What $2,800 gets you in the Bushwick, Brooklyn | NYC Apartment Tours

[@tinostarks]

I grew up in Bushwich, our rent was like $500-600 tops, even in the early 00s, its wild to see ppl pay this much to live in an area that ppl were literally dying in.

[@shoppingintheusa7030]

I am not familiar with the story. What do you mean are people were dying in?

[@InTheNameOfLife1]

@@shoppingintheusa7030 It was an area that suffered a major economic downfall after WWII. It has a really rich history of multiple cultures/immigrants, but also got pretty abandoned by businesses and violent in the late 70's and into the 80's. So the major influx of gentrification to the area is a huge contrast to even just 20 years ago.

[@Picasso_Picante92]

As a young man in Bushwick in the 80s, I saw dead junkies outside my home, my cousin strung out on crack giving strangers blowjobs on Flushing avenue. Knickerbocker ave was so thick with drug merchants they gave the street its own name “The Well”. Bushwick was a disgusting dirty forgotten part of NY. And absolutely no one knew where Bushwick was.

[@deantjewie]

Thats gentrification for ya

[@idkwhat2makemyname95]

@@InTheNameOfLife1 Yea, I'm not sure how she got through the history of Bushwick without touching on gentrification.

[@ClaireCraig]

I love how the all white interior and lack of wall separation makes the place look so much bigger. Also, Elena, your video quality is amazing!!

[@ssoundwaves]

My first time in New York was for a lookbook photoshoot. I flew there by myself from LA and once I landed and checked into my hotel, I simply walked around for a bit and started sparking up conversations with the artsy looking locals. Small talk turned into invitations to be shown around the city. Long story short, I ate and drank and partied the night away with amazing people until the sun began to illuminate over the grey streets and astonishing architectural landscape. It felt quite cinematic. Til this day I think about how special my first encounter with New York was and why it will always have a place in my heart.

[@amelieflorelle]

Love being able to peep into other people’s amazing spaces! such a nice apartment with lots of meaningful trinkets 🌱

[@b.tiwari1121]

As a New Yorker it's crazy to see the transition of Bushwick. When I visited family as a kid my dad would have us lock the car doors and not wear jewelry going in. Lol luv this place 🙌🏽🖤

[@AdorableAcushla]

How does Tar Mar have so few subs. I adore her, she needs to hit a million!

[@velvetindigonight]

So genuine, this lovely lady's personality shines through............... a breath of 'fresh air'.......................... Enjoy!

[@earthslayers]

Can you find someone who is lower-income living in a small studio? I need inspo.

[@kathleenbeannns]

Honestly, I’d love to see an apartment of someone with lower income in general lol for relatability

[@yepyep9499]

I’d like to see more people who have been living here for generations and actually have turned these places into homes. Not just “creative spaces” with a bunch of plants and random artwork.

[@earthslayers]

@@kathleenbeannns I think a lot of people who consume this style of KZbin and social media content often forget how unrealistic and unattainable these lifestyles actually are. It’s heavily glamorized and romanticized. There are so many logistics at play to succeed doing creative/content work, just as there are pursuing an artist lifestyle.

[@dearvernon]

omg that alvar aalto vase !!! i’m finnish and alvar aalto is the most iconic designer from finland so i guess i shouldn’t be surprised but it just made me so happy and proud, i guess? 🥺 that vase is a CLASSIC and a lot of people actually have it in their homes (me included because my mom got me one as a birthday present even tho i still live at home)

[@userzquid]

Ahhh I've been so excited for this one since I saw both of you on each others' Instagram Stories! Been following Tara since 2015 and it feels like my worlds are colliding hehe great video, once again Elena!!!

[@marjorjorietillman856]

This apartment is very spacious with clean lines! Beautiful space and it has some great pieces!! I love watching these NYC spaces come to life! 😀

[@KarielGranger]

TARAAAAA!! 👏🏾👏🏾 so happy this video is finally up!

[@nina.harmony]

I love how you add history about the area and questions for the residents.

[@patriciasalem3606]

This is one of my favorite tours yet. As a former dancer, I love all the open space, and that mirror is sick! Tara has a great eye. Beautiful Matisse-inspired throw on the gorgeous sofa too. More, please!

[@natashasrhythm]

Love this so much! Elena, this series is everything.

[@patriciasalem3606]

For me too. I live in the desert outside LA. I might as well be in a different universe. Channels like this are keeping me going while I explore other living options.

[@domingosantos1292]

Oh my God so much beauty in one single woman 👉♥️👈 God(:🙏:)bless you u are so gorgeous Have a wonderful night sweetheart 😘

[@valeriereichert6971]

This series is my absolute favorite. I love everything about it

[@bmcclure0114]

I love the history section, however let’s discuss true history. It is important to address which Native American Tribe the Dutch stole this land from. The Dutch did not discover this land.

[@williamb1933]

The dutch purchased the land from the Lenape for 60 pieces of gold...they didn't steal it

[@III-dt2dm]

​@@williamb1933 smh

[@rhodabaruch4]

And let’s not forget the enslaved African Americans and their Black American descendants who built up the land.

[@craigmcgorry2391]

Absolutely right! It’s great to have the history included, but important to start from the original inhabitants of the land.

[@chelseawhatever]

i think the neighborhood history would be enhanced by including indigenous land acknowledgment, not just starting at colonial history :)

[@Dlkny321]

she previously called gentrification a good thing... youve got to lower ur standards with elena

[@TheMoonunit96]

@@Dlkny321 God that's so rude - she apologized for that and she's obviously trying. I have no idea why vloggers have such vindictive subscribers. I swear you guys follow these girls just to revel in their mistakes, it's really weird and sad.

[@MTMF.london]

@@Dlkny321 Obviously, you don't know much about history. Gentrification saved Bushwick and many New York neighborhoods. In the 1970s, Bushwick and many neighborhoods got into serious trouble after the 1977 Blackout. Arson, looting, riots and vandalism were rife and close to half of businesses shut down and thousands of people left. Half of the people were on welfare. Because of gentrification, Bushwick and many other neighborhoods like Crown Heights, Flatbush and Harlem became livable again. Yes, many people made money out of gentrification but it made New York a vibrant, livable city again.

[@pphafidtl]

Yess I was going to comment the same thing

[@TheMoonunit96]

@@Dlkny321 Ever since then she's included a pretty comprehensive history of the neighbourhood at the beginning of each apartment tour? She literally did it in this video. You're just looking for a reason to be mad at her, just say you don't like her and unsubscribe lol. Such ugly behaviour.

[@miss_xenia_]

This is my favourite series on this channel! ❤️Love how you’re learning more about doing the history section as well. Would love to hear more about the indigenous history of places as well.

[@lisamartinez952]

I am not a minimalist, but I absolutely LOVE Tara's space!!! The light is FANTASTIC!!!

[@Emily-om6xh]

"it's an unconventional space, so why decorate it in a conventional way?"

[@abeach5420]

👏😁👍 *OURRRRRR girl Miss Tara representin' Brooklyn* {woot woot} Truly outstanding artist that everyone should follow via her IG and YT . . . she is' SO genuine and absolutely a talent y'all.

[@saraboshut1164]

omg haven't even watched but so fun you visited her!!! i recently started watching Tara ❤️

[@olivia.anelise]

I've been waiting for this one!!!

[@itsweb1584]

It’s incredible that people will spend a fortune on rent, and another fortune renovating the place that the landlord will benefit from

[@zachgreen759]

While living in NYC it was sometimes hard to swallow spending almost 30k yr on rent bc at the end of the year have nothing to show for it. Well, nothing but a rent increase.

[@miss_xenia_]

Some people enjoy the process of renovating and if they stay there for a while it must be worth it to them ✌️if you pay that much already you might as well make it as nice as you can 🥰

[@zarakareem6222]

some people invest their money in a business or crypto. I don't agree with it but thats what they do. These people are losing out on the benefits of home ownership. Eventually they get pushed out of the neigborhood as they get older and cant afford the rent.

[@cf4303]

Love her minimalist style, it's not the typical you'd see and has clean lines but also character. Also, according to some research...." Canarsee (Canarsie) was a Brooklyn tribe of Lenape, part of the Delaware Nation that lived in most of what became Kings and Queens counties. Their primary occupation was hunting and gathering with specialties in fur trading and fishing. The name Canarsee in the Algonkian or Lenni language means “fenced in community.” So this tribe also extended throughout queens and bk for "history"

[@miss_xenia_]

Thanks for sharing this! What’s the source?

[@madisonc3204]

I love the buzzed in series, watching from Cyprus!

[@juliettec13]

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS !!! Love you both so much 💕💕💕

[@hummersd]

Amazing place! Well-decorated and so much light! Need more info on that glassless mirror!

[@rachelshea_]

I saw this apartment on tiktok so I loved seeing an in depth video on it!! Especially because I’m currently decorating my first apartment

[@FullNesi]

Thank you for this series! Seriously, this is such an amazing way to find new creators and just really stylish people to follow for inspiration. Thank you very much for the content!

[@vournalist]

Me: Leaves Bushwick (Sees Tara's Apartment) Me 2 days later: Moves back to Bushwick

[@TarMarz]

😂😂😂😂

[@abeach5420]

@@TarMarz Heyyy grrrrl . . . congrats on your venture with Miss Elena. SO hope it brings you a lot of additional 'eyes; aka followers. LUV how you were your genuine FAB self...no pretense. Be well.

[@roospooscreate]

@@TarMarz could you please tell me what the mirrorless mirror is and where I can buy it .

[@igloozoo3771]

I like how she is basically covering up the Article couch...lol...usually the expensive mass produced furniture end up usually being the one piece that one easily gets bored with. I love the white floors.

[@passthatcouture]

Tara has such a great eye for design. She deserves way more followers!!

[@berfinguner5904]

omggg 2 of my fav youtubersss 💖💖💖

[@NanaLaEnana]

This is the kind of place that pops into my head when I thinkg 'NYC Apartment'.

[@Princesssjasmin-s3p]

love tarz too shes so beautiful and love her channel ! her space is gorg like her !!!

[@busibuthelezi]

I loooove “Buzzed In!” More videos in this series please and thank you!!!

[@harpermatilde8796]

I love literally everything in this apartment. Beautifully decorated :)

[@caitlinmontgomery917]

Been waiting for this one!

[@beckiversen]

i just moved to Bushwick about a month ago and it is so cool to see different areas and places to explore! i cant wait to see more of the area

[@pureheartbadass]

the crossover i never knew i needed!!!!

[@becomingkaylanice1351]

TarMar brought me here! So happy to see her on here!

[@TarMarz]

😘😘😘

[@tiffanylee625]

Tara has videos on her page of her renovating this apt. her and her ex did everything themselves like painting the floors etc. she was lucky that her landlord is cool with it bc she is adding value. This loft will go for 3k+ when she moves out

[@simongamez]

I've seen this apartment on Instagram and I'm in love with it. So cool to see a video about it!

[@zoeygreenwald5730]

that old photo of the corner of himrod and wyckoff is so crazy bc variety kept the wallpaper company sign?? Wild!

[@shavonewk17]

This was so well done Elena!! and I adore Tara she is amazing I also follow her as well

[@MillaExplores]

Amazing apartment, love to see that it doubles as a home and a creative space! As a Finnish person I loved seeing the Alvar Aalto vase and Marimekko bag haha! 🥰

[@wpbhd]

I feel like 2800 is really good for that space honestly.. it’s so dreamy

[@lydiavlahou7609]

Lovely flat and beautifully decorated!! could you give us more info on the mirror?? ITS AMAZING!! Thank you

[@dianehill7361]

would love to see the acknowledgement of stolen Native land as well this city resides on

[@d21storm]

Would love to see acknowledgement of the thousands of minorities forced out of their neighborhoods by holier-than-thou privlidge trust fund kids working on their art degrees.

[@oliv23_]

would love it if you stopped projecting your politics onto a fricking apartment tour

[@Isa22Cruz]

I NEED a link to that mirror! Lol

[@jenht3260]

I love how your include the history of the area

[@zerokool-2058]

Born and raised in Bushwick… but after I moved out of state I don’t want to go back to live there. But I visit.

[@shayan9616]

possibly the most gorgeous apartment i've seen on youtube!!!

[@maydemort4326]

Wow i love everything about her apartment! If i were her friend I’d come over everyday 😂 I love this series, keep them going elena 🤩

[@veronikaderii9119]

Where is this mirror from? I can’t find it! Please help me

[@joycehamilton698]

Do i detect an Irish accent? Fab apartment! Hugs from Scotland! X Just discovered you DO come from Ireland! 😀x

[@topmodelbaby100]

This appartement looks more like a Photo studio than a home. Looks pretty though i just couldn't imagine living there

[@LivingDead53]

She got a steal here. I love it!

[@mokatakanashi8778]

I like that you added some history, but I also wish you would have commented about the red lining in Bushwick and the white flight that happened when new immigrants were moving into the area. If anyone is interested in the history of that, feel free to look more into that

[@margietalk]

great place, great vid! totally agree about new yorkers....they rock!

[@christianriosnotrivers]

wait… not my two fav NYC besties coming together in one video!?

[@TarMarz]

❤️❤️❤️⁉️⁉️⁉️

[@wowieeitme7714]

I saw this video when it was hella glitchin, I see the audio has been fixed 😁

[@ElenaTaber]

hahah fixed it up!

[@Kahvihuone8487]

What a lovely apartment. 🤍

[@yasmindomingos]

This is one of my favorites apartaments, i wath this sometimes

[@aliciagraceluna]

I loved this collab, such a fan of both of you 💗💗💗💗💗💗 so cute and wholesome

[@autriyamaneshni956]

My favorite series!

[@juliette493]

What kind of projector is this ? I’ve never seen something like this, it’s amazing

[@TiaNash]

It's like everyone that lives in Buschwick is into interior design lol love it

[@allthehui]

wow, love seeing tar mar's style!!!

[@danielacristiana6759]

Tar Mar !!!! ♥️

[@edenmaci6]

I appreciate the history on the neighbourhood :)

[@chloehaywood3351]

I love that gallery wall! 😍

[@AlexisNaylorMusic]

THIS IS THE BEST

[@PaigeLovesYou88]

*Love* this series! Thanks for posting!

[@FromTheBlinds]

This is dope. I'm currently moving into a new place and have been trying to be very intentional about how I set it up, in the most refreshingly minimalistic way. especially since it's not my dream space. Maybe 2 years, tops.

[@jermainejennings1514]

wooow, Where did you buy the glasses mirror thingy from????!?!??!

[@Brownmahfun]

Tara has the most amazing hair color a true black.

[@AJ-td5fk]

“i love unconventional spaces” *decorates her space with trendy prints and trendy decor”

[@fleurbrouwers8486]

Dear Elena Could you please ask Tara more details about the bed, because it's exactly, what I want, but I thought that these were two matrasses, one on top of the other, but did she say something about a low boxspring or something?? I would be eternally grateful, if you can find out !!!! Thank you in advance

[@Olaplex]

What a beautiful space!

[@pilotboy217]

Have you heard about the furniture subscription company called "Feather" 🙌

[@Vllnvjd]

This series makes me want to move to NY..

[@sunshine-mc2mr]

Yay I just subscribed to here recently , love her vids 💕

[@hannahmiller5619]

Cover photo reads “ NYC AF ARTMENT” 🎨

[@Viictoria__]

These are my favorite videos!

[@TheBigBaryshnikov]

bed needs a headboard really badly but super dope none the less

[@surajaku]

so chicc!!! i. miss thisss serieesss

[@nadnadnadja]

love these kinda videos

[@heatherslove]

tour Ashley's apartment!!

[@ronjaaberer4826]

Loved the video! Can‘t get over this mirror! Where did you get it from? 💓

[@junepark1003]

It looks so so good

[@keayannadavis9836]

what??? this is beautiful and spacious and light and bright and everything that I want

[@ssskf248]

I loveee her apartment although i can't imagine having no rugs anywhere?! Not even next to the bed or in front of the couch? Couldn't be me!

[@kims926]

love the studio! Does anyone know the artist who made the blanket on the couch?

[@francetogo794]

I just love the fact she is from Ireland living in Bushwick, New York. Were there any Irish settlers back in the day? History has it lots of Italians and Jews settled the place but I beg to differ.

[@joselito7776]

Love the chair.

[@santosj1]

May I ask how much you spent on painting the floor white? And the process - was it primer, epoxy paint, sealant? Such a beautiful space!

[@salonstyles4816]

Where do you find a mirror like this 😍