New Yorker here - It’s a nice apartment, great view and seems like great amenities but you could have definitely found a 1 bedroom in a quieter neighborhood (not in midtown) with sound proofed, double paned windows, for the same price. I think the folks who constructed your building did not put any effort/money into sound proofing the windows. Word of advice, while the views are nice for the famous buildings etc, it’s best to make your home area in NYC one that IS NOT in the touristy areas (midtown/close to 6th Ave) if possible. Try UES/UWS East Village and West Village. You’ll also be able to appreciate the views more when you’re not right under them.
Not all buildings have that noise issue. It depends on the building. Some luxury buildings in New York will be in the middle of midtown, but you will not know what’s going on outside because of the soundproofing. Regardless, your apartment and amenities are really nice!
@@jonathancorcoran9427 Connecticut is nice when you want to live in a quiet suburb. I can go to New York anytime I want to, but I can also leave when I need to.
New Yorker here. The 4k is not really for the actual space. It’s for the amenities, the location etc. trust me I’m not justifying it but, that really what it is.
It’s literally for that view I am not joking. People are willing to pay so much just for that. It is beautiful, don’t get me wrong, but not worth $4-5k a month. I rather splurge on a fancy hotel from time to time to get the same view.
I visited a well to do friend who had a year long project in NYC, awesome space, near the top, huge beautiful 5 bedroom apartment with awesome views. When I found out it was “only” $18,000 monthly, said he like it was a bargain, I felt 🤢, LOL!
My wife is from NYC, so I have been coming to the “Big Apple” for over 40 years. I enjoyed this video. I don’t know how it got in my feed, but I subscribed, because I like to follow interesting stories. I wish you glad tidings and great success as you pursue your education!😊
If you are not in a fully soundproofed building the sound actually gets louder at higher heights, as it echoes off the buildings. White noise machine should help.
Everyone loves the table and it's probably the only link that is missing! 😭 But thanks for all the other links! Your place looks amazing. So much storage space. Everyone needs a side hustle!
The scams are definitely something to be aware of. I'm moving to NYC in a couple of years when I retire and, even though it will take more effort, I'll be dealing with the buildings I'm looking at, directly.
Very interesting video from a charming young man! As a lifelong, now elderly New Yorker, I am glad to see an example of who rents this type of apartment -- a bright high-rise studio bigger than my (old-fashioned, VERY non-luxury) one-bedroom, with lovely amenities and amazing views -- and what you like and dislike about it. You've made the space very much your own, and I love the fact that you have room for your brothers to stay over and visit, not to mention your cool folding chair that turns into a ladder, and your under-table hammock! Hope you continue to enjoy NYC.😊
I lived and worked in NYC in my 20s (back in the late 90s). It was rough to make ends meet. I had a blast; it was a great place to have fun after work. I moved to Texas over 20 years ago. I live in a massive house on 6 acres. The mortgage is less than $4,000 a month. With hybrid and remote work as an option now, living in any city is a choice, not a requirement. I commute to the office nearly daily, but it's less than a 30-minute drive. Big city living isn't going to withstand the remote work paradigm shift. Certainly not with the current cost/value shown in this video.
If you have Alexa or Google Home, you can tell it to play sleep sounds and select one that can drown out other noises. I love the sound of a window fan. It's not too noisy where I live, but I'm a lighter sleeper. Try that so you'll sleep well without sound disruption. Good luck on your career. Dental health is very important to over-all body health.
60k a year in rent money you will never get back. Now imagine living with mom and dad and saving for 4 years...thats 240k that could be used as a down payment for a dream home
240K down payment cannot get you a dream home no more. In LA (less than SF), a decent looking house is 1.7 million dollars. That is 340K down for 20%, and that not counting closing costs. Hence why I left CA, but even in the mid-west, still cannot afford a home even at 85K a year salary.
I love your video and your studio apartment! After living in NYC 32 years, in multiple apartments and boroughs, I relocated to that most disparaged borough, New Jersey. It’s much quieter. And much less expensive. Thank you for sharing your experience!
619sq ft studio, that's quite big for a studio I'm surprised they didn't make it a 1 bedroom, I guess due to configuration or whatnot? my place is not much bigger and is a 1 bedroom closed door. With smaller spaces, space efficiency is so important, having a boxy space means less wasted space
Thank you for sharing you home!!!😊😊 You look good in your apartment. Yes, the view is nice and the amenities look nice!! But it is how you, you, feel about where to living where you want to live there in New York!! For me, what I always look for is the washer and dryer!! That is first for me. I have lived there in New York years ago plus I have family currently there. Here in Chicago is my second home city!!😊😊
damn by the quality of the video I thought u wouldve wayyy more subscribers and views... Great video, keep up the good work and im sure you will get them sooner than you think!
I need to know where you got your convertible living room table please! I have been looking for a table exactly like that. It's the only thing you didn't list. Thank You. I could have only wished my apartment looked like yours when I was your age.
Loved hearing you talk about your list of criteria is so relatable and helpful: figuring out what's most important to you. - I went through the same thing and found a great place on the UES. Love NYC
I pay $2500 here in SF for my studio slightly bigger with a view as well. No amenities, tho, or rooftop access, also more oudated esthetic wise. 5k for a studio is lowkey wild, but it's very nice 👍 nice content!
$5,000 a month for a "studio" anywhere sounds insane. Even in the best part of Midtown Manhattan -- in a luxury building. This is unless the "studio" is at least 1,000 square feet (110 square meters).
Nice place! Tons of storage for New York. Washer/dryer a big plus! My favorite apartment ever was 600 sq ft with a balcony. That's pretty much a deal breaker for me, but your rooftop is amazing! And the gym too! I'd probably just forgo the bed and sleep on that sofa unit! Regards from Indiana!
Obviously come from a rich family! Curious says to why he wants to live lower as opposed to higher. I wish you all the luck in the world with your journey, and I love the apartment!
Actually, I like your set-up, and the amenities are great. LOVE the gym, and the rooftop a definite plus. Enjoy your apt, and the noise will eventually disappear without even noticing it.
I was blown away that you were a student able to pay that much for an apartment, but that’s not my business. Still blew me away. The comment section is brutal. Assuming he’s a foreign student is wild. Dude doesn’t sound like he’s from a foreign country. Sounds American. Anyway, I like the studio and love the uncluttered look of the place. Love the views. However, how do you work with that window wide open? Good luck with your studies.
I live in NYC uptown Manhattan at Bennett avenue and I pay $1,300 two bedroom master room and a small room, a bathroom and dinner and a big living room two halls and a big kitchen, and three walking closet and is on the first floor…I love it because the place is so quiet close the Precint 34, Restaurants everywhere, school, church and a train station across the street etc. walking take me 10 minutes to the cloister park where lots of people coming to relax, this is the reason why I don’t leave NYC because everywhere that you go it’s getting more expensive!!!!…NYC
I was born and raised in New York City (Manhattan). I currently live in a large 2 bedroom rent control apartment on the upper Westside in Manhattan. My monthly rent is $1,200 and there's a fire place in the living room. I have lived in the same apartment for almost 45 years and I will be here until I die. 😁The only time I live away from New York City, I was attending undergraduate school in Washington, DC. After graduation, I moved back home to New York City. I couldn't imagine trying to find a place to live now in New York City due to gentrification and high rents. I find young people today to be very adventurous. I would be afraid to leave my family moving to a foreign country for school or just to live. Your English is perfect and sounds like a native. How did you learn to speak English so well without an accent? You have a very nice apartment, however, I wouldn't pay $5,000 because I couldn't afford it. 🤣
"your English sounds like a native, how did you learn to speak English so well ? " do you realise there are many countries where english is the first and native language? lmao
I lived in a studio apartment on the Upper East Side, I think I walked past this building. Man that life is amazing. I moved to Kansas City man to go to osteopathic medical school at KCU. Man life is crazy haha congrats on your residency brother.
I have the same issue regarding the street noise. I bought mouldable ear plugs online and I can't overstate how much they help filter out the noise. It is like a sort of putty that you place in your ear, and it sets to the shape of your ear in 10 minutes forming a sealed ear plug. It only cost about £10 for 5 mould sets I believe.
@@niqchen You can use them multiple times. I have been using the same ones for over a year. I give them a wash with some hand soap after I take them out in the morning just to clean them.
Hello from Phoenix Arizona very nice department. I don’t know much about New York City. I’ve only been there a couple of times. But man for that money, you can have a beautiful home with a big swimming pool here in Phoenix. The only thing that would scare me about living in New York if something goes down, there’s no getting out of there imagine the power going out for a week I’ll hell with brake loose people would go berserk.anyway it’s beautiful. The gym is cool too since I work from home I don’t mind having people around when I go to the gym because I’m so isolated at home all day. Thanks for sharing your place with us.
The exact same thing happened to me when I moved to New York (I too came from a Spanish speaking country). I'm sure you can get a 1 bedroom for 5K with the amenities you're looking for. If not, a cheaper studio for sure
Dude!! What you need is a sound machine. Nothing is more important than having regular sleeping cycles. The more base sound , like brown noise, the better.. it will change your life. Good luck in school and I wanna meet your brothers😂
It's nice but as someone in their 50's I would not want to be paying so much rent when I retire in a few years and I would want to own. If I was younger I might not feel this way but knowing what I know now if I could afford 5k a month rent (60k/year) I would sacrifice and get a room in an inexpensive part of town (Brooklyn?) and save every last penny for a down payment on something. In 4 years you could save $250k and buy a home in another state cash or close to it or have a nice down payment for somethin in NY. Buying cash in another state will get you rental income if you want it or the rent will pay the mortgage for you. That property will increase in value and you can retire there or sell it when you are ready. I own a 4 story brick in Brooklyn. Paid $850k 5 years ago. It brings in 3 rents at $2700 and 1 rent at $2000. My mortgage is $4,100, let's say $5,000 with water, gas, etc. That leaves me with $5,000 a month. Might not be for everyone but I am very happy with the flexibility it gives me.
Simply put, you're paying for the view and the amenities. Because there is absolutely NO WAY a studio apartment should cost $5,000. That said, the place looks great.
So basically, $5K x 12 months = $60K/yr ?? I'd rather save up that kind of money to buy an actual house _outside_ of NYC. But if NYC life still makes you happy despite that ridiculously absurd cost of living just for renting, then more power to you.
I’m a few blocks from here and pay the same amount but have a 1000 square-foot deck with a gas grill overlooking an amazing view, I think you could do better for that price. The gym is fire though.
Yeah, don't forget to tell them that most people will not be able to afford what your paying for that amazing apartment. Most people will have to settlle for a beat up old apartment in an outer boro or in less expensive parts of manhattan.
Your furniture is really nice and I love the foldable table and hammock under the desk, etc. such good ideas !! I do think if you replaced the words with pieces of art or other non-word lights (like this super cute Pac-Man one), the place would look even more perfect. I think words command too much attention, but I see why you like them maybe put words all on just one wall so that the rest of your interior design can have their moment :)
For $5,000 a month, I would think you could rent a whole house. You’re paying for the view and location. I was born hard of hearing. While there are disadvantages, there’s a lot of advantages too. I can turn off my ears at night. I hear my dog whimpering when he wants outside and fireworks outside, as well as certain other louder sounds but for the most part I can sleep through anything. During the day, if noises are too loud or hurting my ears, I can turn off the aids. So noisy buildings would never be a problem at night. But watching TV or having conversations, I definitely see it being a problem.☺️
You decorated your apartment so cute! Great functional pieces. Nice and neat, too ❤. That's soooo much money though, yikes. You do have decent amenities but the noise and the 5k ugh. I have a 3bed/2bath here with a terrace and still feel like we don't get the greatest quality of life in NYC. Lol, I guess I should be grateful as I dont pay high rent (it's a co-op)🙏 Yay future periodontist! Oral/gum health is something we all need to take very seriously. Good luck in school, hope you ace it and have a fulfilling career. There are definitely so many scams and craziness here (lifelong NYer omg the things I've seen and heard). Thank you for sharing this. 😊
nice apt, thats look like my apt i stayed in Sheung Wan, HK before; but after Covid, as i always staying at home, thats why i moved to bigger apt now, and i bought my car too, so my apt now come with parking garage~~
I pay 900$ a month for the studio apartment I live in right now, with a bigger kitchen and also equipped with a washer/dryer. Aint no way I'd ever pay this much money for my kitchen to be in my bedroom.
I was on the same boat when I lived in Madrid but I paid 800 for a huuggggeeee apartment. But the struggle is real out here in nyc. It’s a different world…
An apartment like this costs about 35000 euros (in my country). and you actually own it. sure, its not in new york, but dude, 5k rent is beyond crazy. I've heard about US housing situation but it's still shoking.
Close the toilet lid after use! 🤣My best friend lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Best neighborhood in NYC. We would be happy to show you around, but it's far from Columbia University. Seems to me that there are great areas west of Broadway in the Columbia University area where your money would stretch further, like along Riverside Drive. Old buildings aren't going to have gyms or rooftops though.
