I Found NYC’s Best Apartment… in a Basement

[@TheOriginalBiRacialPrince]

$8998 in NYC just shows this city is out of control. I used to watch these videos for fun but not anymore. I know people, including myself, with multiple college degrees that can’t even afford a fraction of this. It’s sad.

[@432109878901234]

I don't think this is a place you rent just for yourself. It's more of a family or shared and price is lower if you do that. There are affordable ones in NYC just not looking as good as this

[@williamegler8771]

I could theoretically afford it but I would NEVER spend that amount of money on something I will never own.

[@90sono]

And the real estate agent will say it's cheap

[@stefan6412]

@@williamegler8771 Yeah at least buy it with a mortgage and you own it someday.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

​@Peter 4,000 for a bedroom? Still ridiculous.

[@calendarpage]

I admit it's a nice apartment - interesting layout, outdoor space, nice kitchen and baths. However, the price is staggering for something you don't own.

[@charlesdavis545]

I concur.

[@sinash]

Hmm... My initial reaction concerned snow removal... It's a beautiful property but wowee! $9K/month? The rooms are of nice sizing--especially the bathrooms and there is lots of storage space but $9K/month? YIKES! It would be cheaper to stay in a hotel and save money to hopefully buy something.

[@MamaCarola1]

At the rate we've been going what snow? Lol. & you can tell Cash didn't film this the last couple of days with the crazy temperatures we've had. At least it had a wine fridge but $9K is too much

[@teagod2_214]

@@MamaCarola1 Where I live it would be cheaper to get a 2 story house 3 car garage a really nice backyard maybe with a pool and 5 bedrooms 4 baths basically everything you need and the mortgage on it per month wouldn't be 8k maybe 4k and at least for that you get a freakin nice house and you could rent out the other 4 bedrooms if ya want and make it even cheaper I dont understand why people torture themselves by living in NYC

[@sinash]

@@teagod2_214 The Museum of Modern Art, Alvin Ailey, The Guggenheim, Carnegie Hall, WallStreet, the fashion industry, the art industry, on and on...

[@maddscientist3170]

@@teagod2_214 the torture is called “ work opportunities” in your field of choice…..if you are born in the city you usually stick around

[@653j521]

@@teagod2_214 Mama Leone telling Anthony to move out of the city.

[@kimberlykeithfix1375]

Even though the prices are to expensive still enjoy watching Cash Jordon

[@peggybutterfield7902]

Oh Cash It's great to see u.. I pray is ok will u and your cute family!!

[@pennylane8318]

The rent is insane.

[@djr3386]

Loving the tour of the neighbourhood with the apartment. 👍🏽

[@MsCleo-nl6de]

$9000 a month for rent. Does anyone else think that's insane?

[@calendarpage]

Practically everyone does.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

What's insane is: the greatest city in the world is actually becoming the worst city to live in. People are leaving in droves. No need to wonder why! We've all seen that movie, Escape from New York. Rent prices like 9k is one of many reasons.

[@abdulaziz-montana]

Mind-boggling

[@mizzo8341]

$108,000 per year for a roof space.

[@catlike1]

Manhattan is crazy, and Chelsea is one of the most expensive neighborhoods. Most New York City residents live in the other boroughs that are much less expensive (Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island). Even upper Manhattan from Harlem north is less expensive. The people who live south of 125th street are either very affluent, have a rent controlled apartment, are students living in university dorms or faculty living in subsidized housing, or people living is super small micro studio apartments.

[@Bobrogers99]

For the price I expected at least three bedrooms, but I counted only two. Did I miss one? They are in the basement with limited sunlight and are subject to dampness (and flooding). It's a nice apartment, but not $9,000 nice, and if I made over the required minimum of $360,000/year you wouldn't find me sleeping in the cellar.

[@nygrl6102]

And rats! Don't forget rats!

[@Puddycat00]

@@nygrl6102 yes rats. Although we didn’t have rats but we did have mice and no matter what we could not get rid of them. Glad we escaped NYC

[@elevatorium]

I don't know if anyone mentioned it, but the birds at the end of the video sound like blue jays. I've got a ton around my yard (in NJ), and they sound just like that. Very vocal, protective birds.

[@bonniepwtf]

What a great place! Well thought out, an actual kitchen to enjoy. I certainly can't afford it but someone can.

[@cathielamson4616]

I guess someone can afford it, or they wouldn’t be able to rent it, but no one I know.

[@P1tty-s9j]

9000k a month Lololol.7000k overpriced

[@marylivingstone9815]

I love when Cash is in Manhattan and says “we’re here in the Flat Iron District” and then the apartment is like 2 miles away. He does that often.

[@siliconinsect]

But will it flood next hurricane?

[@PK-bh1ww]

Hurricanes are very rare in New York... Snow would be a bigger issue. According to the National Hurricane Center, on average, hurricanes winds have impacted the New York City area every 19 years, and major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher) every 74 years. A Category 5 hurricane is not expected to occur here under current climate conditions.

[@28ny]

9,000 a month just to live in Chelsea in an apartment with a weird door you can't open or they'll throw you out and a basement that looks ready to flood.

[@rainyd4293]

Not to mention the dark bathroom with no window no natural light no natural air circulation. Yuck!

[@amyyoshikawa7698]

Hi Cash and to your friend like this lovely apartment under a basement in NYC. Lots of good space and privacy and near the best eateries, coffee shops, and pizza. Stay well and safe 👍

[@dougjohnson5487]

Wow $9k for a partial basement apt. Keep looking unless u make at least $360K a year.

[@johntait9070]

Always a great way to awaken. Cheers from Vancouver Island.

[@donnapaquette9231]

This place is a nice size, I like everything about it. Love your videos Cash 🥰

[@kathyflorcruz552]

The amount of security devices around that place is - no pun intended- alarming. Speaks volumes too, I'd say.

[@sinclairdance]

First time writing a review on here Cash, but this video is actually really great 👍. “..almost like smart people made this place”…😂 Also biggest thing is how much Aaron got involved in this process. Every time we see him he is engaged and very cute behavior. Really nice! Not on his phone or just lost like some of the other people we see. Love the pace and the little details you added! Really great video buddy! Keep it up! Can’t wait for more!

[@theoriginalbridgetconnors]

I absolutely love this place. It seems very well designed and the rooms flow naturally.

[@user-wo7dl6tb2q]

@Bridget Connors I agree! People are complaining about the price, but you have everything: great design, wonderful finishes, high end appliances, 2 OUTDOOR SPACES… the price is under in my opinion. I lived in NYC & paid $3k for a modern 1 bedroom. I would never live w/roommates again but having a wife or girlfriend to split this would be amazing

[@timb.9224]

Except for the laundry is in one of the bedrooms, that's not so good !

[@theoriginalbridgetconnors]

@@timb.9224 It's fine if I use that room for an office.

[@OldManAlex719]

I loved walking the High Line when I lived in NY. Glad to see it improved so much.

[@aylabr3931]

Hey Cash, since you take the trains a lot, what was the weirdest, funniest, most creepy things you‘ve seen? I witness strange things in Berlin all the time but I expect NYC to be x10 that

[@vicaroo001]

Yes yes do a video on THAT!!!!

[@deborahhemstreet1545]

I live overseas. The more I watch your videos the less I understand why people love NYC and the views of buildings with spots of green and blue. I like seeing how others live but am amazed at how much I don’t need! If you have time to answer, who can afford these apartments? Why would I want a a 2 bath apartment with both on the lower level snd nothing on the upper level? So inconvenient! Can people really afford these places? Do that many people really share flats with others just so they can live in NYC? What is it that draws you there? Just curious - your videos are well done snd something always gives me a chuckle. Definitely educational for us non-NYC Types

[@bartonone2005]

Yes, I agree, it is interesting to see how others live. But a person would have to be pulling down some serious $ to afford a 9K rent or even 4.5K with a roommate. And in the end, it's still NYC, where there is as much ugly as there is picturesque. At 06:00 AM this morning, I walked around outside listening to birdsong, watched the daybreak, then crossed the road to walk a short distance to the river gurgling with the snow melt. Wouldn't trade that for any pad in NYC no matter how upscale!! I get all the light and fresh air I want for free. Of course, it can come with coyotes, bobcats. bears and fisher cats so you have to be careful. But there are also owls, dove-tailed hawks, cardinals, red-winged blackbirds, downy woodpeckers, deer and an occasional moose. You "pick your poison," I guess... 🤷‍♂ Chuck in Northern New England

[@deborahhemstreet1545]

@@bartonone2005 mine is Mount Carmel and the Mediterranean Sea …

[@bartonone2005]

@@deborahhemstreet1545 I can only imagine what it must be like to see the Mediterranean Sea from Mount Carmel!! It must be spectacular!! I've only seen it from a plane flying into Leonardo da Vinci Airport. Now that I think about it, I did see it from the beach during a day trip to Nice on the Côte d'Azur. But that's not the same...

[@chronicfish]

I agree. I live in Athens, Greece and I pay 9K for 2.5 years rent, and I am a 10 minute walk to the Parthenon ...

[@pamelamcfadden337]

You would be very lucky not to be attacked, robbed, beaten, stabbed etc for the honor of paying an insane amount of money for nothing.

[@angeladavis2010]

Awesome job as usual ❤ those were Blue Jay's squaking in the background lol😅

[@glendagordon9822]

Just recently started watching your videos. It’s fun to see all the different areas of NYC and how people live in the big city since I’ve never been there before. You annoyed the crap out of me in the beginning, but I’ve grown to appreciate your knowledge and even to enjoy your brash style and high energy, Cash. Keep up the good work👍🏻

[@jad8123]

I had to go back & pause on the price because I thought I misread/misheard the price. Wowza! I’m simply shocked. I know NYC is expensive but it’s usually because you own it but this is for rent. Just crazy. That said, it was a cool place & seems to have lots of privacy. Keep up the good work.

[@whitneybrown4067]

Happy Thursday CJ😀n This is Gonna b so Good🔥🔥🔥👍….

[@jackiegunter6001]

Good morning Cash. Nice to see you Aaron. I love the way this is set up except the laundry being in a bedroom. I want to know what NYer's do for a living and how much a hour because these rents are crazy high.

[@jbeaman4517]

Loved the HiLine!

[@tigergreg8]

No way, $9000 and no actual Living Room, just a small place to put a couch in the kitchen.

[@elliotttalavera8514]

Amazing place but if i were to spend that much money a month on rent, It'll be me paying the mortgage & mine to own. That is definitely an amazing place in a great neighborhood 😀. I loved the layout of this place. ❤️

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Don't forget, in the future you will own nothing and love it. I'm not sure how that works but that's the mantra we're hearing from the globalists. Add to that : we will all eat bugs. Which I guess they can make look like steak and chicken.....but not shrimp you can't fake a shrimp. But I digress. 9k is just ridiculous. Even for the big apple 🍎

[@Badrooster]

Okay, so I live in Wisconsin and make about $2200 a month a MONTH, and my mortgage is $650. Before that, I lived in an apartment. The rent was $1000. Which was painful to live on, but it was 2 bedrooms, two baths, own laundry, and a two car garage. Living in such a small place for so much money just hurts my soul.

[@keetahbrough]

This is the area that still remains true to original New York, it looks like, which is nice to see. Because the skyline and all those needlenosed or oddly shaped buildings that are popping up all over the place is reshaping the entire thing.. into something tht doesn't look like NYC anymore. I have a feeling that they won't last.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

If you want to see the old New York move to (or visit) Shanghai which I understand was re-created as a replica of the big apple 🍎 from years ago. Better than anything in Vegas so I hear ....idk. I wonder if they have a Katz's deli.

[@nygrl6102]

The NYC you revere didn't look like NYC in 1900. Things change. Not always for the better.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

@@nygrl6102 The NYC I Revere is from the late sixties when I lived there. But NYC did get better when Guliani was mayor, most people agree. Crime went down and Times Square was like Disney. The peep shows were gone. Now Disney is itself not the happiest place it used to be. Still, you couldn't pay me enough to live again in NYC. I will settle for watching the cool Cash Jordan videos!

[@j134679]

Shanghai is modern modern. Like that new Hell's Kitchen redevelopment but on steroids

[@user-wo7dl6tb2q]

@Keetah Brough NYC is always evolving for the good & bad. It is what it is. I moved there in 1995 then moved far away in 2020 during the lockdown. My 1st apt was on the Lower East Side on Rivington St. Back then cabs did not go below Houston into this area because of the people lined up at buildings to buy drugs. The area had some cool lounges, a few tiny cool shops & I loved it! 4 years later in 99 the developers came in & started changing the area. Now, it’s filled with glass buildings, a Target, Equinox, etc… every neighborhood changes, look at DUMBO! Used to be all artist lofts & now there’s billion dollar lofts & parks! I miss the mid 90’s though cause I got to see a lot of the old & the beginning of the new. Today is the future…

[@dodgingbullets3503]

Crows move around in a small family cluster..They are a joy to watch....Smart too..

[@arthurwatts1680]

Your videos make me realise how many stairs I have to traverse each day. Zero. There are some steps leading down to the waterfront, but it's got to be the flattest place this side of the desert - enjoy the free workout !

[@prissilou]

The Chelsea Square Restaurant sounds pretty amazing...

[@bitehunter122]

8:25. That apartment is so excellent.

[@Alfredul03]

I don't live in the USA but that rent is very expensive for that cozy apartment. It's simple but it gives the feeling that it has a lot of sophistication and the patio is nice to camp with some dogs and also have a barbecue with friends. Everything is very modern and perhaps it's somewhat expensive for the area where it's located, besides that in NYC everything is very expensive is hardly understandable. It's spacious and as I said before, very cosy. IMHO!

[@bunnyrabbitgirl]

It's a cute place, very well designed.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

I think it's quite lovely but definitely out of my price range. Thanks for showing.

[@vicki8261]

Nice apartment! I like the floor plan. I'm curious though as to the number of renovated basement apartments we've been shown lately. Was there some catastrophe that involved flooding, or are apartment owners just now adding the basement units?

[@allana1997]

Probably both, some new basements some renovated due to hurricane flooding issues

[@evelyndorman5301]

Those birds were bluejays I think.

[@joemanco5864]

don't really care about the apts u show, but LOVE seeing the neighborhood tours! best part of your work, good job

[@sfoeric]

Out of my budget. But if I had that dough I would use it on one of the prior $1.5 M condos as my mortgage payment.

[@barbjohnson851]

Happy Thursday Cash!! 😊

[@lindauribe6872]

Hope you had a wonderful Easter 🐇

[@ilovelife4510]

One of your better reviews... and it's actually clean!

[@dronetestdaegan]

5;31. Landlord/owner/rental company needs to clean those stairs.

[@jillwiegand4257]

"Party on Wayne, party on Garth......!" These prices are hard to swallow. I guess someone is crazy enough to plunk down the cash! ❤️

[@simongamez]

Great place! I really like everything except the living room space because it's kinda small, still great tho. The only downside is the price, too expensive!

[@User-s3i6x]

A basement surrounded by restaurants + eateries = RATS! For $9K/month? = Crazyness!

[@TXRBL]

I’ve got a working theory that these well groomed young guys who represent high end properties are “generational” agents…meaning dad or an uncle owns the company/brokerage representing or even owning the property, thus the sweet gig. Mr. Charles M. is probably a superhero on his off time… lives in Munro Manor.

[@velornacurtis4790]

I like the building that looks like stacked barrels made of glass!

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

That's a pretty townhouse! I liked the whole layout.

[@debsylvester2012]

Cash, 460k!!!! Wow! Your videos are so enjoyable, fun and incredibly well done. Keep going!☮️

[@tanishapearson5894]

The price of "privacy" in New York 🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽. I love the apartment though. But those building that were close to the park were very weird to me... 🥺🤔😲😯😮

[@sinash]

The Highline is REALLY a nice walk and even with the buildings you feel as if you're not even in NYC.

[@bonniediep5324]

Cash, it's owls that scare away pigeons. I had a pigeon problem on my balcony that went away after I put up sculptures of owls 🦉 on each corner of my balcony.

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job cash Jordan see hypo on Sunday

[@timothyrill3825]

Nice! It is like a frat house!

[@gingergrant6759]

Wow, the mansion and acreage you could have in WNY for that kind of dough - and your own forest.

[@kanzaki0001]

High line Park has a Japanese type design

[@TangentOmega]

All that outdoor space with absolutely zero living things in it. Not one blade of real grass. Not a seedling or sapling. Even the crows are smart enough to live next door.

[@maddscientist3170]

“ anything it does not come with?”, yah somebody else to pay the rent😂😂😂

[@dissidentfairy4264]

Crows are carnivores and pigeons are mostly vegetarian grain-eaters, and since crows are much larger and could eat a pigeon the pigeon tends to find them a bit intimidating. Wouldn't you? lol The apartment is nice and the free bird perk might help justify the $9K per month expenditure! I'll have to do the math. lol 🧚‍♀

[@fosbury68]

I find it hard to believe that anyone with that kind of money ($108K/yr for rent!) would want to live in a humble apartment like that. Just pay for a $300/day hotel room. Even in Manhattan that would get you pretty nice accommodations. You could live at the Ace Hotel in midtown with daily maid service, access to their common spaces, exercise room, roof terrace, etc. Also, does that rent include utilities?

[@susanemmerson]

I like watching your videos. I have never been to America and I don't think I will ever get there. I live in a rural area quite near to the historic city of York in the UK.

[@joebehrdenver]

Love this.

[@palinachannel]

Hello New York

[@earlofsmeg]

If you got crows, you ain't gonna have any other birds around.

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Nice digs

[@MamaCarola1]

That neighborhood has become so ridiculously overpriced, especially with the hi line & Chelsea Markets. It's a nice place & well thought out but $9K? I think I need way more wow for that price. & if it's a roommate situation, you better really like your roommate bcuz you're gonna be going in & out of each other's bedrooms for the washer/dryer & outdoor patio.

[@katgrey6239]

Very nice! Just a little too expensive for me!

[@caroledowney6908]

That price doesn’t include electric, gas, cable, insurance…

[@radiostalker]

I noticed you respected the apartments in this video more than with the other guy.

[@carolcarol3938]

This looks nice and a little quirky BUT I'm in Australia and the big $$$$$$$$$$$$$ rent is scary. You could get a mortgage for a nice home 3 bedroom HOUSE, with large back garden for a little more here in some areas of Melbourne Australia (exchange rate)...AND for that rent here you would get a mini palace.

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

It is a really beautiful place.

[@karendagostino2374]

That little open way leading to the outside. It can be a mudroom

[@davidlemaire6272]

If not for the expensive rent, it's mighty nice

[@lordtyrus1]

Where does the rain water and snow melt run off? It looks like it would go right into the house

[@platinumpepe8626]

Nice of Rusty Cage to show you the apartment. 🍋🍋🍋

[@DoreenBellDotan]

Just a flash of the Hotel Chelsea. You tease you.

[@gabriellacallahan2649]

I love NYC but I think I will keep living in Kansas City. I can't imagine paying how much NYC apartment prices cost. Crazy! I ❤ your videos Cash. The most I have ever paid for rent in my life is $1,500 per month in Northern Virginia in the 1990's.

[@sallyphillips9175]

Highway robbery! The landlord is asking that much cos they can, but it will likely sit empty for a long time.

[@arlichar11]

hmm interesting place..so i love the entry, it has amazing outdoor areas, the layout is kind funny, cause if you have two people, u gotta do laundry in someones room, and if u wanna go out one of the outer areas u gott a go thru others room( that room should be the living area) so that means upstairs has be your living area. and im not sure that be comfy for 2 people, but maybe... i would think for a couple this be ideal..but i still think a little high priced if u got have a roommate,as u could get your own spot for that share of rent.. but if u make good money this be a sweet place

[@jennygiallanza4524]

That monthly rent takes care of my lot rent for a full year! I love living in California!

[@aliciazagelbaum8347]

Beautiful area great food! But rent is high

[@Mark-Arthur]

Cash has the best B roll!!!!!!!!

[@Puddycat00]

I have a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, huge livingroom, huge Diningroom, nice kitchen and huge office room with a one acre fenced in yard , private beach, and it’s only $1700 a month😢 mortgage . And it’s a 15 yr 3.5% mortgage. Which means I’m 15 yrs I will own this house. And I’m only 90mins away from NYC . I lived in NYC all my life, we moved in 2017. We love it here, don’t miss NYC at all. Ppl have no idea how overrated NYC is. Plus mice, rats and roaches. Trust me it’s not worth it.. All these apartments he’s showing are old and not worth the rent. When I lived in NYC I had 6 rooms, boxed not railroad style, 4 bedrooms, huge livingroom and very big kitchen. Nice size bathroom and rent was $790. A month . Because we lived there since 1980 and it was rent control. We weren’t ever gonna leave BUT landlords offered all us rent control tenants $100,000 to move. We took the deal but not everyone did. After we moved he renovated it to add another bathroom and he upped the rent to $5,000. I’d say he got the better deal. Still, we could not have afforded to buy a house without the bribe money to move. I probably would have gotten more IF I waited him out and kept saying no we won’t move. But we wanted to move out of NYC too. When our beautiful house became available, we knew we had to snatch it up . We were so blessed to have found our house. We had a huge Rottweiler who also was happy to get out of NYC. The fenced in back yard and large porch was his favorite place to spend his days, under the sun. Awe it’s beautiful here .

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

I think you could get something similar sized and equally as nice in an elevator tower. Where you have cool views, are above the traffic noise, probably wouldn't have any outdoor space but the weather sucks for 5 months of the year anyways in NYC. Plus you wouldn't slip/fall/kill yourself on those stupid icy/no sunshine stairs all winter.

[@memineaussi-cj4op]

Even if I could afford the place, it'd be a no from me. There are at least two doors where I don't control who enters, and I don't know where they lead to.

[@mugglescakesniffer3943]

Discount royalty free riff Salt N Pepa music @ 6:41

[@anthonyrondolino8148]

Insane prices there

[@maria-z1p4d]

It's a Stone City.. where you have to buy food instead of buying at a regular Grocery Store, or Fruit market, etc.. All ready made stuff can be expensive.. I live in a coastal town, where the palms sway in the tropical wind, and where you catch your own fish. A place where we can relax, by the ocean side .. just saying.. No cement towns for me! But to each their own I suppose..Enjoy your city life !

[@carolynrivera9745]

Cash keep em coming 😅

[@justinfleming6530]

9k a month?!?! I have 1000sqft house with large property and this rent is almost 6 times my mortgage! That's insane!

[@perrywinkle5000]

Based on the old idea of rent being 30% of your income you'd have to make about $360,000 before taxes to live there.

[@j134679]

Wall street is in New York so it kinda makes sense

[@Instantpower332]

NY is absurd in Rents but Cash certainly is doing Great like Millions good for him someone had to make it and he’s terrific… really great enjoy his channel..

[@MrLookitspam]

If I’m gonna pay big bucks I’m going to paris

[@greeneyedmimibostian3013]

Blue Jay's

[@glass1258]

Almost 10k a month to live in a basement 😂