Answering your FAQ's about moving to NYC | PART 2 how much you should save & planning overwhelm

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hey! Sorry about my camera refusing to focus 😖 If this video was helpful for ya, check out my NYC Advice playlist (tips to help you move here & live here in general)! I am always adding to it. Thanks everyone! 🍎🗽 kzbin.info/aero/PLuR-6QF6WOR06JeJtuJr84nV_RmqZ-Kgr

[@MaddieCassidy]

you are truly the nyc GURU and i am HERE for it!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

🥺🙏🏻✨thanks girl!

[@emmy6128]

You make me feel more sure of my reasoning for wanting to live in New York City. Especially in my early 20’s when I'm trying to find my identity and also juggle mental health. I hope that New York is a good decision as far as making a life for myself. I always feel so nervous trying to move to such a hectic hustle-culture city when dealing with anxiety issues. You help me realize it's possible!! Love your content.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Thanks for watching and for being here!

[@JemmaGrann]

Amazing amazing amazing super detailed, down to earth video. THANK YOU! 💕💕💕

[@ChelseaCallahan]

I'm so glad it was helpful for you!! 💓

[@anna_not_ina]

Thank you for these tips!! Watching videos like these get me so excited to move (hopefully this year) and give me a kick in the booty to get the ball rolling and prepare for when the time comes!!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Yayyy, that's so exciting!! I love it!

[@brendadrew834]

LOL...I paid only $90 dollars a month for a one bedroom , one bath, large eat in kitchen , living room apt on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in the early 1970s when I was single and working as a fashion illustrator, and that was rent controlled, an old brownstone! With two roomates that was $30 dollars each! Then I rented a brand new studio apt. when I moved to the suburbs, with AC, a full walk in closet, huge linen closet, galley kitchen, one bath with tub along with swimming pool/tennis courts for just $162 a month! That same apt on the Upper East Side, now renovated goes for $2500 - 3000 a month for one person! Used to pay just 10 dollars a month for food and next to nothing for utilities! Subway fare was 35 cents a ride, movies were $1.25, a drink at a single's bar was around 2 -3 dollars! A bounced check was just $3.00!! What are the skyrocketed prices today! And we thought inflation was bad in the 1970s?? HA!! I wouldn't pay any of the exhorbitant prices today that have gone through the stratosphere since then, just shows you just how GREEDY people have gotten these days and everything keeps on going up and up..the landlords, real estate, property taxes, home insurance, the greedy banks with their outlandish fees!

[@rachiboo14]

Wow, that sounds a dream 😊

[@SOPHIAFLYGIRL]

Great you mentioned coming to the city even if you've been there before because a lot has changed! I was last in NYC in 2004 and I only got to run all over NY for one day. Thanks for the great advice!

[@touyiaxiong]

Thank you for your tips! I love the last bit about knowing the reasons why you’re there especially when times get tough. I’d love to hear more about that and what keeps you going. What advises can you give to someone who’s interested in moving to NYC in their early 30s? Disadvantages? Any advantages? Dating? Social life and making friends?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hi! Thanks for watching 🙂Those are great questions! There are a lot of people here in their 30's thriving! There is no shortage of people to date and befriend. Parks and bars are a great place to start. I've also made amazing friends who were my colleagues, so I hope that for you!! I'll keep thinking about these questions and add it to the next FAQ!

[@touyiaxiong]

@@ChelseaCallahan That's so good to know. Def thinking about a changeup and keeping NYC in the mix. Thanks so much for your response.

[@itslaceyduhhhhhhh1929]

Your channel and these videos have helped me so much w planning my move. Thank you honestly

[@ChelseaCallahan]

I'm so happy to hear this!! Lmk if any other questions come up for you during your move planning!

[@Cozyandra]

You are a saint! These are such great tips and have been helping my pre-move anxiety so much! 💕

[@ChelseaCallahan]

I'm so glad to hear that it could help!! ✨Feel free to reach out if any questions come up for you during your move!

[@nc5537]

Thank you so much for making this! Thank you for taking the time! I wish for so much success for you. :)

[@ChelseaCallahan]

I wish all the success to you too! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@laurensmith2481]

Just wanted to let you now I absolutely love your videos and they're so helpful! Im looking to move to the city soon and it's so nice seeing the realistic side of everything.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Wow thank you I’m so glad they’re helpful!! Congrats on the move soon!

[@alehra]

These sound like good tips! I’m definitely going to keep them in mind. I’m thinking when I finally move this year i’ll probably start at a sublet and THEN find a lease if I even qualify. I guess that’s where getting a job will be very important. 😅 I’ve graduated from college and I’ve already gotten experience of a decent paying job so I think that will help. And the good thing is that I’ve saved so much that I’m not too worried. It’s just that first step of following through with everything that’s so scary! 😭

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Alexa, you're nailing it! The follow thru is definitely scary, but you're doing everything right! 🙂the sublet-to-lease is best case scenario also so you have more time to find a neighborhood you like for a more permanent living situation. 🎯

[@Mariam-lv8to]

Wow I was literally searching for this and u just posted this

[@ChelseaCallahan]

amazing timing! I hope it was helpful for you

[@blakechung2039]

The grab and go lunch spot reminded me of the one time I got lunch from the Whole Foods hot line and ended up paying 30$ cuz I didn’t understand the price per ounce thing. Bruh. Who knew 3 pounds of Mac and cheese and veggies and chicken and roasted potatoes cost so much? Lol

[@ChelseaCallahan]

OMG making this realization too late is a right of passage as a new yorker!! literally the most relatable comment ever lol

[@baarbaramac]

I usually do not comment on KZbin videos, but I needed to say this: keep posting it! I loved and I can't stop watching your videos! I'm on my way to the 6th video so yeah... Thanks for this! xoxo

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Thanks for watching !! A new catch up video is coming soon and then more NY content. Let me know if you wanna see anything in particular ♥️✨

[@TransparencyBodycam]

What do you think about the impact of minimum wage laws in NYC, especially for tipped employees like waitresses?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

I'm all for raising the minimum wage. When i was waitressing I was only getting like $3/hour or something like that, so I needed tips to pay rent.

[@TransparencyBodycam]

@@ChelseaCallahan What should the ideal minimum wage be in your opinion?

[@priyankapunjabi844]

How do you like/ hate Downtown Brooklyn? I will be moving there this July! Thank you(:

[@SonamPansari]

Your videos are becoming more and more engaging girl! Even though I do not plan to live there I would love to visit sometime soon. :)

[@ChelseaCallahan]

you are so sweet to watch these videos!! let me know if you visit, we MUST meet up!!

[@theeverydayhomebymai]

Nice one.

[@nitaw8182]

We need a moving to NY support group.

[@IonicTechYT]

Love your content, Chelsea! All very helpful stuff! One thing I’m struggling to find info on is school districts. Would you be able to point me to a good resource? I may move with my son (8 y.o) and currently eyeing Jackson heights.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hey! Thanks! Unfortunately I don’t know of any resources for you on school districts that are any different from googling it… if I hear anything I’ll come back here to report!!

[@IonicTechYT]

@@ChelseaCallahan thank you! Keep up the great quality content! I love the way you talk too! ❤️

[@lsm_project17893]

He is very smart Good explanation 🙂

[@ianyoung4982]

14:05 "Make a cute little background on your iphone, or your.. your laptop." *Cries in android

[@ChelseaCallahan]

😭 Android already knows it’s superior!

[@LarissaWhite]

Literally if I ever know someone trying to move to NYC I will always tell them to subscribe here first!!!!!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

You are so sweet!

[@murielmoloney1043]

Very helpful

[@ChelseaCallahan]

I’m so glad!

[@blakechung2039]

Stooping nyc has saved my life lol

[@ChelseaCallahan]

have you had successful stoops from the app?? because half my apartment furniture is cuz of you 😂

[@murielmoloney1043]

Becoming a minimalist the only way to survive in a city

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Yes it definitely helps!!

[@ThereseDavidson]

I moved from Los Angeles from Stockholm, Sweden with my mother begging me ”pleeease find housing before you move!” I was thinking I was gonna find something when i was there.. i’m glad i did look for roommates (and met them in my hometown Stockholm before I moved 😅). It worked out as it was suppose to, one of them ended up becoming one of my best friends.

[@itslynnt]

Do you recommend moving to NY with a personal car?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

It makes life easier not having to take the subway but parking is a pain & expensive. Other than that yes it’s super convenient!

[@ohitsamala]

there is a new ikea in queens

[@ChelseaCallahan]

i had no idea!! thanks for point that out!

[@analuciaroeder726]

How old were you when you moved to NY?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

25 :)

[@surajaku]

i want to moove to nyc where u from thoo?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

hooray!! I'm from oregon 🙂

[@surajaku]

@@ChelseaCallahan btw im hooked on your channel! more subs and likes for u 🤍