I Pay $2,100/Month To Live With 23 Roommates in NYC | Unlocked

[@danntrev]

AKA How to make 50k a month as a landlord

[@NicksDynasty]

Sounds nice, I think I'll try it in the future

[@cardinalrule6810]

@@danntrev it’s borderline criminal

[@Muircure]

rent on that building would be comparable and even owning it costs six figures a year.....

[@Viewessence]

After tax even!

[@danntrev]

@@cardinalrule6810 no it’s a job you should aspire to, owing property so people can live lives they normally never could in neighborhoods and cities they can’t afford to buy in

[@Coronaboii88]

Basically a hostel…but an expensive one.

[@ianmckenzie7255]

AND with a 6-month minimum stay...

[@TheRealDeborahR]

Right lol a hostel

[@kiddadd]

More like a dorm.

[@Mlogan11]

Hostels typically have open sleeping areas, not separate rooms.

[@TheCreoleSon89]

@@Mlogan11true. I just couldn’t do it. I almost booked one in Montreal for the experience but I’m too American unfortunately lol 🤣

[@SRRMCS]

your bedroom should have a toilet and shower for $2100

[@pamady276]

I am agreed, but the landlord also provided a lot of facilities, washing machine and ironing, kitchen and toilet each floor, communal place, working space for WFH, gym area, wifi, electricity, water, they even hired cleaning service who will clean that place daily. Also the apartement look really clean and cozy for me

[@llimettime]

cummunal? I missed that part 👀

[@maria-gf9cx]

also sharing with one other person is going to be standard in NYC/life. I've never had my "own" toilet lol

[@patt5085]

Even one person from a good distance can disturb the whole neighborhood. This is 23 breathing on each others neck. I would be really shocked if there is no constant tension among them.

[@fionasmom6254]

@@patt5085 Yep. Out of 23 people, you KNOW there is at least one flaming a-hole, probably more, who cannot get along and stirs the pot at every chance available. And you just KNOW there is at least one person who steals everyone's food.

[@lichi1244eva]

I'm ok with the concept of communal living. I think the loneliness epidemic stems in part from the lack of community. We spend our days tethered at work, tethered to iur phones, so spaces designed for interaction is refreshing. I lived in a dorm while in college and many of those people remain my closest friends 25 years later so I can see its viability for adults. My only concern is the price, but if these guys like it, I love it.

[@EricaGamet]

For NYC, this is quite cheap, especially with everything that's included.

[@mutumakimathi]

Exactly!

[@Chicago48]

$2000 is really good for NYC. Really good.

[@jgig1329]

Agreed. I really like this concept and were I to move to a city like ny or sf I’d strongly consider it. Made or broken by the vibe of people in the space but I think odds are it would be really enjoyable and a great way to meet people and build community. Obv not for everyone but I love this concept.

[@Xenozillex]

Has anyone in the comments actually done it? All of you guys are wet dreaming over something and if you actually ever HAD roommates I doubt you would think sharing a kitchen, living room and bathroom with 10 other dudes is not 'fun'. The walls are thin, you can hear them and they can hear you. If they don't clean up after themselves, what are you going to do about it? Your bedroom is only about 100ft. Please, I encourage you to measure the room you are in right now and imagine only having that space to sleep, decorations, storage and your desk in that tiny space. And for the guy who said '2000 is really good' Are you insane? if you have a wage of 20 dollars an hour, you ARE ONLY LEFT WITH 600 AFTER TAXES AND RENT. All of you guys are on drugs or something.

[@Holamiamigos777]

As long as he is happy. For $2000 a month I want to have my own home. I am not sharing with 23 other humans 😂

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

Don’t move to NY.

[@downundabrotha]

He wanted to meet new people and said in the video he could've got his own apt.

[@CarolynForney]

Cool but not paying that to share a bathroom or kitchen. The landlord is making bank

[@Candysweetcandy]

I had 6 roommates before. The kitchen was a nightmare. There is usually only one, and most people use the kitchen around the same time.

[@Holamiamigos777]

@Candysweetcandy whoa lol other than family I'm not sure if I can live with that many people 😅. I like when the house is quiet. I could just be getting old idk 🤷🏽‍♀️ lol

[@user-tx2dc3vm7m]

If they're each paying $2100 a month, that building collects over $48,000 a month from those 23 people. Non-profit housing is the solution, not this.

[@rosemaryoneale6694]

That’s what I was thinking 😂😂😂😂

[@rosemaryoneale6694]

Times the 48,000$ by 12-😂😂😂

[@NineteenEightyFive]

He said in the video his first room was $1,850 so not everyone is paying $2,100. That said I agree it's too expensive even for NYC.

[@LM2.S54]

go do it then stop whining and build or buy your non profit housing.

[@yourgooglemeister6745]

I just love you virtue signaling people saying non-profit until you're surrounded by a bunch of gang bangers and single moms with the screaming obnoxious kids who will also Soon be gang Bangerz

[@Ladonay]

For $2100, I’m not sharing a bathroom with NOBODY.

[@OriginalBernieBro]

So your planning on staying single and never having children?

[@Ball.Daily11]

@@OriginalBernieBrolol relax

[@OriginalBernieBro]

@@Ball.Daily11 I pay more than that and can't keep the kids out of my bathroom.

[@headintheclouds02]

@@OriginalBernieBro You seriously can't be comparing family to random people.

[@OriginalBernieBro]

@ doesn’t matter when sharing a bathroom through actual experience

[@U2BearCat]

Great idea. Especially for those new to the city and want a temporary place while learning the city. I was surprised at the negativity of many of the other posters. There are a lot of KZbin apartment rental videos and NYC is very expensive for very little space. For $2100 to have your own bedroom, only one person to share a bathroom is not that bad an option. Utilities and WiFi, laundry, free gym, a cleaning service are all included. As for those complaining about 23 roommates, it is a 4 story building, 6 roommates per floor. You don't have to meet and greet 23 people every day and every moment you are there.

[@Idamaehoy]

I agree. I think I'd like it if I moved to NYC alone at his age. It seems like the WeWork model but for living.

[@NineteenEightyFive]

Yeah it isn't actually 23 roommates. Sensationalist title.

[@Mingodough]

Dude is doing this by choice. I’ve seen multiple 1 bedroom apartments in Ny for $1500 to $1800

[@aiai-j7i]

@@Mingodough No way. You can get a room in a shared apartment for that price but not a one-bedroom apartment to yourself.

[@Mingodough]

@@aiai-j7i Yes you can. I just visited someone who is paying $1800 a month for a one bedroom setup

[@anadventure1298]

This needs to be a reality show

[@criminalitycollective]

Try The Real World from MTV. Similar vibes.

[@tabithae3679]

😂😂😂😂 YES

[@Ramonerdna]

for real

[@Benabilla]

as an introvert i don't know if i either hate this lifestyle or love it.

[@lucialakpor7090]

As an introvert myself, I love to know that other people are around to interact with when I want to. But most of the time will stay by myself.

[@queenbee4350]

I'm an introvert but even if I wasn't I would hate this. $2100 for such a small room AND you're sharing a bathroom. Ain't no way. For that he could have found a small studio and just went to meet-ups or after work hangouts to meet people

[@mkhanman12345]

Introvert, lol. More like a nobody.

[@maloxi1472]

@@mkhanman12345 Whoa there, cool guy ! You're gonna cut yourself with all that edge !

[@9catlover]

totally agree. i'm an introvert and don't think this would be for me. but i can imagine if older people lived there 40s plus at the very least I would love it. but then older people wouldn't like a cohab

[@swimman62197]

I live in Crown Heights and pay the same amount to split a 2B/2B in a luxury building with one roommate. More space, similar amenities, and I share a kitchen with one person and bathroom with nobody. There are so many ways to meet people in NYC, you don’t need to share a living space with that many people.

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

Drop some numbers. How much does it cost you

[@swimman62197]

@@economicdevelopmentplannin8715 $2150 plus about $50-100 for utilities

[@darickfoxo7986]

@@economicdevelopmentplannin8715he said he pay the same amount he does already…what number you want him to drop

[@adeyosola414]

I know New York is very expensive. I also believe the short leases is part of the appeal as well.

[@user-ze4bv1hm3e]

EXACTLY lol people don't understand this is dumb

[@iomis2001]

As someone who's never had a roommate, I am glad I never had a roommate. $2,100 a month to live like this is insanity.

[@Holamiamigos777]

@iomis2001 i concur lol and i have had roommates 3 times (they stayed with me). And I hope i never have to do this again

[@Montfortracing]

Roommates are not for everyone

[@sparker.24]

The price doesnt even make any sense 😂. They should be paying like $500 MAX each

[@jequinnmallett2964]

It’s new York so the cost of living is insane

[@adelaferreira4575]

If you can find an apartment in New York for less then 10,000 a month ,good lock !,you know why this is a good deal for young people ,here in Southern California people are paying $800.00 for a bedroom ,which is crazy !

[@ItsMeHammie]

Yea let's not normalize this please. Corporate landlords are salivating right now

[@Flying1.6cloud]

I can see this being easier to deal with for low-maintenance individuals, but not for people who cook a lot (especially foreign food) or spend more time in the bathroom for cosmetic and grooming reasons.

[@vanessatrinh9793]

Exactly

[@pizza-cat1337]

2000$ to live like a student, I guess this is the new normal Loolll.

[@AnneLilley]

This is not living like a student. When I was in college I shared a room with two beds, two desks, and a tiny wardrobe. The showers and toilets were down the hall. basically just stalls with a changing cubicle. The TV room was on the first floor and had two couches and a bunch of pillows on the floor. No kitchens. Meals were in the dining hall. Compared to that this place is a palace. I could live here if I were single.

[@arfym2581]

@@AnneLilley As did I, but now that my kids are starting to research colleges, most we've found have dorms more like this. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sometimes a small kitchen, and common areas for 4 students seems to be quite common.

[@adfaeeamfapf]

Rent should be $500 max, if your are sharing space with that many people. I’m glad he’s happy, but this is ridiculous honestly. We do NOT need to normalize living like this in America.

[@Outcome_Agent]

In 1975 maybe

[@JF-vw9lv]

So go buy a property and charge $500 max.

[@downundabrotha]

It's NYC

[@reeseanderson4432]

It's fully furnished with an in unit gym, laundry and cleaning service in NYC. $2K is still kinda pricey but the $1,875 he was paying before maybe not that bad. I'd do it for $1,500 / mo in NYC.

[@bryantkobe23]

Lol sad reality

[@CathyDragon8]

I bet young men in particular would like this set up. Particularly if they have moved from other locations or overseas without furniture etc - this place is set up with most things they need. The price is actually a bit lower because they arent paying for internet or electricity (up to $200 a month) plus they didn't have to get a modem, fridge, washing machine, dryer etc. they also get a cleaner ($50 hr or $200 mth). Better than a hotel because it has kitchens that they can cook in to save money on food. Even if you just stayed there for 6 months when first moving, there it could be a good option. That would give you time to check out the locations in the town and decide where you want to live. He's obviously very happy there, he's away from his family, an engineer so possibly doesn't have great social skills but he's got a ready made community and doesn't feel lonely. Not for everyone but judging from other videos about NYC rentals this looks quite good... Some places are so tiny and they have fridges etc in their bedrooms.... It's obviously cheaper to live in other cities but this is NY.

[@trapbois4573]

I think its quite worth it, in unit/washer dryer, a cleaner to clean the commons spaces, wifi is included and assuming electricity is not a separate bill. I mean its quite ideal if you want community. Not to mention large tv room and indoor fitness center. Its also a fully furnished space so since this is temporary living, if he moves, he doesn't have to worry about moving furniture especially if he goes back to London. Its quite ideal. That means his total costs are rent with utilities, buying any common household items like toothpaste or lotion or anything extra, food which can be around 200-300 a month if he cooks at the communal space, transportation. Minimum he may spend around $2,500 - $2700 a month and that would be only on required items on his own. If his take home is $4,000 or more which I am certain it is more, he may save a significant amount. However that depends on his lifestyle and what he spends his money on.

[@TheRoark85]

As an introvert this feels like a nightmare.

[@Freaky0Nina]

Honestly, it's okay. I am an introvert too and lived similarly. You get more alone time than when you live with family members because everyone respects your privacy. You are also much less "forced" to interact just because you run into someone in a communal space. You kinda get to decide when it's time to socialize and when it's time for just you and yourself. It does help mentally to have the option to talk with someone, even us introverts need social connection after all. So, when it's time, you jist go out into the living room and privately exist there, waiting for the extrovert to adopt you

[@oliviae369]

Older millennial here - I live in Brooklyn alone in a 2BD for $2900. My current roommates are my plants. My only future roommate plans is a husband (whenever he finds me) and the children we'll have. 23 roommates sounds tolerable if it's a Hamptons house share in your 20s. This video is madness.

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

Oliviae, you obviously forgot the bills included with the interviewee's rent. Which you living on your own is separate bills from your rent so you're paying much more.

[@moff_gideon]

People with plants for roommates stay single forever

[@aj83009]

Don’t brag about being a gentrifier.

[@arghbarf419]

@@aj83009for real

[@SBayrd]

@@aj83009 Being a gentrifier 🤣 people love using vocabulary they just learned in new and fun ways

[@SometimesMyself]

It seems like the residents are very respectful of the shared spaces. You won’t find many kitchens in shared homes that are that spotless!

[@Demonfireangel]

This is like living in a nursing home minus the nurses.

[@dion.christensen]

You sound stupid

[@laurab6180]

I couldn’t stand sharing the kitchen and bathroom. I did it for ten years out of necessity. Thankfully now I have my own apartment

[@123batina]

To be honest it wasnt that bad for me. But Im a massive extrovert and love hanging out with ppl and cooking. But that has an expiry date. I.E. I couldnt live like that after, say, age 35... before that its great way to meet ppl and save up some buckaroos for the down payment on your own place.

[@Dynomite611]

They convinced these idiots how to pay 2k for dorms and be grateful.

[@Employer101]

Hey please dont judge thats woke

[@minac1590]

@@Employer101 its true though...rent should be like 300 at least if u have thaaaaaaat many roommates...it should cost even less than that actually.

[@fastdeliveryl708]

😂 mean while the owner is somewhere in asia or south america living the best life

[@Dynomite611]

@@fastdeliveryl708 owner is black rock

[@Tkenny35]

@@minac1590 The major factor is its New York, one of the top 3 most expensive cities in the country. This would only work for big expensive cities like this. Put this in Delaware or North Dakota and 300 a month sounds about right. Supply and demand man. NY is always in Demand!

[@maloxi1472]

The landlord really knows what it's like to "make it" 🤑

[@PurpleChamelion-iy2xe]

"I CHOOSE to pay $2100/month to live with 23 other roommates" That's a better headline

[@medouard6362]

For $2100 he can easily get a 1 bedroom apartment. This the easiest robbery I’ve seen in a while

[@ulyks]

Yes he already had that but it doesn't include a laundry room, terrace, home cinema or a workout room. The only real problem I see is the location. It seems far from his job...

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

medouard, you obviously forgot the bills included with the interviewee's rent. Which you living on your own is separate bills from your rent so you're paying much more.

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

medouard, you obviously forgot the bills included with the interviewee's rent. Which you living on your own is separate bills from your rent so you're paying much more.

[@TomikaKelly]

The point IS for him to have communal living. How would he accommplish that in a 1 bedroom? 🫠

[@AudraGibson]

$2,100 does not easily get you a 1 bedroom in New York. I tried last summer and decided to commute from Jersey instead because rent was so ridiculous in the city (or the apartments in this price range were in kind of sketchy neighborhoods). I’m not saying it’s impossible, but $2,100 is more realistic for a studio in New York, not a 1 bedroom, and certainly not a 1 bedroom with bike storage, a terrace, and a workout room.

[@carnival30]

$2,100 to have a SHELF!! In a fridge. This isn’t even funny anymore.

[@danielg5127]

This was the most ridiculous part. My family has a frei fridges and 3 freezers and i don’t know how to live without them

[@cardinalrule6810]

Why would any adult pay $2100 to live with 23 other people in Brooklyn in a place where you have to share your bathroom and kitchen when you can pay a similar amount to live in Manhattan by yourself or with one other roommate? In my opinion, this would only be viable if the price was far less. But $2100 to live with that many roommates in Brooklyn? Thats a ripoff, even for a place like NY which is notorious for expensive and horrible living situations. If I want to meet people, I'll go to events in the city without having to live with the people I meet.

[@BLACKAAROW]

exactly, 80% of the time they are gonna be in their rooms, so basically they are paying over $2,000 just to live in a room. if it was like $1,000 to rent one of these rooms it would make more sense. I live in sunnyside and I have 2 other roommates and I'm paying $680 for my room which included utilities.

[@swicheroo1]

He's there to meet people. It's incredibly difficult to meet people in big cities. There's a house down the street from me, where each room is rented out to monthly renters: It provides them with a built-in social network...which is important for transplants.

[@cardinalrule6810]

@@swicheroo1 It’s not hard at all to meet new people, at least in New York. There are literally dozens if not 100s of events per week for that explicit purpose.

[@JinghisKhan]

@@BLACKAAROW Different neighborhood. Sunnyside hasn't been gentrified to kingdom come yet. The Cohab building is only a 20 minute walk from Prospect Park and also located just one block away from a subway stop with express service into Manhattan.

[@emem2863]

​@cardinalrule6810 For most people, large cities are intimidating, and most people are indifferent to strangers. In this situation, seeing the same five people on his floor and familiar faces in his building makes it easier to strike up a conversation. Also, even as an extrovert, certain events are uncomfortable going to by myself. He probably knows one or two people in his building he could ask to go places with him if he didn't want to go by himself.

[@NorwoodGuernsey]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

[@BlaireMwhite]

If you are not in the financial market space right now, you are making a huge mistake. I understand that it could be due to ignorance, but if you want to make your money work for you...prevent inflation

[@BellinghamOtto]

Vote Trump

[@ChrisOBrien1171]

I feel Investors should exercise caution with their exposure and.exercise caution when considering new investments, particularly during periods of inflation. It is advisable to seek guidance from a professional or a licensed expert in order to navigate this recession and achieve potential high yields

[@JohnStafford10]

How can I reach her?

[@JohnStafford10]

Thanks for the info. I'll reach out to her immediately

[@sidehustlevikki1066]

I actually like this space! 24 ppl but it looks like it’s functional and was designed to make tenants comfortable and not solely for $$$$. $2100 a month just sounds ridiculous to have 23 other roommates 😮

[@ulyks]

Yeah it's four floors so 6 people on a floor with their own kitchen plus the larger central kitchen. I do wonder about his commute. Seems like it would be pretty long?

[@JinghisKhan]

@@ulyks If his job is in FiDi, not too bad. The apartnemnt building is a two minute walk from the Nostrand stop for the #3 train, then it's about 10 stops/17 minutes on the subway to the Wall St stop. Factor in subway traffic and walking to his office, probably a 25-30 minute commute each way.

[@Determination212]

It also includes utilities so the $2,100 a month is more of a fixed cost.

[@emem2863]

It's New York City. That rent sounds like a bargain for the location and amenities. Also, being new in a place as large as NYC could be very lonely, so having people you see throughout the week makes it easier to not feel alone.

[@aiai-j7i]

Not in NY!

[@carparthero]

i can't believe this actually exists. 😳 if ishan is happy and can make a go of it aat age 33, then all the power to him. i'm 50 and am happily single in my 550 sq ft house. i def don't want to be living with another person, never mind 23. this video makes me think 2x and makes me grateful for what i have.

[@lateanonymous474]

Old people often say our generation is lazy & not working enough but have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be 33 years old with a stable engineering job in 2024 compared to 1994? here you go!

[@addisonchaos3566]

I've moved a lot for work. I live in New York now. This is a GREAT option. It's really hard to make friends when you are working and single. Coming home to a community of people sounds wonderful. Plus, anyone complaining about $2,100 per month doesn't live in New York. That's cheap right now. Hopefully, part of their rent goes to people who clean and run the building.

[@supereldian]

Given the minimum six-month lease term, I can see how the concept is appealing to those who are in the city for an internship or job. However, for a long term resident, it loses its shine.

[@Sam-ts8hi]

I have lived like this in Seattle / NY / LA / CA bunch of other places.. There is so much more than this video. Pros : Helps connecting people but you have to be very very tolerant Sometimes, you cant connect and than you feel isolated seeing everyone connected Easy to find resources, like where they are going, what the best in the city You can connect with genuine people, I still have friends back from those days Cons Lots of shady people joins , some as worst as Sexual predators looking for that next one Everyone has some agenda, some wont hesitate to slit your throat for their needs You have to be very careful trusting people making friends.

[@psp785]

I can't do the sharing bathrooms no way

[@ashwinreddy6702]

First world problems

[@beyourself2444]

That I cannot do. If it's my sister it's okay but anyone else is a no for me.

[@Happy_life0000]

You share bathrooms when you use one in public at the store, or restaurant

[@agoogleuser402]

​@@Happy_life0000having a quick pee is not the same as brushing your teeth, having a bath, having diarrhea , being sick , washing your hair and sharing with a stranger!

[@magesalmanac6424]

There is nothing wrong with having first world expectations if you live in a first world country.

[@gif24gt60]

23 roommates is one thing but paying that much for rent while having 23 roommates is outrageous

[@SS-wi4tm]

I love the communal living idea but either this needs more amenities (the kitchen doesn't seem functional for actual meals) or it needs to be cheaper. But the communal part is great. Being between stuff in life is so common nowadays, nice to share the journey with others in the same situation.

[@ssrb9406]

This is a great alternative for someone new to the area and still in college. Other than that it’s one big fat NEGATIVE!

[@YourFinancialPlaybook]

The pricing for this experience in this area of NYC doesn’t match the market. But, it could be a good way to learn the ways of the city before the next stage of moves. You can easily spend $2000 in Crown Heights & live in a studio or a 2 bedroom split with 1 roommate in a solid building.

[@cynthiaivers1708]

This is insane. For that amount, I'd better have my own apartment - even if is was a studio. Paying that exorbitant amount and having to share with dozens of humans is - I repeat - INSANE.

[@janeminty6947]

It’s NY… cool place ✌

[@HelloMyNameIsShun1]

Sounds like that old MTV series “The Real World” but on steroids…

[@Montfortracing]

C'mon man, it's ok to think creatively about housing situations and how to live. We shouldn't just think that "Real World" living situations are anomalies. There should be more cohabs, my only problem is the $2100 per month rent.

[@randymarsh9488]

Yessss

[@randymarsh9488]

​@@Montfortracingnobody should really live with more than 5 people, that's absurd!!!

[@Montfortracing]

@@randymarsh9488 monks and nuns live with several people, sometimes over 50 people

[@mlo8081]

I was skeptical, but the specs are actually legit on this one. $2100 in NYC, he would be in a tiny studio or have to have a couple roommates any way. They have huge communal living areas and he's only sharing a bathroom with one other person. With the add-ons (have you SEEN electric bills recently??!) this is actually a good option if you have the cash and would like to meet people in a new city.

[@aliciamoulton6876]

Agreed! He actually has his own room and shares his bathroom with only one person, so none of the 23 people are actually roommates. There are a lot of other shared spaces, so it is more like having your own small one bedroom apartment or dorm room with an apartment complex with lots of spaces and amenities. There are tons of apartment complexes and living arrangements that are basically like this.

[@truediva18]

This is more proof that New York is too expensive. They have adults living a dormitory style situation and paying mortgage prices. That landlord is making bank.

[@balancedL]

There are so many amenities for that price with a gym, lounge, roof top deck, laundry room, cleaning service, computer room and people to hang out with. Very cool.

[@Kosmokatgirl]

So why not just pay 2100 to live in an apartment and get that

[@cameronmcmillian6185]

@@Kosmokatgirli don’t know if you’ve ever lived in New York City but do me a favor and try finding an apartment building with all those amenities for $2100/mo … I’m making an assumption here but I feel like majority of these comments are from ppl who never have lived in NYC and are from whatever smaller town or city where rent is FAR cheaper

[@kJ-jj3pv]

I think he’s getting a great deal. New to the city and always have someone to do things with or talk to. $2,100 month utilities, wifi household supplies, weekly cleaning service.. and monthly communal breakfast. Add to that free in house gym. . 4 story building with kitchen and living room on each floor, tv room, basement, rooftop deck and your own room when you don’t want to be bothered with anyone. No way he will find that anywhere in NY for 2,100.

[@draco2xx]

that is not a great deal, he should be paying at least 600 max especially living with other people

[@Moss_piglets]

NYC has 5 boroughs, you can easily find an apartment for $2,100. My cousin lives in Crown heights, pays $3,000 for one bedroom apartment and no roommates. Queens has plenty of affordable housing if one is willing to commute. So, it aint' that hard but these new transplants always want to move to "hip" places. They're willing to go broke as long as they're in fancy areas and live that NYC life.

[@draco2xx]

@Moss_piglets how is your cousin can afford expensive 3k rent

[@Moss_piglets]

@@draco2xx she's a software engineer. As of now, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in that area is $2,900 - 3,100. So this guy can definitely afford to live on his own but I guess he prefers to have that many roommates.

[@aliciamoulton6876]

​@@Moss_pigletsYes, he said he wanted something less socially isolating than living on his own

[@hhydar883]

So basically its a HOSTEL with fancy names to make yourself feel at peace.

[@darkchocolat1214]

Although I couldn’t live here, I think this makes sense for people who are new to NY or the US and looking to make connections.

[@ishouldbeworking9800]

Includes utilities, washer dryer, wifi, cleaner. Gym, not bad.

[@mayloop123]

Exactly not bad for NYC

[@draco2xx]

that is a bad deal, why cant you people see the rip off and value on this. he should be paying 600 max living with that many people😂

[@AduKofs]

Bad

[@vanessatrinh9793]

Still bad. All of that can be done separately at a lower total cost

[@isabel152]

Like someone said in a comment LETS NOT NORMALIZE THIS. This cannot be our future !

[@EricaGamet]

It doesn't have to be YOUR future, but lots of folks prefer it. I live in a city and love it. The thought of living in a quiet house in the country sounds terrible to me (though a week-long vacation to a place like that would be cool). I'm in my late 50s and have been wanting to live in a more communal setting for several years, now. If this set up were available where I am and filled with people 45 and up, I'd certainly consider it.

[@lichi1244eva]

@@isabel152 it needs to be and hopefully will be the future. The internet and social media have killed human connectivity. Last year the US Surgeon General proclaimed that there is a loneliness epidemic, that has impacted so many people mentally and physically, and things need to change. Multigenerational living is already a thing within families for cultural, social and economic reasons. College dorms, hostels and hotels have been a thing forever and are normal parts of travel. The title for this video is obvious click bait but conceptually co-living is not new and has its benefits. It shouldn't cost a lot but it's definitely a viable concept to address loneliness and its normalization for that should be supported, even if you don't personally want it for yourself.

[@Ah__ah__ah__ah.]

That’s how I feel about “Van life” it’s super scary I feel like anyone who’s young essentially feels our futures are miserable unless we strike riches like I honestly hate it

[@123batina]

US culture tried to normalize - every man by himself in a 100m2+ detached house. Which doesnt work anymore for the lack of resources, namely - available space in popular locations. Hence everyone complaining - buuhuu its expensive, I cant afford it. Yea, welcome to ROW reality mate. In most world - kids live in their parental home, traditionally male kin staying and building quarters on top of the house / detaching a piece of apartment and female GTFO to their spouses house / apartment. In balkans noone moves out of their parents home until they find a spouse. In which case either more wealthy family provides a place to live or families band together and give newly weds some cash for a down payment. Hence 95%+ ppl live in their own place (with parents or spouse). This way of life propagates to eastern europe and well into asia as well.

[@silvialacez]

This seems like a pretty good deal to me! This place has literally everything you need and a buuuuunch of space. I don’t live there but I know prices in NYC are insane so this doesn’t shock me. I’d totally see myself living there if I was living in NYC when I was younger!

[@charletfoster8917]

He is happy n that’s what counts n ppl need others, so 💯👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@Kosmokatgirl]

Wow. So I lived in something like this Berkely for $400. During 2010. Glad to see you in 14 years that corporate greed is still rising

[@ninobk196]

This is a great option in NYC it gives people the option to try out the city without committing to a long lease or really expensive agent fee. this concept is great actually. He would still have a roommate for 2K a month in NYC so why not do a place like this for those who are extroverts. I’m sure if you don’t want to socialize you can just stick to yourself. The landlord is definitely killing it!

[@raquelpenzo6299]

absolutely NOT. That price for what you get is unacceptable. Y'all need to stop enabling these greedy landlords

[@mararivas1462]

Whats trashy if youre poor but classy if youre rich 💅🏼

[@k5production511]

Is this a riddle or a statement

[@Currencycanvas]

Lmaoooooo 😂😂😂

[@bryanacamillebraxton4770]

If you’re single, new to the city, and want to meet people, this makes a lot of sense. That rent is pretty good given it’s a newer space and includes utilities.

[@FAKETV96]

I paid 1200 in Williamsburg next to Bedford 1 year ago and had 2 roommates. This place should be like 1000 or 1400 max

[@scribe712]

Living in the dorm while in college taught me at a young age that I am NOT the type to live with roommates. I need way too much privacy.

[@TheModernInvestor]

Im just waiting for someone to fix the title of this video. It clearly has to be a typo, no one in their right mind would willingly pay $2,100 to live with 23 other people.

[@ianmckenzie7255]

when it said he was paying that much to live with 23 roommates... in CROWN HEIGHTS??? Buggin

[@prolificlife1710]

You should be interviewing the landlord, he really made it

[@Screamingforvengeancee]

Dudes pulling in 50 k a month 😮

[@HomeWorkouts_LS]

2:45 At least the rent includes utilities & cleaning etc. So, just the rent is closer to $1800 probably.

[@asdrubalivan18]

I mean, he seems very happy with that lifestyle. It's probably not for me, but for the ones who like it, this is great

[@Jettjackthatson]

This is expensive even for NY! To all the people say amenities don’t cost that much

[@diamonds0613]

Native New Yorker here. I’m not surprised but he did say he paid $1850 when he moved in and then he moved to a bigger room, which seems small to me and he’s paying $2,100 and the previous room was much smaller.

[@draco2xx]

me thinking how i can save $2,100/month by living in a van, paying that much while living with that many people is ludicrous😂

[@deicide6403]

sharing spaces is great idea if people know how to clean after they use and respect others. many times, i have experienced where people dont flush when they pee, leave some food waste on the sink which clogs the pipes, smoke on the toilet, hair on the drainage, noisy during sleeping hours, so on and so forth. whats worse is they get mad at you for calling them out even though we agreed on such terms before renting. some people are nasty and disrespectful. just look at our trains and buses.

[@mattius459]

Nice to meet you Ishan! Haters in the comments can have their homes in the countryside if they want... But they are missing out on NYC. I would have definitely lived and loved a place like this in my 20s and early 30s!

[@ianmckenzie7255]

don't know if you're familiar with housing in NYC, but even for as pricy as the city can be... bro is absolutely scamming himself. As others have pointed out, for that price you can easily find a place on your own within Manhattan. As for home shares, there are always plenty of those posted for significantly less. It just seems like a lazy solution to satisfy needs for housing and networking. Instead of this, he could rent a space in a coworking office or get a membership to one of the gyms or social clubs. I guess it's his money to blow, but he's absolutely playing himself for that much in Crown Heights.

[@Rcubed550]

I love this idea!! I loved living in a dorm, wanted a roomate after college but opted out for safety reasons. 2k+ does seem expensive but when you consider the area and the amenities it’s not at all expensive

[@Pinkkermit17]

It’s really not that bad, he is only sharing the bathroom with one other person, the space seems rather big , and you really probably dont see much of your neighbors on a day to day basis. Plus it would be perfect for someone new to NY , way to make friends, or at least acquaintances while you get settled.

[@draco2xx]

that is disgusting sharing with another adult, then he has to wait for the other person to finish, no thx🤮

[@GeckoHiker]

I live for $200 a month on my homestead in the Ozarks and I make NYC income working from home. My roomates are very close family and pets. The pets are mature and respectful, most of the time.

[@joelc9439]

This guy is lucky to have good housemates and a good job.

[@agerduba4668]

Great concept I think-I had amazing memories with my flatmates in Dublin! When people are respectful-its all good!

[@cee_el]

This is a somewhat new concept. I live in Osaka and we have that here too. while the rooms are much smaller, everything else is the same. Prices are about 60k yen which is like 400 bucks per month 😅

[@aliaulman]

Crazy to move from London to New York. London for me is the most livable city in the world. Everyone seems so laid back and cool

[@gauravvikalp]

TBH, it’s pretty ugly. 2100 for this, and sharing with 23 people doesn’t feel right

[@nikemikemd17]

Not a bad thing, I'd really like the fridge to be labeled lol

[@kiwigirljacks]

I think this is pretty cool for the people who it suits. For me personally it’s my worst nightmare having to constantly see people 😂 I would end up just living in my bedroom.

[@draco2xx]

landlord probably sitting back laughing collecting 50k/month, going on vacation every other month living off his tenants😂

[@VancouverCanucksRock]

That's 188, 335 Shekels!!

[@Moss_piglets]

You'd be surprised at how many transplants are fooled into paying crazy prices! I kid you not, but some are even willing to pay and live in a basement because it's close to the city despite it being illegal in nyc.

[@fdsfklnslnlknlkn8884]

I live in NYC and actually think this a great deal - for people who are single. $2100 for 1 BR, a decent amount of privacy, and all those amentities (e.g., WIFI, weekly cleaning, etc.) sounds like a good deal. We live in a 2BR and pay $5000 a month (which is ~$2,000 - $2,500 below market rate for our neighborhood), pay $70 a month for internet, and pay someone $150 every 2 weeks to clean our place.

[@ExtremistEnigma]

It's only a great deal for people like you who are also getting ripped off. I pay $2500 for an actual 1 BR (not shared with 23 freaking roommates) and only 15 minutes away from midtown.

[@marcosmercedesn]

Is crazy that people find this aceptable for 2.3k a month.

[@kawsNeff3ct]

lookin good at 33. happiness shows in your face.

[@briank.6482]

I was living in Berlin and needed a part time place in NYC and rented a spot at WeLive in FIDI and used it about 2 weeks a month. It was the same concept and I really enjoyed living there. It was about the same price but this company actually looks a bit nicer. I was 45 at the time and rented there for 2 years.

[@kristencurtis7031]

This would be so difficult as an introvert. The noise levels would be challenging. Even if everyone is being respectful, unless the structural soundproofing is amazing, it would get loud.

[@Carcadia393]

The fact that there's weekly cleaning is so key. No one has to fight on who cleans what, when.

[@NicksDynasty]

I love it!! Looks like a fun and nice community

[@draco2xx]

too expensive and is rip off, he shouldn't be paying that much. 600 max

[@NicksDynasty]

​​@@draco2xx It probably cost that much because it's furnished, has wifi, utilities, houshold supplies, monthly cleaning and group breakfast on top of the location

[@LC-qp7pr]

Shares with 23 other people. Doesn’t have own bathroom. Exactly one shelf in the fridge. Doesn’t use wfh space because he has to commute physically to the office every day. Laughing awkwardly in every other shot. Brother, depression is a treatable condition.

[@PeterDivine]

It's only a matter of time. Eventually, he's going to roll snake-eyes on the "new housemate" roulette when someone moves out and he'll be stuck with some obnoxious slob, some thieving opportunist, or some intrusive Karen busybody (or heck, maybe all of them at once... 23 other flatmates and they're not all going to be there forever) and then his life gets to be a nightmare unending. You want to meet strangers, go out and meet them. You do _not_ want to have to tolerate an unpleasant flat-mate living in your house for a year, I can promise you that from experience.

[@EricaGamet]

People complaining, "It's like a dorm! It's like a nursing home without nurses! It's like a hostel!" Yeah, that's the point. Communal living. Like a built-in community. For people without blood family, that's a huge bonus. For many years, I've wanted something like my grandmother was living in: a senior living place where everyone had their own apartment, with kitchen/bathroom, but also communal dining, events, swimming pool, laundry, etc. Aim that at folks 45 and up and I'm ready to move in! Why wait until we are too old to really enjoy it?

[@paolabueso]

This seems like an interesting concept with some unique pros and cons. Having once a week cleaning service probably helps ease the tension of having to share the common spaces as you don’t have to negotiate the cleaning of these areas as much. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@JoeBlunt]

$2100 for a room is insane

[@kylegrant9980]

I pay less than that for my home in Orlando. WTF are these people thinking....2800 SQFT home

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

$2100 monthly rent can easily get an individual an entire 4-bedroom luxury house. Find some roommates and divide the amount by 4. $525 per month per person with three roommates is highly attainable in 2024. These people in the video are getting ripped off.

[@criminalitycollective]

In NYC?

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

@criminalitycollective No, in a different, but still a very populated American city.

[@DimaRakesah]

$2,100 to basically live in a nice looking dorm is INSANE! If this option was affordable that would be one thing, but this is just nuts.

[@JayJay-de5jv]

Landlords dream where can I find these people

[@downundabrotha]

Chill guys he obviously finds Value as a new migrant looking to network. To be fair thats like $70 per night and in a good location id look at it as an airbnb.

[@starshine3588]

This only works though if a bunch of jerks(both male and female) aren’t living with you or people who will steal your stuff or commit other criminal acts against you. It’s very difficult to find decent people who can all get along in a shared space like that.

[@gregnulik1975]

Seeing this video made me think of having a duffel bag , or suitcase , with freeze dried and dehydrated food stuffed in it.

[@yellowbird5411]

It's like a fancy extended stay hotel. All the amenities, housekeeping, utilities, plus extras. The price is right, for sure. It's a big building - four floors plus basement, balconies, patios, etc. The upkeep, repairs and maintenance, not to mention taxes and insurance mean the overhead for the owner is sky high.

[@beaniemac]

I know NYC is outrageously expensive, but I'm not paying 2K a month to share a kitchen and live in a dorm. I pay just under $1500 a month for my house which has 5BR and I live in a major city in the united states'

[@ninobk196]

With 2K a month in NYC he would still have a roommate. Granted not 23 of them but definitely will still have a roommate. This is a great set up since NYC can be very transient. It gives ppl options to try out the city before committing.

[@satl3161]

"Major city"

[@beaniemac]

@@satl3161 yes. Major city as in where the DNC was hosted this week.

[@mattius459]

Your major city aint New York City.

[@Oll_704]

What city I you live in ?? America is ridiculous now.

[@ottomanbeatsofficial]

If im paying 2500$ for 1 room im not sharing a shower n or barhroom