Is Luxury Worth It?- NYC Walk-Up Apartment vs. Doorman Building!🤔 (w/@Cash Jordan )

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Leave a comment below. Would you take a walk-up for location/price OR a doorman building with all the amenities? 🎬 Watch our Other NYC Apartment Videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLb_xU7RWYGbYx0gd_kJBFJrCqpF6Qjkts Use Promo code: BARR20 for $20 off your first order w Launder Inc. - offer valid for all new users as long as this video is up. Limit 1 per household. Restrictions apply. Learn more about LAUNDER at launderinc.com/ Download the iOS App here: apps.apple.com/us/app/launder-inc/id1240482878 Download in the Playstore here: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dryv.android.launder&hl=en%E2%80%9D

[@shirellgamble1063]

Doorman n elevator building hands down cuz I can’t do no steps

[@MoniqueSinha]

It’s worth having a doorman and elevator 100%. You don’t have to wait around for your package, you don’t have to drag heavy stuff climbing stairs. And as a female I feel safer having a doorman downstairs.

[@HereBeBarr]

Completely get that.

[@nikhilanand1969]

U indian?

[@jazzg3068]

It has its pro and cons

[@hothotheat3000]

YES. Doormen will keep you safe!

[@johnmccoy8058]

it is rare to see Cash without an accompanying poem from Cahs's number one fan, Abe from Ireland..

[@Helux1957]

lol... A doorman is great if you can pony up the rent for that kind of building. But once you get a little older, having an elevator IS NOT negotiable, it's a necessity.

[@truthbetold6011]

Correct

[@thoughts3897]

Maybe so, but maybe walking up the stairs every day will give you the exercise needed to stay "forever young." Haha.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

Necessity? Pfft unless you have a medical condition use your legs. That’s what they’re for.

[@Helux1957]

@@icecreamforcrowhurst Walk up three fights with 10 ponds of laundry and let me know how that works out for ya.

[@RichardHernandez-pz7bt]

@@Helux1957 they just don't understand the struggle lol and I'm in my 20s 😂

[@shahidm.3637]

I've lived in two walk-ups in the (3 floors) EV and (4 floors phew, but a gorgeous place in the) WV for a year each respectively and now have lived in a doorman building for the past 4 years; here's my take: Doorman building is 9/10 commensurate with it being more expensive, so yes obviously the apartment will be a lot better, sleeker, more modern. Biggest perk: safeguarding packages, that added layer of security for guests, the in-building app/network to file maintenance requests, they can keep out your mail etc. and I'm lucky to have brilliant ones that I appreciate (and yes you have to tip all of them generously for Christmas, it's the least you can do for how convenient they make your life and how hard they work). Also not touched upon in this video which is super important in NYC: Food and grocery deliveries. Doormen make this much much easier (for both you and your deliveryman. Either my deliveryman in the WV had to walk up 4 floors or I had to run down and then walk up 4 floors, not fun). HOWEVER: I don't feel strongly about it at all, but the freedom to walk in and out of your walk-up building without people watching you/seeing you/striking up a conversation is something certain people value as a matter of privacy. Furthermore, it's very rare, but some people also just don't like their doorman/men for being rude or impersonal. This can be the case in those 300 unit rental buildings where the doormen are driven mad by how much is going on in a given day. As a compromise, there are some super expensive fantastic secure-virtual-doorman buildings that some friends of mine live in. It just depends what you prioritize.

[@bonniepwtf]

Very informative comment & helpful.

[@hothotheat3000]

How does the Xmas tipping work? Does the building collect tops or do you hand it to them yourself?

[@teresahoward7821]

Great collaboration by two of my favorite KZbinrs! That doorman building apartment is NICE! And what a great price!!! For just $250 a month more rent, you get SO much more for your money.

[@HereBeBarr]

Normally i feel like it's a much bigger contrast, but 2021 is changing rentals up a lot. Thanks for commenting early on Patreon!

[@MattSezer]

The issue is really the housing stock in the neighborhood where you want to live. Some neighborhoods are mostly walkups and some are mostly high rise doorman buildings. You can either choose your apartment based on the neighborhood where you want to live or you can choose your neighborhood based on the apartment you want to live in. There’s pros and cons to each.

[@farzadosmani25]

The second apartment is what I dream of moving into in New York damn 🤩

[@barbaramuzychka3836]

It's the dynamic duo: CASH-BARR at it again!

[@allanlam]

the collab we all needed! yes!!

[@sofiJa1363]

6th floor in UES walk up here :) i've never had rounder booty ;D but coming back home with groceries is HELL!

[@HereBeBarr]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JasonRuppVlog]

Thanks for showing us how the real New York is!

[@JoshhhhhhW]

Doorman building wins out for sure. Lived in a walkup for years, now live in a doorman building. Biggest benefits are that it’s always clean, everything gets fixed in a really short amount of time, and there’s a building app that notifies you of package deliveries. The privacy argument is funny. This is a made up problem for the most part I think. Heat in walkup buildings absolutely sucks but there is a reason for this. Most walkup buildings were built during the late part of the 19th century or the early part of the 20th. People believed that you should constantly have fresh to avoid illness but still needed to keep warm, so you’re actually supposed to open your windows during winter. Also, Cash, you’re not really comparing apples to apples with these two apartments since they’re not in the same neighborhood.

[@mdel07304]

The biggest advantage to me of having a doorman would be they guard your packages and can help you with moving things. I don't mind walkups, but having help is always nice

[@MoniqueSinha]

Yessss

[@Crow_1860]

Wait do people still packages?

[@Mczzin]

I prefer an elevator. If you need help moving things you can always ask your super.

[@lunalee5843]

I lived in a doorman bldg in Sutton Place. While I appreciate that the doormen paid attention and kept tabs on their residents, they knew a little too much and had no problem letting you know what they knew. Maybe it was the area for when I moved to another doormen apt on the UWS the doormen were way more chill. I’d still pick a doorman over a walk up !

[@pieter5466]

That first apt seems like a really bad value proposition....

[@markwisniewski2227]

When I lived in Park Slope it was a 4th floor (top floor) 2 BR in a brownstone. But it was worth it because I also had exclusive rights to the roof. Although I was friends with everyone so I let everyone use the roof. The access was in the hallway so no one had to go through my apartment. Everyone looked out for everyone. We'd even have cookouts on the roof with everyone. I miss those days.

[@stephenreichman1199]

The second one I think it will do for me. These collaborations are great keep them coming. Both of you are awosome youtubers.

[@urbanviii5103]

Absolutely LOVE the floors in the doorman building apartment!

[@Ninarosemiel]

The exercise is ok but not if you have groceries or “damn I forgot my umbrella” once your downstairs! Yes doorman wins plus view is nicer!

[@FionaEm]

Here in Australia, very few apartment buildings have a doorman, but most have private laundry facilities. In all the years I've lived in apartments, I've only had to share a laundry once - with one other tenant. Can't imagine having to drag my laundry all around the place! Some of the newer multi-level buildings have elevators (or lifts, as we call them) but most of the older ones are only 3 floors so they're walk-ups. It can be a real pain dragging groceries up all those stairs 😅

[@michelek868]

Elevator doorman Building hands down... Being a native New Yorker myself and growing up in apartments. The first time you have to carry packages and heavy Groceries and a case of water to the Third floor you’ll be moving to an elevator building with the quickness also having a doorman to pickup mail and packages is really a plus and having the Security knowing someone is always there but yes they can be noisy.. Lol

[@clydelaz]

One of my first apartments was a 5 story walk up on 37th street between 8th & 9th. It was on the 2nd floor, bathtub in the kitchen toilet down the hall. It had a tiny bedroom, big living room and big kitchen. This was in the 1980's. $285 per month. I was happy there.

[@politemenace]

I lived in a fifth floor walk-up. Never again.

[@HereBeBarr]

4th probably never again

[@sanimohammed3062]

Awesome

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

I still live in one! 20 years man and boy.

[@charstar13]

same!

[@helenniu8853]

I lived in the dorms next to that walk up for a year and its so crazy to finally see the inside of that apartment building after passing it every day. but I would live in the doorman building, im always for huge windows. a little pricey for a studio as a college student but for a couple it seems perfect!

[@steves1749]

I live in what I would call a luxury building. Doormen, concierge, package room, gym pool, bright comfy laundry room. I love it. I think it’s totally secure. Not even a directory. So no one can walk in an go to knock on your door unless announced. To me it’s worth it. No walk up for me. Maybe if the apartment is great, no doorman.

[@HereBeBarr]

To me it would always depend on price factor.

[@steves1749]

@@HereBeBarr 2200. 1000 sq ft. On the Hudson. But not everyone’s cup of tea for location. Riverdale the Bronx.

[@spoly8139]

I live in a luxury high rise (but old built 1963) doorman building. For me the security and concierge services are something I would not trade for a walk up. For people who get a lot of packages you can't beat the convenience. The doormen will buzz me when any package arrives and put it in the elevator for me so I don't even have to go to the lobby to pick it up! Christmas time we usually tip the staff about $40 each (staff of 9 including super) but it's worth it for the service they provide all year long. Rents have dropped drastically so I am upgrading to a 1 bedroom from a studio which will be the same rent I'm currently paying $2300 for UES location.

[@davet1081AA]

I have a pepto-pink tub in my 3rd flr walk-up! I never waste a trip downstairs, ALWAYS grab garbage going down, heavy bottled bevs from my storage coming up.

[@leilaleila4874]

I did a walk up for a few years but I’m never going back. I travel too much for me to go back to lugging luggage up stairs 😭

[@marilynringel9228]

I'm subscribed to both of your sites I watch several times a week Great channels!

[@x-train]

My dad is a super for an upper west side building and we were very fortunate to live in a safe environment. Having a doorman was great. A lot of convenience and safety. It was also great to chat with them every chance I could get

[@lovebug8482]

anything higher than 2nd floor peeps...what about taking a dog for a walk several times a day...what if you injure yourself....what if you get sick...what about moving in/out. so many things I would think would be very hard to deal with regularly

[@emmylou-y4b]

This is a great starter apartment. I don't like the garbage cans in the hall-brings in a lot of "problems". Also the bathroom right next to the kitchen; not great. I would prefer this for a guy than a girl. Sorry, it's a mommy thing. The second apartment is amazing and for less than $300 more it's a no brainer. Thanks guys.

[@CharcoleGrill]

Ayyyy my idea from the patreon live. Thanks Jon!

[@HereBeBarr]

You the man

[@joeryan5587]

i'm subscribed to both channels, but got to say that the pacing of cash's videos is way better. they are more dense but also more fun

[@anthientran7117]

I moved from a 4th floor walk-up to a second floor one, much like Jon. I must say, the difference is huge !

[@HereBeBarr]

It’s immense

[@ladyshkspre]

OMG, I was so sure the doorman apartment would be at LEAST double what the first one was but imagine my surprise when it wasn't even $300 more. I say if you can swing it, cut out some of your dinning out and impulse shopping so you can pay the add'l $250/month for the doorman place. A nicer building with slightly better security, laundry on every floor, and ELEVATORS!!! You'd be crazy not to take it!

[@aleyahrichmond3859]

As a woman I have only looked at apartments with a doorman. Aside from safe guarding my packages, I would feel a lot safer coming home later in the evening knowing there’s someone that will be in the lobby/ at the door. Also, I have a 75 year old father so I’ve also filtered my search to exclude walk ups. I wouldn’t have even come across that first listing 😂

[@HereBeBarr]

Totally understandable

[@1jackvalley580]

Great vids filled with a lot of good information. Elevator, Laundry and Doorman a must

[@Henry-vj9fo]

I've stayed in both walk-up and doorman buildings during my visits. Living in Germany I am used to walk-up buildings so having a doorman felt like a huge luxury and gave my trip that extra NYC feeling. :) If I could afford it, I would definitely consider renting in a doorman building because I would feel a bit safer and it's just convenient.

[@vassilispolychronis9962]

So exited for this video!!

[@EmpressoftheLibrary]

I'd definitely pick the building with the elevator with or without a doorman. I lived in a walk-up in my 20s. Getting myself up and down the stairs was no big deal but lugging groceries and laundry was always a hassle. So glad I moved to an elevator building a few years before my kid was born. I would NOT have been happy lugging a stroller up and down the stairs every day, constantly being terrified my hand would slip and the baby would tumble down the stairs! (That did happen a couple of times with the laundry cart so I know it's a possibility).

[@hejiranyc]

I've lived in 6 different doorman buildings in Manhattan, mostly in the West/Greenwich Village areas (not as common as they are uptown). My quality of life is immeasurably better in a doorman building. Not only do I feel 100% secure (I pretty much never lock my door unless I'm leaving town), I can order food or things online without a second thought, even while traveling. And if I have an issue, there is always someone there to help. And then there is the convenience of an elevator and laundry too. And during the BLM riots this past summer, they installed additional cameras and security protocols in the lobby. Another thing to consider is whether to rent in a conventional rental building or whether to rent in a condo or co-op building. Very different experiences.

[@scoutandscooter]

We live in a full-service co-op with only 80 apartments. Our staff could easily handle 125 apartments, so maintenance is a bit high. Also, since we're on the second floor we rarely take the elevator. In a co-op neighbors will never talk about how they tip, but $100-$200 is normal for our type of building. We don't use our truck much, so parking attendants (garage not in our building) get $20. Upside, doorman always has a spare key. Downside, tough to sneak in my mistresses.

[@HereBeBarr]

🤣

[@bebeerin]

when you say tip, how often are you tipping the doorman?

[@geoman9324]

For the current quoted prices no brainer for convenience purposes. Would pay extra $400 a month for doorman building.

[@CrystalHickerson]

My daughter lives in Chicago and she's on the 3rd floor and I have to work out just to visit her LOL. Why am I tipping my doorman??? ugh. I would prefer a doorman. But I do love this studio much better than the 1 bedroom. New Subscriber! :)

[@rockywilson7167]

I live in a door man building in battery park and love it, I guess it comes down to whatever best fits your lifestyle

[@andreagoldstein4070]

You guys were on my block in FIDI! I like the large studio better. That building is a condo, hence the nicer finishes. Doorman buildings are worth it for security, packages and more. You also need to tip during the holidays, so keep that in mind.

[@thoughts3897]

Love Cash's comment: Well, not the best view. He is king of the understatement.

[@jahanas22]

The second is way better, especially being that inexpensive for NY.

[@izzy1563]

Generally doorman/concierge buildings aren’t wrapped outside in concertina wire like apt 1. Women at most income levels like having someone at the door 24/7. The buildings rarely have issues with break ins unless someone sublets or rents out illegally on Airbnb. The person at the door can keep a watch on illegal Airbnb rentals. They also handle dry cleaning, deliveries, announcing visitors, grabbing take out and making sure the lobby and bathroom areas are clean because they use them. People who get brownstones often miss the front person which is why so many have gates now. The 2nd apt was huge and had nice windows. Not sure they had central ac so you might lose a while window every summer. It will also go up in price considerably once things reopen so could be depressing for someone who has to downgrade once they are happy with a unit. Probably one reason why people end up moving back to hometowns. I know quite a few people who moved to Austen Texas but we’re back within a few years and depressed that they were basically starting over. Rent an apartment where a 15% increase won’t send you looking somewhere you don’t want to be or work 24/7 to afford increases or an upgrade.

[@MusicWordMusic]

I have a big $1900 studio that I partitioned to have a bedroom at the Seaport, and I've lived in walk-ups until I moved here 4 months ago. I've never had to walk up or down more than a half-floor by intention, because I don't need that much more leg exercise, but I am spending more and living downtown for the subway and ferry convenience, the doormen (I was frequently getting packages stolen before), the elevators (high enough to hear much less street noise), the full kitchen (instead of the tiny shoebox versions I'd had before) with counter space and dishwasher (no more bending over and drying out my hands), and heating and cooling I can control a bit more than having to crack the window or run multiple space heaters somehow on a limited electrical system.

[@Teddy31976]

#2 all the way! I don't care if the doorman is nosey, just keep my packages safe and have a dog treat for my dog when I walk him.

[@gorga8618]

Goddamn am I happy I live in Chicago haha. Downtown, doorman, great view for $2,200 a month. Same price as the first place . Plus its (at least) twice the size and has in unit w/d.

[@RS-fi7cc]

Great collab!!! I love Cash!

[@RY13YSK]

multiple videos in a row lets gooo

[@HereBeBarr]

😱🤐🤔😯

[@suzettekath9860]

I've noticed also besides looking at the apts. That Cash Jordan looks very much like Keith Habersberger of the Buzzfeed Guys.

[@abalahalamatandra]

My very first apartment here in NYC many years ago was a luxury doorman building in the Bronx. Huge 2 br apartment on the 10th floor for $1,500/month ... 24hr doorman service, 2 elevators, HUGE laundry room in the basement (10 washers, 8 dryers), carpeted hallways ... but no climate control unfortunately. I was so spoiled. But the best part that I still miss to this day was package security. I could order anything I wanted online and not have to worry about being home to receive the shipment. Also, the doorman would watch the car for me while I illegally parked in front of the building to unload groceries after returning from a Costco run! He'd help me with the bags, too. Now I live in a walk-up building, but thankfully live on the 2nd floor. I pay $1,460 a month for a much smaller apartment, and of course no doorman. I do indeed like the privacy, though. At my old building, the doormen actually did get far too interested in whomever I brought home. But still ... if I could afford it, I would go back to a luxury doorman building in a heartbeat!

[@Trevor-Watlington]

I'm thinking about doing the same thing at the arches

[@david_dor]

I prefer something in between. When I lived in Boston we had a mail/ package room inside the entry way and also both a elevator and stairs option. No doorman needed.

[@kramer221084]

Doorman hands down!!! If you allow me an off topic question, and I guess you get a lot of this one lately. Traveling there from Spain is waaaaay cheaper now but, would be worth it by late June?? It’s my third visit so main attractions are not a priority... but also we need at least restaurants to be open and the city not so empty that feels creepy or unsafe... Huge fan of your Channel keep up the great work!! Cheers

[@themoon6265]

WA Me +.1.9.0.4.2.0.4.8.5.4.3

[@FoodandFootprints]

Elevator building easily, especially at just a slightly higher price

[@HereBeBarr]

In this case it was a pretty easy choice haha.

[@victoriaevermoore9398]

I like the pink bathtub

[@victoriaevermoore9398]

Pink and black is a good color combination

[@naomiferreira8255]

Definitely the John Street apt. It’s near South Street Seaport, WTC, The Oculus and BFPL.

[@LondonKendrick643]

Cash Jordan is a funny guy. Great video!

[@pieter5466]

4:54 "this apt is not trying to show off" - very accurate

[@MarinCipollina]

Well you can’t show off what you don’t have.

[@marcelleray9545]

Both ugly apartments & so plain. And so expensive.

[@thunderbirdsharrypotterfan]

My family lived in a Doorman apartment from 2010 to 2013 (it was a 4 bedroom) , I'm gonna move in to a walk up apartment with my best friend (it will have 2 bedrooms (hopefully!))

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Barr and Cash what a combo

[@DGsa1661]

I feel a lot safer as a single woman with a doorman in the building. I’m not afraid to walk in after hours

[@juandediospuig1187]

Love love love this collaborations, shout out to jordan and con grants good video

[@peterbooth6753]

No way. After ten years in a doorman building in the beautiful West Village, I so much prefer living in a walkup in FiDi. The walkup building was gorgeous - but it was clear that the doormen were gossiping about the tenants all of the time. Living in a walkup I have freedom. Packages are a nightmare, very frustrating - but I have privacy. I am 56 years old and for me, its no contest - a walkup is far superior.

[@kishapaul849]

The first no way but the second wayyy. Love the aps with door men

[@katiebradley7780]

I don't ever plan on moving to NY but, for $2,000 more I'd take the doorman building

[@themoon6265]

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[@katiebradley7780]

@@themoon6265 do you care to explain?

[@themoon6265]

Add me up on WhatsApp

[@delilahshields6959]

I really like the first one even tho it's a walk-up (second fl.- lived in a walk-up 4th floor. never again) & it's a one bedroom. I 😍 the second one, very spacious studio which I prefer & the elevator, & wit the doorman I feel safer.

[@exsaraoh3]

I have lived in a walk up for a few years (3rd floor, so not too bad) and I am definitely going to move into a doorman building with an elevator, washer dryer, etc. as soon as my lease is up. Prices are so below market rate right now, that thankfully it isn't much more expensive to make the change. I am paying $2k for a 1 bedroom (closet bedroom lol) in Hudson Yards with no amenities or anything. Would be so nice to not have to lug my groceries up the stairs, get packages stolen occasionally, and have to go out to do laundry!

[@supanyc]

No way would I live in a walk-up above the 2nd floor. A doorman would be great but not necessary. Where I live is not a luxury building (Bushwick) but I feel very lucky to have elevators, a thermostat, in-unit washer/dryers, video intercoms and a partial view of the downtown Manhattan skyline. Edit: and a walk-in closet!

[@WaluigiLebron]

It's like I get 2 Cash Jordan videos today!

[@weljidfreel451]

Letsss goo!!! Love these guys

[@nicolesparacio2399]

could you make a video about which utilities are normally included in rent + the additional costs for luxury apartment buildings (ex: amenities)

[@RonaldStewart]

Having lived in NYC for the last 9 years, I can say the studio in this video is a steal at $2400 in a building like that and such. Those lovely pandemic prices are gone though and hopefully whoever moved in is okay with that $1k rent raise at the end of their lease. That first apartment is just stereotypical overpriced new york; you really have to want that location. Even then, I'd probably suggest looking for a studio in that same area or a 1br a bit higher up.

[@ninapavlovic4454]

I enjoyed the collaboration!

[@lucin2586]

Yeah I would go with the second one for the walk in closet, updated kitchen, laundry room, elevator, and doorman for just $200 extra!!!

[@tamarafaurot]

I would live there BECAUSE of the pink tub! But the doorman building is the winner.

[@ljaygould]

The title, and the video, both ignore the fact that most elevator buildings in NYC are NOT doorman buildings nor are they luxurious beyond having the elevator as an important amenity. In the 1970s (when I was in my 20s) I lived in two walkups in Manhattan. Even though one was on the 2nd floor (the other on the 4th) I resolved never again. I now own a 3-family in the Bronx (and live on the ground floor) but prior have lived in five different elevator buildings on the 6th or 7th floor both in Manhattan and the Bronx. I've never actually lived in a doorman building or one I would consider "luxury". In my experience, most non-doorman elevator buildings do have at least the amenity of a laundry room, usually in the basement. The rents in these buildings tend to be slightly more than in the walk-ups but substantially less than a doorman building, particularly one with porters, concierges, and other staff that set apart the luxury buildings, many of which are condos and co-ops (where, if not actually buying a unit, you'll pay rent not to the building but to the individual owner of the apartment). Generally, the non-luxury elevator buildings do not feature amenities such as gyms, community rooms, on-floor (or in-unit) laundry...or dishwashers in the units; the trade-off is significantly less rent (and a greater likelihood of the apartment being rent-stabilized, a very important asset if you are looking to stay there long-term).

[@marilynringel9228]

2nd floor walk up not so bad Remember 5th floor up and down You will not need a gym!! Fun video!

[@adambuesser6264]

Can you give us a tour of an apartment vs condo vs townhouse in NYC please?

[@dddunlap86]

Awesome collaboration ✊🏾✌🏾

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks 💯

[@bradderousse3440]

I loved the doorman building apartment that you showed. I think I'd be looking at walk-up buildings more than luxury buildings in an apartment search. They typically have more character, and like you said, they are less expensive. I just wouldn't choose the apartment in the walkup building from this video. I didn't care for that apartment.at.all. But between these two apartments, I'd definitely choose the luxury apartment.

[@MRP3261]

John and Cash. I would prefer to live in a building with an elevator. Doornan or not. I work in a building in Park Slope that has a Doorperson. I live in a building in Sheepshead Bay that has a security guard 4 pm-12 am . I also live in Brooklyn and I feel comfortable in Brooklyn. I was born in Brooklyn. My heart is in Brooklyn. Except for the weather.

[@rephaelrechitzky9763]

Yes, I love my 2 bedroom condo downtown Toronto. Nice by far than the condo you showed us. When renting, I used to live a bit away from downtown, but I had 3 bedrooms.

[@will6176]

I think i prefer a doorman. I like having the building set up and taken care of and having some staff on hand...the elevator too is a huge plus. and the amenities, etc. just makes it feel more taken care of. though ive never lived in a doorman.

[@TheCannonball79]

The big difference for me is the size of the staff in the building. When the Holidays roll around you have to tip at least 5 Doormen, the super and probably a couple of porters, it can get very pricey really fast. And for love of god don’t tip some more than the others they tend to talk among themselves and you will sooner or later start picking up some bad vibes. In a walk up you have to take care of the super and maybe a porter. Definitely less pressure on your budget during a stressful time of the year.

[@abalahalamatandra]

I so agree with this! I loved living in a luxury building. But around the holidays it stung quite a bit. Tip 4 doormen $60 each. Tip the two handymen $40 each. And tip the Super $80. A bit steep, but these guys were awesome and made living in that building a dream year-round.

[@nysoleil]

I put $10-20 by side each month so when the holidays came 'the pinch' as you say, doesn't hurt as bad...

[@abalahalamatandra]

@@nysoleil Ahh... now that is a very smart practice. I wish I had thought to do something similar. Or had the discipline to remember to do it, too! 😆

[@nysoleil]

@@abalahalamatandra Trick is to combine it with something you already do routinely. Ex. when you pay your rent every month or pay your bills, add that to the list, put it in an envelope and it just naturally becomes part of the list and routine.😁

[@aprilsmith6587]

Ixney on the walk up. Doorman building was awesome!

[@zdub8395]

I’d take the doorman place. But man the apartments are so tiny compared to the ones we have here in Texas lol. 2 bedroom luxury apartment with all granite countertops 2 bathrooms one with a jacuzzi tub and free washer and dryer in the apartment also pool and gym and lounge area only cost me around $1860 a month. Love your videos man soon as this crazy stuff over with I plan on visiting New York for the first time. Always been on my bucket list

[@HereBeBarr]

🙌🏼

[@maryjennings4913]

In the first apartment, I'm thinking that little cubby hole between the closets in the bedroom would be a great place to hide valuables. You could place a dresser in front of it, and no one would know it's there if you didn't say anything.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Definitely a doorman building for safety apt. #2 is very nice 👍😊

[@MissTiffee619]

The NYC rental market is not just walk-ups vs doorman/luxury. There’s a whole lot of other options/types in between.

[@georgiasmith7615]

Yes, I live in a building with an elevator but no doorman which is ideal. Convenient for bringing groceries in, but no one watching your comings and going’s.

[@rushajeraan1715]

Definitely doorman il go for. I so much want to move to NYC me and my family

[@serendipityshopnyc]

One flight of stairs is worth it for cheaper rent and separate rooms. Also prefer the Union Square area to FiDi.

[@fullmoon1072]

I love the pink Tub

[@edvaira6891]

Most complexes out here in San Diego, at least downtown are elevator buildings but not doorman/ concierge buildings...it’s actually either California or SD county law that walk-ups cannot be taller than three floors-most of the complexes outside of downtown (I’ve lived in various parts of the northern suburbs my entire three decades out here), we’ve lived in are low-rise 3-floor buildings, and always on the ground floor (my wife is disabled)

[@HereBeBarr]

Yeah diff world out there I imagine