I think we all need "screaming" room!

I'm retired living solely on SS Retirement Benefits. Bought a 2 bedroom one bath 1100 sft foreclosure. Paid cash with closing $20k. $950 a year taxes. No mortgage. Northern PA on a dead end Street. Woods surround 3/4 of my property. Bears and deer come right up to the house. You can leave your car running and phone and wallet on the front seat of your car with the windows down, run into convenience store and come back out and everything still there. Been to NYC many times but love country living the best.

1.8 million? A bargain.

I’d totally give up a walk in closet for a bigger bathroom they should have thought of that but home is what we make it😌

You are blessed, having found this apartment. One needs little more than you have. Your closet is huge for a studio!!! I have named all my applinaces, in order for them to know who I am yelling at......perhaps your aircon needs a personal name? (LOL)

These rents are insane.

I used to have an even smaller basement studio in the east 80's way back in 1977-ish. I feel your youth and optimism. Keep fighting. It will get better!

You would be fun to take on a road trip or have brunch with, I like your quirky personality... cute apartment!

I love watching these! Thanks for sharing!

😅 cute 🥰

Not a realtor, but I am a lifelong native NYer… while you’re correct that a rent stabilized apt is coveted, the space itself has to be worth it and sorry to say but a dungeon basement unit isn’t worth keeping for that. Most move out of these subterranean spaces and for your current rent, you can definitely get a bigger better rent stabilized apt elsewhere. You won’t get that kinda deal these days in Manhattan or BK, but you just might in western QNS. Since the western half of BK is now super pricey/gentrified, lately apt hunters have been moving/searching into western QNS (just look at StreetEasy for the past coupla yrs). Gentrification ramped up in this part of QNS several years ago, where access to midtown and BK is quick n’ easy. Key to a financially manageable life in NYC is living in an area that’s close enough to all the action w/o actually being in the middle of it. You can always move into an overblown $$$$ shoebox in a hip nabe anytime, but finding a good deal apt that’s in short distance of your hangout spots should be the initial goal for those w limited means moving to NYC.

A window into neighbors living room 😮 put safety bars and a curtain .

Buy curtains and you wouldn't need stickers for the window.

In NYC you definitely don't get all the bang for your buck!

I love those views of the Delancey St, aka Williamsburg, Bridge.

You are great. Very friendly and informative. Thank you!

I love your apartment ❤

Thank you for showing your apartment. I am a new subscriber and I have been enjoying your videos.

Thanks for sharing your apartment. I love your artwork!

Looks good the large picture is perfect behind the table makes it look like a dining room😊

Oh, wow! Loved that you showed us your apartment -- we got some glimpses so I always wondered! Grandma Dolores had her own slot machine! LOL! She sounds like a character!

Wow, that isn't much bigger than my shed, which I built for $2,300. For the love of God, why do people live there? SphereMotor, the future of electricity

A classic quirky New York Apartment. Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

that is a ridiculous price. I would never live in NY. I would move and take less pay to live more comfortable. paying that kind of money for rent I wouldn't be comfortable.

Lived in many a studio apartment when in one's 20s. One had this great Murphy bed that swung out vertically and then you pushed it down. Wonderful bed. The stove had legs. Then there was the one in DC that you walked through the closet to the bathroom, passing a sink that was about six inches square. But the topper was the full-size (like 1950s full-size) stove. In baby blue enamel. Love your videos and your narration. Keep 'em coming!

You have the most contagiously adorable personality ❤! Love this video 😊

I recently sold my 2300 sf house and moved into a 650 sf 1 BR apartment in anticipation of moving to NYC when I retire. I'll get rid of some more stuff before I move. My standing desk doubles as my TV stand to save some space. Thanks for showing us your apartment!

Great tour...I really liked your apartment except for the bathroom. My Mom always left her stickers on too. I liked the velcro idea and as I've said before, I really like the artwork on your walls, especially the large canvas. Awesome that you got it for free! One thing I am not, is super organized (I am not messy at all, I just have a lot of stuff). Your apartment was neat and tidy. I suppose the issue for me would be deciding what to keep and what has to go. My hubby and I live in a 3 bed 2 bath home with a large kitchen and island, so you can imagine how I would struggle having to downsize. Thanks for the tour, it was nice getting to know you some more. I like the adjustable desk too. Have a great week!!

Wow... this looks super small, but you really have mastered making the most out of every available space. And, thanks for the recommendation of an adjustable desk. I have been thinking that is what I need.

Thank you for sharing your apartment with us. You have made a small space very cosy. I really enjoy your videos. Wishing you every success with your channel.

Great apartment, but I think I’d get claustrophobic in that bathroom (lol), thanks for the tour!

This was a great tour! Thank you!

I never thought of myself as dirt poor but I guess I am.

Beautiful video and gorgeous apartments!

Upper Manhattan view. That is Harlem.

Talk about gentrification. I remember when it was primarily gritty and semi industrial. I wonder how many long time residents were displaced for this ?

Thanx so much for the tour Hayley🌸The amount of space in an apt. never gets in the way of a cozy vibe…Living in NYC is all that matters @ the end of the day, ya feel me?!…Take Care💋

Even if this is beyond most viewers price range, this is the type of housing we want to see. It's inspirational. I'm encouraged that you are venturing off the island. I feely you get a much better value beyond Manhattan. I kept waiting for the ratings, but they didn't materialize. I suppose if you can afford to spend $3M on a condo, then you're not worried about access to the subway.

Why do developers spend so much oh common areas? In EVERY video of NYC condos I've seen they're empty!

Thanks!

WOW! LOVE!!! I think these are the best you've shown. Taxes and common fees are quite high, but those views, and the finishes....amazing. Thanks for explaining about the lottery and the difference between gov't help. Thanks for another great video! Have a super week.

Hayley another great video! Loved the second two bedroom and the views are amazing

Thanks for another great tour! These apartments are gorgeous!

They are beautiful apartments, I liked the second 2 bedroom the views are WOW!❤

My camera work is a bit shaky on this one and I sped certain parts up because of that. I was hurt when I recorded this and just trying to make it work!

you are a good with the camera

Waiting in a restaurant and watching this tranquil fall video 😊

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This had to happen. It is time to stop exploiting people just trying to find a place to live.

Could you tell me how this works if one is retired? If one’s income stream consists of a pension, social security benefits, 401k withdrawals, plus they have a nice cushion in a savings account and excellent credit, would a 3rd Party Guarantor be willing to work with them if their income streams are at least 27.5 times the monthly rent but under 40 times the monthly rent?