Living in NYC for $750 Per Month on Billionaires Row | New York Stories 

please never stop this series!!! those tiny spaces and "normal" people are much more interesting than the expensive and dead flats.

I would love a follow up video on these two in a years time. Their energy is infectious.

What people don't realise is chasing your dream IS living the dream. The flashy lifestyle might be the reward, but the best part of life is the journey. These guys are clearly enjoying life and doing it right

What many people don't realize is that, they are living in an environment that is by no means luxurious but they are at the center of it all, creating connections, meeting people, practicing to become better at what they dream of making a living doing, this is priceless and this struggle is only in the beginning, they will surely go far!

Even if these guys never really "make it," they should feel proud about what they are doing. Most people never even give their dreams a shot.

erik's friend reminds me of a bona fide 1930'2 New Yorker.. his tweed jackets, mustache, and his spirit. Pure new york.

ugh i love their attitude! and them saying "the stars will never align, you just have to do it if you want to make it" essentially is so so true and inspiring!

The joy radiating from their faces is undeniable. I have faith that they will achieve great success one day, only to later realize that these humble days spent in their cozy apartment were some of the best times of their lives.

This is one of the best videos I ever saw on this channel and I’ve been following you for well over a year now. Truly, much more so than the living opportunity, it’s inspiring to see two young people with their head on straight, with goals, with a trajectory in mind, with the method through which to do it and just go for it. The apartment becomes so much of a background for what they’re really trying to achieve, that it’s just a means to an end. Oddly enough, it becomes easy to see yourself in their shoes, even in such a tiny place to live in, because their head is so clear as far as what they want to do in life. Really inspirational stuff, I loved it. Kudos to everyone, for sharing their stories. We need more of this.

The essence of this video is exactly what first drew me to this channel back in 2015. Authentically chasing your dreams in NYC, the grit, the humility, the hope and passion. Keep making these please!!! So inspiring!

This new kind of videos has improved a lot the channel making it somehow deeper and more interesting. Congrats Erik, I think you have found the right path.

I love the energy they have together and their optimism & outlook on life is intoxicating. I hope their friendship never wanes.

these two guys really motivated me to do better in ife, showing us you can make anything work with a purpose and a plan, even in not so great conditions. they stay positive and have such a great outlook on life, and they make the most out of their days. there should be more people like them. I strive to be like them

I love how intimate these New York stories are. Really feel an authentic connection to people living there. Also makes me want to move to New York!

I prefer this kind of content over the millionaire homes any day of the week.

This is one of the best apartment tour videos that I’ve ever seen. Full of heart and soul, you can feel the energy of those amazing guys. Very inspiring, hands down one of your best materials yet.

This type of apartment tour/storytelling is absolutely fantastic! I really wish these guys can succeed in their own definition of success. They seem very passionate about what they do, hard working and willing to do whatever it takes to make their dreams come true. Really admirable. Great video!

These two are manifesting success. Dreams aren’t just weird stories we encounter throughout the night. They are lived daily by humans. Perhaps not to completion every single day, or even ever, but it’s in the living and doing and chasing that they can actually be realized. Watching this like the lump that I am in my bed, at 45, motiva… oh nevermind. Who am I kidding? Not myself 😫

What a bright guys and amazing storytelling / editing by Erik. It’s so raw and real. No gimbal or fancy post production effects

So far I am loving this series. I think seeing the "low end" of New York is far more relatable to most people rather than the sterile multi-million dollar luxury units in marble, which are repeated everywhere. So far the characters are also very interesting, but especially how these people make their homes feel warm, utilitarian and comfortable.

Love seeing people do the hustle part of NYC! The fact that a restaurant is next door, I'd be a regular too

I wish I had the balls to go out on a limb like this when I was younger. One’s comfort zone can kill their ambition. I give it up to these guys for living their dream.

This is one of the best videos I think you have ever done, Erik. You could do a million more videos of the ultra-rich spaces that are huge and have everything anyone could ever want but it is videoes like these, real stories of real people making it in NYC by any means necessary that I think people really want to see. Or maybe it is just me. But I absolutely loved every second of this. These guys were great and inspiring and if I were still young, unattached, and hungry for a career and life like they are, I could definitely see myself in an apartment just like that. Make this a side channel, or a regular feature. We need to see more content like this.

This was freaking great. These guys are a prime example of living a realistic dream, they have realistic goals that if you ask me, they're already achieving. Kudos to them.

I’m rooting for these guys

The vibe of this video feels so wildly different from others you've done. Absolutely love this

I see why Erik has 2 million subscribers this new concept is just inspirational 🔥🔥🔥🥰

I love the fact that Erik takes them time to respond to so many of us. I mean 673 comments must be daunting to go filter through and answer. This was a really interesting and inspiring video. Those guys just worked with the tools they had at the time until better (??) ones came along.

I always thought of Erik as a good looking, sharply dressed, in very good shape, slightly narcissistic successful dude in New York. Which is cool and I subscribed couple years ago. Turns out my mans a freaking filmmaker, with a distinctive style. I mean, somewhere down the line I’d love to watch a full film set in New York directed by Erik. As for these guys - these are the people that bring ‘magic’ to the city. True settlers as E.B. White would describe them.

Absolute respect for these guys. Their energy is inspiring. Legends.

I really admire their optimism and clarity. They make everything work and have a repsect for effort. The whiteboard checklist is a perfect symbol of their self-discipline. I hope they can achieve their dreams!

What a couple of sweethearts! As a native nyer it’s nice to see ppl going back to the roots of why you move here. It’s to make a creative dream come true. Not to be rich and complain. Good luck to them!

really grateful for this content Erik, feel like you are showing lifestyle, backstage behind new york but behind all that.. a passion, a story.. and that's what we all who want to move to nyc want to see, but no one is filming.. or at least not this way. Congrats.

To see people earnestly going after their dreams is my favorite thing on earth. Their tenacity and attitude reminds me of you from your earliest videos, and look where you are today. Congrats to everyone in this video.

Hey Eric, I have been following you since your early days on RU-vid. Back then, you were trying to make your way to New York and become a RU-vidr, while I was trying to make a career change and become a software engineer. We are the same age, so I feel a strong connection to what you were doing, and you were a true inspiration. Now, I have accomplished most of the goals that I set for myself back in 2016. I am a senior software engineer, and I have relocated to another country that I really love. I am now setting new targets for myself. At some point, I lost interest in your real estate business, but now, with these new videos, you have captured my attention once again. I hope you will continue down this path. Wishing you all the best, V.

You should do more of these kind of videos! It’s fun hearing about why people move to the city and what they do to keep their heads above water.

New York is so amazing - its people really make it so special. Others often silo their thinking into the places New Yorkers live in and think that it controls their lives, but what really makes the city what it is, is the people and the stories they tell. Erik you did such an amazing job with this video!!! It started with what everyone always cares about - the rent, and instead goes into the people living in that space

These are the mindsets of people who will surely succeed in life.

Big respect for these guys on their journey.

"....you drop the ball, and suddenly, your life's passed you by." Phooph, Erik. I just watched this, (my second "New York Story" in a row), and I am absolutely floored. Awesome, awesome work!! This stuff deserves a space on the major scene. I'm an old time viewer from your early days here on RU-vid, and I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate seeing this side of your repertoire! This work can serve to inspire and touch people on so many different levels. Excellent, bravo!! 👏👏👏

I love how you tell these New York stories through the lens of their rentals. These stories are truly inspirational: their souls are fearless, determined, and just beautiful. ❤

Thank you Erik for another great video and also thank you to Frankie and Grant for sharing their story! These two have such a simple and honest take on life and it's infectious just hearing about their ambitions and courage. Can't wait for the next in this series.

This is by far the best video format of your channel. Keep it going!

Some people might see this and feel sad but I think this is what living is truly about. Chasing after your dream even if you don't achieve it is the most fulfilling thing in the world. You know you tried and you did your best. Someday I hope to chase a dream if I can ever find one

Moustache man has a great mindset

Wow what an incredibly humbling video. These two remind me that you can make do with ANYTHING if you choose to. More of this !

Frankie and Grant! We will be coming back to this video in ten years time and seeing how these two started and where were they before their Oscar nominations for best playwrite and best actor awards! Amazing house tour with an incredible amount of storytelling with really interesting people . This could be a nice type of documentary for Netflix, showing people who are trying to make it people who made it and how they can learn from each other ? something like that sounds good ? 💡

"our guitar", I loved that.

Insanely inspiring. And that last line "it is enough to want it". Goosebumps.

This series of videos really make me miss NYC. After 30 years of living in Brooklyn and Queens, I finally moved out during COVID to Minneapolis. There's a magic energy in NYC that remains unmatched anywhere else on Earth I've been, and I've been all around the planet. My plan is to move back one day and retire there, reliving my youth throughout my old NYC haunts.

These guys are such characters I wish they had a reality show.

$750 in NYC on billionaires row, it’s not that bad. I’ve seen smaller studios for waaaay more! They have a bedroom, living room, and a private bathroom?! They are really living the dream. Good luck to these guys ❤

damn - what an amazing story from these two guys! thanks for sharing, Erik! seriously.

Keep doing these stories I love hearing about everyday New Yorkers.

This is the best part of my day. Someone please send this to Lorne Michaels at SNL. It's a skit for sure and they should get a guest appearance

These men are the embodiment of Stoicism, and I didn't even need their statues and books to see that. Best of luck to them!

This video turned out so great!!!!! Love y’all so much!!!!

I love seeing how everyone lives. It proves you don't need the newest and biggest things to be happy in life. Great series.

These two are already sucessful because they are living in the moment and not waiting for something to happen to propel them forward. Good for you.

They have the right attitude; 100% effort & passion = 100 % Rewards. If you are going to do anything; give it your all, or don't bother!

Organic, raw and real insight of people trying to make it. This was excellent content man.

I feel alive just by watching this video, thank you all

These dudes are hustling and enjoying it as far as I can tell. Great job guys and good luck.

You know what I really like this, I think they're living a great life. Having that place for lunch every day, working fully remote and being right there is really cool. People might say it's not grand but honestly I think it's one of the best living. They're just full of energy and having fun with life, that's really all you can ask for.

They gotta stop pretending they don't sleep in the bigger bed together 😏

So much life, so much joy, so much creation…. Nextdoor to empty spaces reserved for the richest of the rich. I don’t know… I’m not against wealth…. But it sure seems like these guys are the wealthiest men on Billionaires Row

Erik, these last videos you've been posting are amazing. I love this kind of stories. Hope you keep them coming!

Absolutely loved this video! The two guys are hilarious, ambitious and well-spoken. Good luck, I hope they make it big

one of your best videos ever, erik! love getting to hear other people's stories

This is one of the most interesting things I have seen in a long while. These two lads have given me life. Hope they achieve whatever they set out to do.

Great video Erik, I really like the storytelling style of this.

These guys are priceless. They would be fantastic in a series together. Amazon, Netflix, Paramount, are you listening???

Thank you Erik. I love those two guys! They are positive and proactive. I should think of them when I feel down.

Ngl, I cried through 75% of this video. I love these boys so much and every single word of this video is so true. As a fellow New Yorker who moved here to follow my dreams, I agree that there absolutely is no “right time” to do it. It really is just something about this city that you have to want to be a part of, and these boys are the epitome of what makes New York so special. We live together, we struggle together, and every single New Yorker knows that in our hearts, we’re all here for the same reason. Unless you live here and start from the beginning, you truly can’t appreciate what this city is made of. It’s the city of dreams and there’s a reason for the saying “ if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere” and it’s captured to the core in this video. I live in the city in an apartment not much bigger than this and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. The greatest decision I’ve ever made was to endure the struggle of New York but to make it work to live in the city that many will only ever dream of. I hope you boys both live in one of the penthouses on Erik’s channel someday very soon. Until then, keep doing what you’re doing and NEVER lose your energy and ambition. You are the heartbeat of the greatest city in the world. Xoxo

god bless them but it's so dystopian to work 40 hour weeks living in a broom closet with horrifyingly slow water to support a dream you might not even reach, but god bless them for seeming happy about it, but god dang that looks so dire from a distance

Probably won’t see this comment, but this might just be one of the best videos you’ve done. The video tells a story about two souls making their way through the world. Beautiful.

Amazing, love these type of videos! They seem really great guys!

It doesn't make anyone else absolutely disgusted that an apartment can sell for 250 MILLION dollars? Like seriously? Why? There is no justification for that price point.

Yooooo! best video i have watched on your channel so far

Love how you spent the focus on them. Great video

This is really interesting and fascinating how things around the world work. I'm from India and $750 equals ₹60,000. For a 60,000 rent you'll be able to rent a semi furnished 3 bhk apartment in even posh places of the city. Damnn!! 😅😅

I love how these two are proud of how they operate. They are living life and not focused on fancy things. NYC is all about the ammenities!

They remind me of Matt d and Ben affleck who used to live together. I hope they make a list it as this will be an epic point of reference

The pizza place next door is why the "apartment" has rat/mice. Even neither of them ate in there, the mice/rats would still come.

Been a follower forever and while I do LOVE the expensive house tours, something about this type of video just lights up my soul. 😊

I like these guys. They didn’t show any negative energy

Congratulations! You two are living your dreams. Love your spirits. Continued blessings and success.

“Our water barely works, we’re missing electricity in half the apartment, and we don’t have proper heating/ac but other than that…. It’s great 😀”

$1500 a month…. I’ll keep my mortgage, home and yard in the suburbs. I guess my dreams are different…

those two have a lust for life that I haven't seen in people for a long time. Amazing!

They are actually a fun bunch to be around ! You feel that you have known for so long !

Dude this was soooooo good. You crushed this style. Do more.

These two could probably blow up doing something on youtube or tik tok. While still trying to pursue acting gigs. They seem likeable and down to earth.

1:27 His kitchen cupboard has a box sticking out, that's why it won't stay closed. The door is compacting the box and it's acting like a spring pushing it open.

That was unexpectedly inspiring. I have a lot respect for these two men.

I just found this series and it is weirdly comforting, high quality videos, nice spaces and good stories.

Really enjoyed seeing this perspective of nyc housing!

Loved this! And those guys are so positive and energetic

More NY Stories please!

I absolutely love this series Erik. This 2 have a burning passion inside of them that is infectious. I loved this video so much that i just wanna keep replaying it. Thanks so much for showing this side of ppl that are going after theyre dreams.