Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving To NYC | Apartments, Safety, Transit, Winter | Lauren Norris

A highly requested video is now here! Are you planning or looking into moving to New York City? Hre is everything I wish I knew before moving to Manhattan. If you live in a city or New York, let me know what you wish you knew before signing your lease! See you in my next video, Tuesday at 4:00pm est! Xoxo, Lauren
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[@hannab1000]

Am i ever planning on moving to nyc? No. Did I click on the video immediately because it’s Lauren. Yes

[@kellyissofab]

Ive lived here 7 years & this should be a required video to watch when you move here lol it’s like NYC Barbie giving you the most helpful info ever. all of this is so good!!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Omg thank you so so much!!🥹💖 this comment means a lot to me!!

[@TheMorganGibson]

It's so crazy you've been living in NYC for like a year now!! LN x NYC has definitely been my favorite era from you so far and I can't wait to continue to see you thrive in the city 💖🗽

[@TheLaurenNorris]

This means so much to me🥹💖 thank you for being here for this era in my life!

[@deniselegere5927]

I grew up in the city. The one thing I can’t agree with more, mind your business and always act like you know where your going.

[@Meggo825]

Northeast seasonal depression is SO REAL!!! Born and raised in Massachusetts, lived here all my life and i can easily say that January-March is ROUGH! Every day feels very blah and grey but totally agree about brightening the space and I heard those lights work! Cannot wait to see more of LN NY in the future too🎉 cheers to one year in NYC🍎🗽🍾

[@sammi_marie]

I live right outside of Chicago and I also experience this. It's literally the worst part of the year and I hate it so much. You just have to find things that truly bring you joy during that time!

[@BreezyRenee333]

@@sammi_marie same in Michigan 😭😭 add in that lake effect weather on top of the cold and depression?? Send help

[@jsan3743]

Oh man is it! It is legit an issue. It’s the January through mid April marathon of cold grey that does it.

[@amei07999]

Yes to the safety/always trusting your gut!! Another tip/personal experience as a woman - if you see someone following you and you have a gut feeling it’s not a good situation, find someone/a group ASAP your gut believes you can trust and say “can I pretend I know you and walk with you for a minute? There might be someone following me” or anything along those lines. Had this happen to me and women have asked me to do the same, and not even kidding, everyone has ALWAYS lended a hand and we pretended we knew each other, even for a few minutes. It’s incredibly unfortunate to be in these situations, but it’s also great to trust your gut on finding people who could potentially help in a short amount of time. Let’s all look out for each other!! Great video!!🫶

[@leebean86]

❤❤❤ As a native New Yorker, I can say you did an awesome job covering these things. So on point! 🙌🙌🙌 love your channel!🥰

[@sweetness371]

I'm from a tiny town and I don't ever plan on moving to the city.. but you can bet, I still watched this whole video!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

You’re the sweetest!!🥹🥹

[@SarahSchneider2]

That goes for anywhere really. Never advertise if you live alone and also be aware of your surroundings always. I am also a worst case scenario thinker

[@JadziaMarie]

I’ve lived in nyc all my life (almost 24 years) I’m straight forward and try not to bullshit with people but definitely nice to everyone I can be! I HATE THE WINTER HERE. It kills me every year since I was a child.. I’m always so sad and don’t want to do anything ever. Everything is so dull and sad. Definitely need good shoes being anywhere in nyc. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve left a party or a bbq because I felt off and there ends up being a shoot out or someone got stabbed, I’ve had times I didn’t listen and almost got shot I NEVER stay if I feel weird anymore. Always be mindful of your surroundings, I always have my headphones on loud asf usually but always looking around always lowering it when something feels weird to check out what’s going on around me ect. Definitely get a shopping cart to keep at home to take when food shopping is a BIG help when food shopping. ALWAYS late, I have to leave a hour and a half early if it takes 40mins to get there😂 Definitely explore other places than manhattan. I’ve lived in Staten Island, Long Island, Manhattan and Brooklyn And Brooklyn is literally my favorite place. I live here right now and I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else rn. Stopping in the middle of the sidewalk or walking slow asf is one of the only things that gets me 😫😫😫 I don’t know why but I can’t deal with it😂😂

[@TheLaurenNorris]

I APPRECIATE THIS!!💖💖 thank you for your input, this means a lot to me!🥹 I hope other can learn from your life living in nyc too!!

[@lynnb92]

No one talks about how shadowy and windy it is because of all the buildings, which make winters worse. Also, yellow and green taxis are probably even more trustworthy than Ubers!

[@csalebra]

Those medallions are impossible to get so they don't want to mess it up. Though when I was in my 20s uber was still new in the city and it only cost like $15 to get up to Washington Heights from Midtown, however I fell asleep on the Uptown A late night more times than I could count. LOL

[@Kerfuffleinator]

This was spot on. I’ve lived in cities for 15 years (NYC & SF). It can be tough sometimes, but also so rewarding. One thing I learned was looking for apartments with laundry in the building, or accept that you’ll be spending hours in a laundromat or sending out your laundry for fluff and fold.

[@courtneyhansen3032]

I'm born and raised 30 minutes North of the city. I moved to NC and TX for five years and now back in NY. Most of us struggle through January and February even though we know it's coming and we're mentally prepared. It's very, very hard. Last Winter was easy- we still got a ton of snow but not as much as normal. And, when you live in NY, things don't close down when the roads are bad. The best thing we as New Yorkers will tell you is- embrace it. Get upstate a little bit and go snowshoeing, snowboarding, hiking. Embracing the Winter versus fighting it can make a huge difference. Additionally, we get a bad reputation for being 'rude' because unlike living in the South, we don't stop to say hi to everyone or have a conversation. We move fast and have a place to be and a purpose. We are also abrupt and we say what we think without sugarcoating it. Unlike living in the south where people stop and say hi and have a conversation and say everything sugarcoated- we are blunt, to the point and say what we think- because again everything has a purpose and we get to the point. Getting to the point, walking at a normal/ fast pace are things I desperately missed when I lived down South. I encourage you to start spending a little more time upstate- you can take Amtrak to some stunning places up North.

[@Y2kaestheticcc]

Me, happily living in Southern California but watching Lauren tell me what I need to know about moving to New York 🤣🤣😍😍

[@elizabeththompson1525]

A lot of the tips are transferable!!

[@Sophia_18]

Lauren is such an inspiring person! I love these talk with me videos, I really hope Lauren will make a podcast one day! Maybe with a set up like the lol podcast or Matt and Abby, I could really see her with a cute pink room! Love u Lauren!❤️❤️

[@Peajay007]

As a born and bred Melbourne girl I still suffer from winter depression. I hate it. Dark gloomy rainy. I’m just coming out of it now. The sun is slowly starting to show itself again

[@marymarks7046]

It's your winter right😊

[@Peajay007]

@@marymarks7046 thank you!! 😃

[@janinerogerson2938]

Me too! Melbourne gal 👌 #hateourwinters

[@Peajay007]

@@janinerogerson2938 how nice is the sun!’ Bye polar blast!! Don’t let the sun hit you on the way out!!

[@xoejade]

The seasonal depression is so real here, I’ve been in the city for 4 years (Chelsea for 2 and bushwick for 2) I think the biggest thing you said is find a hobby that is an escape. I started going to karaoke at this random bar on Mondays, I have made so many invaluable friendships from that. Find a group to join, or become a regular at a location to make friends. If I could tell baby New Yorker me that the random bar I walked into would be the hub of my closest friendships and also the heart of my career growth (I’m a musician), I wouldn’t have believed it but wow am I glad it is. That place is my escape

[@MyKeturah]

I moved to a bigger city and these tips are so so helpful. I am very fortunate to have someone to go places with all the time. I admire any woman who moves to a new city/ventures out in a new community alone. It really does require heightened awareness and listening to your gut.

[@michellesunshinestar]

LOL, always check the peephole before opening the door. I'll usually yell at the door: "Who is it", and I don't answer if they don't say. Oh, and I'm in a locked building. Ms. Laruen, I have a rolling cart thing. I use it for taking out trash and doing laundry and taking up groceries. Be careful your cart doesn't break though.

[@carolcanny4778]

Hello Lauren, I was born and lived in New York City area for the first 16 yrs of my life then moved back in my twenties for a couple of years I’m proud to be able to say I’m a Newyorker even though I haven’t spent the majority of my life living there. I also lived in Los Angeles Ca. for 18 yrs so I’ve experienced opposite ends of east coast - west coast living and the lifestyle are completely DIFFERENT and so are the people completely different too, that being said I’m grateful for both experiences for sure, I learned a lot and definitely did a lot met a lot of interesting people for sure that taught me about life. I appreciate your take on life living in NYC and the advice you gave very WISE and insightful. Like in most City neighborhoods especially for women whom might be living alone always consider your SAFETY first and foremost. Great video Lauren ! 🙌🌻 Take Care !☀️ I LOVE ❤️ NY

[@SheilaLJones]

A year already!! My my my, how time flies. I am loving the LNxNYC era. Since I’ve moved from Philadelphia PA to Columbia SC in 2016, I’ve learned how to slow down and enjoy living life. I love the slower pace of the South. Plus, I feel like I was always on go back home in Philadelphia (spent 24 years of my life there). I love my hometown but I am glad that I prioritized my mental health over staying in an area where it was getting dangerous by the day. So much of these tips apply to major cities as well as small towns ❤❤❤

[@amandabrazeltonmcdonald3196]

Always listen to your gut, no matter where you live, but especially in the Big city. I lived in downtown Atlanta and worked in East Point, GA so I get it

[@deesnider6304]

I totally agree New Yorkers are AWESOME! I have been in NY several times. Growing up we had family living there so I gotta say all my trips there were wonderful and my interactions were super! I❤️🍎

[@ClaireCapehart]

A happy light! Honestly I am supposed to use it in the winter but i forget… it helps when I use it though!

[@valeriecasados]

Thank you for posting these tips!!! Great tips for someone who has a goal to move to one day move to a big city!!!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so so much!!!

[@liliansmeenge3297]

Things I know after having lived in a medium sized city: I don’t like living in cities😂 but I love spending a day or weekend there and watching your videos for the vibes

[@pageant_land_prep_and_plan]

Hoka's are my favorite! They are the only shoes I can stand and walk in all day without major pain

[@manontesche196]

Chicago girl here 👋 emphasis on Mind Your Business and I highly suggest not being on your phone in the subways/platforms or having it in the death grip to avoid theft! Also, i always had my headphones on but music at low volume or off for awareness!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

SUCH GOOD ADVICE ON THE PHONE AND HEADPHONES!! I typically wear mine with nothing even playing in them, just so people don't bother me on the train or the street LOL

[@Lifewithishh]

You really made me feel like i have a big sister telling me things no one else will thanks lauren so lucky to have you💞

[@RiannaNicole]

As a rural gal, who lived in SoCal for 7 years, and no real desire to move to the city, let alone NYC, but I’m just nosey and love hearing stuff, even to relay to others I know and love

[@brendachaves6375]

Cutest NYC thumbnail!! Where are your favorite spots in NYC? I’m going on Saturday to celebrate my birthday. I hope that I run into you ❤

[@elainiealexandra6550]

Just a tip since ur going to England the escalator etiquette is the same just stay left if ur not gonna walk up the escalator 💗

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Omg thank you!!!

[@AlyssaSowers]

When I was in NYC for the first time I only brought converse and high heels & MAN let me tell you I wasn’t expecting to walk 25,000 steps one day. My tendon on the back of my ankle snapped and it felt like a rubber hand was being stretched with every step I took that day 😭

[@cynthiabutler3363]

Sooooooo glad you made this video I have been waiting for it, and glad for the tips too

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Ahh so happy you enjoyed and are watching!!✨💖

[@RhiannonElizabethH]

Lauren, I’m rewatching Sabrina the teenage witch and aunt Zelda looks like you in 20 years !!

[@RhiannonElizabethH]

(The 1996 seasons not the new one)

[@tiamarrow6366]

As a native NYer born and raised…..something’s that I’ll add are, try to explore more than just Manhattan. NYC has so much culture especially in the rest of the boroughs. There’s actually a lot to do in all of the boroughs that are still underrated and not fully known, and appreciated by even us locals. For food, if you wanna try good Italian food….try Little Italy in the Bronx on Arthur Avenue which is like 2 blocks, and it’s the authentic Little Italy or go to Staten Island which is filled with majority Italian-Americans. There’s also Los Tacos No. 1 by the Highline (old railroad tracks turned into a walkable park.) As for places to relax…the Highline, Prospect Park which is in Brooklyn, and Greenwood Cemetery also in Brooklyn and it was the original concept for Central Park. I also recommend to visit upstate for the Fall because of the foliage especially in the mountains, and then for summer….Long Island (where I’m from) because we have amazing beaches: Long Beach, Lido Beach, Robert Moses Beach, Jones Beach.) When it comes to safety….yes NYC definitely does have crime here and there but the news definitely over-exaggerates it….crime in the city today is actually less than what it was last year. I recommend looking up NYPD Compstat.2, it’s an NYPD run website that shows the statistics for crime in NYC in real time.

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Love love love this!! I love exploring other boroughs with Will on his off days. Some of the best food we have found has been in Brooklyn (personally!). I need to try Little Italy in the Bronx! Thank you for this comment!☺️💖

[@marismith9075]

Sending love from London! Your videos are always one of the highlights of my week!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Wow, thank you!💖🥹

[@PFC2778]

I visited for 5 days. It's nothing like I imagined. 10/10. Thanks for the NYC video. Well done. ❤️🗽🌇

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Glad you enjoyed it!💖✨

[@hjtres7261]

I'm moving from the deep south to Pennsylvania soon. Not NYC but close to Philadelphia. This helps alot!! Thank you ❤

[@talasohuqa2795]

Good luck with the move! Hope you love your new place ❤

[@hjtres7261]

@@talasohuqa2795 Thank you!

[@littylikelia]

You’re so amazing , I LOVED this. -A fellow Alabama girl 😘

[@eowyn237]

Thank you so much for this! 🍎💛 Not remotely thinking of moving to NYC, but I do sometimes desire to move elsewhere from where I am, and this was such a good reminder to find the joy and to LIVE right where I am in the moment!

[@michellesunshinestar]

LOL, I have a smaller apartment sized fridge. But you can always Instacart if you need to.

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Yes!! We have done this several times (more so in the winter when we don’t want to leave LOL!!)

[@caitydid1306]

These are all such good tips! 😍 I live in GA and I didn’t even consider we don’t really get all of the seasons in the same way New York does! I’m so proud of you girl! I can’t wait to see where y’all end up next! ❤

[@jsan3743]

I would LOVE to hear your opinion on Manhattan neighborhoods and what the vibe of each as. As a more artsy bohemianesque individual, I’m curious which neighborhoods would suit me best. Also, as someone who’s lived half my life and half my life in the north- I don’t understand the negative rep northerners get. Yes they are more unfiltered but there are just as many mean and fake people down south….. I’d say more. Also, the winter is soooooo hard. Do whatever you can to fight seasonal depression and the “gloomy greys”

[@Cfishbunny]

I’m a born and raised nyorker in the east village. Tbh I don’t talk to people first, but if someone sparks a convo, I’ll entertain it 😂😊

[@kybalionxahs]

Bless you for saying trust your gut feeling. So true in any city.

[@Imdapaige]

Ima need you to do a closet tour or something because your clothes are so cute and I need to know where to get them😍

[@megan9081]

Will never live in a big city but watching this because I’m living through you and love your videos! Also your outro song gives me the feeeeeellllls because it reminds me of when you first started 💖 Been watching since the beginning!

[@konnielove92]

The time gone so fast ❤ thanks to make my life better because I'm always happy to see your video and you always make my day better ❤

[@CamrynCarter-wx2es]

you’re literally my favorite and you’re so amazing!!🩷🩷 you would be the best big sister!!!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Wow, thank you!!🥹💖

[@angelsartstudios]

I am so glade that I get to watch your channel everyday my heart is happy when you are on KZbin lauren norrise support all the way love you lauren ❤ good luck

[@IndiaHamilton445]

Girly pop, did you get a new camera? I felt like I was watching you speak through a crystal clear window!!!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Wait is this a good or bad thing?🙈 I didn’t get a new camera! So if something’s wrong I need to know to get a new one LOL

[@IndiaHamilton445]

@@TheLaurenNorrisno it’s the best thing! I’m watching you on my iPad and I feel like you are CRYSTAL clear (not that you’re blurry normally but this video looks 10/10). I’m currently proctoring university exams so it may be the fatigue talking 😂

[@mariannamagee7315]

Great video! My husband and I moved to NYC a year and a half ago. I agree with all of your points. Winter is tough, mind your business and don’t stop in the middle of the sidewalk! 😊

[@DD-ro7EF]

Such great advice for living in a big city. 🗽

[@myramoore9805]

🌇 Great advice and suggestions. Just wanted to say you are so sweet, precious and so beautiful. Love you and Will so much. Tell Will we miss seeing him.

[@wednesday55]

The "mind your business" policy is why people think New Yorkers are rude, but it really isn't rude. You're just making it clear that you're not here to cause trouble.

[@VeggiesbyEos]

It was crazy moving from Illinois to Texas because the winters here are always sunny. Illinois (I think most of the Midwest) has that seemingly constant gloom that you're talking about too. 🌆🏙️ Some really good and smart tips that people who have never lived in a big city wouldn't know!

[@Katsbygirl]

Loved this! 🚕

[@KShay90]

Lauren!!!! Have you seen the new Stanley X LoveShackFancy cup?! Totally off topic but I ran here as soon as I seen it because I thought of you! 🥰

[@TheLaurenNorris]

YES!! I love all of them! I’m not sure what color I’m going to try and snag yet👀💖

[@katiebobat8e]

🗽 love New York City! I've visited twice. One of the times a guy scammed a kid in our group with a self made cd. He spent all his spending money and got an empty case. Always be wary of people selling things on the street

[@buddyatiny]

Thank you so much it's so helpful❤I dream to move in NYC one day but it's so different from my French little city so thank you for saying all those things🫶

[@markg4336]

Im from Alabama and moved to big city Atlanta, GA... Love the fit sis you look so pretty, but i get it living to a big city !

[@bradypreston8472]

You made my day!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Your comment made my day!☺️💖

[@andreamartin7430]

I relate to this so much. I moved to a new state to start Chiropractic college and I wish I had some of this advice. I moved from a small town in Wisconsin to a city in Iowa and everything takes so much longer to get done. I also am a pink girl, it's my comfort color and it's fixes my dyslexia. I wish people here at school would mind there own business. I keep getting called barbie. Got any tips for me?

[@Thelifeofmegan9621]

I love watching your videos there so fun!!❤

[@maddieluv991]

I went to NY for one day and I am also convinced northerners don’t go to the bathroom 🤣 it was so hard to find a public bathroom! But that for sure was probably bc I didn’t know the area. I’m from Alabama as well.

[@mackenziekeller420]

I live in ND. Have for 6-7 years. I’m from MT tho. Never lived in a city. Probably never will but, this video is interesting and I want to visit and rent an airbnb to pretend I live there lol But the winters here are TERRIBLE. It’s from like October-March and then it’s just super hot. It gets about -40 or below. We don’t really have fall.

[@Icey_SnowyFlakes]

I love your videos so much Lauren

[@cfodel]

Only lived in smaller cities, but having to pay for parking was a shock

[@JustineDalton-g7s]

Advice given with good sense and love. ❤ 🚕 🛍

[@michellek7601]

Great tips 🔑 🍎

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Thanks for watching🥰💖

[@rachaelmccord2035]

Omg your dress 🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@heytheredelilah16]

So do you and will sleep in seperate rooms?

[@michellesunshinestar]

I'm not first, I'm 5th!! I get to stay in my apartment another year. I just got my voucher renewal letter today. And my rent is only going up 9 dollars. I will be able to sleep tonight. I have lived here my entire life and don't plan on moving.

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Love it!! Our rent in this current apartment went up about $300 a month😅 we signed a new lease last week!💖💖

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I used to live in New York with my mom. I don’t live there anymore because I can’t afford to buy a house over there not with my salary. 😂. I ❤ NYC. Do you think New Yorkers are direct?

[@dok1296]

I want to bring her to Rash and Bossa Nova Civic Club

[@amydunn4062]

Do you have a suggestion for your favorite HOKA shoes?

[@BrittanySmith-eh4we]

Love that top

[@fitnesskitty]

🗽🗽🍎 I live close to Albany but love NYC.

[@fairyprincessunikitty2032]

Wow.. this sounds very scary and dangerous! Is it like this only in NY or in all major cities in the US? People getting killed and being followed legt right and center?

[@MsEasyBeautiful]

I will say things have gotten a lot more unsafe the past few years. There was a lot of immigration that brought gangs from South America and crimes we haven’t had in a while. A lot of the stores around Times Square reported drastic decreases in sales from theft. My mom was in a store the other day and almost got trampled on by someone running with stolen merchandise. A lot of these problems also came about with the anti police movement. I have to go into the city to get my laser treatments done (NYC has some of the best pricing for beauty treatments, I go to a place in the village called spa Jolie, not fancy, but best priced fraxel around).

[@bouchraday]

youtuber passed by here ❤

[@MariellesLife_]

Girl move to Brooklyn 😅

[@maggiebranch9296]

Hey Lauren

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Hey Maggie!!✨🎀

[@MariellesLife_]

Girl 😂 not everyone got Uber money like that 😂😂

[@hannaharneth7301]

Babe how did you not check out where grocery stores were and how NY winters were before you moved here 😭

[@TheLaurenNorris]

I had visited during winters for years before moving here but it’s very different living here than visiting for a week. And no, when I was touring apartments, the grocery store wasn’t on my list of things to look for. Hence why I mentioned it in this video.

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Love you angel!!!

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Elle's too cute

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[@naturallynobay5850]

As a native New Yorker the best thing you can do is mind your business 😂. No one cares, we all just mind our business here. Unless someone needs help, then you’ll have a ton of random people who will help you

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