Tiny living in New York City- I live in an 80 sqft apartment for $385/month in downtown Manhattan.

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I love saving and investing and living in this tiny 80 square foot apartment with dirt cheap rent has helped me save and invest so much money. I just think people only view success as someone living in a big house with a nice car and I actually think that's misleading because what it takes to succeed is often living well below your means. Hopefully this gets people excited about tiny living. 80 square feet is the legal limit for how small an apartment can be in New York City. That's my understanding anyway. Hope you guys enjoy! And don't forget to like this video and subscribe to my channel!
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@HenrySavageMode 3 года назад

I’m very impressed that you managed to make a tour of 80 square feet last 11 minutes

@quackinator1609 3 года назад

To be fair, he did backtrack on some things lol

@smc3927 2 года назад

Very lengthy

@donnelladams8362 2 года назад

@@JacobSmith-tt7dm still for New York City you can't beat that

@FreeSpiritMom 2 года назад

@@donnelladams8362 do you know where I can find a place like this at?

@JackYourBodTee 2 года назад

If I could find a place that costs this inexpensive in the City- nevemind the outskirts or across the river, I’d take that. There is NO SUCH thing here in the northeast- as far as I’ve looked..and I’ve searched far and wide. The big problem now is avoiding illness without your own bathroom. You’d have to thoroughly clean it eveytime, even when you can’t hold it! Best wishes to you. I hope something good comes up. 🙏🏼

@miguelrosado6348 2 года назад

Property developers and landlords have managed to convince people that spaces like this are apartments and not just rooms with a sink.

@bypinkerton892 2 года назад

Where is his DOOR to get IN & OUT of that Room.???

@miguelrosado6348 2 года назад

@@bypinkerton892 Hahahhah...well observed. It puzzled me for a bit after you mentioned it but I found it: the door is covered with that purple sound proof material, you can see the handle 10:21.

@bypinkerton892 2 года назад

Wow.... You did Good to catch that Door Knob.... Thanx....

@itsSkippy641 2 года назад

This is a room with a sink yup, bed, desk and so on lol

@RealDruMega 2 года назад

I'll take this. Idc

@chlofene Год назад

First, you don't have to justify your lifestyle to no one. Secondly, I love what you have done with your apartment. It is simple to the point and it seems to meet all of your needs.BRAVO!

@d.c.barker Год назад

The fact that you built all of that by yourself is great and you did with stuff that people just threw away...well done. 🐶🙂👍

@moneythoughts Год назад

I've always made things work on the cheap!

@lmarie8611 Год назад

Honestly, I could probably deal with the small living quarters but not having a private toilet and shower is an absolute deal breaker.

@BastardKitty Год назад

Same here. I can live in a small place. But no way sharing at bathroom. Nope.

@niceguy1774 Год назад

I notice he didn't show any of that.

@ellebelle6439 Год назад

Same I was like that's ridiculously small but I'd do it because NYC is expensive but the no private bathroom was a hell no no no especially private toilet. I'm okay with sharing a tub or shower but not a toilet 😂😂

@pepeshadilay Год назад

White privileged

@pepeshadilay Год назад

White privileged

@Angeliqued 3 года назад

Why do you think it’s embarrassing to live there? Sounds like a sensible choice. I would find it embarrassing to pay for things I actually couldn’t afford.

@raineyj560 3 года назад

The embarrassing thing is this world does not have affordable housing. No one should be homeless or have to sacrifice space.

@mainecoonmomma9494 3 года назад

Agreed

@sherylpockrose4029 3 года назад

@@raineyj560 I agree no one should be homeless, but, beyond that -- you get the space you can pay for! Where I live, in Ohio, rents are maybe 1/5 of what they would be in NYC, or even less. There aren't rooming houses or places with shared bathrooms, as far as I know.

@charlenemoskowitz7634 3 года назад

i paid the same amount in Orlando and got a one bed 780 soft apt. w/ laundry room!

@calaragazza3556 3 года назад

I lived in a similar space in Brooklyn and was also embarrassed of my living situation

@kellsarah Год назад

"Nothing is ever out of reach." so fitting for that apartment 😂

@tone7560 Год назад

Bro did a great job organizing and downsizing in order to make his life as efficient as possible for that tiny place. And he's got room for two adorable dogs! Even the plant he rescued doesn't take up space, he chose wisely. Couldn't share a bathroom and shower with strangers though, but at least he isn't getting raped with his rent like other folks living in barely bigger spaces in NYC are. Good for him.

@johnruiz6743 3 года назад

He has a home! Beats being homeless by a long shot! Even a small apartment is better than no abode or living in a vehicle! Kudos! 👍

@USNWaveRet 3 года назад

Nothing wrong with living in a vehicle. I'm getting ready to move into my van... but I am retired! I can't wait for this next adventure!

@johnruiz6743 3 года назад

@@USNWaveRet No thanks! Did the living in a vehicle deal many years back cause of layoffs. No way! Good Luck!

@manlouie8783 2 года назад

The idea of $385/month rent in the most expensive city in the America is unheard of. I admire how you manage to have all the essential stuff in a small place and still room for your dogs. I am happy for you. Good job.

@chevon1920 2 года назад

He lives in a custodian closet. The person renting this for 385 is the genius or evil genius.

@Amayagma 2 года назад

@Tab Valentino the fact he he doesnt have a loft bed makes me disagree with you, soooooo much space lost under that bed

@paulsuprono7225 2 года назад

@@Amayagma GOOD point ! 💀

@Amayagma 2 года назад

@@paulsuprono7225 like I have a loft bed and because of it I can have a couch and my tv and everything down there, one thing I wanna do is change the couch out for a nice futon so if I wanted I could have guests over and they can chose to either sleep in the loft bed or the futon

@thomson765 2 года назад

New York isnt the most expensive city in the world, not by a long shot.

@jenniferchandler6511 Год назад

I’m too claustrophobic. My dorm room was larger than this. I do like how he’s making it work and seems very content. Guess it’s no different than living in a van.

@adeyosola414 Год назад

@Jennifer Chandler my thoughts exactly.

@tone7560 Год назад

I've seen some tiny microwaves in Walmart that barely cost 80 bucks, u can probably fit it in there somewhere. And someone mentioned that at the head of ur bed u could put some corner shelves that wouldn't take up any of ur room.u can put 2 or 3 of them up the wall in the corner and give urself even more storage. Keep up the work and keep saving that money. It's so easy to fix stuff urself instead of paying someone else to do stuff, like u said about the faucet. Sounds like ur handy and installing some shelving will be a breeze for you. Check out the tiny microwaves at Walmart, they were like 79 bucks.

@ogs1mpson609 Год назад

It really makes a huge difference that his window isn’t just facing an alley or brick wall

@xocomaox Год назад

I would prefer that because of the noise lol

@lizadivine3785 Год назад

The NOISE arrrgh

@mari-greciaodal2436 Год назад

it makes a Bigger Difference that he won't move it!

@mdee391 3 года назад

It's amazing to me that no matter how small these spaces get, there's always room for a dog.

@moneythoughts 3 года назад

I have a dog walking business BitterDog Walkers haha

@KENTUCKY-MAMA 3 года назад

Life without animals cat, dog, horses, etc is no fun. It's unconditional luv. Gives ppl a feeling of purpose taking care of an animal. Brings joy & many smiles.

@gypsygirl9 3 года назад

Cruel to keep dogs in that cramped place. He said dogS. Ugh.

@expatmoose 3 года назад

Well I guess the dog sleeps on the bed so that saves heating at night @gypsy girl Better a small loving home for a dog and a walk-in the park than on a farm outside in all weathers and being beaten IMO

@egocentric222 3 года назад

@@KENTUCKY-MAMA Not everyone needs an animal to feel fulfilled in life. It’s wrong to have an animal cramped up in that space. Humans are selfish.

@Pnw208 Год назад

Its just crazy to me how many people love living in the city so much they are willing to live like this.

@ripred42 Год назад

Because you don’t spend much time at home. There’s parks, libraries, beaches, museums, bars, clubs, music and much more. You need a big house in the suburbs because you spend most of your time in it. Different strokes.

@Kurumifan15 Год назад

Exactly. I don’t get it.

@Kurumifan15 Год назад

@@ripred42 You can find all these things in the suburbs too.

@georgeallen7487 Год назад

@@Kurumifan15 Yea but you can't walk/bike to them. And your average income is likely less in a sprawlier city.

@ripred42 Год назад

@@Kurumifan15 can you walk to a a bar? Also I don’t know what suburbs you live in but the ones I have lived in have had terrible music acts and almost never a museum of a any note.

@davidlafalcia7536 Год назад

Your place is great for one person and I love that your fur pets share it with you. I think you did an awesome job organizing your place and how you saved $$$$ by dumpster diving for items !!!

@moneythoughts Год назад

This is just how I roll haha

@sombuny5197 2 года назад

As an interior designer I find that people generally live in just a small portion of their gigantic homes. Nothing wrong with cozy & functional!

@christobalcolon6601 2 года назад

So small . . . you have to step outside to change your mind.

@sunnydaze2359 2 года назад

@@christobalcolon6601 I hope he goes out a lot.

@wilson4180 2 года назад

But call it what it is.. a room. This dude rents a single room for $385/month. An apartment has its own toilet/shower, kitchen, and bedroom.

@danishbutter1847 2 года назад

And saves electricity on heating in winter in New York and more temperature efficient.

@confettisprinkles622 2 года назад

@@wilson4180 and $385 is an insane bargain for a room in the heart of NYC, renting a room in southern california will run you at least $600/month

@evaowens1400 3 года назад

Nothing to be embarrassed about; it's a smart way to live; as long as your needs are being met.

@mo_mirror 3 года назад

well said! totally agree

@thismothafuckasaid7304 3 года назад

Embarrassed??!!..I know people who'd kill for that apartment in NYC. Not kidding, seen 50 sq ft for $500 plus utilities in NYC. It was a shared bedroom with curtain as a divider from other "tenant"

@jerutimahler6685 3 года назад

I totally agree. You are a very smart and wise. You have all you need. I would definitely live in your appartment. Just one question what is the height of the room?

@undederayda2073 3 года назад

No need to be embarrassed. It's a movement! Tiny homes, minimalism....happy for you!

@desktopkitty Год назад

My first apartment used to be dorms (like back in the 60s) that were then rennovated into apartments in the 80s. The entire apartment used to be a dorm, so basically about the size of a bedroom. I wouldn't mind living there again if I ever found myself living alone. Being my very first place of my own, I have warm fuzzies thinking about it. I had a bunk bed, where the upper part was a twin size bed and the lower part was empty to leave room for a desk. Except I just used it for storage. My desk/table was one of those "breakfast in bed" trays with legs. I'd just sit on the floor and use that like a very tiny Japanese table. I had a "kitchen" which had a mini fridge (about the size of the one here). Mini stove/oven that only had 2 burners, and the oven could fit a 9X12 baking pan. And a small sink, it was the only sink, so it doubled as a bathroom sink for brushing teeth.. My "bathroom" was a toilet and shower in the corner. I rigged up a curtain to give it some privacy in case anyone was over. That was it. No closet, so I just got a little self standing clothing rack. I didn't have a TV. It didn't matter because between going to school, working, hanging out with friends; I wasn't home a whole lot other than a place to sleep, take a shower and maybe grab a bite to eat before running out to my next thing. I was still just a teenager, (I'd escaped a really BAD home life, but I won't get into that), so it was like the most awesome bedroom. Compared to where/how I was living before, having my own place was peaceful, and I felt safe. Can't put a price on that. But the rent was $280 (and not in NYC).

@annahoule6938 Год назад

Nothing embarrassing about being resourceful! It’s great- 🎉 cozy with happy pups.

@moneythoughts Год назад

Agree!

@rossedwardmiller 3 года назад

The price is actually incredible for the location.

@lyraserpentine894 2 года назад

That's what I was thinking. Downtown Manhattan is supposed to be expensive, isn't it?

@garrettwilder853 2 года назад

I can’t understand people living in such an expensive area. His living area is the same size as my closet at my apartment in Texas, that’s not a brag it’s just me showing how much cheaper it is to live here than there.

@lyraserpentine894 2 года назад

@@garrettwilder853 I'm in STL and for what people on both coasts are paying for tiny apartments we're paying for entire houses with giant yards, and then some. The COL is just so much higher in those areas b/c everybody wants to live there. Rent is starting to go up in the midwest, too, though b/c people are starting to move here for the cheap rents. I just can't believe how much housing costs these days. It really is getting ridiculous.

@garrettwilder853 2 года назад

@Require TheFire Yes, they also have personal bathrooms fully furnished kitchens and washer and dryers for $400 a month. I live in a college town even cheaper places than that they just aren’t furnished.

@zachgreen759 2 года назад

After 4.5 years in NYC I don't know how you have something, anything, for 385 per month. You can't rent a room for twice that.

@ramonpfister2424 3 года назад

$385 a month in Manhattan? You're the man!

@maryjoemchannel5544 3 года назад

I think it's 385 dollars a month is very expensive for a very tiny room. Is it true???? If your in the Philippines you gonna have a 2 storey apartment rent with 2 bedroom and garage.

@shisduhos5682 3 года назад

2storey appartement, more like 10-15k

@maryjoemchannel5544 3 года назад

@@carymarshallfelton9188 yeah I think so. Thank you.

@Astrid-jt8cd 8 месяцев назад

For gosh sakes he's young. It's a start. Well done young man good luck you now and in your future. It's an adorable cozy place

@mariet.2673 Год назад

You have room to put open shelving higher on the wall with tv and the other wall for more storage maybe boxed food or to put your coffee press somewhere. you could also use 3m adhesive hooks on the corner walls between the white door and window to hang hats, towels, etc...

@poodlebone 3 года назад

I am absolutely amazed that you're only paying $385.. My only real complaint is the lack of a private bathroom.

@SageandStoneHomestead 3 года назад

That close to the square, for sure! I thought the same thing. It is great to know these options exist.

@adamhamilton3757 3 года назад

I would just pee in the sink

@SageandStoneHomestead 3 года назад

@@adamhamilton3757 he probably does and I would too.... if it was that easy for girls lol

@heavenishere7465 3 года назад

Who cares, chawl style. Only thing needed is good neighbors, a gym, and a steady job nearby...

@1953lili 3 года назад

I live in a room at the YWCA and pay 545.00....I share everything else: bathroom, kitchen, fridge, oven, freezer with 19 other women so you are doing better than me!

@briva 3 года назад

Dude, you live in Midtown! This is the most exciting time of your life and a privilege! Embarrassing? This is the dream! Live it and love it. You have my Dad-vote. I'm proud of you!

@moneythoughts 3 года назад

That sounds like a good story

@---Joy--- 3 года назад

@ briva I agree!!

@bliss149 3 года назад

IKR? That location is amazing.

@moneythoughts 3 года назад

Haha, my father didn't like it at first, nor did he like me leaving banking to start a dog walking business, but then I showed him how much money I was saving and investing and he totally approved haha

@aweinblatt6 3 года назад

You mean Chelsea

@Msladyinc Год назад

Using the terms “kitchen” “Bedroom,” and “closet” is a FORCE 😂 at first I thought you were a dog walker but then surprise the babies WERE EVERYTHING ❤️💜 I respect your repurposing and handy man skills to make the space work for you. This is worth the investment to live your best life. I couldn’t do it though unless I was never there like you! The condition of bathroom alone is a deal breaker.

@NiTRoSVK Месяц назад

As the fridge says "Nothing is ever out of reach", this definitely holds true for the apartment of that size

@justinfletcher3419 3 года назад

Good for this guy. He enjoys where he lives and his expenses are low. Life is all about finding what works for you.

@AP-nx6xo 3 года назад

Good point👍🏻 Justin

@lisaanderson6920 3 года назад

And he isn’t Homeless . He has somewhere to lay his Head . Thank GOD for that . He is making it work for him .

@spark_6710 3 года назад

I totally agree with you !! Amazing ! I really like this ! Simple life !!!👍👍💜💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶

@aaronweiser5421 3 года назад

Better than being homeless

@4EyedAnimation 3 года назад

Haha

@sherylleelee 3 года назад

You're not out on the street. You have two furbabies that love you. You're not in a prison cell. You're doing much better than so many young men in today's world.

@anitatichacek946 3 года назад

Thinking the same...but if you come from a rich parents...is might be a little different.,

@leoniea138 3 года назад

Bit claustrophobic

@sandrafoxi84 3 года назад

It is not much bigger than a prison cell and a prison cell has at least a toilet in the room lol

@OpenSourceai-iv8jb 3 года назад

99.9% of them are in there for a good reason, and yes there are a lot of young men incarcerated but it's a very small percentage of society. Your comment seems kinda random and almost like you've been watching too many YT videos lol, but I can tell you're coming from a good heart

@1966bluemax 3 года назад

That’s right. Check your privileges

@AskBibleNotes 7 месяцев назад

Honestly, I was prepared to be horrified...but you've got a great spot for the location and at THAT price. Would not have imagined. It's essentially a dorm for a working adult. Great job with your organization, as well!

@HellenaHanbasquet Год назад

I'm ridiculously impressed by this and I'm proud of you. I have no idea why you said you're a little embarrassed. You have your priorities in order. Someone living reasonably and well within their means is smart and rare. Your life is culture shock for me. Would I live like that? Sure. If I were single. If I were in NY. If I had no attachments. My life is so different. I live in rural Nebraska on an acreage in a 2k Sq ft, 5br 3ba home. But I'm almost 47, married and 3 kids so theres that lol For contrast though, my mortgage is $516/mo.

@moneythoughts Год назад

Nice! Yea, I've been traveling for a bit over a year, so the freedom is totally worth it, and this is a great landing pad for me.

@BassRck50 Год назад

my mortgage is $516/mo.? 👍

@ASMRyouVEGANyet Год назад

Thank you for not trashing on his lifestyle. I see so many people with your lifestyle choice who come to these videos to trash talk anyone who lives like this.

@tingle2323 Месяц назад

@@ASMRyouVEGANyetit's not trash talking when it's reality.. living such life just for going in city isn't good mindset..it's just give more boost for greedy landlords and all.. because they know people will live in any condition.. there's nothing wrong in living like this but it's not something to be glorified..that's all it is

@aimancambaliza7593 3 года назад

I like one thing. The fact that you can still be generous to share the small space with 2 pets 😊

@mikethomas6120 3 года назад

I was thinking the opposite, animals need more space than humans. Humans can cope with a all spaces. I was thinking it was a bit cruel and Inhumane to have not just one dog but two fucking dogs in that small of a space. WTF? Pretty cruel if you ask me. How about wait to get a dog until you have a bigger space!

@crazycats535 3 года назад

I'll bet he walks them at least 4 times a day. They are clean & safe!

@pjgreen1786 3 года назад

@@mikethomas6120 his dogs are the size of cats and if he only had one I think it would be lonely. If a human can live in such a small space, I think two little dogs can too.

@zimvader25 3 года назад

@@pjgreen1786 you think wrong. Even with 5 walks a day, they're still basically created 24/7. In what fantasy world is that ok?

@pjgreen1786 3 года назад

@@zimvader25 let him have his dogs and quit judging. They seem happy enough. Sheesh.

@michaelspoto8720 3 года назад

"that's my bedroom. now here's my office" *moves camera to the right one inch

@moneythoughts 3 года назад

Haha, right!? All about the angles

@michaelspoto8720 3 года назад

@@moneythoughts I know how it is lol I live in a studio apt myself

@dot-hubbard-i-luv-my-beretta 3 года назад

Hahahaha hahahaha.😀

@dawnkirk4175 2 года назад

😂😂

@ruzaroos 2 года назад

I honestly thought he was going to say that empty bottle was his bathroom 🤣

@lindakovacs7904 Год назад

This was adorable how you explain your cute little apartment in sort of a sarcastic but cool descriptive way . The closet is a main feature and your kitchen does all you need. Actually pretty adequate. You are funny and love the factual information .

@Tom05181961 Год назад

Excellent video. You have done well by achieving your goals. Plus you love and take care of two critters. I am 80 years old and lived in similar circumstances to have my ceramic career. My experience has been you can figure out how to live modestly if you want something bad enough. Now I live easily and well on my monthly Social Security first in Costa Rica 2013--2019, and now in Medellin, Colombia, 2019--until now. On my Social Security I do well because every dollar in central America is worth almost $2.00 USD. I have no interest in returning to the USA at all. Thank for reminding me of my similar life in Seattle, Washington for 43 years, 1972--2015.

@JeffGavinMusic 3 года назад

I feel I could make this work if I had my own bathroom.

@Constantinesis 2 года назад

Me too. I wonder how much it would add to the rent pay.

@bobbyzig3879 2 года назад

@@Constantinesis probably puts you up towards $1300

@kipmyers9211 2 года назад

@@bobbyzig3879 sounds about right

@staceykersting705 2 года назад

Oh, now I get it. I lived in a camper and peed in a karaffe. It said 'Simply Lemonade' on the label.

@dln7994 2 года назад

Same here. I would want a private bathroom. Otherwise it's great.

@LetMeTellYouSomeTing 2 года назад

The fact he ask Alexa to turn on and off the lamp in a 80sqft apartment is hilarious. Nice apartment man!

@marshanewman5602 2 года назад

Wow!!!!!!

@seditiouswalrus 2 года назад

yeah real "nice"

@realMDizzy 2 года назад

It triggered my dang Alexa in my own house when he said that!!!

@techwithgd 7 месяцев назад

I will be there next year. Thanks for this video.

@kittyweisman6655 Год назад

I am incredibly impressed and inspired! You and your apartment and Noodle and Katie are GREAT!!!

@moneythoughts Год назад

Ha! Thank you!

@koukicody 3 года назад

You'd really open up the space with one of those bunk beds with a office on the bottom.

@ln7487 3 года назад

Exactly, most tiny homes I have seen had a bunk bed.

@celeste_lives2747 3 года назад

he could benefit from that.

@heinuchung8680 3 года назад

Murphy bed***

@garukoe 3 года назад

And that Ikea folding table with drawers in the middle?

@THENEONJAY 3 года назад

hes not 12

@hannah8268 2 года назад

"Nothing is ever out of reach" Especially in this apartment

@Chrisicola 2 года назад

Lol. Good one.

@moneythoughts 2 года назад

Bwahaha, the fridge magnet!

@mreneangel9775 Год назад

Nice work making it look nice and the paint and flooring look great!

@Irish59 Год назад

Don’t be embarrassed at all. I think you have a cozy place and you really can’t beat the rent with utilities included. That is awesome. Thanks for the video.

@SabinaAli81 3 года назад

Well better than being homeless or living with others.

@moneythoughts 3 года назад

Agree

@Daniela-Christianson 3 года назад

@@moneythoughts not just "better". Great way to live.

@catholicfaithofmine2664 3 года назад

Would do this too. NYC being so expensive these days Thsts a great deal. My husband's from Queens but moved out.

@MrThermostatic 3 года назад

Maybe you'd have a different opinion if you actually got to see the shared bathroom conditions.

@TheGingerburger 3 года назад

He is living with other though,fuck paying that much for a jail cell

@Vlad-bj2ct 3 года назад

This guy is a true urban survivalist. Don't be embarrassed dude, it's very easy to live in a mansion. Let's see those rich people try to live like you for a week; they wouldn't make it.

@SaggersAlt 3 года назад

It's not easy to get a mansion in the first place. Gotta be smart enough to get that kind of money.

@bobbydigital9371 3 года назад

@@SaggersAlt plenty of stupid people that are rich.

@ieatyoursushi7655 2 года назад

Tbh i would like to live in a place like that, only 400 a month for wifi, rent, and utilities , my dividends can pay that off.

@prosto_tak0 6 дней назад

Wow! Thanks a lot for the video! I saw some tips how to live in such a small apartment like hanging mirrors. And you are really handy!

@ceecee3488 6 часов назад

The electric kettle is a must have for sure. I love mine. Use it all the time especially to speed up the cooking process when making pasta....rice.....frozen whatever. Of course nice inside the kettle......just quick boiling water to start off something on the stove. If that made sense. I wish I were there and had truck.......you would be missing that white dresser and mirror. Gorgeous piece of furniture. Good for you. Looks like you have made do with a very small space. No different than living in a dorm.....so its not that big of a shock. I live in studio and its nice having everything right there in front of you. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

@Thomas63r2 3 года назад

Five years of saving $600 (or likely more) a month = $36,000. Well played! You are doing what most people wouldn’t do: living frugally in NYC and still managing to build a healthy nest egg even while living on a modest income.

@monicaduby1362 3 года назад

Smart. Tough it out for a while and then all those savings $$

@Thomas63r2 3 года назад

@Soupy Anderson I think he is accumulating far more than $600 savings per month - I do not believe he has divulged his actual income, he has only talked about how he lives frugally in NYC. You might be amazed what a good dog walker can make for income with all the monied dog owners in that area. I have relatives in the Battery Park area, but I live in rural Texas: I bought my house and 1/3 acre as a serious fixer upper for $11,000 five years ago.

@Thomas63r2 3 года назад

@@kevinh5349 Kevin is the life of the party, a regular Debbie Downer willing to make total strangers feel worthless for nothing. Making so much bank that just for fun he likes to stroll the alleys and cut up random passer bys so that he can feel that much better about the abundance of his affluence. In other words: Kevin is a certified basement dweller spending his days trolling RU-vid videos in order to pump up his elevator platform shoes.

@Thomas63r2 3 года назад

@@kevinh5349 Thanks, I'm sorry you are so lonely, best wishes.

@miriamanderson6146 3 года назад

@@Thomas63r2 hahaha 😆. I agree.

@crystalnl39 2 года назад

Is anyone else thinking about how much more stuff he can fit in there if he added some more shelves? Believe it or not he has a bunch of unused space

@FrankiesFancy 2 года назад

It looks like a closet now...adding shelves would make it even more like a closet. Jeez. He has to have SOME open space SOMEWHERE.

@nightowl8548 2 года назад

A loft bed with his desk underneath would actually open that space up quite a bit

@andreadehoyos9910 2 года назад

I did then I thought of how much more free room he could have if he went ultra minimalist.

@jmbpinto73 2 года назад

ceiling is very low.

@lindaweilburg6428 2 года назад

That is the first place I look, the walls, are you kidding, I could put a ton of stuff on those walls and even hang some things from the ceiling, oh yeah and get a high level bed and look at all the space under a bed, so there is places right in your face no one is using. Their are loads of many sizes of appliances for cooking, toaster ovens, coffee makers, electric skillets, mini microwave ovens, all the way across that mirror a shelf to put all of your small appliances and pack your clothes under the bed, I promise that guy a girl would have a genius set-up that a guy just does not have in their DNA, they just don't get it. The bed is 2 big, get a small twin and that is all you need to lay down on. now look at the more space you have freed up for storage. Get rid of that mirror in back of the sink, and put in more selves and use a portable folding mirror and presto more storage room.

@robmullin1128 Год назад

Very nice! Love the puppies too!

@xczechr Год назад

Without a kitchen and bathroom it's not an apartment, just a room for rent.

@Anfernee_G 2 года назад

Loved this video. Every other video is someone living in a "budget $3,000 a month" apartment tour. Yours was very humbling and one I could relate to more.

@moneythoughts 2 года назад

Awesome, I try to keep it real!

@feliciabyerson6016 2 года назад

Luv it so much as a single person living in it

@lisasommerlad1337 2 года назад

@@moneythoughts good on you! this beats homelessness, and its roomy, compared to some vans, i have seen. its better to not overeach yourself. you are looking after you furry sweet hearts. there is love in your space : )

@InvestorCenter 2 года назад

The most impressive part of this is that in an 80 sq. ft. apartment tour it took until 8:00 to see the two dogs 😂

@deannasalem9195 2 года назад

But it sucks not having your own private bath.

@marypoppins7687 2 года назад

They're so well-behaved!!

@ariellel6123 2 года назад

When he was talking about the dogs before because I didn’t see any or hear any I thought he might be a dog walker.

@robbien.3964 2 года назад

@@ariellel6123 Me, too!

@tinamasterson9567 2 года назад

@@robbien.3964 I thought the same!

@rebmarocks8113 Год назад

Making the most of your space gotta love it!

@moneythoughts Год назад

Always!

@lean350 Год назад

Nice 👍 job! Excellent deal. Thank you for sharing

@donnapeterson1945 3 года назад

When young, single, no kids, this is amazing and smart!

@moneythoughts 3 года назад

Exactly, doing it while it makes sense.

@wawawend 3 года назад

Please. I’m old single and kids are out of the house. Anyone can do it. It just has to excite you!

@donnapeterson1945 3 года назад

@@wawawend good advice!!

@xoxoxoxoxo7997 3 года назад

Especially if you are hardly home

@steimystein4368 3 года назад

When I was his age, I was on the road touring. I only had to pay for food and clothing. I lived on buses and in motel rooms. Great way to save money.

@StewsChannel 3 года назад

I'd be totally cool with that much space, the only thing I wouldn't be crazy about is no bathroom of my own.

@c.9231 3 года назад

Same on both counts.

@yaakovminzer3091 3 года назад

Same

@AceThaKushKing 3 года назад

Portable toilet

@bettywith2girls 3 года назад

@@AceThaKushKing Yeah, I would use a portable toilet myself.

@puppytoes6241 3 года назад

I wouldn’t want to live in that room during summer without air conditioning.

@renabee8246 Год назад

I love your place! So cozy.

@Drmikekuna Год назад

You are living in an urban tiny house. It appears like you absolutely made the most of your space and your positive attitude carries you. Good thing your dogs are small, I had images of an Old English Sheepdog in that space. I live part-time in a converted Promaster van which is smaller than your place. When I am in that space I'm often boondocking in very isolated places without any amenities, including a bathroom and running water. I do this by choice, and I find that I have everything that I need. I cart my in water and get my energy from solar panels on the van's roof. I actually use an induction hot plate, I cook using the energy from the sun! You can live in a 5000 square foot house and be miserable or an 80 square foot apartment and be happy. It is a personal choice.

@carolwilliams8840 3 года назад

I couldn't do it but I think it's cool for anyone who can. You shouldn't be embarrassed. You're saving money to do other things. That's great. Besides, who cares what other people think when they're not paying your bills. Be well and enjoy your place.

@moneythoughts 3 года назад

Haha, I'm not too embarrassed, hence sharing this video with the world. I just want to help shift perception around success , saving, investing.

@gailpeczkis5292 3 года назад

I agree Carol if it suits a person to live in a small space like this nice man does, that is great. I am with you that is a bit small for me. 850 ft. is better.

@HoneyBee-nd5bh 3 года назад

This is great! Anyone who's sleeping in their cars, homeless and living on the streets would appreciate it!! Good on you... like tiny house living!

@lillianfredriksson1890 3 года назад

Hey, if you get an Instantpot, you could cook everything in one pot. It’s a great alternative to a stove.

@andreaknight2199 2 года назад

Yesss!

@evelynbrown7198 Год назад

First of all your view is decent considering the views I’ve saw with most locations or properties and second it works you did a great job bringing it up to date love it ♥️

@terrikotik7281 Год назад

My 1st apartment was a kitchen, bathroom & a living room with a pull-out bed from its closet. I loved it!

@QueenOfMurlocs 2 года назад

Build vertically (loft bed with desk for extra space,) get an air fryer and toaster oven for hot meals, have an emergency compost portable toilet for when you can't hold it. I lived in an apartment like this during college, you'd be surprised how creative you can get with limited space.

@CactusKingForever 3 года назад

Making your OWN decisions for what is valuable in YOUR life is not embarrassing, it’s admirable. You do you. I respect that.

@moneythoughts 3 года назад

Exactly! Thank you!

@glenda1385 3 года назад

I agree 100%!!

@Fredicilla 3 года назад

@@moneythoughts hey where do you find these apartments I’ve been looking for months online and found nothing under 1,200 dollars

@deanmongon4050 2 года назад

May you share where?

@rmercado8138 Год назад

If you raise the bed as close as possible to the ceiling and put a small ladder to climb it you can actually use the space underneath for your other things.

@user-zt8pu1fv9u 4 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your cute tiny apartment, It looks like you invested your money on good quality sports equipment and the fact that you saved the plant and you have two dogs is so nice.

@CJ-un6sz 3 года назад

Nothing embarrassing about that. That's your home. It's clean and you aren't living in the streets. You're blessed. You did a great job fixing it up.

@tjason296 3 года назад

I could definitely live in there, my only issue would be sharing a bathroom with strangers

@MattFoleysGhost 3 года назад

Interesting, I’m fine with that. Mines the lack of stove and microwave. I’d prefer them but maybe could get by with a hot plate and eats out? I’m curious what he eats in a day/week.

@tjason296 3 года назад

@@MattFoleysGhost I wonder why no microwave. A little one would be vital and not take up much space

@angiegraf8726 3 года назад

Same for me, especially when Im a woman and I need to feel safe.

@Bot 3 года назад

Buy a hot plate and air fryer

@lauriey1518 3 года назад

@@MattFoleysGhost as long as he has an outlet, he has room for a small micro. Top of dresser is empty.

@turquoise2833 Год назад

Excellent video! Perfect little spot with a great price. 🙌🏽 ❤

@benwolford8793 25 дней назад

What a great use of space! You have all you need and aren’t saddled with useless fluff. You also live in NYC so you have access to everything.

@jagergerg9771 3 года назад

It’s just the shared bathroom that gets me, other than an excellent job.

@mikkydiangelo5472 3 года назад

Yeah the only things I would want that he is missing is a private bathroom and a stove

@TonisWorld07 3 года назад

right thats the only thing that would bother me....other than that its a nice set up and money saver.

@donnaleeah5075 3 года назад

I grew up in a large family that wouldn't bother me.

@tovenrvik6336 2 года назад

@@mikkydiangelo5472 You could have bought a mini stove, where you could have coocked meals on the top‼️A toilet bucket could have done a part of the "toilet problem", if you could have lived like that, now‼️

@alexisvalere4095 2 года назад

Camper toilet. Problem solved.

@CatGarlo 3 года назад

I’m Shocked you can find anything in manhattan less then 1K Kudos , little doggies are the best.

@tallblonde1976 11 месяцев назад

When you showed dog supplies I was like "But where ARE the dogs?" Then you panned under the bed and Awwww! So cute😍

@bonniehall578 Год назад

I lived in a rented room in a home my first 4 years of working and when you are young it works. Great job!

@autumnjimenez6482 2 года назад

I wish we had more apartments like these. That could be a solution to affordable/ temp housing especially for young people or single people etc. i mean ppl can crap on it all they want but people need places to live and I don’t see people coming up w good solutions…

@CFthorin 2 года назад

exactly, we need to bring back these types of boarding rooms/houses that people can actually afford. You can complain about the "inhuman" condition all you want but its still miles ahead of being on the streets.

@martinhousemuse 2 года назад

@@CFthorin Nonsense, we need to incentivize affordable housing that's not rat-cage sized. There are so many innovations right now in housing solutions right now- 3D printable homes, boxable homes, off grid homes, on and on. Enough of this insanity that would lead someone to even need a solution as untenable as this.

@MrSdragon197 2 года назад

Check out the cage people of Hong Kong.

@tonylarussa4046 2 года назад

You don't see people coming up with good solutions because developers are building luxury apartments for the wealthy!!!!

@betsybarnicle8016 2 года назад

I worked two years at one of the most intense Housing Development county departments (Broward, FL), and this was the conclusion I came to after seeing all the programs. County, state and federal agencies do their best to provide affordable housing, but they fall short in numbers. If they'd decrease the size (and keep quality) of the housing options, they could help so many more citizens to be independent or at least not homeless. Primarily this could be welcomed by single people.

@dyyylllaannn 2 года назад

Bro go to ikea, organize vertically, you could literally fit a couch in there. If you got a bunk bed and put your desk underneath you could move your dresser to the other side and put a couch where the dresser is. Also adding a few more shelves or a long hook rack could really give you some more freedom.

@brendamarie558 2 года назад

Leave his pockets alone!!!

@sct4040 2 года назад

The bed is the coach.

@cheetahluv210 2 года назад

Or perhaps a futon would be better

@Mikesonbikes 2 года назад

You should rent a tiny apartment, do your suggestions and film it for the rest of us to critique

@dyyylllaannn 2 года назад

@@Mikesonbikes literally couldn’t be me, I’ve never lived anywhere smaller than 1,200 sq. ft

@angelinadoctolero8277 Год назад

I would totally! Do what your doing and your in New York!!!

@janwhite1361 Месяц назад

CUTE & WELL ORGANIZED !!

@ktay9187 Год назад

Don’t be embarrassed about this. If it works for YOU that’s all that matters. NYC is crazy expensive but a lot of people love the city and all it has to offer. Good for you for making the most out of a small space.

@moneythoughts Год назад

Gotta do what you gotta do to make it in NYC

@petten33 3 года назад

In the 70's, I was fresh out of the army and looking for a roof above me. The YMCA rented out rooms, ( 120 sq. ft.), for 25.00 a month. The owner read my application and immediately offered to comp. me for the room, if I agreed to keep the keys to the entire place and let men in if they forgot their keys. Free full use of the pool, exercise rooms etc. Life was sweet, then.🇨🇦🤗

@shieh.4743 3 года назад

So it was fun to.stay at the YMCA?

@droolies7079 3 года назад

My dorm room in college was slightly larger with 2 room mates and 3x the cost per person. Had no water in the room either and no cooking allowed - could just barely bring in a soda and could not store any food or drinks in the rooms. No pets either. Sooo . . . Just an assumption but you were much happier at the YMCA than I was at college.

@susanmorano405 2 года назад

Thank you for your service.

@jivrouss Год назад

Awesome!You are so lucky!❤

@SuiGenerisAbbie Год назад

You are amazingly handy and resourceful. You have carpentry and plumbing experience, obviously. Just amazing how you have spruced up your digs.

@netteleverett4871 2 года назад

You have ABSOLUTELY nothing to be ashamed of! Actually, I admire your humility….. many others are so vain in egotistically “showing off” their huge, expensive spaces, which makes it uninteresting! So extremely pleasing to see REAL souls living REAL lives!! It’s your life, never apologize for that! Thank you kindly for sharing your home!💗💗💗

@sabjuju777 2 года назад

well said !!

@mandycote5662 2 года назад

♥️

@holidayham1988 2 года назад

agreed !

@ramencurry6672 2 года назад

It’s actually a good apartment. The city is the spacious living room.

@marinellanunez2956 2 года назад

I second Ms Leverett on every word she said. I love your tiny apartment and above all your humility. May God bless you.

@sharonhoover644 3 года назад

Your not crazy by any means. You are a thrifty survivor, and if you and your pets are comfortably managing with your available space that is wonderful and consider yourself fortunate! 😊

@moneythoughts 3 года назад

VERY

@froy_boyproductions8488 3 года назад

For real I was thinking those pups are having a blast being so cozy under the bed lol.

@jlav9594 Год назад

It's a joke that we are expected to think living spaces this small are acceptable.

@cacola_3373 Год назад

You make sacrifices in your humble beginnings, in order to go to school, work and live the American Dream, well really we bus in those who live the AD, while you work, pay taxes & compete for a decent job.

@laurajurek4065 Год назад

Thats your opinion keep it to yourself

@laurajurek4065 Год назад

This is cool 😎

@sunnydaze2359 Год назад

What I don’t understand is, how almost all of these New York City apartments never seem to have blinds or curtains on their windows. Where is the privacy ?

@j.kristineemmons Год назад

@@sunnydaze2359 he has shades in his. They're drawn up.

@riverbluequintxxx2490 Год назад

You are amazing 🤩 blessings .. we need to be grateful for everything that we have

@stefaniehasandras3210 3 года назад

It's a great space for what you're paying in a very overpriced city.

@moneythoughts 3 года назад

Precisely

@nomadicfoodie6286 3 года назад

and a great location!

@judymclean2999 3 года назад

True minimalism!

@MCKornbred 2 года назад

I wish I could live in something that small. The deal breaker for me is that the bathroom is shared. Other than that, I think living in a micro apartment would be a fun challenge of one’s humility and resourcefulness.

@moneythoughts 2 года назад

The bathroom is the dealbreaker for most people, not me though :)

@susanmorano405 2 года назад

Sharing a bathroom with strangers is hard enough to do at work. I can't imagine coming home and doing the same thing. I need my own clean (or own dirty) space.

@lorrainefairfield774 2 года назад

Congratulations for finding a way to live where you want, and within your means plus save for the future. That’s better than most people can say. You found a solution that works for you. Don’t worry about what others may think.

@missj5564 2 года назад

I would prefer to have a bathroom. I would have a mini fridge and small appliances for a kitchen.

@Numbskis 2 года назад

Shared bathroom is a big no-no for me too. What if you get the runs in the middle of the night and the bathroom is occupied. Geez.

@robertnovoa341 Год назад

Love your space very well organized and clean.

@moneythoughts Год назад

Thank you!

@jamesjensen5226 Год назад

Ty 4 showing the puppies

@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239 3 года назад

Thank you for inviting us into your lovely home.

@moneythoughts 3 года назад

Thank you!

@Catmoore60 2 года назад

I’ve slowly come to realize that I don’t so much own my junk as my junk owns me. I’m in the process of downsizing to essentials, so your approach impressed me.

@sadiedc3457 2 года назад

Honestly, I feel ya

@maureenspano6988 2 года назад

🤣 I have been doing that almost 5 years. Good luck with that.

@wintersantiago2274 2 года назад

This isn’t impressive

@alainmichigan9916 Год назад

I like people when they make a situation works for them and you've made it with that tiny room. Congratulations young man ...

@healthadvice3091 Год назад

bro i just subscribe and i want to see you progress in life goodluck. think + and enjoy the game of life lets gooo!

@cindypattana6071 3 года назад

My husband and I have downsized drastically after realizing 80% of where we lived was unused space. We now live in a 500 sq ft apartment and love it.

@hello-again6994 3 года назад

But does he love it?

@user_27357 3 года назад

@Ozer Arkis yikes haha

@elouise5593 3 года назад

@Ozer Arkis Why do you need 190 guitars? 2 would be more than adequate.

@dylanosullivan7845 3 года назад

@@elouise5593 that's a very non guitarist thing to say. Guitars do different things, have different sound and tell different stories. I only have 2 guitars (1 electric 1 acoustic) and I feel like Im not nearly done buying more

@matthewmitchell68 3 года назад

That’s great, it’s totally doable! I live in a small 500-600 foot apartment with a roommate and it totally works

@dustyroads834 3 года назад

That’s all I would need. Nice. I’ve always said. I would rather live in a cardboard box and have a pocket full of money than have a nice big place and be broke.