Apartment Hunting In NYC 2022 *with prices*

[@yourbestfriendjoshua]

The fact that $5300 (nearly $64K per year) doesn’t even get you a LUXURY apartment anymore is mildly disturbing…

[@IWantALeatherBag]

I would say extremely disturbing

[@ShelbyChurch]

It’s INSANE

[@JFinns]

Living in Manhattan is a joke with this pricing. Bklyn Queens and BX are the only places to look in NYC if you're young anymore.

[@jr23kid]

The fact that she is looking with Charles and not cash is why she is seeing this mind of stuff. Cash has more people and owns his own business and has people working under him. She should have looked at cashs portfolio of luxury buildings even if they aren’t in Manhattan

[@midlifekryz]

You can get a high-rise 1BR in Manhattan for that price, just not in the Village. I don't see the appeal to live in those old boxes just be in the Village, you can easily walk there from Chelsea or even FiDi, or take a short subway ride.

[@veganbadassTTV]

I'm one minute into the video and almost had a heart attack when you announced the first apartment. Jesus Christ, $3000 a month for basically a walk in closet. Yikes. If anything this video is convincing me to move OUT of NYC 😅

[@vupham5252]

yeah, I was shook! I love my 2 bedrooms of 1000+ sqft for $1300, lol.

[@jancarlson2165]

Very typical for New York tho. I have a 2 bedroom in Grand Rapids Michigan and pay $1008.00 a month. And that's because I've been here for 6 years. New renters and renters in our area pay up to 2k easy.

[@Joreyblake]

@@jancarlson2165 people pay that much to live in Michigan?! That’s intense.

[@jancarlson2165]

@@Joreyblake What's wrong with Michigan? Beautiful state, 4 seasons, the great lakes, great campgrounds, and Grand Rapids is the 2nd largest city here. Quite awesome. And that's the going rate now for alot of cities, for apartments.

[@jennybueno1132]

Literally sameeeee

[@angelwitprblmz]

I'm gagged right now... I've lived in NY for 10 years and these prices are absolutely insane... I guess we've probably hunted for different things and at different times (I've lived in my rent controlled apt for two years, right before the apartment prices dipped and everyone was getting INSANE deals), but I have a proper one bedroom in prime Williamsburg for $1995. Windows in every room, not necessarily renovated but not outdated. Laundry in the basement. Plleeeeeease keep looking. $5300 for a one bedroom in EV is atrocious. I feel like you can find a 2 bedroom for that price in Williamsburg . I get people want diff things and what's important to you might not be important to me, I'm just surprised lol makes me never wanna apt hunt again

[@ShelbyChurch]

Williamsburg seems like the move, waaay better stuff over there!

[@neutrino78x]

" feel like you can find a 2 bedroom for that price in Williamsburg" If you don't mind being surrounded by Trump supporters, sure. That's the Small Town Tax. Personally I'd rather be surrounded by like minded people -- if even if they're on the right -- which is why I prefer big cities. I don't mind roommates at all myself :)

[@califlorican]

@@neutrino78x Williamsburg is a neighborhood in Brooklyn…is that not still “big city”?

[@neutrino78x]

@@califlorican I thought they meant the williamsburg in virginia. ok, if its part of Brooklyn fine. But that's still going to be expensive if it's New York City. :)

[@neutrino78x]

@Matthew Toop Well her and others who make 15k per month, which is 50% of the people of New York City. So basically you're whining because you don't have a good job :) I can't afford my own house in San Jose either. Silicon Valley is as expensive as New York, if not more so. But I live with a roommate. :)

[@GyasiLinje]

I definitely would checkout Brooklyn you could get a corner unit with incredible views in the most sought after neighborhoods

[@Aripoma]

It’s rare to see influencers make it to Brooklyn

[@heg203]

I love Brooklyn sm. 20 min to Manhattan and all the fun stores/restaurant/nightlife. Especially in Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg (tho it’s crazy $$ there now) and Prospect Heights.

[@alexius23]

I was born in Brooklyn. I have read that, in recent years,areas of Brooklyn…..rental prices have skyrocketed.

[@MikhailFederov]

But it’s Brooklyn. No thanks

[@JFinns]

@@MikhailFederov Living in Brooklyn > Manhattan now.

[@CashJordan]

Great video! The market is crazy now.

[@SnowBeltDetails]

Cash money checking in! I just watched your video on how NYC is a difficult sell lately - I moved upstate a month ago because I couldn’t justify the rent vs. the current condition of the city. ActionKid left too as I’m sure you know. I can’t believe how much it has changed in a few years. Tough to watch because NYC was an amazing place. Even more interesting to me is that NYC’s legacy/image is still appealing enough in its current state to people like Shelby who are considering moving in.

[@ShelbyChurch]

It’s so crazy!!

[@ericryanyawl9401]

When KZbin worlds collide. Two of my faves.

[@sandyrose2398]

@@SnowBeltDetails Shelby would NEVER move to NYC - I left in 1966 and never looked back.

[@carochan86]

Why didn't you go to cash ?

[@mjzalov]

Chicago downtown for these prices, you can get a large 1-2 bedroom apartments right in the heart with amazing views....

[@alan_li]

But it’s in Chicago…

[@krat9707]

with the Gunshots sounds ....

[@healthycitizen1926]

@@alan_li yall foul🤣🤣🤣😭😭🤦

[@clanaoaarmyofallah2557]

I might have to consider Chicago. Im black though but never been there im from texas and currently in Philadelphia working. I hate Philadelphia so i might hate chicago also lol. But i always love visiting every place for the experience. But i hate Philadelphia because all the stupid row homes And parking and trash everywhere. My small town in texas looks richer and better than half the entire country. Its crazy.

[@kasualbeauty309]

@@clanaoaarmyofallah2557 Oh Philly is way way worse lol

[@timothyhyde3247]

These apartment choices aren’t great. I just looked myself and saw lots of great listings all over the city in every Manhattan neighborhood with at least 1BR, 1Ba, central air, and in unit laundry in the range of 2.5k-5k. Paying 5k for no laundry even in Manhattan is a joke. There are much better choices than this. You may have to do some searching on your own to find the best deals. Don’t overlook CT either. Some would say the quality of life is better here while still being a short drive from all the NYC happenings. It’s also good to keep an address in CT for tax purposes, do whatever you can to avoid filing state taxes in New York.

[@spencer_]

As a fellow broker in nyc, he was grossly overestimating the sizes of those apartments. That first studio was closer to 425 and the second one was closer to 700-800 sq ft….definitely not 1,000!

[@Aidan_Au]

Agree. He needs to get the measuring tool that Cash Jordan uses. The first broker may be out of commission pretty soon.

[@kennyadvocat]

ya you always measure in NYC. The owners like to average up and hope nobody notices. Louis Rossman's channel he shows commercial spaces can be off by 20-30%

[@JohnHausser]

I used to live in the big 🍏 $ 5 000/ month for our Manhattan apartment but I loved it. I miss NYC so much. Cheers from San Diego California

[@robertwilliam9558]

You made a great move to the 619.

[@patr70]

@@robertwilliam9558 The 858 is nicer than the 619

[@MacGirl4287]

Shelby, I think you do a similar video in Chicago! Check out the Midwest, Chicago has a great vibe and great place to live for that similar urban feel! Do a week or 2 there and see what you think? I’d love to see how you think it compares

[@julianab7491]

Chicago’s “vibe” is snooty people. There isn’t ANY culture there like NYC… no offense but you must not know true new york

[@truthteller4442]

@@julianab7491 There isn’t any culture in Chicago?? 😂 What??? Lady, it’s one of the top 3 cities in the United States and is a World Class city. Typical New Yorker….they think anywhere that isn’t New York City is like Idaho. Chicago is literally New York City, Just on a slightly smaller scale and much cleaner.

[@taylorcoloton6703]

I just moved into a one bedroom apartment in a small resort town in Vermont and pay a little over $1,000/ month including utilities for a year lease. I always knew NYC is expensive but those prices are crazy!

[@alexius23]

When I was small my parents my sister & I ,with my grandmother, shared a large apartment on Riverside Drive. My Grandmother was covered by rent control. There were 2 units per floor. My Grandmother eventually died & my great aunt (moved in after we left) eventually went into a nursing home. Years later the building went Condo. It was very common that the owners purchased both apartments & turned it into a single unit of about 2,400 square feet. Last year I checked prices. The asking price of the former family apartment (now single unit) was $4.3 million dollars. Sheesh. Well across the Street was Riverside Park. 2 blocks East was Broadway & the 72nd Street subway stop…

[@JuliaStuxberg]

It would be so fun if you did some house hunting in a state that you have never considered before. Like nebraska, Idaho, Florida, North dakota or anything haha.

[@AssBlasster]

come to small town Idaho. I get a 550 sq ft, 1-bed apt similar to the first one on the busy main street in downtown for $550/mo, including an elevator (that isn't advertised as a perk)

[@Joreyblake]

Damn! Those NYC prices are more insane than LA prices. Over $3k for a studio?? Omg.

[@tabithathewholistic]

Right??

[@susanmcguire4664]

I live in Sydney, Australia and plenty of people here think that they are paying too much in rent. They would faint if they watched this video and heard the rent prices in New York. My 2 bedroom apartment here is double the size of the first one shown in this video and we pay $2100 per month.

[@kayflip2233]

LA isn't an expensive city.

[@VideoGameRoom32]

$5300 a month for the second apartment. INSANE. You're better off buying a house. Good tour though.

[@silversurfer198]

You might also want to consider Downtown Jersey City. If you're near the Path, it's a 5-minute ride into Manhattan and at those prices you could get something pretty new with way more space. Also some of the apartments have really nice views of the skyline.

[@sterlingstacker295]

The third toilet does look like a public facility. Strangely that means it’s superior in every single way. I’ve worked maintenance on facilities for years and never understood why we use gravity fed toilets other than they are cheaper to install

[@rockercover]

Agree with your choice to skip these. Thanks again for the eye-opening venture into what is currently; “out there”, (price for sq. ft. wise), within the dwelling world. Best of luck with future apt. hunting.

[@pineyforkpress]

She was never going to rent them...

[@sepster2740]

Shelby just go to Brooklyn. You can still get great street views on like the 7th floor or something for a 2 bedroom and for maybe 3k. Studio or 1 bdr would be cheaper too. And it would only been a 15 min subway ride to Manhattan

[@allysonnoelle3789]

Charles Monroe seems like such a nice guy!

[@iTzDritte]

Manhattan’s Financial District is a banger neighborhood to live in. Super high floors (30 to 60 stories), quiet, with tons of natural light at a good price, and almost every subway line goes right through it.

[@jetizon]

Laundry out-of-unit for $5.3k? Yikes. My co workers in NY have a 2 bedroom (shared) for sub $5.2k w/ in unit laundry - might be the hack / also have a work area?

[@naaklerimed]

I live 30-min (by public transportation) away from the apartments you looked at. It's a 4 story townhouse with private parking & 800sq ft backyard and I pay around $3500 for everything. Manhattan is crazy expensive.

[@aliyathom6917]

From Monica’s to Shelby’s 🥰 thanks church girls for keeping me entertained this morning!

[@ericB3444]

Are they church goers

[@greatest_bumble_bee_dude]

I'm not sure why they don't reside not too far away from each other so basically can see each other a bit more regularly

[@KyraW2]

@@ericB3444 it’s their last name ☠️

[@ScorpioMystik07]

Shel, don't settle for these apartments at this price!! I can personally guarantee there are so many others at similar price range that is SO much better in every way with a newer build, laundry etc.

[@nathanyoder4509]

Super interesting. You do such a great job on these vids!

[@parkds]

Thoughts from a long time NYer: the 3rd apartment was terrible for the price. The 2nd unit was nice but a 1,000 sqft 1 bedroom is overkill. For reference, I live in a 1,050 sqft 2 bedroom. Also $5k with no washer even on the hallway of the floor is ridiculous. The 1st unit seemed the best balance of space/price and holy cr@p that closet space was amazing. But you are paying for those closets and could probably find a better balance of amenities vs closets. Around 750 sqft for a 1 bedroom might be a better fit or a studio with an alcove. Finally, I suggest just walking around areas you like and going into buildings that look interesting if they have doormen and ask if they know if anything is available to rent. Some units never make it to market because people do this and it can help you avoid broker fees. I know several people who have done this to great success.

[@judemartin2878]

ABSOLUTELY walk around and ask the doorman for availability and avoid broker fees. As an ex-realtor in the city I’m still dumbfounded by how expensive it is to rent in NYC. I ended up renting to clients in NJ and giving more value for their money.

[@cheaserceaser]

How do you get 5K to pay for rent. Thats like 100K in salary (pre-tax) just for rent? I used to live in NYC myself and half my paycheck was paid to rent (82K salary), and this was for a $2k/month studio.

[@camelliaghotbzadeh2576]

I pay $2200 for a 800 sq ft apartment in a great part of LA, so I honestly cannot imagine having to pay double that!! Those rental prices are nuts

[@jr23kid]

There is a huge difference between la and nyc though and that’s the actual cost per month. When I lived in la I had to drive to work, ie car payments, insurance, gas etc. nyc metro, bus or Uber are all cheaper lol

[@ayisyencomice7988]

Amazing tour...!! Expected no less dealing with Charles Munroe...... he has amazing units..!! Beautiful video tour...!!

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

NY is nice but I have to ask. Are you sure you want to deal with the weather? It gets COLD and the Snow Storms can be brutal. Something to think about. Don't get me wrong, I love NY. Lived there for around 10 years.

[@georgiasmith7615]

Depends on where you are from. NYC isn’t that bad compared to upstate NY and Canada where it is much colder and there is more snow. NYC doesn’t get as much snow as Boston.

[@kayflip2233]

It hasn't gone below 32F and barely snowed the last 7 years. Not sure when you lived here but we have had extremely mild winters in NYC the last 7 years.

[@luzbelitausa]

I agree. You should try living in Chicago for a month

[@gonzokryllake4587]

These prices are really crazy. I wonder how New Yorkers are able to afford these rents. I don't think that they all make 10.000+ dollars a month or do they? How much is the rent for similar places in the other boroughs, like Brooklyn or the Bronx? Is it significantly cheaper?

[@lkfxfotografiavideo177]

Uptown Non prime areas are within 1500-2500 /month (Bronx, Brooklyn, Washington heights (ghetto Manhattan)

[@johnlcq]

New Yorkers don’t live in these neighborhoods… unless they’ve been there forever and have a rent stabilized place. Tbh it’s lots of transplants trying to live their nyc dream life lol

[@pkal244]

I mean, a couple making 6 figs each is over $10k/mo take home easy. You have bankers, tech workers, lawyers and a ton of Fortune 500 companies with big presences here who have lots of money to burn and don't mind spending it on top talent.

[@maynardewm]

@@pkal244 Yeah but people making that much would never want to live in these poor excuses for apartments. When you get to the point in your life where you're making that much, you want to have a nice place.

[@pkal244]

@@maynardewm you'd be surprised. My wife and I fall into that category and have a cozy 1BR in the upper west side near Central Park. We won't be here forever but love it while we can.

[@LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau]

Yes, the market is insane. In Switzerland house prices are also increasing rapidly. Sometimes there are empty new built houses and apartments in the cities, because no one can afford living there. Thank you for sharing those apartments with us.

[@ortoapp]

NYC is an amazing, exciting, inspiring place to live. You're young and free. Do it if you can afford it! When you're old, you'll look back on your time there with fond memories and the crazy rent will be a distant memory. Good luck!

[@dinocollins720]

Live in NJ right across the bridge from Manhattan. So much cheaper and just a decently short bus to NYC.

[@SarahSchneider2]

I am so thankful with my $910 monthly rent for my 714 square foot 1 bedroom apartment in Michigan. I live in the city next to ann arbor for college and I see rent is a lot more if I were to move 1 city over just because it's a more popular city.

[@Jeroen74]

The kitchen sink in the second apartment seems really awkward to use

[@nexusyang4832]

*Graham has entered chat* LOL!!!

[@jase298hkhk]

If you must move to NYC, you can try look for a townhouse or a small house in staten island close to the bridge. It’s convenient to get to all boroughs of the city via 278. I just assume you still have the Tesla and will need to charge it. Don’t think about the toll, it’s nothing compare to paying for a parking spot if you live in any other boroughs.

[@simongamez]

You're either not looking in the right place with the right person or you just want to spend money. With $3-5,000 you can get wayyyyy better places in the city.

[@Lisakaylindsay256]

The closet on the first place was actually pretty nice for a studio I think.

[@megannrosas7657]

Just for anyone reading this that doesn’t live in the “ United States “ meaning Los Angeles, CA , New York OR Miami . These are average prices here in Los Angeles where I live a 2 bedroom apartment at 500-700 sq feet STARTS at $5,000 a month. I live in a studio apartment and pay $3,000 a month which in LA is very very average…. NO NEED to attack me I’m just simply writing what I pay in a NEW building in the HEART of LA

[@krat9707]

miami offers a great apartment with that amount . Not like how nyc treats u with a painted matchbox for 3000 dollars per month

[@88ashjen]

Yea I noticed those people not from America doesn’t get that. It’s a huge expat city so you get the cost of living that is overpriced. Of course this drives out the natives of those cities and living spaces become competitive.

[@WalkingCommuter]

3500 for a studio! nuts! So thankful for my current NYC apt... but I know they'll jack the rent when the lease is up for renewal next May!

[@johnbean7514]

The prices are absolutely crazy! I’m born and raised in Texas. I rent a 1300 square foot house (2 bedroom 1 bath) for $1200. I know it’s NYC but I just can’t fathom spending that much. For $5300 a month you could live in a 7k square foot house here in Dallas!

[@katherinechesney9692]

Where do you live in Texas? I live in DFW and $1200 for a 1300SQFH is super low cost!

[@johnbean7514]

@@katherinechesney9692 I live in Rockwall. Yes, it’s a really good deal honestly. We got lucky when we found the house. One bedroom apartments in Rockwall rent for $1200 so we were very fortunate to find our house for the same price!

[@zpclosangelesgraffiticafe]

Shelby, I'd like to know the situation with "Vaccine Passport" to enter businesses, restaurants, stores, etc. in nyc?? Is this still being pushed??

[@npal36]

No, all restrictions are lifted. BUT these places have the options to in force them

[@OldWurlitzerMusic]

great video , omg i would feel so ripped off at night i couldnt sleep in one of thoses appartments .... crazy prices ... so sad !

[@eviewesner6231]

That bathroom is bigger than mine! And we have 4ppl using it!

[@Aidan_Au]

Shelby foreshadowing herself moving to NYC

[@deathcabforgraham]

After years in NYC I’m retreating to Philly…for now. They raised my rent by 48 percent! In Philly I found a place with 2 big bedrooms and a private rooftop in Center City for exactly what I pay now. 2100. I love New York, always have always will, but with my work going mostly remote,can’t justify the rent and taxes for a 250 Sq. Ft. closet anymore. I’m over it. But I encourage anyone wanting to live in New York to do it. Especially in your 20s when you can get roommates and are going out more than you’re staying in and can tolerate the cramped space.

[@karleywhite6941]

I would love to see your next NYC video showing Brooklyn - everyone always talks about how much cheaper it is and how you can get more for your money so would love to see the comparison!

[@allisonlock702]

Hi Shelby, I’m writing from South Africa and just want to hop in here and compare renting price’s from NYC to ours. With $3000 you could rent a 4 bedroom house with a yard for that price in South Africa in a prime location. Kind of crazy how things differs in price around the world! Ps. Love your videos

[@aadi_c_official]

And the same 4 bedroom house would cost around $1500 here in India

[@megannrosas7657]

Just for anyone reading this that doesn’t live in the “ United States “ meaning Los Angeles, CA , New York OR Miami . These are average prices here in Los Angeles where I live a 2 bedroom apartment at 500-700 sq feet STARTS at $5,000 a month. I live in a studio apartment and pay $3,000 a month which in LA is very very average.

[@zpclosangelesgraffiticafe]

@@megannrosas7657 or you don't know how to bargain hunt and/or lack skillz to find Value I rent a one bedroom in a house for 800 a month, incl. parking spot convenient location in Ktown Downtown LA area. . . theres ways to hustle, to find a deal. . .

[@Bachconcertos]

Exactly! Highway robbery here on NYC. The message here is u have to be a wealthy influencer to live like crap in NYC.

[@ericryanyawl9401]

@@zpclosangelesgraffiticafe not everyone wants to rent a bedroom. It's all up to the individuals choice.

[@hetherbether95]

You could def buy a condo for WAY LESS than renting an apt in NYC. What a crazy market.

[@theamylynchexperience]

I would love to see you check out Nashville. I keep hearing over and over how great it is!

[@beachbumpower7018]

That elevator is great until it breaks down or is being maintained, then you'll be hoofing it. If it had two elevators, that would be better.

[@StephenOshea]

wow its so expensive to live in New York . great. video

[@nyfalcon1]

Come out to Rockaway and buy a condo for what you would pay for 2 years of rent. You also have the beach in the summer and the ferry to NYC.

[@samanthabissell22]

fancy that you mentioned welcome back to your channel as I'm happy to be back being a returning subscriber to your channel I'm so happy.to see continuius moving series fabulous video

[@TheMeganDaily]

I live in NYC (and have for the past 20 years) this is such a REALISTIC video o what it's like to shop for apts here! Thank you for showing what's its really like!:)

[@dianebaker5243]

Hope you find an apartment soon. Lovely video. 👍 🥰

[@truthteller4442]

Apartment hunting in New York City is like....."In this apartment, you could almost fit a person.....could be niiiiice."

[@shannonsheehan95]

for context i live in a 3 bedroom in harlem for about $800 each with in unit washer/dryer, dishwasher and full sized appliances. its not as unattainable as people think

[@reseller_rescue]

Keyword Harlem which is not quite done with gentrification ... I want to put a limit on the amount of sagging pants and misogynistic rap lyrics I am exposed to

[@nychometours119]

Hey Shelby I love ur videos and the one in the east village is so modern and amazing I wonder which one u chose I’m from nyc btw

[@MrSwagnificentSpeaks]

Great video. I hope that you find an apartment in New York or wherever you decide to settle down that tickles your fancy very soon. Keep enjoying life to the fullest and have a great week.

[@magsmc1958]

Good luck Shelby 💐🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@judyt6193]

Love your videos. Manhattan born and raised, but lived in Seattle for a couple of years. I truly believe that everyone in their 20s should experience living in NYC if they can. It suits you, and I can sense the vibrancy in you when you’re there. If you’re going to do NYC, do it the right way - Manhattan. I’m partial to Downtown neighborhoods like the East Village, West Village, Chelsea, and Gramercy. It’s all about location rather than space. A studio is fine for a year or two. You’ll get the true New York experience of living in a shoe box!

[@debbY100]

As they say, NYC is for the rich and the young. Everyone else should reconsider.

[@S.E.C-R]

I was just watching some of Charles’ videos and remembered that you toured NY apartments also, but I didn’t to know you worked with Charles. I thought you did it on your own.

[@Sean67786]

you have to negotiate

[@chesheekbs]

Keep looking Shelby!! For 3k+ you can literally get whatever you want, ac, laundry, 1 bed, etc, especially for 4-5k, don’t settle!

[@goodchild2595]

A separately kitchen and a walk 🚶‍♂️ in wardrobe for a studio. it's a mansion in central London and a good price. I like it

[@rosicloset]

3:14 - Trippy - they put the dishwasher under the sink! First time I've ever seen that. The pipe must have to do an extreme right turn directly under the drain instead of the gentle curved pipe that drops about a foot down. Or maybe it's a new type of dishwasher that also acts as a sink drain router!? I'm truly fascinated.

[@mariamitchell3879]

Chicago and Milwaukee next! Also def here for you living in nyc - with the nice weather i feel like you’d have so much content!

[@xfactor1497]

Yes Shelby! Make the move 🗽! You’re going to find something, you and Monica can maybe even move in together for a year! NYC is calling your name

[@kevinmarshalljr.9657]

Shelby.... Those prices are ridiculous. Please check out DC

[@claireknox7657]

In the first place, how does the dishwasher go below the sink like that? Like the piping doesn’t make sense

[@bluezklewz8351]

What was the name of that hotel "chain" that has hotels in SF, LA, NYC, Chicago, Miami and if you create an account you can stay for $150 at any time????

[@mikehuckabay5514]

I love yr stile and just wanted to say keep up the awsome work.

[@murraypollard]

When you have a choice of where you can live, you need to consider the value for the money. All big cities have their pluses and minuses. Then you look at the time value of money and true cost (are utilities included in the rent?) for living there. The $5.3k per month is $63,600 so in 10 years $636,000 and all you have to show for it is rent reciepts. Alternatively, buy a place in a different city for less, bank the difference and in 10 years you have all the leftover money, plus property appreciation. (like in your Palm Springs house) It's old school wealth creation, and you can still have fun.

[@SarahSchneider2]

Agree with this, I wouldn't be renting an apartment now if I had enough money for a down payment elsewhere. Also, the fact I only needed to live in the area I live in for 2 years (now 1 more) while I finish college. I don't see myself staying unless I got a full-time job in the area right out of college.

[@fabricekabongo]

You should come to do the same house-hunting in Dubai. It is a lot cheaper! I pay 2100$ for a 2br townhouse, 1800 sqft, with garden, in a very nice area, 10 min drive from the beach. NY is way too expensive. Only in the Burj Khalifa will you find studios that are as expensive as the one you showed first.

[@evannewyork3281]

What make of camera 📸 do you use please?

[@jonahpetrahn1993]

Maybe you should check out Las Vegas. Real estate prices are still moderate and you’re close to Graham Stephan!

[@ChapeauMill]

I paid $1500 for my studio in Astoria, Queens back in 2014-16. Probably can’t find anything that cheap anymore but if you’re willing to cross the river I bet it’s still a lot more reasonable than Manhattan, and definitely still a cool little neighborhood.

[@jennybueno1132]

I’m from NYC you need to check out local neighborhoods like Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights in Brooklyn

[@kosukeyuki]

Jersey City / Hoboken NJ area might be good place for you. Less rent but more space. There is subway to go to Manhattan. You can find a place to have Manhattan View. Close to Newark airport, if you travel a lot. You can have a car.... It is just an idea, but It is not NEW YORK.

[@dmarionjohnson5648]

if you're looking for modern modern come to atlanta we have good big townhouse and apartment that are rlly modern with huge windows

[@lynnnovick7644]

Crazy!!! For what, a sense of feeling cool, sophisticated. For that kind of money, buy a large, spacious house. An investment, real and large walk-in closets, space to put things where you want them!

[@victorlee7117]

With subway access, what do you think it’s so important to live in Manhattan? How about nearby Long Island city or across the Hudson River, with 3.5k+, there are more newer option with decent neighborhood

[@kayflip2233]

$5500 is the new standard rent for a regular 1 BR in Manhattan. The demand to live in NYC is at an all time high and landlords are looking to recoup their losses from Covid. There is no shortage of people or couples making $300k+ who can easily afford these small apartments so they will all easily be rented out.

[@MomandBuggs]

Shelby can you look at apartments in Brooklyn and Harlem

[@didocomeback]

My landlady has an apartment upstairs above me, about $1400, my neighbours are moving out if you want. 1 bedroom apmnt, about hoboken next to holland tunnel.

[@carableu]

For over $5K you can definitely get a one bedroom in a newer doorman building with an in unit W/D.

[@LeoHernandeznyc]

Many people I know cannot live in New York City because it's expensive. So everybody lives in Brooklyn, Queens or go to Jersey to Hoboken or Jersey City in which you get more bang for your buck (versus queens Brooklyn and Manhattan)

[@Dsanchez480]

Shout out Charles with the infrared 6s. 😲

[@denisegonzales7890]

Thank you so much! I'm looking for that better deal in kew gardens Queens ect...

[@AllThingsJadene]

I feel like when people think about living in New York they always think about Manhattan not realizing that you can go a little bit out of the city and find a really nice apartments like in Brooklyn or in Queens or even uptown Bronx you can find a really nice apartments and it’s very convenient to get to the city by just a train ride

[@dflowers1477]

I’d like to see what you can get and the best neighborhoods in the Palm Springs area.

[@sandhyaashwin880]

Shelby, checkout Long island City (tf cornerstone buildings) . Just one subway ride away from Manhattan, with Stellar views of the manhattan skyline.

[@avril14thlove]

Wow…I never thought I’d say this but, you get wayyyy more for your money in San Francisco. I know it’s not NYC, but it’s a very comparable city as far as overall cost of living goes. $5,300 a month would get you the nicest one bedroom money can buy complete with in-unit washer/dryer, a pool/hot tub/business center/gym, full 24 hour security, laundry services, an amazing view, etc. This is ridiculous.

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Great video, Shelby! Loved the format!

[@sephticles6019]

Hey Shelby, Does your airbnb rental income cover the expenses of the apartment?

[@MoonbearDiedHere]

That's wild. Definitely try Greenpoint, Williamsburg or Bushwick in Brooklyn. You get more of everything apartment wise for less. I live in LA now but when I come to NYC during the summer I stay in Brooklyn & travel to the other boroughs.