Apartment search | Re-establishing my ROOTS in NYC!

Yes it's true! We are apartment hunting in NEW YORK CITY for a space aka, a studio or room under $2000 that my co-parent (please help me find another word besides ex) and I can rotate in and out of, close to my parents on the UES...
with prices + tips!
LMK if you have any questions!
00:00 Intro...preview of studios
00:35 Why we are now looking in NY
01:12 Studio on the UES $2700
03:40 Review of studio on UES
05:10 Rose Hill 25th street Studio $2400
06:00 Review of 25th street Studio
06:54 Co-living in Harlem $1850-2100 for either huge bedroom or bed w/private bathroom
11:19 Review of Co-living (link below)
12:40 Tips and docs you will need for your NYC search!
16:30 What we chose!
www.common.com/apartments/new...
really great choice if you are busy, single and need a fast set up with great amenities!!

[@CarolJoyable]

First time viewer. Nice to see a mature woman “of a certain age” doing a NYC vlog. I follow three KZbin creators, two of which make it their only job. All are women, 27, 32 and 36. It’s fun to see the differences with production as well as content. The two older vlogers are in NYC and the other is in CA. All of you pay extremely high cost of living where you do. I can’t see it myself but to each his own. I’m currently in Michigan and will be moving to South Carolina within this year. It’s just interesting to see how other live. Thank you for your video.

[@GeraldineBien]

Yeah - its def feels that way...and I grew up in NYC so sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I was born in another part of this country...my mom was from AZ where she met my Dad and she came here to be an actress....now my daughter is moving back to NY to pursue acting! SC is lovely.

[@CarolJoyable]

Thank you for taking time to comment! I’ve now seen three of your videos and am “getting to know” you. I appreciate your content already and you have a cool vibe. Kinda hate that type of labeling but I don’t know how else to say it! I lived in Manhattan every summer from age 11-20. My great aunt lived in Hawthorn House (53rd & 3rd) and her daughter, my first cousin, lived in Sutton Place which overlooked the East River. The city back in the 70’s and 80’s was magical to me. Nothing like today. I have no desire to return given all that is happening there with crime. But I don’t want to get political! I’m just so grateful I got to experience the best it had to offer with two women that I adored and loved. My mother was a farm girl and had no interest in visiting. Fortunately my great aunt convinced her it was good for me to see another way to live life. So watching your videos is rewarding in that I’d always daydreamed of living there as I had intended and was planning to move there at age 19- even securing a job! But then I met my husband and married at age 20! After that I visited NYC just once a year on business with an international cosmetics company I worked for for three years. My last trip there was in 1992 when I buried my great auntie. I can’t bring myself to return now that they have both passed. Forgive my excessive sharing. I look forward to your content and wish you all good things to come.

[@awarewithalex]

you're such a natural in front of the camera!

[@GeraldineBien]

Thank you. Wow. That is so reassuring to hear bc I’ve spent my life behind the camera!

[@karebeareats]

I'm 52 years old and do vlogs too. I live in California and hoping to move out of my studio apartment soon.

[@GeraldineBien]

Post a video when you do! Would love to see that!

[@amyfaurote1488]

I subscribed because you're older than 22. LOL. Very interesting video. How hard/easy is it to find handicap accessible apartments? Thank you. Peace 🕊️

[@GeraldineBien]

Ha that’s funny. One of the few ;) I would stick with buildings created after 1974 when they had laws and codes to stick adhere to. If you can newer buildings have integrated or can accommodate!

[@amyfaurote1488]

Thank you 😁

[@Gabrielle499]

Same! 👍😊

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Omg apartment hunting seems so stressful in NYC. I've just watched a young girl Tisha go through this awful time finding her dream home. Phew, those landlords/ your Mayor need to hang their heads in shame charging such high rents with horrible living spaces. Anyway rant over. I think you certainly made the right decision moving in with your Mother❤. I have visited NY twice and both times had a great time, one of my fav cities 😊. It certainly was a culture shock to us coming from the UK. Loved every minute. Thank you for sharing your life i love coming along for the ride with you. Best regards Rosie O from Devon, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@GeraldineBien]

Hey just catching up on comments. 🤷🏻‍♀️ohhh the uk I’ve never been! On my bucket list. Glad you enjoyed NY. Well, we shall see about my mom! some days we want to kill each other lol

[@LaurenOrion]

Okay found my new favourite KZbinr 😍😍😍

[@GeraldineBien]

Yay!!! It's a party now!! thank you!!!

[@mjfoster8343]

Ms. Geraldine! I've been back forth and looking for a place to live in NYC is like the "Hunger Games". lol! I'm looking forward to NYC can't wait to see your next adventure!🗽🗽🗽🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@GeraldineBien]

totally!

[@beinglatanyarenee7334]

New subie here! Loving the over 40 crew vlogs! ❤

[@GeraldineBien]

Yay! Thank you!

[@abca786]

Hey Geraldine! Love your content. It'd be a good idea to connect your headphones + mic when you're on the street or planes to improve the sound quality.

[@GeraldineBien]

Thank you - - Im def a work in progress and appreciate the feedback!

[@60nygal]

Ahh a REAL NYER 😉 Love it 😍 ! Leaving ny is difficult ..I left but you make me want to move closer to home again Wishing you the best on your search

[@GeraldineBien]

Ha! I hear you. Being able to pop in 1/2 the year - I think will be a perfect combo!

[@randjisavage8030]

That little kitchen it so cute!!

[@bree8150]

Did you say that the 2nd apartment wanted you to have 40 X the rent in the bank? 😳 That’s wild!

[@GeraldineBien]

That's right - you can get a guarantor but they will need 80x!! bc u know, 2 apartments...

[@stylesbyd1545]

All the best on your search!

[@GeraldineBien]

Thank you

[@mjfoster8343]

I agree with one of the comments that I've found my new favorite youtuber....lol!😁

[@GeraldineBien]

Aw!! truly you made my day! thank you xo

[@lvsckfools]

haha hope you find the perfect place, also yeah it's so hard to make your voice seem naturally upbeat and positive when you hate something

[@GeraldineBien]

Ha! Ain’t that the truth. Some can do that - not me. Never a perfect place - there is always a trade off!

[@HeatherBellez]

I am so glad I found your channel! I love seeing everyone on this platform from all walks of life and ages. Makes me feel like I do belong :)

[@GeraldineBien]

Yes! Sorry for the long delay! So glad you feel that way - hey it’s our world too. We get to create it xo

[@lesshustlemorecoffee]

So glad you found a solution! Enjoyed your vlog. It showed up in my suggested videos (home page)!

[@GeraldineBien]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@saritaschwedes8393]

great idea for your rental! your mom will feel so blessed. 🌸

[@GeraldineBien]

Aw I truly hope so 🙏

[@tobeytravels893]

Just found your channel. You are beautiful (love the hair!!) and so clever. Enjoying your point of view. Have fun with your new NYC adventure!

[@GeraldineBien]

Thank you so much!! You made my day!

[@Latigo477]

The apartments you were looking at all looked horrible, sorry to say, and the price its robbery. I lived in NYC in the 70's and 80's, which was great, then moved to Europe, then moved back to NYC in 2010, a real wake up call. I was paying an outrageous rent in the East Village for a one bedroom, it was a joke. NYC has got everyone trapped. I left NY in 2021 and moved back to Europe, I have a 'Lovely' apartment overlooking a beautiful park and paying a very decent rent, also the food is Amazing. I love the NYC I once knew, not the new NY .You grew up there so you know old NY. I hope you find a nice apartment but I know how hard it is to find unless you pay that Outrageous rent. Good Luck.

[@GeraldineBien]

Agree! Yes, old New York and alphabet city - the grunge and truly a melting pot! Oh the nostalgia! ;) sounds like you’ve got a nice set up. Where in Europe?

[@Latigo477]

@@GeraldineBien It's such a shame NYC has turned into 'all about the money' city. I'm not against making money but the rents they ask in NY for a nothing space is criminal and that keeps out alot of artists that could live there. In the 70s NYC was filled with great art energy. I live in Greece, it's a beautiful country, with it's challenges of course, but it's affordable and offers more for my income. I hope you find a nice apartment in NY I know how hard it is.

[@barbarasnider3788]

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[@sunshinenyc007]

New subbed omg you are so beautiful and very entertaining comical 😂❤❤❤

[@GeraldineBien]

Oh my gosh - seriously blushing - thank you!

[@Faith4ever70]

You’ll fair better in Jersey City.

[@buzzinbee9463]

Makes sense. My mom is hard to live with so would not like it.

[@EnchantedXennial]

❤

[@MehediHasan-td2os]

Hey Ma'am how are you? Your video is very good, but if your video thumbnail is better, then the views will increase. So, if you want, I can make a very nice thumbnail for you?

[@GeraldineBien]

Thanks for the tip

[@sandrasplayplace]

The rose hill one might suit you best but I can tell your looking for something more so with an acoustic charm not more so of something that’s like super up to date Very beautiful especially the Harlem one keep looking the brown stone area is nice try there ✨🏡✨

[@GeraldineBien]

yeah, brownstones are so charming right?

[@deborahr.7696]

Who is Isreal?

[@GeraldineBien]

oh sorry that wasn't clear...my soon to be ex

[@SiliaAspa]

that's the real life in NY !!! if you have a normal job and you are not rich! liked the video though the sound was terrible

[@CRJR94]

My ocd, couldn’t get past her nails🫣

[@GeraldineBien]

that's funny. I should have gotten gels but they make me feel like Im suffocating