Is Living In NYC Worth It???

[@a_real_one2000]

As New Yorker born & raised(The Bronx) Much of the idea of NYC don’t go beyond midtown/lower manhattan & hyper specific parts of gentrified Brooklyn. This currently mayor an’t helping by making austerity policy decisions aligned with giuliani an’t gonna help city.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Thank you!

[@Cabbage338]

Because the outer boroughs are mostly residential and ghetto especially in the Bronx. Nobody wants to hang around Fordham Road or Hunts Point with you boogers. The gentrified places are safe and clean .

[@siah-mon]

I’m a 20sumn black gay who’s been back and forth about moving to nyc for a while. I found this video super helpful.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Oh I’m glad it could help!!

[@NKim-gj9vk]

I didn’t know it wasn’t worth it for me until I left lol. I was sad to leave New York when my fiancés job took us to Chicago but in terms of quality of life it’s insane. I spent years convincing myself I loved a 475sq ft 4th floor walk up bc I loved the city. We now pay less than half of what we were paying with most of the things I loved about NY. When I miss it I hop on a quick flight but I can’t imagine going back to that cost of living. I’ve gotten to use to expendable income 😂

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Yeahhhh leaving gives needed perspective

[@richardgrobertson5293]

Chicago has a great quality of life so much better than NYC, I have lived in both.

[@Cgjrstu4sutrdyjtvhktfhkGfb]

Umm last month I saw a man shit into a frying pan while waiting for the subway. I’m learning French so I can move to Montréal because I’m absolutely tired. Growing up in the city has been such a challenge and I was born in a small farming village in Ethiopia. Also the food in nyc, revolting. The prices, ridiculous. The SEGREGATION,appalling. Just no thanks

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Oh that sounds like nyc for sure.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

I love Montreal

[@destinyschild5768]

I live in MTL it’s definitely cheaper than NYC but things have gotten more expensive here too

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

I saw the most undesirable cities list . one city from Hong Kong is on the list and one Canadian city . nyc isn’t on the list . I guess nyc isn’t that bad

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@PrinceShakurKZbinthat’s not a nyc thing . I’ve seen people poop in the middle of the street in other countries and telephone booths

[@Jenovard]

This was really thoughtfully explained. I’ve definitely held romantic views of New York but (living in LA) I’ve come to resent how expensive and unlivable the major US cities are. They expect you to pay so much but offer so little. Having moved back recently from Tokyo where I had a 2 bed 2 bath 3-story house downtown for $1600, it’s been a shock.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

I can understand. That’s amazing that you liked in Tokyo

[@justshady]

It's expensive because everyone wants to live there.

[@Jenovard]

@@justshady that may be a slight oversimplification. There are a lot of capitalistic forces that make some of these places artificially and unnecessarily expensive. It’s not just supply and demand.

[@joystratton68]

He's hating!!

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

@@Jenovard the USA dollar is worth a lot and I’ve seen Mexicans throwing stuff at foreigners because foreigners make everything expensive

[@catisamess129]

I felt the city individualism. My Mom grew up in DC, and growing up whenever we’d drive past an unhoused person, she’d tell me to not give them ANYTHING and that they were “acting”. It’s like the bigger the place, the *less* you pay attention to your surroundings (in regards to your fellow person).

[@ShadowPrincePBC]

On the contrary, I must say, people Surely pay attention... to the risk of being taken advantage of. You learn very quickly, Many homeless and unhoused are not actually as much as that, although it's not most; many don't want to take the risk of extending their earned cash towards those who do not " need it " when they know they (the housed person) also needs it. Generosity and Charity is Lauded, but a contribution made carefully. Growing up in " Big Cities" many learn the potential signs of untruth, and try to steer away from exploitation...

[@Ray03595]

She’s not wrong. Lots of scammers out there and many don’t even want help. I’ve offered food before and gotten yelled at and demanded money instead. I understand most are mentally ill but all I can say is I hope they get the help they need. The homelessness crisis is created by the government and closing our mental institutions and creating a healthcare system that puts profits first. The gov needs to fix this problem. My $5 can only go so far.

[@ericae.6547]

This is wild, especially considering how easy it is to become homeless in these types of cities.

[@joystratton68]

They have alot of support in the city for homeless people!! It's mostly the mentally ill and drug addicted that's homeless and refuses help!

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

@@Ray03595that happens around the world . I saw a guy giving free food to a homeless person in nyc

[@tinadarealmilliondollarbaby]

I moved to New York in the late 90s, when it had that sex in the city feel. I've sinced moved, however I visited last year just an hour in from landing to the hotel to getting food with lift rides, I spent almost $400.

[@KayDejaVu]

I spent about 60.00 from 42 street to upper manhattan. It was so upsetting.

[@davidvitti8240]

PA resident here. It’s been a dream of mine to move to NYC ever since I was little, but between the high COL and whatever Eric Adams is fucking up at the moment, I’m also considering other parts of the east coast/the Midwest. This video really resonated with me; thank you for making it. That being said, I’d love to see a sequel where you talk about Cleveland and all of the cool shit you can do there. At the very least, I want to know why Ohio has a…*reputation* lol. Great stuff!

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Hmm that’s a great video idea

[@Ross-cecil]

the biggest thing is its hard to find a smaller place that doesn't require a car that you also have community in. The US has so much car infrastructure. things are getting better, but there's a long way to go

[@ericae.6547]

I loved in NYC for undergrad, and the worst parts of the city are the transplants. They go there to become cultured, can be the most self-centered, and they drive the price up.

[@Frmntrnkdlic]

This city is deceptively more conservative than advertised. Never felt more disposable on a daily basis as a human being, not so much from neighbors as much as from work, housing, and the city services that are supposed to protect you against the worst of those two things

[@seam155]

People not from Cleveland act like it is the most dangerous and dysfunctional place in America, but it turns out there are actually a lot of advantages to living in a somewhat depopulated formerly large city like cost of living and housing. Cleveland sucks a lot but absolutely not for the reasons non Clevelanders think

[@SinaLaJuanaLewis]

I moved to NYC in 1998, then left in 2003, then returned in 2006 only to leave again in 2012. The city isn't the same as it was back in 1998. I barely recognize it anymore. Now I live abroad and see it happening here 😢 Globalization Gentrification 😢

[@trdriver430]

You said it. Global gentrification

[@ellisjackson5083]

Born and raised in NYC(Bronx) but once my wife is finished treatments we are gone. It’s run its course, and honestly it’s not the city I grew up in.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

I wish you both the best

[@kshillingford4921]

Not the same AT ALL.

[@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq]

@@kshillingford4921I heard it was more dangerous in the past

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

im in the bx too

[@FutureKidz777]

You made the right decision.. don’t listen to anybody. All those people are broke!

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

I’m a lot more… centered now which feels good

[@animerage1862]

The guarantor thing is what has barred me from finding a place here for two years, I currently live in essentially a dorm room (not specifying where just for safety) but yeah, my parents refused to guarantor anything the moment I turned 18 and I also live the poor artist lifestyle, as do many people here. Where I am originally from, if one person you lived with made the rent, or all of you combined did, it was a go. Nope, in NYC, either all of you make the 40x rent or all of you have a guarantor, they don't f*ck around and it makes it hard to find anything.

[@avant-garde365]

I grew up in Michigan and live in the Bronx! My brother in Michigan has a house for 800$ and I’m like lol that’s what most people pay for a room in nyc! But I do feel what you’re saying a lot of it comes down to priorities! Also to add I use to live in Columbus Ohio and really did like it!!

[@nesq4104]

Rooms are more than 800😅😅😅

[@theajayieffect]

Born in and have lived in NYC all my life...I endorse everything you said! ❤

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

❤️

[@DJarry394]

You make me wish I was younger. I lived in Prague for a while, and then moved back to Los Angeles in 1996. I just wish my elder butt was agile enough to move around again and have the ability to work. But I am lucky that I am able to stay in L.A. , with housing assistance, even if it was a tremendous struggle at first. The drawbacks are that I don’t feel a sense of community here, (primarily due to my lack of funds, I literally have no money to go out) so I am pretty much a hermit with the exception of some family and one friend. I know there are social alternatives, but I am old, nonbinary, and queer, within a fairly conservative community. Tbh, reaching out to any community in a huge metropolis is daunting

[@Frugality]

Born and raised in NYC. Lucky I was accepted into NYCHA after living in a shelter. I then received a new two bedroom for 1k a month. Problem is I’ll probably be kicked out after my lease is over next year due my income exceeding the income cap. So… back to the shelter me and my kid go. Hopefully that doesn’t happen.

[@tracymorgan5386]

I believe regarding nycha even if your income increases they will just increase your rent not evict you. You should check with management.

[@Frugality]

@@tracymorgan5386 I left NYCHA. Very dangerous area and with my income the one bedroom I had was the same amount for rent as I’m paying now for a 2 bedroom through housing connect.

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

hey look at the naca program

[@Frugality]

@@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW will definitely do so. Thanks

[@PaulClipMaster]

1100 is amazing rent for safe area in NYC. Even for Washington DC, Boston, or San Fran. In cities, the neighborhood and location is sometimes more important than the apartment itself. No windows is kind of extreme though lol

[@awaitingSaint777]

I support your decision. It's okay to change your mind. You had the New York experience,now you know the truth of it.

[@zeliagonzales9422]

The $500 Ohio duplex reveal had me gagged.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Haha it’s wild and good. Saves me a lot of stress

[@ericae.6547]

Same!

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

$500 a month rent for an apt in 2024 ? sign me up

[@melraz4134]

My jaw dropped when you said how much you pay for rent now. 😮 The rents in Los Angeles started getting crazy around 2004-5.

[@nesq4104]

It's not worth it unless you are advancing a real career. Otherwise it's poverty/struggle life

[@arielrodriguez968]

A friend of mine moved there at 18 right after high school with no money and no plans to go to college. She’s still there 8 years later and has built a life for herself. She had a few years of struggle and questionable living situations, didn’t have parents to help, but eventually found her footing. Kind of an insane path though, my hat goes off to her for her bravery.

[@dela7834]

I'm from Indy. I always had that dream of escaping my, then precieved, sleepy Midwest town and moving to New York. I ended up staying here and getting a good job. Eventually I moved downtown and honestly I love it. A lot of things that I thought I could only have in New York I have here now. I walk to the grocery store, I can walk to the doctor go to the gym or to get a haircut. It's crazy how life can bring you around full circle in different ways.

[@dthomasrankin]

I love this breakdown of New York. It's a consumer's city. If you're frugal, this IS NOT the place for you to be.

[@BernellJonesII]

The night out thing is real! If I wanna get a drink, I just stay in the hood at this point, because if you go anywhere else, they charging you $18 per cocktail. I’ve been to some places where if seen $25 cocktails. How am I supposed to get drunk

[@lavonnealexander6936]

😂just buy a bottle, that is crazy

[@BernellJonesII]

@@lavonnealexander6936 for sure, but sometimes a 🥷🏿 wanna go out and have a good time

[@nicolesherman8974]

Coming back to this, I want to leave Ohio myself one day. As an Ohio native,I have outgrown it here since i was like seventeen. One of my goals is to visit NYC, or even live on the East Coast. I just want to be in a different environment because of what I studied and went to school for. I can see why people are leaving NYC, since it has been dangerous in recent times lol.

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

Stack your cash

[@culture88]

ppl aren't leaving because it's "dangerous" whatever that means to you. it's cost of living is bonkers.

[@goldmaki803]

you should definitely move to paris ! literally all the benefits you mentioned for 1/3 of the price. it's waaaay more diverse here as well and a bit less focused on the capitalist side of things

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Hmmmm yes. I wanna learn more. I considered grad school in France and my ex was French. Any areas of Paris you’d recommend?

[@goldmaki803]

@@PrinceShakurKZbin yess ! definitely do grad school here. idk much about the art programs but you can use campus france to search for them (also in english). i did my masters here in 2021, it was a one year program and i paid 430 euros in tuition + a great experience and now i'm working, can't beat that. for the areas i'd say 13th, 11th, 18th, 19th, and 20th all pretty affordable and lively art scenes

[@gianniclaud]

I’ve always loved NYC every time I visit, and usually think to myself “I wonder what it’s like actually living here…” And then I see videos like this and the wonder immediately goes poof! I’m good lol

[@denyshernandez505]

I agree with what you said.. born and raised in NYC. It’s just too expensive here. I’m moving out of state soon. My house costs less than most apartments in NYC per month.

[@nobody764-j9n]

You made the correct decision. Smart af . I'm newly subscribed. Looking forward to more.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

❤️ thank you

[@Janna_Ash]

I’m from Columbus! So my sister moved to New York years ago, like 11-ish or so, spent a year there and came back to Ohio. She was tired of that ridiculous rent lol. I couldn’t believe all she had to go through to get an apartment there.

[@hmmimthinking]

omg thank you for mentioning the "if you were smart you'd get a good deal" nyc housing narrative. it's true you can get a "good deal" as a transplant with a semi-professional job (i pay $850 to split a one bed) but for locals who run mom and pop shops or work trades, even $850 a month could be too expensive when you factor in kids/older relatives/insurance whatever. what is this city going to be when literally everyone is an NYU grad or works on Wall Street?

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Exactly! I think it’s important to hold landlords and brokers more accountable

[@okok-uc8hi]

If you are a professional who knows the value of your money, you aren’t using your hard earned money for that bullshit. The only people that rely on that “be smart” people are rich people or lucky people who struck it out when they could. Almost every native I know is leaving for a reason

[@coya8coy175]

To each their own. I’m not a city person. I visit friends in a nearby city and I have fun, but could never live there. Too many American cities are dirty, loud, and expensive. I love that there is more diversity and eclectic stuff going on, but I love that I live in a smaller area that actually is quiet at night, and I pay a third of what my friend paid in rent.

[@makeitmakesense2616]

Did elementary school in Brooklyn in the late 80s moved back to nyc in 2006, that was the beginning of the end of the NYC you are desiring Its dead, and whew chhhhiillleee I had those rich yt girlfriends who only hung out with rich yt friends but they all cosplay being poor I would suggest considering Philadelphia, my current home for the last year and a half Shes about to be gentrified but theres still that old NYC east coast grit that i love that still exists I strongly encourage coming to Philadelphia

[@rockyhrndz]

Philadelphia is gross!

[@makeitmakesense2616]

@@rockyhrndz NYC was once gross. Old school Bushwick, Williamsburg, the village - my God gross. It's the grittyness that made NYC what it was. It afforded a variety of people from around the world to live together and make it work in the concrete jungle It's people with your belief that has made NYC undesirable. But you probably like avocado toast and kale chips

[@Goodnightsrest]

@@makeitmakesense2616😂😂😂

[@trdriver430]

Love philly

[@Paperskinglassbones]

Enjoying New York starts with already having $$$. Wearing yourself ragged for food and shelter will drain you of energy to enjoy anything.

[@luvlacali]

Loved everything you said. As a gay black man I can relate to having to find what econonically, politically, and individually works for your sanity and pocket book, lol. Loved hearing your commentary 🤎.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Thank you. I really think cities have personalities like we do and not all personalities match

[@MonkeyhammerTP]

I grew up in NYC (I'm 52 now). Housing has ALWAYS been a complete sh*t show. I finally left in my early 30s and moved to FL and then to GA. 10 yrs later I moved back to NY (stayed with my mom for just under 2 yrs) and then moved to NJ. NJ was good up until the last 2 yrs. Prices have skyrocketed since covid because so many people from NYC have moved here. You made the right decision. NYC is great for an extended stay to get the experience but to live there long term will drain your pockets and your mental health. Now you have me curious, where in OH do you live? NJ rents are unaffordable. I can move to OH or leave the country altogether but I can't keep paying almost $2K for a 1 bdrm. It's too much!!!

[@DJarry394]

Wow! The housing situation in NYC IS worse than in L.A. We have very few third places here, though. Greedy capitalism has worked this place over. City services are a sad joke. It’s so hard dealing with the local bureaucracy, because it’s a mess. I lucked out with being low income and getting assisted housing when I did. Nowadays if a person gets a section 8 housing voucher, apartments aren’t available. They have wait lists. Everywhere in CA. It can give a desperate person a sense of false hope. Oh, and some section 8 rentals have lotteries. It’s so Hunger Games

[@theorderofthebees7308]

I so appreciate this video and when you dropped the bombshell that your roommates when you first moved were white - well that changes everything !!!! This city is incredibly segregated - and neighborhoods that used to be affordable are no longer . It’s the quality of life here . The thing is so many native new yorkers can’t stay here because they can’t afford to because there is some one willing to pay anything to be here and that’s a problem . The character the vibes of the city is not the same and that’s why in this city you can easily have folks in their 30s with Roomates because having your own space is unlikely

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

"Live in nyc once but leave before it leaves you jaded"

[@DA-qj1ib]

As someone who is a black queer man in my early 30s, I moved to nyc straight out of highschool and stay for over 12 years. I wanted to live that movie show life. And I did!!! lol But that New York is no longer unfortunately. The culture which was created by the natives and poor artist transplants is gone. I know some ppl want to say “oh I live in NYC”. But it’s not worth it. New younger cities are on the rise and if I was younger I would consider going to one of those cities where you actually have a chance.

[@BeastNationXIV]

NYC landlords and home owners associations been real silent since this dropped...

[@MrNotkaren]

Just a psa. New york state law requires that landlords charge no more than $20 for a background check and credit check of applicants. AND if you can provide that information yourself, that fee must be waived. Curious to know what reasons landlords will give regarding these charges. If it's in writing, I would bring it up with tenant advocacy groups/NYS attorneys office. ☺️

[@ajfeinman]

I live in my Toyota Prius, which costs me almost nothing. I get the NY salary and pay nothing

[@nicolem889]

I moved to Ny in 2010. It was fun but I’m glad I’m out. The only reason I’d go back now is just the options for entertainment and fun. There’s much more live music there than in most cities

[@blakem2258]

I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on NYC. Nice video!

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Thanks for watching!

[@mightguy3118]

I'm turning 17 and plan on moving there when I'm 18. I already started saving and I've done a ton of research. I plan on living in a cheaper area like Queens and having roommates. Been my dream to live in nyc since i was a small child im willing to make certain sacrifices and live in a shoe box to make That happen

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

I think it’ll be amazing for you

[@gianniclaud]

You should look up the show Felicity. That was peak NYC (right before 9/11).

[@richardgrobertson5293]

Queens or Brooklyn is still expensive! Not worth it!

[@mightguy3118]

@@richardgrobertson5293 I went on a bunch of apartment shopping apps/websites and there's apartments in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx for like 1800-2k with more space and that rent can easily be split between roommates. Obviously OVERALL anywhere in NYC is expensive compared to anywhere else in the world but queens and Brooklyn is way more doable than somewhere like Manhattan where a 1 bedroom is like 4k

[@mightguy3118]

​@@richardgrobertson5293you can get an apartment in Queens for like 1700 then split that with a roommate

[@iamashleyyvette]

People have to do what’s best for them. I hate that they are making the city so inaccessible for those who aren’t wealthy. I live in Los Angeles and make decent money and I would love to move to New York. It isn’t the most financially feasible right now but I visit at least twice a year to live my NYC dream.

[@olilumgbalu5653]

The aspect which makes New York so much costlier than other places is the cost of housing. Otherwise, the costs of a night out on the town (or even a day out on the town) that you were listing are comparable to even a Midwest city like Columbus Ohio where I live. I ate lunch (take-out) a few days ago at a Greek restaurant and ordered a Chipotle-style bowl to go with a small juice carton and it came to between $12 and $13 dollars. It wasn't anything fancy, just a bowl of meat, rice and veggies, similar to Chipotle.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

I could agree definetely. I think in Ohio I spend less on major life cost categories but also have more leisure spending

[@MAdams-ey4if]

I've lived in small towns and big cities, I find big cities better. As a regular person that works a quotidien job, NYC is the Bomb! Yes, you do have to have a "hook up" on the housing front and that will take a minute to develop the contacts with regular NY's that will give you tips, but it will happen if you are committed. All big cities are not created equally: there is no City like New York City, we simply have it all, all the time! You don't git tired or bored because you simply don't have to rush to do stuff, take your time, it's here and waiting when you're ready. Yes, something has to be done in NYC about the truly affordable housing for the majority of people making less than $100k per; housing as an investment has to be restricted. Although, a whole lot of that high-end housing in NYC is not full by any means, and is being pawned off to the subsidized market, which was necessitated when the criminal Zero percent interest rate on loans to the Oligarchy and their supplicants allowed these buildings to stay empty without penalty. This is not a 'capitalism' problem, this is a criminality problem, the two are not interchangeable. It's not about which economic system you have, it's about the ethics and character of the people that lead (America currently being led by "Genocide Joe", nuff said). The White West has always had an aggressive, conquistador attitude toward the world and that breeds personal hubris and corruption. As the Chinese take center stage and provide options for Modernity, let's see how their "Win-win" ethics will impact the destructive, warlike posture of the regular people in the declining White West.

[@vigarobugsbunni]

I would love to hear some more about the community in ohio, im in a neighboring state and i have always been curious. Thanks!

[@richardgrobertson5293]

Been there done that. NYC was not like that in the 80's when I moved there, Even early 90's. Anything was possible. Starting changing in the mid 90's and has gotten worse ever since. The old idea of moving to NYC and discovering yourself and the city is almost an unreachable joke! NYC is only for the rich and fortunate. Better to visit friends and leave to a REAL place to call home. I would never live there again. Love the old NYC not the current.

[@ahs24575]

i left nyc last year. you basically have to be rich to live there. too much hustling for me. it ain’t worth it. you don’t even get your moneys worth when it comes to housing. EVERYTHING is expensive. the city is nasty anyway and i am ALWAYS having to look around my surroundings. it’s unsafe. BUT.. ive had so much fun. i’ve had so many cool experiences with people. i’ve connected with so many people. i love it at the same time.

[@ThatCho]

I really loved this breakdown and your communication style. I’m a capitalist pig but I’m giving a sub anyway. Maybe I can learn from you. Also, welcome back to the heart of it all in Ohio. Most underrated state in the country. ❤️

[@BigmommaKi]

I’m born and raised in Ohio and it’s the best choice for todays economy

[@phillipborbon2059]

I've been living here for 10 years, 11 years this September from miami. Both cities are expensive and just feel cityless.

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

yo u are actually living the life that i want to live six weeks in asia , u aint poor at all my King

[@bigelowkaryn]

You have me wanting to move to Ohio when you said your rent 😅

[@savscostumeshop]

new subbie just found your channel! love it! little bit of everything i’m interested in/having conversations with myself about✨

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Thanks for subbing!

[@yungReparations]

I’m from Harlem and went to university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Moving back to NYC after living in Ohio was depressing 😂 My qualify of life in Cincinnati was top tier. I now live in Washington, DC. I like it here but I plan on moving back to Cincinnati. My family live in NYC bubble and have no idea about life outside of the city. Cleveland is completely different than Cincinnati

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Glad Ohio treated you well. Good luck!!

[@NebraskaFalls-ee7qp]

This is how I feel about Philly;! Obviously we have a tad more options that are cost effective however; its becoming NY's uglier little step sister . We have such a DOPE azz community of radical unicorns and I will miss it ; however as an overthinker and just viewing the trajectory of this world ; I want space and to make my money Strech while it still has worth to allow me to DO THE WORK and I still wanna look cute while stunting for the ancestors . I just haven't decided where to go yet but watching your videos have reignited that fire in me to fall into my art and let that shit engulf me but until then I have to live via your videos and use them as sermons and tunnels to guide my soul. THANK YOU . Also , if you see me commenting here and there just want to engage to boost the algorithm until I can be a Patreon member mid June. XOXOX

[@delvinwheaton]

costs in nyc pushing you to be discerning about what you actually want to do is real!

[@bemusedobserver6476]

I have lived in NYC all of my life...and I'm most likely older than anyone of your listeners. My first studio apartment back in 1985 was a $275 rental. My next apartment was a very small one bedroom $600 rental, which I stayed in for 33 years. It was a fifth floor walk up...and I lived on the fifth floor. It was also a rent stabilized building. When I moved in 2022...my rent was only $1063! That was damn good! When I moved out, I purchased an affordable co-op in a very gentrified neighborhood. I was on a waiting list for 12 years. So, I am saying all of this because it can be done. And I know why it's harder than ever to live in NYC...it mainly because of the ruling class who can takeover a city at a whim! Gentrification is horrible...it's a form of erasure!

[@tayyibsmith]

NYC is an erstwhile cool place.

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

I go to Harlem nights during the week the drinks are less then $10 there are some cheap spots in ny when it comes to stores and bars the Bronx has the cheapest clothing stores in the city u can get cloths that look expensive but its cheap so me making less then 40 k a year and not paying rent my money life is good and im on my way to moving to a cheaper state

[@seekingjoynow1722]

6000 dollars. That's outrageous. New York used to be amazing but now it's not the same.

[@Shazzyhtown]

😮 500$ duplex man... can't even find that in Texas. I better bundle up and brave the Midwest weather. Ohio is calling my name.😊

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

You’re more than welcome!

[@XYZ_Vu]

Loved the “illusion of capitalism” phrase. At 58 I grew up an abstract capitalist (am self-employed too) yet the Have / Have Not disparity keeps growing and saddened me on capitalism :( Culturally I lived in New York in the 90s. Saw it become more homogeneous, the New York of today is the one I moved into in ‘89 out of college - still loved it. Disdained like everyone L.A. Moved here in 2000 and we all disdain everywhere else (mostly) but since we are “enlightened” try not to. And talk about H-HN - that is now L.A. to a tee. After 25 years thinking of Chicago next. How’s Cleveland???

[@ShawnMadeInUSA]

how's Grindr at New York?

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Very active

[@DustSoilStudio]

Omg the condescension!!! I’m from NY outside the city. And I hate telling people from NYC that I’m from NY, bc they ask what borough as if NY only ever means them. Then when I say I’m from westchester - “that’s not NY.” And the dirtiest looks like I lied to them. Then where am I from? What am i supposed to say? Irritate tf outta me. lol

[@aprilmcelia1969]

No way it's 40 times the rent that must mean (looks at search engine) yep they want income to be 40 rent.. That would require someone to be a millionaire to be housed there.

[@sevenkings2354]

It is, I’m looking for an apt smh crying real tears

[@WhatWouldLubitschDo]

It’s your annual income that has to be 40x monthly rent, which is still ridiculous -and there’s no possible reason for landlords to make demands like that-but you don’t have to be a millionaire. Just basically upper middle class just to independently qualify for a studio 🤦🏻

[@sevenkings2354]

@@WhatWouldLubitschDo >> thats true for a $3,000 2 bedroom you have to make 170k or around that.

[@DOSorNight]

i want to move back to long island but its getting too expensive. i miss it

[@thebigNT]

Great video man

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Thanks for the visit

[@2120musiclover]

It’s illegal to not have windows in an apartment. I plan on moving at the end of my lease. I been here for ages; enough for it to lose its charm

[@nobody764-j9n]

❤️you! Come to Europe. The quality of life is great.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

I’d love to! I’ve spent a lot of time in europe. I want to spend more

[@nobody764-j9n]

I went to university in the states. Worse descission I've ever made. Lol I was enrolled in a uni in the state of Louisiana. I won't give names. But I was working in a restaurant. I was friends with everyone.they loved my British accent. Lol one day this one girl named Bridgette, that was my best friend at work. (She was gay , and black and so funny and sweet. I loved her so much. ) she wasn't at work. I asked the manager where she was. She said "I fired that , n word b!tch. " My chin dropped to the ground. I was shocked she was fired but more shocked at the word she used. I spilt the beans. I told every black person there what she had said. To make a long story short(too late) it went to court. I testified. And nothing happened. The next evening , I had people burn a cross in my front yard. With a mob calling my name and demanding I come out. I slipped out the back and ran to a neighbor's house. Called the police. And the police never came. I was evicted by my landlord the next day. This was in the 1980s. I transferred to NYU.

[@lavonnealexander6936]

@@nobody764-j9n 😮😮😮😮

[@nobody764-j9n]

@@lavonnealexander6936 sorry if I was too graphic. And by no means is Britain not racist. I've had friends get stopped and searched in the London underground( our Subway) because they were black. One friend said 10 to 12 times a week. So it's far from perfect here. Anyway if I could make it better I would. I know that I have white privilege and I don't think it's fair. And with all that sh!t that happened in Louisiana , I would do it again. My grandmother taught me to be a good honest person. Hell, im not perfect. But damn it , I sure try. And fail. Lol. 🤣🤣🤣 Much love to you! And to yours! ❤️

[@tracymorgan5386]

@@nobody764-j9nnot surprised one bit that happened in the 80s, but I bet now that wouldn’t be happening even in Louisiana, certainly not that female racist Karen using those words, in fact I believe she would be fired and your friend would have won the lawsuit.

[@henrybae276]

Okay. So perfect, you are

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

❤

[@nicolesherman8974]

I never knew you was from Ohio lol. You give me East coast vibes if anything.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

lol I love that read.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

I’ve had so many weird “west coast ppl having on the Midwest or east coast” experiences

[@gianniclaud]

I thought the same too. I was getting Candace Owens vibes until he started using rhetoric like colonialism and anti-capitalism - totally antithetical to her ideology lol

[@chenanigans]

TL;DR: New York is expensive, and in other news water is wet.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Wow you’re so perceptive. Maybe make your own video

[@angelocollins9995]

Hey my friend I really hope you’re Channel only grows

[@ottabee]

Hmmmm, new york literally sounds like ANY episode of sex in the city. I used to watch the show when I was still in a state of my decolonizing, that I perceived the city like the fantasy city of Oz. Since that time in life, I cannot and would not watch the show ever again. I have no desire to visit the city in this life. Thank-you for sharing your experience, it has been very telling about the way the city operates and what it demands. No thank-you.

[@ThatFlamingFroggo]

Holy shit. 500 a month? Where I live, which is a Midwestern City....in "affordable" housing...the rent is about 1500. It's an apartment. It's two bedroom but the fact that it is supposed to be affordable is...Ohio you say? Hmm.

[@tonjamarshall4842]

People who live in NYC often get asked "what do you do? Pay rent."

[@cindyqueen7228]

I live in a non gentrified community so nyc is affordable for me. 🤷🏿‍♀️ and I'm a native New Yorker so no where else feels like home to me.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

That’s good !

[@DavidNunezPNW]

11:23 idk Ohio is rough and I'm from Oregon lol

[@asn6956]

As far as I know…it’s illegal for any NYC landlord to charge more than $20 in application fees. Did you really pay $40 in application fees?

[@sonderexpeditions]

It's worth it if you can afford it. I couldn't be anywhere else and it's home.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Asking for a friend - 4 reall she lives in Ohio where are you paying 500 . 000 a month for rent - What neighborhood etc , want to let her know

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Lots of spots around Clintinviolle

[@theorderofthebees7308]

@@PrinceShakurKZbin thank you !

[@curtycant]

Going out in new york sounds cheaper than going out in my Canadian city 😭😭

[@ericae.6547]

Just curious, what made you want to move back to Ohio versus a cheaper place closer to NYC? I will say that $500 for what you’re getting is amazing though, lol.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Ohio is always familiar to me as Simeon that grew up here. And I also wanted an resist choice after such a stressful period of time

[@sonderexpeditions]

That no window apartment is illegal. They should be ashamed. It's not considered liveable without one.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Wow. It’s illegal??! Glad I said no to it

[@UnfriendlyStoic]

what kind of work do you do ?

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

I’m a teacher and author

[@hotpepper5037]

Lol apt with no window 😂😂😂😂. Nyc will not tell u to leave but u will pack and go. You should buy apt instead of renting. You have Yonkers Mount Vernon new Rochelle fort Lee nj these places are great and affordable

[@milisacoleman8953]

A word!

[@Brenda-uw3jk]

I help people get approved for housing when the have evictions on the record, we won’t even help people in NY, the requirements for approval are ridiculous! I really don’t understand why anyone wants to live there

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

So glad you do that work!

[@Rizzo2185]

Short answer: No

[@turtleanton6539]

😮😮😮

[@sanduskyohiobro]

500 where in Ohio

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Central Ohio