Living In A $2,155/Month Loft In Brooklyn, NY | Unlocked

[@CNBCMakeIt]

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[@spiritualinsiderr]

His KZbin link isn’t working

[@swicheroo1]

I owner occupy multi-units. In a major city. It's the best way to go. My units make me cash-positive.

[@poet18318]

Do you plan to encourage folks to make better financial decisions or do you just want to exploit peoples bad financial decisions?

[@joyaustin6581]

Purchased my Texas house in full. Rental is gorgeous but I’d cry if I had to spend that much.

[@ingridmalcolm6619]

No, no you're not supposed to pay last month's rent in NY. The first month, security, and whatever else but not last month rent

[@JewelsView]

Not gonna lie, Brooklyn bachelor chic made a lot of sense and I’m here for it

[@SirD1]

you like him eh?

[@cmlee3143]

It made perfect sense. Small, Clean, Minimal lol

[@khaleelahi.l.harris7492]

Right!! Haha

[@robb5744]

"Here for it" is a phrase that needs to exit the cultural lexicon as swiftly as possible

[@JewelsView]

@@robb5744 bitterness needs to exit your body as soon as humanly possible

[@jeanettejbeauty6374]

I like his aesthetics with plants and neutrals around the apartment. It's very interesting to see different home prices along with the upfront costs around the country. He's paying more than I paid for a 2 bd 2 ba apartment last year that was $1,780 a month. Now, I pay $2,500 (should've been $2,750) for a 4bd 3.5 ba in a nice area in Maryland.

[@Golden4k_ash]

Is that the price you split or is that your portion?

[@msf8297]

DMV Maryland or like Baltimore maryland?

[@jeanettejbeauty6374]

@@msf8297 Howard County, Maryland. It’s between the two, a little closer to Baltimore.

[@jeanettejbeauty6374]

@@Golden4k_ash that’s the total monthly rent, I don’t split payments as I’m the only adult (single mom of four)

[@legacybuilding360]

I'm curious what he does for freelance work?

[@mackeejack6731]

You can't hate on this guy. Many blessings to you!

[@giselleperez5308]

Gets a puppy just to get rid of it

[@EN-hq2yf]

@@giselleperez5308 he did the dog a favor

[@giselleperez5308]

@ghost mall lmao

[@marvinbrown1717]

Wow, I love his aesthetic and the fact that DIY's a lot of the charm in his apartment , it's amazing! I lived in Bushwick 2016 and the price seems standard for a 1 bedroom loft.

[@asadb1990]

diy in a rental for the most part is work the landlord should be paying for rent you pay. a good landlord would try and renovate while you live there without increasing rent too much. but most landlords are greedy and they kick out low renters.

[@marvinbrown1717]

@@asadb1990 That may be true, however it's stated in the video that his occupation is a content creator and he utilizes his apartment to creat content for his youtube. Also, not everything has to be financially maximized. What if he actually enjoys DIY, and doesn't mind using his own money to upgrade the space he occupies? I think most folks that watch CNBC Make It videos are financially curious/savvy... that being said, one is allowed to spend their money and not always expect some kind of return.

[@jm2307]

He has great taste and love how he tackled those DIY projects. Perfection is overrrated! He did a really nice job overall

[@jellygurl27]

Living as a single person with no roommates in New York is gold. You definitely hit the jackpot with this deal! Lovely apartment. It would be a dream of mine to live in NYC but I know I wouldn't want roommates that's why I happily live in the DMV area lol

[@FredyVergara]

I moved to brooklyn a year in a half ago and have lived with roomate and on couches. Now i got my own 1 bedroom😎if i can do it you can !

[@jellygurl27]

@@FredyVergara Thanks ! I have faith.

[@mandysullivan7541]

Awww, he has such a great personality, beautiful, happy smile and he’s done a terrific job personalizing his apartment. It makes me happy to see someone flourishing like this. Keep on, keeping on!

[@moldyrefrigerator]

A 700-foot apartment is an investment? Sure, for your landlord lol

[@asadb1990]

my thoughts exactly. unless your land has a rent to ownership, rent is an expense not an investment.

[@mickneltoussaint9456]

Lol that's exactly what went through my mind🤨

[@notthatsrssrsly]

investing in himself and his mental health lol

[@cb2pb]

He's probably hoping to use the interior design videos for another source of income and grow his channel. If your thinking of it as just investing in a rental yes it's for the landlord but if you think of it as investing in a brand it can be mutually benifitual. It's a common practice on KZbin for designers to use someone else's space to design when they don't have one of there own yet.

[@asadb1990]

@@notthatsrssrsly i would go insane paying such rent.

[@ENtelevisiom]

I love his personality and the way he decorated the apartment. This was definitely a good watch

[@whitneym8076]

Can't believe Julian is being featured. I use to work with him.

[@joyaustin6581]

He needs to come to Texas we could flip a house together.

[@infinitedreaming222]

@@joyaustin6581 maybe when y’all get the corrupt municipalities together.

[@gidd]

@@infinitedreaming222 what?

[@jones2277]

@@joyaustin6581 i love that idea. let's see a show where people from two different regions come together and flip a property together.

[@eddied8262]

It’s not an investment if you don’t own anything in the end.

[@infinitedreaming222]

He makes home content... it’s an investment. He spend upfront but could make 100’sof thousands on the backend especially if the niche is home diy - Adsense and sponsorship money love CLEAN subjects like that. You are missing so much money by being judgmental and not researching.

[@nevaehluz4213]

If you ain't ready to own it makes sense to rent till you ready. What matters the most is that he has a roof over his head that he can afford while juggling life

[@tavesantel234]

Most New Yorkers rent.

[@haute03]

Exactly. I wonder what he meant by that.

[@haute03]

@@infinitedreaming222 I mean...I guess? I hope his channel takes off, but people act like making a KZbin channel means you're going to be making crazy money in a few years. Most KZbinrs make less than 20k annually. He's spending a lot of money on a property he doesn't own to "invest" in an enterprise that most likely will not take off financially (just speaking statistics, not saying his channel isn't a good one).

[@JayR-lz3ui]

NYC rents for our tiny boxes are more than most peoples mortgages. Yet we’re still here.

[@Yallboots]

The dude with a mansion in Ohio still has to live in Ohio.

[@samjordan8800]

But dude in Ohio is building equity. He will sell his mansion at some point and relocate south of the border, perhaps in Panama where the sun is almost always out. And he will live on the money he sold his mansion for. Meanwhile Brooklyn dude is paying *RENT* to a *LANDLORD* who will sell his apartment building and relocate south of the border, perhaps in Panama....

[@Yallboots]

@@samjordan8800 I'm only saying you can't do things in Ohio that you can do in ny. Ppl in NY don't just chose to live there cuz they love being poor.

[@xaviermccloud4586]

@@Yallboots What can you "Do" in New York that you can't do in Ohio? Sounds like someone who's never left the State. New York isnt anything special anymore, you can do anything anywhere.

[@dubreil07]

@@xaviermccloud4586 theres many things you can do in nyc that you can’t do in Ohio which is why a lot Ohio transplants live in NyC dummy

[@Je.rone_]

I can't do new York, but i can visit😂

[@callmeosho7792]

Most of us here are visitor’s long term and then we leave to greener pastures

[@charletfoster8917]

Me too

[@Tcray430]

I work in ny everyday.i hate it.

[@LadyLeoASMR]

Period. And I was born and raised in Brooklyn.

[@blossomog]

love his energy! doing well for himself--we love to see it !

[@LilMissSwager0723]

Lol leo energy “granted it’s not a lion but it’s a big cat so close enough” lol I love it 😭

[@BritneyWaldron]

S/O to him , one of the only honest people. Had to list his Mom as his Guarantor and pay 3xs the rent and a brokers fee. That's the reality nowadays! Renting in Canada is even worse!

[@easternspy]

Idk about the 2k a month with a train rail right next to you, in Brooklyn...But as long as he likes it!

[@TheAerialgreen]

2k/month for 1br loft in Brooklyn is cheap.

[@rspen2142]

But really, some noises do become white noise after a while. Where my grandparents used to live was a train running right behind their back fence. Anytime I would spend the night, I would have the hardest time sleeping. However, if I stayed more than 1 night, I wouldn't even notice it.

[@haute03]

I was thinking the same thing. My friend is paying just under 2k for a 1bd on the UES.

[@joybeavers5945]

That train should’ve knocked off a grand 😂

[@jones2277]

i lived near a train and under a flight path once. I've also lived near a firestation. it's true that at some point, you just stop hearing it. the bigger issue is that there are no closets or cabinets.

[@artemgordon75]

God bless. I found an apt during the COVID crisis for $1200. It's a 625sqft basement 1 bedroom in a private home in a private community in Brooklyn. Comes with a backyard, parking, and a $100 flat rate for utilities. A few small downsides but nothing significant and is totally worth the cost.

[@nicholaspatti1526]

Nice deal. ..Enjoy

[@Video-Games-Are-Fun]

seagate? you must own a car in that area. no real mass transit

[@laranini9660]

Basement apartments are typically illegal

[@artemgordon75]

@@laranini9660 typically, yes, but this one has conditions met for good living quality

[@laranini9660]

@@artemgordon75 well at least that's good. I've seen landlords renting apartments without windows when they know an apartment is supposed to have at least one egress.

[@melissadelatorre9758]

The natural light in this apt is amazing! those plants must be so happy

[@EricaGamet]

I get tired of hearing that renting is "throwing money away." Do I get a roof over my head and a home for that price? If so, how is that throwing it away? Do you consider it throwing money away when you buy food? I mean, think of where THAT investment ends up! 😳 For some of us, living in a city in a small place for rents that seem out there is worth it for what a city has to offer. Yeah, I could probably rent a large house in Alabama for what I pay in downtown Seattle for my little place... but I don't want to live in Alabama. Or a house. Or have to take care of a yard and have a car to get anywhere. He's happy with his apartment and the value he gets for the price... not everyone's American dream involves a house and a white picket fence.

[@shaniquasmith1070]

Preach

[@incognito4601]

💯💯💯

[@EmpireTextbooks]

Well you’re better off buying an apartment in the city since you will be gaining equity in a property which is a great way to increase wealth over time

[@laminebah9374]

Thank you .I hate the suburbs nothing to do ,we have to drive for hours just to get 1 thing lol .The city is where its at ,even if its more expensive there are more things to do

[@TheMichelex20]

Thank you! Geez. It’s the same kind of comments every NYC or Cali video. He’s happy and hurting no one. Not everybody desires the same crap.

[@ToddBaldwin]

Love your style man! That apartment is super cool!

[@RavenTheMogul]

I’m a realtor here in NY and this is a steal. It’s beautiful and spacious for NewYork standards. The amount he pays is cheap compared to other places. He definitely won

[@rahra2483]

I get it, it's just crazy how we have become accustomed to these prices being normal or a "great deal" when that pays for so much everywhere else and this is just rent, not even owning.

[@RavenTheMogul]

@@rahra2483 just want to clarify I’m not accustomed to this. I’m aware. It will never be normal to me. No one is forcing anyone to live here. If you think you can find a better deal somewhere else please feel free. Ppl don’t come to New York to just live. This is a place of business. If you have no business here or you aren’t in school (business) than of course you will not see value in this experience. Please understand it is only an experience. You’re paying to be in a city that is filled with so many opportunities and incredible forward thinking people. It is simply an experience. Those that come here to chase their dreams understand. I will say this, New York is for the hustlers. If you don’t come here to hustle then life will be very hard for you. This is an experience not just some place to stay

[@stefanossmitty3318]

@@RavenTheMogul you make a great point. I grew up in the Bronx so I understand the mindset. However, what I’m seeing a lot lately is that many of these people are running KZbin channels. Not sure you need to live in the city paying exorbitant rent to do that but if he’s happy and finds value in it, good for him!

[@RavenTheMogul]

@@stefanossmitty3318 you don't, you do not have to live in NY. None of us do. It is a choice we are making. You can find cheap or affordable rent, whatever that means to you, elsewhere. Again this is an experience, if he or anyone else chooses to use KZbin to pay their rent that is their business, they can do whatever they want to pay their rent. like you said, if he is happy and he finds value in living here then good for him. Look I used to live in Miami, I get it, rent out there was 500-700 dollars for a one bedroom. Yes it was beautiful and hot but I didn't get the experience I truly wanted, I own a few businesses and even if I didn't own a business and I was a student, New York is a hub for professionals. If you move here, you gotta understand that. The value comes from the connections you can make, the experiences you can have, the opportunities. If you live here and aren't taking advantage of that then thats on you. People that just want to live and have fun may not get everything they want in New York but if you want to build something then this a great place.

[@stefanossmitty3318]

@@RavenTheMogul You’re absolutely right. 👍🏾

[@trackourmoney5340]

Wow it's interesting to see housing prices across the US. His 1 bedroom apartment is more than my 3 bedroom house!

[@jacobpatterson9440]

His rent is like 3-4x the cost of our mortgage, 3br house....

[@kb70707]

Lol 😂 Where is your house located?

[@trackourmoney5340]

@@kb70707 Medium COL city. PITI is around 1,600.

[@kb70707]

@@trackourmoney5340 You got a great deal. I’m dreaming of a place that affordable someday too.

[@jacobpatterson9440]

@@kb70707 metro-Detroit , MI . Nice place to live (not in city)

[@dangling_around]

No closets, no counters, no dishwasher, no doors, slippery dangerous stairs, loud train next door - SOLD

[@blessingsalways5742]

All white folks can just keep their stupid comments to themselves. Yeah its good to be privileged and be able to afford better housing. I'm ashamed for you guys! I see a young man that has great taste and makes the best out of his circumstances. But you guys have to be judgmental and criticize. That makes you feel better about yourselves, I figure you must be really unhappy people.

[@austin3722]

@@blessingsalways5742 I like his apartment and I’m white lol saying all white people are unhappy is just plain weird when we have poor whites that can’t afford this either

[@db60615]

I can't help but to feel sorry for New Yorkers......They're so used to getting ripped off that they feel like they're getting a bargain at $2100 a month. How could you have a $230 electric and gas bill in something that small??? 😭😭😭

[@dubreil07]

Ripped off? I feel bad for you because you don’t know how real estate works and actually think you’re smart 🤣🤣🤣

[@xaviermccloud4586]

@@dubreil07 Real Estate market needs to be regulated. All markets need to be better regulated to function better for the people.

[@shannon2748]

Well, I know someone who lived in New York. Apparently, New York power bills are insane.

[@shannon2748]

@@xaviermccloud4586 That's right.

[@theendurance]

@@xaviermccloud4586 no they dont. they need competition. competition is what drives prices down and quality up, not artificial government regulations.

[@uvwxyzero]

He looks really proud in the thumbnail picture.

[@Fresh-vw4gq]

The landlord is laughing at this guy. $2100 is a $400K mortage somewhere.

[@alp.9672]

It’s Brooklyn NYC....

[@bumblebeeb]

I agree

[@DarkSideChess]

I own 4 rentals down south, but I rent in Brooklyn. Just love the lifestyle here.

[@laughsallaround1]

$400k mortgage don’t exist in Brooklyn

[@Fresh-vw4gq]

@@laughsallaround1 somewhere

[@berrysymone]

Love his apt style! He clearly has a great eye for home decor! It's so great for what he does for a living, worth the money

[@nancydavis5857]

I guess having a KZbin channel is a requirement for CNBC now 🧐 Love this apt tho!

[@israelmondragon6195]

It’s good for small channels to get some exposure a let’s be real the average person is not good talking in front of the camera

[@ariwilliams130]

@@israelmondragon6195 I strongly disagree with that. There are a lot of "normal" people that are well spoken.

[@Melanated483]

@@israelmondragon6195 Almost anyone can talk in front of a camera if you have the right editing tools. It is almost like speaking to yourself in a mirror, plus you can do it over and over again. Maybe some are shy speaking in front of the camera but with a little push for desperation and drive to earn exposure, anyone will speak and then go back to edit your videos until it's perfect enough.

[@ye23.]

@@israelmondragon6195 uhhh a lot of these youtube ppl are just regular folks who decided to start a channel lol

[@israelmondragon6195]

@@ye23. then send in your application and post a video or 2

[@TheBlackFemaleEngineer]

I’m dying over this loft!!!!😩

[@hausofjules3694]

Okay I see how it’s an investment now- he needs that space for his livelihood and to create. It’s an investment in himself.

[@ahalfadda]

Him: I love affordability! Still him: pays $2,155/month rent.

[@optimisticnihlist9705]

you say that likes thats expensive

[@daviluis5713]

I don't know who needs to hear this, save to invest! You're saving a day off work!

[@nicolasfernandez222]

Best quote of the year 👍

[@annecrossman6852]

Yes! Well said I have been saving and making plans to start growing an extra income stream! Any guide on how to invest ??

[@daviluis5713]

@@annecrossman6852 it's a great idea investing I make $3k weekly from my investment that has been a boost to my general income.

[@annecrossman6852]

@@daviluis5713 Wow , that's cool!

[@annecrossman6852]

How do you make such profits any tips please ??

[@LavenderAndFreckles]

He did an amazing job with the renovations but that’s crazy that he did all those renovations and the landlord isn’t giving him a break on the rent he has a deteriorating bathroom and he pays $$2100 a month I swear New York is such a rip off I paid nowhere near that and I have a four bedroom house with a movie theater an office laundry & sewing room a game room and inground pool in NJ

[@back2the80s]

Nj ain’t no better with rat invested slumlords. Nobody cares what u got. The state of nj and New York greedy corrupt overpriced

[@choosetoshine2610]

So proud of you! Living your best life!!!! Blessings!

[@sunni7648]

His apartment is very cool! I love how how uses his space. Its very clean and neat and not overcrowded. Well done 👏

[@giovanicuevasp]

Why did he have to pay a brokers fee if he was dealing with the property manager directly?

[@andrewbyron4487]

Brokers are sharks that might of helped him find it

[@sweetlogic5938]

In nyc a lot of apt buildings do not deal with people without a realtor. Some buildings hire broker firms so they don’t have to find tenant.

[@MA-yh2ko]

That's exactly what I wanted to know.

[@bklyn2miami553]

For real !!!!

[@rahra2483]

@@andrewbyron4487 I thought he said the landlord knew him because he always went to that building for parties

[@hazell1593]

05:22 He "garbage digged" for that island?!?! Dang! I need to go shopping on those NY streets....Nice place. Love the plants!

[@asiammkay]

His place is decorated so beautifully 😍

[@mikeyllo]

He did alot with his apartment. I was surprised that it was only approx 700+ square feet. It looked big. His extra efforts definitely made that place his own. He has to show us what he ultimately does with the bathroom. Wow. Congrats to him. I don't know why I never thought about lofts being on lower levels. In my area (DC), they are typically on the top floor. Nice.

[@decaprio7421]

Since he renting, he should remove everything that's his and put back the old stuff when he moves out, it saves him money 💰

[@saulgoodman2018]

$230 for gas and electric? I have a house in NJ, and I don't pay that much.

[@dlcmiamiinc]

Mayve he grows "green stuff" and needs that light.

[@krrimy]

He meant cooking gas and electricity. Can be expensive if you have special lighting for the channel

[@delvesdg]

The gas and electric for my house is about that high, but I have gas heat. When I lived in an apartment in Queens my gas bill (cooking only) was about $30/month and my electric bill varied from $160 in the summer to $75 in the winter per month.

[@syburd]

He explained that he lives in an old building, so I am sure it is not as energy-efficient

[@Elijah-Bravo]

Yeah I don’t know what this man does to pay that much.

[@dlcmiamiinc]

Paying rent isnt an investment. Also its crazy expensive since you live right next to an above ground train that you have to listen to every 10-15 minutes and still pay $2,200 a month.

[@edercortes1960]

Not everyone has the help of mommy and daddy to be homeowners. Trust me I live in NY as well and even though I have to pay rent I know eventually I want to own but I order to do that I need to save a lot of money by myself. Have you ever thought about that, a lot of people just don’t have help and also the guy is young if he’s happy renting so be it at least he’s responsible about it.

[@MattSezer]

​@@edercortes1960 The thing is he DID have the help of his parents to cosign his lease because he wouldn't have qualified for the apartment otherwise. The real problem is that unless you want to live in a single family home in Staten Island, the only way to "buy" a somewhat affordable apartment is a coop, and then you're at the mercy of a coop board and you have to pay monthly fees that in some cases exceeds your mortgage. I'd love to find a partner or two and buy a multi-unit brownstone, but even in the Bronx, that would be close to a million dollars.

[@smkace5558]

@@edercortes1960 Saying that paying rent does not count as investing has nothing to do with parental support. Paying rent is not an investment regardless of whether or not you can afford a home. He is is also getting ripped off pay $7300 upfront and $2200 monthly to live next to the L Train.

[@edercortes1960]

@@smkace5558 i was actually sad at the end I was happy for the dude cause he’s happy in the lofty but yeah the more he disclosed the more I felt he got taken advantage off. Plus he really needs to work on that credit if he’s really serious about buying in 4 years.

[@edercortes1960]

@@MattSezer ...see at the end of the day it’s about money you don’t have and help you want to get.

[@_almondjoy]

Looking at these videos helps me to appreciate what I have even more. I do like viewing how others live and appreciate the insight.

[@cardion411]

Love his energy. Definitely going to watch his channel. His apartment is minimal chic.

[@gens2119]

This apt is so cool. Crazy expensive although that probably goes without saying.

[@keithwisdom1663]

very reasonable for NYC apartments-

[@organizedchaos4559]

@@keithwisdom1663 umm no, you can get much better rates in other parts of NY

[@rahra2483]

@@keithwisdom1663 but that's crazy these prices shouldn't be "reasonable" that's a whole mortgage with land.

[@daddygrace253]

Julian no longer lives in New York City according to his TikTok. He now live in Los Angeles. I am a native New Yorker born, raised, and still live in Manhattan since 1955. These young folks move to NYC trying to be hip leaving their small country cities. New York City salaries are much higher than in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, etc. but the cost of living in NYC is high. Earning $150,000 yearly one cannot afford $4,000 and $5,000 rents in NYC. However, Julian Thomas as a very nice apartment in Bushwick in Brooklyn. Brooklyn use to have a large Puerto Rican population. I have been to that part of Brooklyn in some time and I am Afro Puerto Rican.

[@21prufrock]

Quite an accomplishment since so many young adults are living with parents ! Good for him for being on his own !!

[@elianah8803]

Completely agree. Living on his own in NYC since the age of 23? Well done 👍🏼

[@shauwnKnight]

Please check out his KZbin Channel. Come through Julian- Told by Thomas!

[@JJJosh949]

These prices don’t make sense anymore... as a native New Yorker.. I can’t wait to move out

[@alp.9672]

I love to visit NYC from CT all the time but tri state is very expensive these days!

[@pathfinderstravelmagazine2903]

I fell in love with Brooklyn the first I visited. I remained shocked though at NYC housing costs. Come to Philly where you can get a 2000 sq. ft. house for half of that. I enjoyed your video!

[@euenfheiejrj]

Wouldn’t you need a car in Philly though?

[@ye23.]

@@euenfheiejrj yes

[@PopsieLouisiana59]

Philly parking is a nightmare.

[@euenfheiejrj]

@@ye23. so that would potentially make it more expensive than Brooklyn with car costs.

[@ye23.]

@@euenfheiejrj still think philly would be cheaper overall

[@vivianren5461]

Wowww, his apartment looks amazing! He has great style!

[@noemiequenum8767]

Yay ITS JULIAN😁 I'm here from his channel Told By Thomas which is one of my favorite!! He has a lot coming in the future for us content wise I can't wait for it♥️

[@eattherich9215]

Julian, you did a great job of making your small space liveable and when you come to leave, your landlord won't have any problem re-letting. Good luck with the bathroom. 😂

[@EshiJay]

Wow, the decor and DIY work is amazing 😍

[@sonias9722]

"I really like color" He has like white everything in the appartment 😦

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

@@ShayMarie.00 the green wall?

[@shannon2748]

hehehe

[@paulinamolinari4099]

some people in these comments have never clearly lived in nyc...this apartment is amazing!

[@kithadon]

So, this is where Julian has been? Go you!

[@bmac6841]

Good for you, young man. Proud of you!

[@AngelGomez-dv6wq]

Dang, that deposit is steep. I like your honesty and i love the apartment.

[@Whyineedahandle]

Can’t believe he paid all that to move in and still had to do so much work in it. Geesh

[@infinitedreaming222]

Missed the part about the KZbin. It wasn’t work... it was a literal investment for his future and building a platform.

[@ciel222]

I wish him all the BEST

[@Bobrogers99]

Rent is ridiculously high in the NY area, though with so many vacant apartments now the prices are dropping (at least temporarily). You've made a very comfortable nest for yourself and your decorating style makes it homey. You'll need to build up a substantial bank account if you're hoping to buy your own house there!

[@dancerdancer313]

I'm super impressed with his DIY skills! 🙌🏽✨🤯

[@alp.9672]

Yes he did good

[@luke8838]

Gotta respect this guy's creativity and diy attitude

[@susieblanco2722]

Blessings king 💕

[@zenful1231]

I think you should applaud yourself. You did a phenomenal job. Very inviting, very appealing. So professional. I'm sure you will transform that bathroom with an equal amount of passion & creativity.

[@snestah]

Love the sponge painting on the wall, haven't seen that in a long time and it's time for a comeback

[@kasandrabrown8611]

You're right. It's adorable and you lend some great ideas to it.

[@melissahenderson4722]

cool apartment!!! love his DIY design!

[@julieheinemann7654]

Your apartment is wonderful - the creative aspects are really fun! Love it!

[@barachelndionyenma2323]

I like how he made it his own. Nice apartment.

[@sd201027]

He has a great sense of style! Love his choices for the apartment.

[@kiad3001]

Love all of this! Dope space and person.

[@Designalily]

This is a good deal in the city. It's not Texas or Wyoming, this is one of the top cities in the world. Anyone who says it's not a good deal hasn't lived in NYC. You can't compare suburb/rural prices with this. He knows how to get his money's worth lol

[@dejarule1276]

I'm not sure why he is spending so much renovating a place that he is still going to move out of after a few years since he does not own the property.

[@kingmatolo8381]

Also many landlords use that as an excuse to avoid giving back rent deposit when moving out.

[@sicklymaad]

Didn't spend that much money because he did most of the work himself. He got permission from the landlord to do the work and lastly if you're going to live anywhere for 3 years or more it makes sense to make it as comfortable as possible. Simple logic.

[@infinitedreaming222]

You missed the part that he’s a content creator - the specifically does content for his home. If he spends a $200 on a project he can end up making $10,000 in Adsense and sponsorships on the backend.

[@DeidreDevelops]

Such a nice apartment! Seems like it's worth since you can customize it!

[@cole1219]

This is dope. Good for him.

[@joyeunice6121]

This is so lovely!

[@jordanmakesfinancevideos650]

This video got me motivated to make content and provide value and keep grinding, thanks CNBC

[@talkingpoint1014]

Nice one, will check your channel out

[@talkingpoint1014]

Nice one, will check your channel out

[@swicheroo1]

I checked out his channel. I don't think he's making money off his content. He's got less than 20 videos. Each video has maybe a couple thousand views. And he's got very few subscribers. I think he must make money off his PR.

[@UrbanLateNights]

@CNBC Make It and @Told By Thomas - Thank you Julian for showcasing your loft apartment on CNBC Make It - Unlocked. Your home is styled nicely! Well done! Good work with the DIY projects. It's always great to see men create relaxing, pleasing, and grown-up home environments where they can thrive--while staying in their budget. Interior Design is for everyone! Love it!

[@nursekaybeauty]

Not sure if it’s an investment but live the life you love 🙂. You pay for lifestyle in New York.

[@infinitedreaming222]

Missed the part about niche home diy KZbin channel. On top the that nyc is highly searchable content... y’all missing out on a lot bread.

[@Anewuser_6282]

Or if you have a high paying job and love the city, you pay to live here just like in LA, DC or SF. He can live anywhere, many New Yorkers who earn high salaries can’t. The Northeast in general is expensive.

[@AB-py6jl]

@@infinitedreaming222 I just moved into a 2br by myself and I never thought of this. What kinds of videos should I make? 😃

[@mirasolbalaga5616]

Wow, very nice. You have a great sense of style. One of the best interior design I’ve seen

[@erickajohnson8555]

WOW $7300.00 could have been a down payment, to becoming a home owner instead of a renter. I love the apartment. 💗

[@callmeosho7792]

Where in the us is 7.3 grand a down payment? Bumblefuck, nebraska?

[@nickjohnson2640]

@@callmeosho7792 you can get a mortgage for 3% down with a FHA loan. So he could of got a 210k home. Could of just moved to Albany NY or upstate and owned something. Or even go south or midwest.

[@callmeosho7792]

@@nickjohnson2640 fha loans are terrible and expensive

[@nickjohnson2640]

@@callmeosho7792 there great for first time buyers that only can come up with 5-10k. Better that then renting and owning nothing.

[@callmeosho7792]

@@nickjohnson2640 thats not true, when renting in cheaper especially in major cities you get the benefit of stock market capital appreciation. When you get an fha loan you have pmi that you pay for the life of the loan as well as all the other expenses that go into home ownership

[@TheChantetube]

His place looks amazing and so homey!

[@TedIsHere2]

I'm getting the vibe that the train bothers him but he's trying to convince himself that it doesnt

[@rosanalamontagne]

Excellent job with the decor and use of space! I love the plants too!!

[@JESSICA90484]

It’s not legal for them to collect the last month’s rent. There shouldn’t have been a broker’s fee either since it’s direct.

[@ericanicole1859]

I love this apartment.

[@BeBlessed70]

Love what he did with his loft! Bushwick is gritty but there's so much potential.

[@tfrench3728]

I moved from nyc a year ago. My last apartment I had to pay $4500 upfront and I thought that was a ton 😩 and had a two bedroom. But good for him, he’s happy

[@Clawsome-Clips]

Oh, Graham is going to have fun watching this.

[@noemidiop8015]

Love it! 💖💖 So happy for you! 🗽wish you the best in your dreams and hopefully one day a Brooklyn homeowner 😍

[@Londa.G]

Now this is a grown azz man apartment.

[@malterwitty5433]

Now that’s a real nice home . I like the train so near , real nice vibe throughout. The upper floor is great . Maybe get a wall where clothes hang and have drawers etc fitted . Although it looks nice already

[@TheLaurenl13]

Lovely apartment! He also seems so nice, would totally be friends with him :) Bushwick apartments have definitely changed since I lived there 5 years ago

[@fabonikinicole]

Nice place and love the creativity!

[@starstarstar4643]

once again: People not in New York: i want a dream house New Yorkers: i want a dream apartment

[@courtcommish]

He’s sooooo creative with this space!! Got to give him credit for using the space to its potential