @jlnny
      @jlnny 2 роки тому +3

      same😭😭 my heart literally sank LMAOO but the one she got was soo pretty and looks so comfy im rlly happy for her

  • @susan5301
    @susan5301 2 роки тому +102

    As a Midwest hick I am shocked by the rent prices! You did find a really cute place though and I hope you have many happy times there! Congratulations!

    • @Aubree516
      @Aubree516 2 роки тому +8

      Same😅 Michigander here! My first apartment in 2018 was $725/month but that was because I subleased and was grandfathered in. The same 2 bed, 1 bath apartments were going for $1000 by the time I moved out. Now I pay a mortgage of $1100👍🏼

    • @animejesus8940
      @animejesus8940 2 роки тому +3

      so weird to me as an australian because rent where i’m from is around US$300 haha

    • @nikkibess5982
      @nikkibess5982 2 роки тому +8

      Indiana here, 2 bedroom HUGE apartment with everything included in an upscale neighborhood is $650 a month

    • @ThrivingByHisGrace
      @ThrivingByHisGrace 2 роки тому

      I feel the same way, although i love the atmosphere of NYC, which is what you're paying for. In FW Indiana, I rented a gorgeous 4 bedroom 2 bathroom house with fenced in yard for $650 a month. Pretty nice area too, right by a park.

    • @Jess-by4yk
      @Jess-by4yk 2 роки тому

      Right those rent prices could get you a NICE spacious house to rent in a good area with land on the property where I live

  • @Ginger0923
    @Ginger0923 Рік тому +2

    This is the most informative video I have ever watched in this topic, so realistic and simple! I have secretly always wanted to know how apartment hunting looks like in The City :D Thank you, Julia! Greetings from Budapest :)

  • @michellegaeb2291
    @michellegaeb2291 2 роки тому

    Being from Panamá 🇵🇦 I know absolutely NOTHING about NYC (except what I watch on FRIENDS) so I was pleased that you went into detail. Thank you 🙏

  • @carapherneliax3
    @carapherneliax3 2 роки тому +16

    Don’t know how I came across your video and I would never in a million years pay what you are paying for rent mostly as resistance to crazy prices in NYC but I watched to whole video cause you have such a calming presence and you’re gorgeous! Be safe out here in these streets and glad you found what you were looking for ❤️

    • @debbieborrie4322
      @debbieborrie4322 2 роки тому

      Congratulations on the new flat it's cute

    • @namenotfound4743
      @namenotfound4743 2 роки тому

      I mean you would pay that amount of rent should you have to live in NYC or you would be honmelss. It's not optional to pay market rent if one needs to rent in a city lol

  • @gracebain9910
    @gracebain9910 2 роки тому +8

    Can't wait for the apartment tour!

  • @talochka450
    @talochka450 14 днів тому

    Enjoyed your video. Glad that you found such a gem and now that apartment prices have reached new highs- your rent stabilized apt is even more of a good find.

  • @EA-gl9oi
    @EA-gl9oi 2 роки тому +7

    Great content Julia!!!🌞 Helpful info that pretty much applies to any US city

  • @mcork
    @mcork 2 роки тому +5

    Glad you were able to find a space! NYC rental market is no joke.

  • @TheCornDavis
    @TheCornDavis 2 роки тому +5

    I really like the portable laundry machines that you can set in your tub when you use them (to drain) and I bet that would be helpful in New York for sure

  • @michaelperfect
    @michaelperfect 2 роки тому +1

    I watched the entire video and I love how informative it was. 💚

  • @NyneAnnahHaff
    @NyneAnnahHaff 2 роки тому +106

    when she said a non-negotiable was a lot of sunlight & laundry in the building WHILE LIVING ALONE?? i was like yea shes loaded 💀

    • @mfitzburger5137
      @mfitzburger5137 2 роки тому +3

      more like daddy’s loaded lol

    • @Venusiangirl222
      @Venusiangirl222 2 роки тому +49

      @@mfitzburger5137 can’t women be financially independent ?

    • @desi2119
      @desi2119 2 роки тому +1

      @@Venusiangirl222 she's Asian lol, he's right and you're just making it about gender. What these Asian people do is that they move internationally while the breadwinner stays back in their country and sends money to their family to live internationally

    • @roz8792
      @roz8792 2 роки тому +9

      @@desi2119 grouping an entire race together? Lmao

    • @elanieeeeeee9413
      @elanieeeeeee9413 2 роки тому +2

      @@desi2119 what do you mean by "these asian people” are you generalizing asian people do that? I mean some Asian families prefer to stay in their country…not all wanted to go live outside their homeland…. And it could be true that she’s just independent and trying to live her life with her own money, everyone can be independent including men. I’m just saying

  • @pigglyjiggity2407
    @pigglyjiggity2407 2 роки тому +8

    congrats on getting apt10! not getting apt9 was like a blessing in disguise since apt10 looks nicer too

  • @jennstinnett
    @jennstinnett 2 роки тому +1927

    Loved the video and how realistic and honest it was. I may have missed it - but how much did the final apt end up being? @juliafei

    • @juliafei
      @juliafei  2 роки тому +673

      So sorry! I realized that I never disclosed the price of the final apartment 🤭 the rent price is $2,250/month

    • @relsba
      @relsba 2 роки тому +40

      @@juliafei Do these rents include gas and or electric?

    • @bernadinetinker3028
      @bernadinetinker3028 2 роки тому +18

      Does the rent increase for buildings with elevators?

    • @chevon1920
      @chevon1920 2 роки тому +25

      @@relsba i highly doubt it and you probably have to pay for parking if you have a car.

    • @theelusive11
      @theelusive11 2 роки тому +9

      @@relsba no. Sometimes it includes trash.

  • @stclaretriesit
    @stclaretriesit 2 роки тому +7

    I really love the concept of this video! I live in NYC too and have been apartment hunting but in the Bronx and uptown (Harlem and Washington Heights) mostly and am shocked by prices

  • @patrickandrews7893
    @patrickandrews7893 2 роки тому

    WOW: THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONG ON THIS JOURNEY I WILL ONLY WATCH-ABOUT!!!!!

  • @Dino_Dani_
    @Dino_Dani_ 2 роки тому

    this is so great thanks so much, also, the chelsea apartment is absolutely gorgeous

  • @WEEDobite
    @WEEDobite 2 роки тому +5

    NYC housing market is actually insane. A lot of my friends that live in NYC share bedrooms and don’t have access to basic necessities. But the city is also beautiful and so fun!

  • @anitamedic2339
    @anitamedic2339 5 місяців тому

    You're so soft spoken! Love your video! Keep up the good work. Hello from Michigan!

  • @lavieen7403
    @lavieen7403 2 роки тому +1

    i randomly clicked onto your video and now i can't stop admiring your skinnnnn...its so beauuuutiful

  • @imthethevillainofyourstory2670
    @imthethevillainofyourstory2670 2 роки тому +6

    these are the best apartments ive seen so far

  • @adayontheloose2062
    @adayontheloose2062 2 роки тому +5

    Spot on in terms of the documentation, time involved and just energy and work needed to secure an apartment! This video was beautifully done and incredibly realistic. I lived in NYC twice (company relocations) and just didn’t want the long process, broker drama, etc. the second time around and so went with a national company that owns and manages apartment buildings. Place was awesome! W. 77th between CPW and Columbus. Just shy of 600 sq ft., doorman, basement laundry, etc. easy walk to midtown for work. At the time it was about $3200 and, for me, worth not having the search stress I experienced the first time around, but I also recognize how fortunate I was and that the search experience, of course, varies based on budget.

  • @cityofjesse5447
    @cityofjesse5447 Рік тому

    I’m moving to NYC due to a job promotion and I just want to say THANK YOU for uploading this video. It has helped sooo much and has made me even more excited too be moving to the city! ❤

  • @joymae
    @joymae 2 роки тому +1

    Love seeing all the apartments! Thanks for sharing

  • @shad8623
    @shad8623 2 роки тому +7

    Happy you found what you were looking for. It's crazy because 2500 can get you a 1- 2 bedroom with a living room in a good a neighborhood in Queens or Brooklyn, with a doorman too.

    • @gmail3720
      @gmail3720 2 роки тому

      2500 is cheap in Manhattan

  • @Estrellitawilliams
    @Estrellitawilliams 2 роки тому +10

    Love this! Can you do a video on what you do as a data scientist? As far as someone wanting to get into that field. Thank you!

  • @NataliaKasten
    @NataliaKasten 2 роки тому +1

    loved the apartment you picked! glad you found it!

  • @jblee7592
    @jblee7592 Рік тому

    such a hassle to get a place everywhere in the world but still I love love love seeing places so Thank you so much for viewing NY apartment. im so glad to see your content today!!

  • @smileyone1612
    @smileyone1612 2 роки тому +140

    Makes me so grateful I own my 3 bedroom 1 bath home with huge fenced backyard for $565 a month mortgage.

    • @otakumultifandom
      @otakumultifandom 2 роки тому +12

      What state or city is that?

    • @rookiemonster646
      @rookiemonster646 2 роки тому +2

      Yeahh which city??

    • @WolfOfLosAngeles
      @WolfOfLosAngeles 2 роки тому +7

      my brother has a 3 bedroom house backyard and garage for 900 great deal but your deal sounds great aswell

    • @9779chelsea
      @9779chelsea 2 роки тому +11

      Yessss I live in so cal and I have the same size home for $1000 a month!!!!! I got lucky

    • @agathahofmann6977
      @agathahofmann6977 2 роки тому +7

      me too! I pay 290 euro though. groningen, the netherlands

  • @shaynagonzalez6787
    @shaynagonzalez6787 2 роки тому +48

    That broker was truly amazing. I did that NYC apartment hunting process and it was brutal for sure. Some brokers are really dishonest and it makes the process 10x harder.

  • @monalyn9090
    @monalyn9090 2 роки тому

    Shower in #8 was an add on that’s why it was high off the ground , to run the pipes. I also liked the first listing. I’m from Derby CT, where New Yorkers commuting an hour come to live in the suburbs, affordability. And if laundry is game changer amazon sells really tiny tiny washers for those times you need something tomorrow but don’t feel like going out to do laundry. Glad you found your new apt

  • @lgtbz
    @lgtbz 2 роки тому

    kinda out of topic but i really like the interior design of the previous owner of your apartment omg. it looks so luxurious yet simple for quite a small place, they had a really good taste.

  • @stepawayful
    @stepawayful 2 роки тому +8

    I used to demand laundry in-building until I moved to the UWS and found a great local laundry shop that would pick up, wash, dry and deliver my laundry. (5th floor walkup, though I was much younger at the time!)

  • @jameswatson4357
    @jameswatson4357 2 роки тому +49

    hey ive been binging these videos recently and ive got to say yours is one of my favourites because you go through everything you need to know. ive been looking at similar things to you on streateasy 1 bed/studio max 2500 bucks in downtown manhattan but all of these apartments you toured seemed so much nicer than the ones i could find!! the first apartment for example the view was just outstanding but i cant find anything like that in the price range! could you give me some tips? thanks!

    • @juliafei
      @juliafei  2 роки тому +7

      thanks so much for the sweet comment 🥺 I was just religiously on street easy everyday and made notifications every time a new listing popped up. It’s tough out there right now but hopefully you’ll find something nice!! (Also love cash Jordan! His videos are great :) )

  • @leahsharp9726
    @leahsharp9726 2 роки тому

    this video is amazing but what is even more amazing is your skin. like holy crap queen you are glowing

  • @ItsSkyLOL
    @ItsSkyLOL 2 роки тому

    Watching this video I remember my months of looking for a place to stay in the capital of my country.. How i lived 2,5h away from it and whenever some new ad would come up somethimes I wouldn't even have the time to get there to look at it before it would be taken.. So I feel for you and I would be torn abour no view too. Happy for you❤️😁

  • @lilxpinkxstar
    @lilxpinkxstar 2 роки тому +4

    Pretty similar circumstances to what is happening here in southern california. I was one of the lucky one’s whose lease was up when the rates dropped during covid and was able to move into a 2 bed 2 bath unit in my same complex for only $100 more a month than my 1 bedroom was going to be. I am currently paying $2319 before utilities and when I looked at prices a couple weeks ago, they want over $3700 for my same floor plan!

  • @Giraffe00000
    @Giraffe00000 2 роки тому +8

    This is so helpful, thank you !! Would love to see more data science vids :)

  • @creature57
    @creature57 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing. I'm on the west coast and I've always wanted to move to NYC. Enjoy it!

  • @allymichelle2690
    @allymichelle2690 2 роки тому

    Really nice to know all the details, for example what you were looking for!

  • @toripuras
    @toripuras 2 роки тому +12

    Absolutely love this video 😍😍 the shower in the kitchen wouldn’t bug me so much if it wasn’t a foot off the ground! Such an odd look! New subbie here, can’t wait to see the move in vlog💕

  • @andyvlogs6999
    @andyvlogs6999 2 роки тому +12

    I don’t live in nyc but I love watching these videos 😂

    • @johnballard6725
      @johnballard6725 2 роки тому

      I wouldn't live in NYC if someone pulled a gun on me!

  • @tzahra
    @tzahra Рік тому

    Thankyou Julia!! this video is very very helpful, amazing!!

  • @clove7997
    @clove7997 2 роки тому

    Oh my gosh!!! The one you checked out last that was better was amazing! It’s so cute and i love this video. I know theres bitter opinions going around about NYC, but i might consider moving there as an option when im older.

  • @SavannahSedai
    @SavannahSedai 2 роки тому +21

    Dang! The broker that called you for the apartment is the bomb! Give them all the referrals 🙌🏼
    I’d 1000% be in the hospital if I had to get out of a shower a foot off the ground.

  • @csc1641
    @csc1641 2 роки тому +8

    This was interesting to watch. Good luck and have some great adventures in NY. Sounds like you love living there.

  • @gypsyjane6352
    @gypsyjane6352 Рік тому

    This is my first video of yours ive watched and i'm so happy for you!! I'm from brooklyn, but apartment shopping in mexico, finally found something perfect and considering signing today!

  • @hannahd1511
    @hannahd1511 2 роки тому

    Wow this is such a good video, I know a lot of people compare Toronto and NYC rental prices, but Toronto at least has newer buildings being built. I'm glad you found a place in the end and it checked everything off your list, sad to see that living in NYC is so expensive for old, and small places though

  • @MadisonPettway_
    @MadisonPettway_ 2 роки тому +9

    Subscribed just bc of how in depth the video was lol! I don’t live in NYC nor am I apartment hunting 😂

  • @michellepereira2328
    @michellepereira2328 2 роки тому +5

    Good for you. I think you got the best apartment. The positive of the brick wall is privacy. The shelving unit idea to create a bedroom area was I very good idea. I look forward to seeing the decorated apartment.

  • @mobayguy
    @mobayguy Рік тому

    Thanks Julia - Your video helps with a lot of decisions. Best of luck with your new place and hope it really is a great home. Cheers

  • @mindyyfreshh
    @mindyyfreshh Рік тому

    great & thorough video!! I read the article wow, I learn something new every day!