I Found NYC’s Oldest Box-Apartment… Would You Live Here?

This nyc apartment is over 120 years old and its insanely affordable… almost too affordable. Whats the catch?
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[@janedoe805]

*6:44 For all you youngsters watching... That’s a disconnected “Dumbwaiter”. It’s a small elevator for carrying things between floors, such as food and dishes. They were operated manually by a pulley system and ropes. I had one in my 1880’s Victorian House in Cape May, NJ.

[@SweetDreamz0223]

Yes, I remember those dumb waiters from back in the days. Mostly all those older buildings in NYC had them. Closed all them up many years ago!!!

[@gilliancullen1409]

Only used now to hide bodies....

[@d.g.4499]

This was the comment I was looking for!

[@janedoe805]

@@vincentgoupil180 Thank you Vincent... That’s very interesting, l had no idea. I’m laughing because, if l had to guess what Colonial Era gentleman invented the dumbwaiter... I would have said, Benjamin Franklin. ☺️😂🤦🏻‍♀️ Have a wonderful week.

[@lindawarden-burglund9603]

@@vincentgoupil180 The dumbwaiters also enabled the food to get to the dining room more quickly while it was still hot.

[@bunnyrabbitgirl]

Obviously it's not the fanciest place but it's definitely interesting and spacious with a very reasonable price, if it wasn't for Cash's channel we would never get to see all these crazy (box) apartments!

[@jessiebrown6084]

It would be neat if you could see the floor plan for ones like this as it is hard to follow how the rooms connect.

[@j.kristineemmons]

@@jessiebrown6084 Yeah, it appears they left most the original walls up and just redesignated rooms once the two apartments were combined. Not gonna lie though, I think the original apartments woulda been cooler. I'm sure there was a reason at one point in time that made sense for the owner to combine them.

[@susannpatton2893]

It is super refreshing to see some older homes still around and available in New York. This place has character and style. Not stiff

[@j.kristineemmons]

There's a ton of old buildings in New York, just made new, new, new inside, with zero regard for the original craftsmanship, all in the name of greed

[@susannpatton2893]

@@j.kristineemmons shame

[@denverdubois5835]

These beautiful, historic old places are what I love most on this channel. And I enjoy that Cash seems to appreciate the character and charm as well. You're a classy guy, Cash. Those high ceilings--embossed tin? And the medallions...the inlaid floors...the trim with Victorian rosettes and exquisite moldings...the transoms, sunlit bay window and the dumbwaiter, all well more than a hundred years old. I'm in love. I'm a country away but I'd move to NYC for this.

[@kathy3178]

That is one of the coolest apartments I have ever seen. Love how the owner worked with the existing architecture, instead of gutting it.

[@bonniepwtf]

Me too

[@j.kristineemmons]

This!!!

[@Squidlees]

Agree. It's a really unique unit! I was also pleasantly surprised at the price since I came to this one right after a video where one of the rents was $7k /mo.

[@Dain75]

When he looks at an apartment that used to be part of a house, I keep trying to imagine what it might have looked before, and if someone bought the whole thing what would it look like if it was renovated to be the same as it was when it was built. I'm just fascinated by old houses/mansions/castles that haven't been lived in for decades. It is especially cool if someone buys and renovates it into what it looked like before, or a modern approximation.

[@bonniepwtf]

@@Dain75 Same here

[@kittensugars]

This place is packed with character! Love it.

[@jfox9126]

Big apartment for the price and Jimmy was a charming co-host.

[@andreat.]

I am a primary school teacher from Germany and I love to watch your videos! Last August we stayed for two weeks in a hotel in Manhatten. It was my first time in NYC. Nearby Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle and Central Park. It was a a great experience fo me, all people were very friendly and for me it seemed to be a very special world: clean, sophisticated and very expensive ... But I want to see more, not only the hotspots for tourists. I would like to breathe normal life - so we booked a hotel in Bushwick for June! 🤩

[@infamoswordz]

It will take you two or three more trips to experience normal life NYC has five boroughs they each are like whole cuties in themselves then you must see NY State which is the suburbs mountains and country side!

[@MamaCarola1]

It's quirky. A true old railroad flat. Probably not great for roommate situations but if you're gonna pay that kind of money for a 1 bedroom or studio somewhere else this is a great deal. Still needs some fixing up but you can definitely see the charm. Even though the kitchen is basic it still gets the job done. & for those that are complaining about no in-unit laundry, this is a 2 family home & it's old so putting in extra water lines probably isn't feasible

[@gradyjones9678]

Do you think theres a shared washer and dryer in the basement? I would buy my own portable clothes washing machine. They're very affordable. And definitely way better than having to haul your clothes to a laundromat.

[@Spilledperfume1]

@@gradyjones9678 that’s a great idea.

[@laurasaulino8777]

there is no dish water and you could hand wash your clothes in the shower.

[@Leafygreen123]

Would be great for a couple because then you could just have it as a one bedroom and for occasional guests there could be sleeper sofa, Murphy bed. Could be fixed up really well, I think.

[@janish3059]

It's a really cool apartment and has some really unique touches from yesteryear. You would think however, that the landlord would do a better paint job in there and perhaps get those floors buffed and polished as it would look awesome! The only other setback is no washer and dryer and unit or even in the building as far as I can see. And this may not be such a big deal to most, but I was not comfortable with the stove having so much space on either side of it for things to fall down and it just looked out of place. It had very nice light for a railroad apt and those ceilings were really cool.

[@jeffgolden253]

"no washer and dryer" - How far to the nearest laundromat? Will Jimmy help me carry my laundry back upstairs? (When it was a tenement railroad flat, mom did the laundry on a washboard with Fels Naptha soap in the laundry tub on the kitchen floor, then bathed the kids in it.) "stove having so much space on either side" - That's because that's where the old wood or coal-fired stove used to be when it was a tenement railroad flat. To prevent fire you couldn't let anything be too close to it. The brick wall behind was the chimney.

[@notconvincedgranny6573]

I was looking at the water damage on one of the doors in the "hall of closets."

[@jeffgolden253]

@@vincentgoupil180 That's true. A railroad flat was just a bunch of rooms in a row. You had to walk through one room to get to the next, like walking car to car on a train. Someone must have built that hallway in an earlier renovation.

[@j.kristineemmons]

Interesting "railroad flats have no hallway". Lotta old flats in my city don't, either, but they're not called railroad. If there is any hallway, it's if the bathroom comes before the kitchen in the back (often with a built-in China cabinet across from it)... probably not more than 10 feet. I'm definitely not tripping over the stove placement, either. There's a ton of "interesting" layouts in kitchens of old flats in my city - they're basically a minimally developed square room, with an awkward, full length window in the middle. You just gotta put sink, cabinets, appliances, and kitchen carts scattered in the room, where you can find a spot for them. Definitely developed for the late 19th century. Many usually still have a cover over where the old stovepipe used to attach to the wall.

[@gradyjones9678]

I agree on the floors. The parquet inlay is gorgeous. It would be pretty easy I think to strip or buff the wear and scratches off the top layer of the floor. If it doesn't have a laundry room in the bdlg. that would be strange. but these days you can buy portable washers and dryers that you can hook up to your kitchen or bathroom faucet. And they're not that expensive.

[@darleneaitken1620]

You could almost have four people live their if need be. Nice to see an older place for a change.

[@MephistoAngel]

That’s one of the most incredible places! So much character and room and storage plus the kitchen is great! Laundry would be the only problem since it’s not even in the building but other than that I’d take it if I lived there!

[@andreeaselgaardjensen5086]

I’m not here every episode for the apartments really but for the storytelling that Cash is mastering 😂!

[@rebeccahelga32]

For real. He just gets better and funnier.

[@jeanhansel5805]

Love these old places with actual kitchens. Steam heat so the landlord pays for heat; the only drawback is the tenant cannot control the temperature. Will also need air conditioner(s) for the hot months. I live in an old building that was converted years ago to break up flats into apartments. I have half of a railroad flat with an enclosed back porch that has washer and dryer hookups. I bought my own washer and dryer. Once you have in-unit laundry, it's hard to go back to using a laundromat.

[@goldenviolet]

You might call an Architectural Salvage store and ask about a pair of pocket doors. The door came in standard sizes, and the openings were too. If you want to spend the money. Love the old apartment details.

[@rbsd952]

Gotta love those fresh fruit and veggie stands!! 👍🏾

[@denisekenney6436]

I like it! I love older apartments and homes. This is a winner in my book…

[@marysander36]

WOW! That was an amazing apartment! Especially for the price!

[@dena8144]

I lived in that neighborhood 14 yrs loved it.

[@aliciazagelbaum8347]

This apartment has some special stuff the floor and rooms are large & bright

[@fannycraddock99]

It's interesting but messed up. Rooms without windows are not legal bedrooms! No laundry in unit or building. Pity as there is so much space but it's not for me!

[@fay8687]

I love his sense of humor.

[@DoreenBellDotan]

I like that apartment. Price is GREAT. Lots of character. Old school NY feel. The neighborhood is terrific. Bushwick still feels like a Brooklyn neighborhood. Stores under the train remind me of Brighton Beach. The best is the agent's accent.

[@naniskinks6098]

Character, charm, great price. Love this one! The only thing missing is an outdoor space.

[@mrmrsmarshall9110]

And laundry

[@mamaw9634]

Ohh love the charm and details - the wood work and ceiling- nice!!

[@beverlybennett963]

Of all the apartments you have shown this is definitely my favorite, I would live there in a heartbeat with NO roommates.. I do not want or like roommates.. What a great place..

[@bonniepwtf]

There's so much potential for decorating it. Possibilities are endless!

[@j.kristineemmons]

This place is AWESOME!!! I love that the less fancy neighborhood still have some genuine places like this; not made completely unrecognizable from its original form. Kinda like a weird puzzle of rooms, though, since it appears to be two apartments combined. I bet the railroad apartments were beautiful - just not as functional of a floor plan, for modern times (this is still 10X better than those greedy Frankenchopped apartments that have a kitchen/livingroom combo, too small to function...this apartment just redesignated old rooms into different ones). This place is also patch-as-you-go, by the landlord, but still way better than those nasty redid Manhattan apartments. That front room bedroom with the bay window reminds me of my old apartment; there was a wall put up in mine between the front room with the bay window and middle room, and I just used the front room as s bedroom- a full sized bed fit perfectly in the bay window. 🙂

[@valerieschoen7494]

Love the quirky old places with new appliances. But no laundry.☹️

[@ariescustom]

Very similar to my flat here in Glasgow. Just much MUCH more expensive. 🤣 You can't beat a period building with a bay window and high ceilings.

[@lisab.1595]

That unit does have a lot of character, love the floors. Nice light, decent view out the windows, even nicer once the trees are in bloom. Very good rent also. This one should go pretty fast, it's got a little charm about it.

[@shannono8397]

That is such a pretty building!!! Every little detail is so charming, LOVE the ceilings!

[@DonXKalibur]

This is super dope to see. I've been watching your videos for awhile now and this video is awesome because I use to live in that area back when I lived in brooklyn. Brought back alot of memories.

[@suepeer3078]

That place has so much charm and it's HUGE! Great price for what you're getting

[@yvettevalentin2126]

That's my area where I grew up, man I miss it, u need to show more apartments for a family n affordable

[@SweetDreamz0223]

I like this apartment. Nice & spacious with a lot of character. It looks like you may be able to put a washer & dryer in the kitchen. The price is pretty reasonable too. TFS, Cash ❤!!!

[@jillwiegand4257]

This place is big, affordable and has character! If I wanted a place this would be it! A small house feel with tons of setup options! Rock solid place ☺️

[@mimzyc9949]

Interesting place. I just learned about the railroad apartments. I'd live there

[@sinash]

HA! 100% accurate description of Planet Fitness! It is very interesting that Blink gym converted an old movie theater into a gym. THAT WORKS! An excellent reuse of space. Now, for the apartment; $2900/month? I was sold on those wooden floors and all of the character from the entry way and throughout the apartment. Oh, man... just let me get my scraper and paint stripping materials and get to work! The full aesthetics of that space have yet to be fully realized! In fact, I'd have to redo the kitchen, bathroom, 2 ceilings, and that awful engineered-wood floor to bring the space into line with the character of the rest of the apartment. I'd also have to check the roofing and its status. You can see water damage traces. BUT I LIKE THIS!

[@dolsiemercado3140]

Sounds like a lot of work for a tenant to do. It is in a rough neighborhood.

[@sinash]

@@dolsiemercado3140 Oh, yes... It would be a lot of work but the end result would be the reward. This space is a diamond in the rough (and actually not as rough as one would think) and begging to be shined. The neighborhood and block appeared "okay" but one can't go on looks alone. I guess that's why the rent price point. However, (were I in the market) I would view this as an opportunity.

[@MamaCarola1]

​@@dolsiemercado3140 Bushwick is the next Williamsburg. If you're worried about the neighborhood come back after dark. That's gonna be the real test of how it is

[@MamaCarola1]

What do you think about the ceiling in the kitchen? Could it be an original tin ceiling or did someone just put up decorative tile to cover up old leaks?

[@sinash]

@@MamaCarola1 I have a feeling that it is the original tin ceiling that may have been painted over. Baaay..bee... let me strip that paint off and see silver! WOWEE!!! Architectural Digest would be "on-call". Now, the reason I feel that it is the original is because I'm looking at the other renovations/upgrades (lol!) that the landlord did. I don't believe they would have spent the money. HOWEVER... it's clear that there was water damage at one point and "Peel & Stick" is an affordable solution.

[@nogames8982]

I love this place. I like old places with character. And the price isn't ridiculous considering the prices in New York City.

[@subwayjoefrombrooklyn4471]

Again, you did an amazing job with the neighborhood and the apartment. So entertaining.

[@90sflimlover]

Great apartment and great price👍🏿👍🏿

[@Gizathecat2]

That “half closet” may have been a dumb waiter shaft.

[@sinash]

I believe you hit the bull's eye!

[@janish3059]

I totally agree I thought the same thing. As soon as they opened it I said dumbwaiter hahaha

[@MamaCarola1]

Yes that's what I was thinking. I lived in an apartment in Astoria years ago that originally had them (& it was a building). Unfortunately mine was shared with the apartment next door & they had already claimed it for storage.

[@annettevertalino9273]

I thought that, too.

[@suzannerickles6169]

I live in Houston TX but come originally from CT and lived on Long Island and at one time was very familiar will parts of NYC tourists don’t usually visit. I love seeing places I haven’t seen in a long time and I love looking at the apartments and thinking which ones I Would like- studios and on bedrooms. Thanks Cash

[@deniseockey6204]

I would live here. It is big, has character, and reasonably priced. I love the original stuff.

[@cathylarkins9949]

I LOVE THIS APARTMENT!!

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

Me too.

[@donnabradshaw5200]

Great character in an old building. Reasonably priced too!

[@jimbrinegar1558]

That's a pressed tin ceiling!

[@iomis2001]

Any hood with graffiti is a place to be wary of.

[@pawlet]

$4 pineapple 🤯 Aldi has them on sale for $1.87 this week.

[@dissidentfairy4264]

Wow! And there was even a flock of pigeons in the street:-) What a cute place. I love the interior-exterior architectural details like the crown molding, bay window, ceilings, the flooring and louvered closet doors, etc. It could be decorated rather artsy:-)

[@ClayMationNation]

Every time someone mentions a Murphy bed I can't help but think about the story a few years back about the woman who was found mummified inside one of those after it malfunctioned and closed into the wall with her in it.

[@michaelchilds4773]

Good job jimmy!!! The apartments are awesome 🎉

[@bepositive4494]

Love to watch gives me so so much gratitude for all I have, away from the Sky high prices,Trash, Graffiti and crime. I am glad so many people want to live in cities.

[@LumpyBumpylou]

You're on 🔥 today with jokes! I haven't even got to the apartment yet and im dying 😂. I'm glad dr vein has no veins and his story checks out!

[@MayWhite-fj9my]

I usually don't like those old apartments but this one isn't to bad, thanks for the showing.

[@gradyjones9678]

No bathtub? Yes I could do so much with this apartment. Its spacious. Its got tons of light. I have no plans to ever move to NY. but I love seeing virtual tours of some of these older apartment buildings. So I can visualize how I would decorate the place.

[@me2nmineme243]

"Right here". Give it the tik tok test.😂 Older, love the wood trim, the floors, the bay window, natural light. Much promise here. I'd have a frikkin' blast decorating.😉

[@jordanhass]

Jimmy was so likable in this video, always love when somebody is willing to bounce with cash, and know nothing is perfect, but can work out if you make due

[@bornahomes]

Great video! The visuals are stunning, and the attention to detail is impressive. It does an excellent job of showcasing the property's unique points and keeping the viewer engaged. Overall, it's a testament to your creativity and expertise in delivering a high-quality product. Well done!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job Jordan see you tomorrow

[@margaretrose8105]

Love the bay window..yes I check in cabinets for "stuff"

[@FrankiesFancy]

This apartment (?) is what would get me to NY. It's old, it's beautiful with it's history being kept intact...to me, it's absolutely gorgeous! And it's the price of an average two bedroom apartment in my area of California! Nice street/neighborhood. Too much graffiti tho. But this apartment is worth a few inconveniences. 👍

[@denverdubois5835]

I COMPLETELY agree. I'm in California also, and I'd move to New York for this gentle, beautiful and historic old home. So pretty, so full of character and charm! It would be immensely fun to strip and repaint and fix it up. Those old inlaid floors, omg, and the dumbwaiter and the CEILINGS....I'm in love.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Hey 19. Good morning Cash. All in all not too bad! Reasonable, quirky and roomy. Would I live there? That's a big negatory!!

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Very cool, eclectic apartment!

[@deborahmacdonald9319]

Wow, In love with the price, in Love with the trim and ceiling

[@billm6774]

Those big double doors were sliders and they may be still in the walls either side of the opening. The track hardware used to break. Replacement parts weren't available. So they took the floor track up , covered the openings in the frames.

[@TaraSL8r]

I love this place. Looks like a great neighborhood as well.

[@hangingwithjen]

Seriously, so much charm, so much potential. The inlay on the floors!! I love old quirky spaces. When I'm ready to move to NYC I want Cash and his team to find my perfect place.

[@justinekessner2645]

WOW WHAT A STUNNING PLAC!!!!!!!!!! VERY TUDOR STYLE!!!!!!

[@lindawarden-burglund9603]

Such character and old-world charm. Love the architectural details and it's very spacious. There are a lot of closets, just not in the rooms, but great storage. You could put a standing wardrobe in the bedrooms for hanging clothes. The only deal breaker is the lack of a laundry facility. That would not work for me. But it's a great place at a reasonable price.

[@phantastik3389]

That apartment is a true Brooklyn apartment. Before all the fancy buildings started popin up, most of my friends homes looked like that.

[@BeautyandtheBronx]

Apartment is a hard pass but JIMMY might be worth the visit! 😚😍😅

[@Pureimagination200]

I love old buildings. So much character and details and history 😮

[@terribelle3]

Jimmy we're gonna need to know what's behind that old door...;)

[@phyllisforbes1106]

I ve watched quite of few of your videos…..you are really good at this…. keep up the good work very entertaining and interesting!

[@debramage739]

Oooh , I would live there . Stunning.

[@jonathanleonard1152]

Yes! YES! A Murphy bed and side cabinets for hanging and drawers. I got mine at Lancaster Handcraft.

[@andstajacvaris1918]

I like when you show apt's with character. Not million dollar a month square and grey look-a-likes. I loved everything about this one.

[@bonemar66]

Archway with the balusters over it: "Brooks was here"

[@jackie-k]

I like old places with character!

[@johnbaldock6353]

We call this Shabby Chic in the U.K!👍

[@sherw7635]

I like it! I like the neighborhood. Washer/dryer hook ups? Gotta buy portables huh? Laundromat is where?

[@catgivens]

I think of all your videos, this is the coolest apartment you've shown.

[@kathleendigregorio1701]

It looks like a good place ~ it reminds me of my tiny studio on the California coast - gallery kitchen, a little garden with a view of the ocean. A constant battle for parking but I had access to good places to shop and eat.

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

I am not a loser and I've been to Williamsburg NYC and loved it.

[@1lavishone]

The designs on the wood floor are lovely!

[@whitneybrown4067]

This is Gonna b so Insightful CJ🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Wednesday😀….

[@amyyoshikawa7698]

Hi Cash and to your friend yes I like the bay window, nice clean kitchen with a sink sprayer, and its close to all the great coffee shops 👍

[@cmw611]

I love this, I can't imagine it still being empty.

[@rosacortes5074]

Omg! Cash. They ruined this beautiful railroad apt.

[@gradyjones9678]

I love how when you're walking around random people come up to you and ask you for your autograph lol

[@alankovacik1928]

"and this has a sink spraayer"

[@davidserlin8097]

That is a gigantic apartment by New York standards, and the price is very good for what you get. On a sunny day like the one shown that would be a fantastic place to wake up in.

[@justinekessner2645]

1 MORE THING, THIS IS LIKE MY DREAM APARTMENT!!!!!

[@tonisargent4695]

loves this apartment

[@heathermcdermid3673]

Love this one, well worth the price.

[@GGiblet]

It's gorgeous! Y'all made it so fun🌻

[@cynnail395]

Beautiful inlaid flooring. You should repair all the dings and polyurethane seal it.

[@shandybenoit9732]

Need more Jimmy collabs 👍