Living In A $4,320/Month Apartment In Jersey City, NJ | Unlocked

Molly Barth, 27, lives with her boyfriend Nick, 26, in a two-bedroom apartment in Jersey City, NJ. Together they pay $4,320 a month in rent. Molly works as a cultural strategist at a consulting agency and Nick works in real estate.
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Living In A $4,320/Month Apartment In Jersey City, NJ | Unlocked

[@gosavirealty]

Plot twist: This video is actually sponsored by the building.

[@kingkang6877]

And further Plot twist: She actually works for the building management paying that much

[@michagabo8819]

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[@priscillagrrr4405]

It is! It's an URBY, look it up.

[@W.orld.Breaker]

I believe it 😂

[@26longlongtime]

The BF is high up in the company that owns the building

[@akrylic_]

$4k for an apartment and it doesn't even have central AC rofl

[@tosin]

im from texas so that was one of the 1st things i noticed

[@evanh9301]

that is the downside here in jersey city rental buildings, they don't have central AC and heat, it costs a lot of money especially during winter time.

[@dn4244]

The quality of infrastructure in some parts of the US is somewhat similar to third-world countries. Pathetic infa/construction vendors.

[@rosemaryrogers1478]

Are you kidding me? No central air?...for that price?

[@rosemaryrogers1478]

@Dr Centz sure ya rite!!!

[@slimydick23]

Hello CNBC, comment below confirms that "Nick works in real estate" is the 26 year old VP of finance and operations for this particular building, Urby New Jersey... wouldn't feel more honest to call this video an "ad"?

[@IzzyInTheCity]

Wow thanks for the heads up

[@hollystiener16]

It is an ad. So lame.

[@evanh9301]

omg lol

[@chuxtuff]

"Honesty"...from the Fake News??? Uh huh sure...

[@slimydick23]

@@chuxtuff this term "fake news" means nothing anymore accept that when you hear anyone say it unironically... they're showing themselves as suspect and everything else they say should be treated as such.

[@aliali-ce3yf]

"they pay $4,320 a month in rent. Molly works as a cultural strategist at a consulting agency and Nick works in real estate" LOL, sounds like those HGTV shows "i'm a basket weaver and my gf is a duck psychologist - our budget is $5 million"

[@christophermccrea7133]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@erikgonzalez2278]

no kidding that's what I commented cultural strategist might as well be a quack psychologist!

[@llcross04]

The underlying message there is that all of the money will actually come from their parents either side

[@pooxtreme3]

omg 😂 i dont normally laugh out loud reading comments but this one hit..

[@kingkang6877]

i heard duck psychologists are in high demand these days

[@Rivs5117]

I can’t believe I just watched someone say they spend $51,840 a year on rent and they love it 💀

[@firstlookpro7282]

That’s more than what I make all year!!!!!!!!shiiiiiiiid

[@ceciliamsx3]

That’s just sad….

[@firstlookpro7282]

@@ceciliamsx3 I know, I spend monthly: $600 on mortgage $200 utilities $200 groceries $300 OnlyFans $400 miscellaneous That’s only $20,000 a year lol

[@sweetcaroline7107]

@@firstlookpro7282 hahaha OnlyFans😂😂

[@firstlookpro7282]

@@sweetcaroline7107 oops I should’ve mixed that in with miscellaneous

[@leonlake9063]

The view is amazing but I’ll mop the ocean before I spend $4300 in rent. That’s a $800k+ mortgage in my area. That’s two condos. Nah

[@AlieshiaTV]

Mop the ocean 🤣

[@engindemirel793]

This is easily over 1M if you purchase, your carrying costs on a similar unit if you bought would be ~$6.5K in JC. Source: I live here.

[@louisstevens9613]

Not everyone is poor like you

[@leonlake9063]

@@louisstevens9613 Jeff Bezos? is that you?

[@choosey87]

@@AlieshiaTV I was just about to write the Same thing 🤣🤣🤣

[@coldplayer9403]

"I'm more of a saver." are you kidding me? lol

[@Merploverr]

LMAOOOO

[@youngfinance6319]

@EpsilonGoods LOL that's a good one

[@monnikhan1000]

@EpsilonGoods word lol 😂

[@shikaka2325]

Hence the 60/40 split

[@Rivs5117]

😂😂

[@naythaniel]

That's a crazy amount of money to pay for that apartment. I live down the street from her and only pay $2300 for the same sqft. Insane.

[@tadeh1]

It's all those amenities. Gym, Cafe, Pool, etc all get put into the rent. Plus it's a newer building with a corner view so they charge premium for all of this.

[@mequavis]

2300 is still insane

[@naythaniel]

@@tadeh1 I have all the same amenities plus views of the river. Almost all of the highrise buildings in this area have all of that stuff. She just overpaid.

[@seungkim340]

I live in bergen County and no way you are paying 2300 for 2 bedroom apartments for same square footage in jc. Especially high rise with amenities. Give me building name or stop with the bs.

[@InfiniteOutlaw1188]

I know people who live in the area and pay a little less than 3k.....I clown them as well 😂

[@jimbob962]

A fool and their money are easily parted.

[@Tom531Cat]

And the current bankers to questionable politicians want to keep a lot of people as fools, on that note.

[@sukraatahluwalia5137]

Or as Gordon Gekko would say “A fool and their money are lucky to get together in the first place”.

[@gkprivate433]

and often relative quickly

[@kevinsimiyu8074]

😂😂

[@soul9849]

You know you're rich when you start calling things "piece"

[@joyaustin6581]

A sofa typically not an investment

[@michael8093]

Obviously a yuppie, living in the yuppie neighborhood of a city being gentrified even more

[@lorraineplunkett2762]

🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@mikemike-xc3ls]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@andytennant4094]

Yea when poor people say “piece” they usually mean a slice of pizza or a handgun.

[@TheJerseyFloridian]

As a born and bred former JC resident, parts of it have become way too rich for my blood.

[@sakeenahm]

When she said she was from NJ I thought she woulda known better than to pay that rent

[@MelvinMatias]

West side all day

[@blackthought7250]

I agree I'm from the hill/ Greenville section, even though it isn't the best of places to live in jersey city it not as of expensive as that place.

[@from9539]

$4000 a month is not normal. Not in nominal or real dollar value.

[@pgibbons72]

serioulsy my property taxes are $2200....A YEAR

[@infoage265]

That's Jersey for you....price of living is way too high

[@alp.9672]

@@pgibbons72 well this is the northeast USA

[@brayan9645]

@@raffpants618 it really is.

[@Anonymous-qj3ry]

@@brayan9645 hardly. It's just a wise choice seeing as you're basically investing most of your money

[@MattSezer]

This seems like it's for people who have to be in NYC for work, but don't actually like being in NYC, yet don't want to do the suburbs and want an urban experience more reminiscent of other newer and less densely packed US cities.

[@samclanon9333]

That's what Brooklyn is for

[@MattSezer]

@@samclanon9333 Brooklyn is as expensive and is no newer than many areas of Manhattan.

[@qmawpxvecxydiwixytvieowizhehsi]

@@MattSezer it's being renovated day by day. I always see construction going on.. the neighborhood is getting packed with lots of pretty residential buildings soon.

[@qmawpxvecxydiwixytvieowizhehsi]

And also, I think Brooklyn is one of the most dense places in NYC.. since most of the people live there.

[@TennisBarbie119]

It’s for people who like NYC but want better bang for buck.

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

How exactly is paying $4,320 a month in rent considered to be "making it"?

[@brianna6906]

@@myothercarisadelorean8957 Exactly right. It's ridiculous. Doesn't matter how much money you make, it's just stupidity. lol

[@Jack-fw4mw]

@@brianna6906 Yawn. If they are making a combined 500k (it is Manhattan after all), then after rent & taxes you are still looking at a take home of over 300k. A dingy 2 bedroom with a similar or better commute is going to save you at most $2200 a month ($2000 a month for the apartment, $100 a month for the amenities of secure mail delivery, gym, etc). So the take home could go from 300,000 to 325,000. An 8% increase. At some point, you make enough money to choose things to enjoy.

[@adfadf9785]

@@Jack-fw4mw At that point, you would just buy the place you noob

[@hotmailrules717]

​@@adfadf9785 why is he a noob? what he said makes complete sense. Just cause you have money doesnt mean you have to buy your own place, maybe they like where they're at.

[@apapods]

@@adfadf9785 lmao. this is how you know this account is run by a kid. Renting provides liquidity and options. It's not always smart to tie yourself up to a property.

[@notzameer]

I rather buy a house than rent a apartment this apartment is like paying a million dollar house mortgage. in my opinion

[@davidfreeman3083]

I'm not into houses you know. But yeah I'd rather buy a condo or co-op.

[@bugaljuice]

youre missing a point. not everyone wants a house. She obviously wants city life. its not always "I rather spend my money on...." people can spend their money however they want.

[@zarakareem4716]

It works cause she is splitting it with a boyfriend. Truthfully, it’s better to purchase something. Rent usually only goes up. Buying something locks in your monthly costs. You also get the gain on investment on your home this way

[@JohnPMiller]

I’m not sure that buying a house with her current boyfriend is the best idea. Maybe one of them could buy it, and the other could pay rent.

[@notzameer]

@@bugaljuice this is my opinion.

[@Rafi88]

I lived in Jersey City, worked in NYC and had a much shorter commute then most of my friends who worked in NYC. That being said, it’s pretty obvious that a large portion of her rent goes towards the cost of amenities and not the actual space they live in.

[@engindemirel793]

Actually thats not really true, its the location. A similar space without the amenities might rent for 500-600/month less.

[@DeanBKK]

Their space is 1000 sq.ft. 🤷‍♂️

[@anoukc6928]

I don't know, the space is pretty good and it's high level

[@IronHoya]

is that supposed to be good for a 4300 apartment? Might as well get a mortgage.

[@DeanBKK]

@@IronHoya 1000 sq ft is good for NYC / Jersey City. Sure, you could always insert "can live cheaper here in this part of the country" but that's not really the point is it.

[@priscillagrrr4405]

That's an URBY, an "intentional community" for rich hipsters only.

[@anthonyb2990]

With a garbage view of a bunch of hideous buildings.. why you wouldn't take that $4500 and live in NYC is beyond me. Not really sure how people like this with no brain go these jobs.

[@nikolairose2739]

@@anthonyb2990 if you don't get how people like them get "these jobs" you are worse off then them.

[@BolitaDeKetica]

@@anthonyb2990 The peace that Paulus Hook provides is priceless. $4500 in the UES, surrounded by paranoid WASPs and blaring fire trucks early morning?! Nah, I'll take my money to Jersey City... THAT SECTION OF JERSEY CITY!

[@tonywilliams4656]

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[@etielrincon]

They have a nice view of Kenny’s house

[@nupe4camg]

Cultural Strategist? Yea, he’s paying All of that rent lol.

[@HiddenShaco]

lmao

[@Anewuser_6282]

Her share is like $1700, not a bad deal

[@alp.9672]

You laugh but it’s more than likely a 6 figure job in Manhattan

[@DundeeShamrock]

Most likely a change management consultant with a culture spin on her work. Decent pay, but nothing compared to traditional strategy consulting.

[@user-ok6ef9zn4f]

@@alp.9672 She seems like an 80k or less little worker bee girl. She's probably doing coffee runs for the man in charge of things...

[@99Thursday]

Did the "And at night my boyfriend gets priority over the space to play video games with his friends" sound like a throw under the bus 😂😂😂

[@kingoffeet4758]

It did xD

[@hollystiener16]

@@kingoffeet4758 yeah, he pays more rent, which she mentioned, uncomfortably a couple of times, so he has more power. Plus he works for the building, so this episode was one big ad.

[@rrkk6434]

I was trying to figure out where this dude was gaming in that room -- on that Mac? On that chair? On that desk?

[@helenatube]

It was her tone of voice lol

[@albertvathapally84]

I wish there was more about her personal finances instead of appraising the apartment.

[@Janiix89]

Her personal finances are as follows; I don’t really care about saving money- In fact I love to spend it on high cost luxurious dinners and rent never to see it again

[@anoukc6928]

It's a Unlocked episode, they only talk about housing, not personal finances

[@arhaanaslam5905]

That would be the case for a Millennial Money episode this is "Unlocked".

[@a004]

CNBC keeps doing these pointless videos that highlight just one aspect of a millenial's finances. They should just stick to Millenial Money so we can see the whole picture

[@anoukc6928]

@@a004 it's an Unlocked episode, it's not about personal finances but housing

[@sidehustlevikki1066]

this leads me to ask how much do they make a year? Even if I had the money I do not see myself paying that much for 1000 sq ft of living space

[@shraypuri4824]

maybe 10 k a month

[@dangordon755]

You will when you see how bad the apartments in NYC area are for < $1500 a month.

[@edwink1467]

@@shraypuri4824 I doubt it and I hope not. $10K a month is $120K a year, which is a little over $80K after tax, assuming no contribution to retirement savings. Their rent is over $51K a year... meaning they would have less than $30K a year after rent and taxes or $2,500 per month.

[@shanelang848]

@@dangordon755 There are none.

[@shanelang848]

@@edwink1467 "Cultural strategist"? She's lucky if she's making 80k.

[@sarfito1]

When I stayed in JC and worked in Manhattan… my commute got me to work faster than the ppl that lived in Manhattan. Jersey City is a great place to live.

[@sukraatahluwalia5137]

What's your commute like if you don't mind me asking? I am interviewing for a trading firm in Manhattan.

[@h1inc816]

@@sukraatahluwalia5137 following

[@rebeccabirch6130]

It is! I love how easy it is to get to NYC. And personally, I like that it’s less... New York, I guess. that being said, if this person is in the building I think she is, she could move a few blocks in my direction, have all the stuff she likes, and lay like. Half of her current rent.

[@aweskr]

@@sukraatahluwalia5137 10 minute path train ride to nyc

[@shanelang848]

@@sukraatahluwalia5137 less than 20 minutes to FiDi

[@Brandirell]

I grew up in downtown Jersey City and lived there from 1998-2011 before it became overly gentrified. The building that I lived in was Portside and it was right on the water. It was one of first high rise apartment buildings built in the area and my parents paid $3500 for a 2bd 2ba apartment with an amazing view of Manhattan. But even then, as a kid, I knew they were just throwing money away every single month. They moved out with nothing to show for it and I made sure I wouldn’t make the same mistake. I purchased my first townhome as soon as I moved out. I know everyone values different things but I will never understand throwing away an insane amount of money on rent.

[@rianweston-dodds6247]

I was just thinking that when I watched that video. Ya that apartment is nice, but I’d rather own it.

[@jasoncease6288]

That is more than I pay on mortgages on 2 properties in San Diego. Sick.

[@andrewemgraham]

Same here in Los Angeles county, bought in 2017 and 2018. The real estate bf ha some weird priorities dropping 4K+ for this.

[@orfie25]

Only that “investment-pandemic couch” is worth about six months of my rent. When the Everything-Bubble bursts, people’s souls will be crushed. Good luck to all of you!!!

[@helenatube]

@@andrewemgraham It turns out her boyfriend works at/for the building.....

[@red4666]

“What we were comfortable paying” ..lol

[@InfiniteOutlaw1188]

J.C. Is a polished turd that Manhattans rejects eat up. The "status" and lifestyle of these people's existence is a joke. Gentrification is taking place all over New Jersey as well as the rest of the country. On the bright side I get to capitalize selling real estate and properties to these idiots 😂 Keep in mind that a mortgage payment is roughly 4k a month on a 700k loan...with escrow included 😉

[@angel-bt2em]

Well, it's acceptable due to her boyfriend purchasing power :/

[@Fx_-]

@@InfiniteOutlaw1188oh hi, you must be a common angry pleb.

[@john9040]

@@angel-bt2em you mean her boyfriends purchasing power

[@angel-bt2em]

@@john9040 LoL yeah xD

[@KundaSandy2010]

Just moved to JC downtown. It’s so convenient to go to Manhattan, and the neighborhood is amazing!

[@sdo55699]

Downtown JC is amazing. There's Newport and the Grove St area which is enough for not going into Manhattan, but if one wants to go, the PATH is right there. Unlike it's ugly brother (MTA) east of the river, the PATH has very clean stations and subway cars.

[@Papichoochoo1969]

It also floods too. Lol

[@sdo55699]

@@Papichoochoo1969 True, but that's with any coastal city.

[@rejectionistmanifesto8836]

These millenials are clueless, at $4000+ they could get a fairly sized house in the same city or maybe 10 minutes from JC.

[@ERoss338]

@@rejectionistmanifesto8836 how you know they want a jouse

[@TheGogetassj]

I don’t get all the hate. She didn’t tell you how much she and her boyfriend make. Something is affordable/reasonable is based on how much money you earn

[@ProjeckDestiny]

I wouldn’t pay for that no matter how much I made. Amenities aren’t even great. You’re basically just paying for a view.

[@Janiix89]

For me it’s like- who do these people think they are? They could be probably be retired in a few years if they lived modestly and were to make a few good investments

[@TheGogetassj]

That’s your decision. JayZ go out and spent $250k at a nightclub because he can afford to. He can easily invest in a property for 250k but he rather enjoy himself now. Ain’t nothing wrong with that if it’s within your means

[@Janiix89]

@@TheGogetassj You are kind of making my point- Does this woman think she is Beyoncé and her husband is Jay-Z? Because that’s how it seems

[@magdat6551]

@@Janiix89 as the original comment states she never mentioned how much she makes or her bf. People in real estate can actually make very good money so 🤷‍♀️ and the comment above doesn’t say she thinks she is, it was an example of making decisions with money.

[@pikakac2441]

I know this building. It’s the most ‘chick’ building in the area. Lots of rich college kids and millennials live there. The location is very convenient if you work in the financial district. It’s faster than from most places in Manhattan. For those who ask her to buy instead, 1-bd condos in the area go for $750k+ and 2-bd go for $1.1M+ and you pay condo fees and taxes on top of that. Unless she moves to a different neighborhood, buying is actually more expensive at least initially.

[@joefalkson2930]

What building is it?

[@pikakac2441]

@@joefalkson2930 Urby

[@michael8093]

Yuppie couple in yuppie neighborhood who's surprised

[@ellax325]

She pays 4k+ in rent. That's basically as much as a $1M mortgage.

[@viharsarok]

@@ellax325 But renting is flexible whereas buying is not. I prefer renting to buying, too.

[@FCTrinese]

"I'm a saver while he's a spender. We balance each other out?" Never heard that before.

[@ryanconrad92]

Wait does she actually say that? I didn't get to that part yet. Omg I'm dying.

[@Drakosayso]

@@ryanconrad92 me too she’s definitely a gold digger

[@haeseongahn6856]

@@ryanconrad92 I guess -1 + 1 = 0?

[@jasminecontreras7341]

@@haeseongahn6856 good one lol

[@demikpre]

@@Drakosayso nah dudes that make alot of money like to take care of there partners, I'm sure that place was all his idea

[@MrSloika]

I was born in Jersey City. In 1962 my newly married parents moved into their first apartment on Palisade Ave. They paid $65/month.

[@annek1226]

My parents lived on the same Ave near Dickinson High and payed $65! Then moved over on Baldwin Ave and payed $85!

[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

from 1943 through 1951 our two bed apt at 35 Palisade Ave (with even better views than hers) cost $20 a month including utilities. To see a view from the narrows (where the Verrazano Bridge is today) to beyond the GW Bridge, we had to cross the street and go to the east side of the DHS building. My 2 bed apt on JFK Blvd is up on the palisades and therefore my 4th floor apartment is roughly the same height as 15th to 20th floor apt in her building. The frequent bus at my door is 40 minutes to 8th Av and 42nd Street. Very large space (built 1912, renovated and modernized inside in 1997) costs 1,062 a month.

[@MrSloika]

@@annek1226 We lived on Palisade between Jefferson and Waverly....near Christ Hospital, where I was born. I'm always astonished by how many people I've met who were born in Jersey City.

[@MrSloika]

@@JoeHarkinsHimself You're currently paying $1,062 a month in JC? I've lived in Bergen County for many years, so I don't know if JC currently has rent control or rent stabilization? As a kid I recall the view of Hoboken and Manhattan from the top of the Franklin St. stairs....the original staircase, which was pretty rickety when I was a kid.

[@Runny117]

I'm an underwater basket weaver and my budget is $10,000 a month

[@googleuser3665]

LOL....love it!

[@cryptsolo]

Oh my gucciness cool job I'm a tree whisperer in Oregon I make the same.

[@Tom531Cat]

@@cryptsolo What do the trees say back to you in the whisper? Asking for a friend.

[@rosemaryrogers1478]

The comments are hilarious😁

[@rosemaryrogers1478]

@@cryptsolo what you say to the trees? You should come talk to the ones in Jersey City, NJ..they could use a ear

[@Bxconnect]

‘We split bills 60-40, so I feel like I’m paying even though he makes a lot more than me’ Translation: I wish I wasn’t paying anything. He can afford to live alone, isn’t talking marriage, and refuses to let me live free since I’m already cramping his style.

[@K_Ken115]

@Al Greene I took it as, "I like this place as a status symbol but couldn't afford it without my bf. Now I'm cool and stuff" 🙄

[@Smileybiotch237]

Hmm I didn't get that all. Just got that he makes more so they both pay a percentage based on what they make yearly.

[@theLordismysheperd98]

@Chris right. People online nowadays are weird. Always investigating into others lives.

[@GlentonMe]

I can't get past that rent amount, that's like triple my mortgage, that view is incredible though.

[@falkwulf3842]

Meanwhile here in "FLYOVER" country we pay less than $1200 a month in bills for a lake front 4300 Square foot 5 bedroom with 90 acres of land. We have a Olympic sized Pool in the backyard, A home Gym, and a Cafe less than 150 yards from the driveway... We are on top of a large hill that overlooks a massive lake so the view is incredible, and we still have all the modern amenities including high speed FIBER internet connections. I would not trade it for anything.

[@yenkodavi3573]

view of a bunch of buildings? 🤣🤣 yea thats beautiful alright!!

[@GlentonMe]

@@yenkodavi3573 Did you miss water?

[@cinnawhat8797]

@@falkwulf3842 where’s that ?

[@adammitry3543]

My mortgage is 1270/mo. Live in a modest home outside Philadelphia. NJC is nice but not 4500 per month. What happens if bf takes off?

[@pad9x]

what a waste of money imo. turning the USA into a nation of renters is the most absurd economic strategy i've ever heard of

[@patrickpaterson8785]

It’s a great strategy. Never let people own anything and you can collect a monthly fee from them indefinitely. It’s the same deal as car manufacturers trying to push towards leasing.

[@alp.9672]

How is it a waste when you don’t know their combined income? Rent is expensive these days period.

[@billr5842]

Companies are buying up properties everywhere and no one can afford a house in these cheaper cities anymore. It's a win for these companies and rich investors.

[@clublulu399]

It surely is, but what does she care. Her Boyfriend, as per usual, pays for most if not all of it.

[@if-constexpr]

It's the same in a lot of the big cities in Europe and Asia. It's not just a USA thing.

[@megan236]

She keeps going on about amenities but as someone who also lives in an apartment full of amenities...you literally rarely use them!

[@luis911]

My building has a basketball court and a Gym. I use them on a regular basis so it’s different for everyone.

[@NothingToPointOut24]

Living anywhere with an outdoor pool that isnt California, Texas, Florida or Arizona, is pointless. These dopes are easily paying $500 extra a month so they can use a pool for 2-3 months out of the year...in a State where half the residents go down the shore during those months anyway.

[@PublixCarrotCake]

This is one of the main reasons things are so pricey. People spend their monopoly money with reckless abandon and no care as to how much they are making others RICH.

[@dotheroar2524]

Wow I love the Publix bakery. Your name touches my heart

[@ryanconrad92]

@@dotheroar2524 wow I wish my name touched your heart.

[@kevingrant4491]

I'm a landlord and I love people like them. I like to give renters value for their money.

[@dotheroar2524]

@@ryanconrad92 you have a very nice name!

[@Tanim53]

Judging JC based on the waterfront properties she is living in.LMAO.

[@Livelaughloveadorn]

Born and raised in JC, seeing all the developments happening there is 😵‍💫

[@i.t9390]

Gentrification

[@maximus3511]

Thicker than a bowl of oatmeal - oh and pricey apt I guess

[@FiddleYourTiddle666]

You obviously don’t know the definition to that word

[@AwesomeG]

That’s what pays the additional 60%

[@riceandbeans2019]

When flex culture goes so far that ppl start bragging about things they dont even own

[@SJ-qd7hm]

Not really sure what your point is? Like why does she have to own the place for her to show it off? Renting might make the most sense for her right now based on her current lifestyle

[@peewee3030]

Umm, there's no such thing as bragging. Only jealous little pos's such as yourself 🤷💯

[@JoaoSilva22222]

Their job is gone overnight and so is their skyline view.

[@SJ-qd7hm]

@@ne241 If you're planning on staying somewhere for less than say, 3 years, then buying a property may end up costing more money when you factor in property taxes and other fees + the hassle of buying and selling it in a short period of time. There are online calculators that can help you determine if it makes more sense to buy/rent. It's an incredibly individualized decision which is why making blanket statements like "renting is throwing your money away" is just silly.

[@GK-8]

Hater

[@rat_the_chunk79]

These are the people who are making the rental market impossible to live for the average joe, and solidifying the idea that paying this much for an apartment is a good deal.

[@chrisdang97]

Their salary estimates: Molly’s: $80-95k Nick’s: $190-220k

[@Michael20]

what happened to equality for women? why isn't she paying 50%?

[@adamwang6715]

@@Michael20 do you not see the salary difference? Or are you just being misogynistic for fun?

[@Janiix89]

@@Michael20 she got shafted in terms of rent - her bf is making out better from a income/rent %

[@kevinstfort]

I’m not going to judge them and what works for them, but I didn’t understand her paying almost half when by her own words he makes significantly more than her. That split should be reflective of their income. That would be a fair share.

[@chrisdang97]

@@kevinstfort yeah I agree. However, it’s just her preference to not have him pay drastically more. To each their own I guess!

[@ThatCrazyGamerz]

She keeps bringing up her boyfriend, it’s so obvious she would not be able to live there without him

[@antoncastro2654]

Works in real estate, rents an apt 😂

[@strategotacticsandtips5636]

Like a 5 star Chef always eating fast food.

[@antoncastro2654]

@@cruziero15 If they’re willing to pay that much to live in JC, they can afford an investment property.

[@dravidtny]

when you are with gf and not married .. its obvious

[@Trillzzy3]

@@antoncastro2654 an invest property would be several million dollars in New Jersey. They can’t afford it , just like most people

[@MrSloika]

@@cruziero15 Yup. They're not even married yet.

[@freddyrod2948]

As long as she and her boyfriend are happy, that’s all that really matters.

[@brownpapi2634]

Well she's happy because he's the one paying the rent lol

[@pji1979]

@@brownpapi2634 🤣

[@boofu7289]

@@brownpapi2634 The guy look like a nerd and she mentioned that he makes more than me alot…you do the math

[@Gsmstfreshie]

@@brownpapi2634 she said they split 60/40

[@brownpapi2634]

@@boofu7289 lol....no doubt

[@monk9008]

Where's Graham

[@StrokaReviews]

The fact that she keeps bringing up her boyfriends higher income, means she wants him to pay for the entire rent.

[@krishnayalla676]

Jersey City Resident here. JC is a fantastic city! Though this couple's place is great, there is a ton of other places that cost significantly less, have similar amenities, while still accessing a-lot of transportation options such as PATH. The couple's pricing reflects a small part of the waterfront properties and not the entire city.

[@pamcamcris]

Jersey City is my hometown, lived there all my life until 18 years ago, when I moved out of state due to my husband's job. THIS Jersey City is definitely NOT the city I grew up in throughout the 70s-early 00's. My immediate family and a lot of friends still live there but the majority of my friends have moved away for larger outdoor spaces. I now live in the Baltimore area so I understand that city living has many advantages but still blows my mind how much downtown JC has developed so many high rises, even more than before I moved away in the early ochts. 🤯

[@gregoryvierra6114]

The only constant is change. Sorry.

[@aic0809]

I live in Baltimore, too! Do you think that Baltimore will go the way of Jersey City, in terms of getting to a point where it’s too expensive to live there? It’s already happening in some parts but I was just curious what you thought.

[@pamcamcris]

@@aic0809 I honestly don't think that prices will skyrocket in Baltimore as high as it has JC because JC has an established and extensive public transportation system by way of light rail, underground subway in/out of NYC, Amtrak and NJ Transit rail lines, extensive bus lines within the city as well as to/from the suburbs and NYC, as well as the ferry to/from NYC. There are also multiple jitney buses between all of the cities within Jersey along the Hudson River. Baltimore is so much less interconnected by public transport within the city confines as well as to the suburbs. I think there's great food and culture down here but the lackluster public transportation system keeps Baltimore from being a next-level city, especially when comparing salaries.

[@pamcamcris]

@@gregoryvierra6114 Why be sorry about change?

[@aic0809]

@@pamcamcris Wow, that’s such an excellent point re: the poor transportation infrastructure in Baltimore City. I’m hoping that that changes, whether it entails the resurrection of the Red Line, or something else entirely different. Truth be told, public transportation throughout the state of Maryland is nothing to write home about, but it’s especially abysmal in Baltimore. 😐

[@DiamondFlame45]

You go girl! But with $4320/month you might as well pay a mortgage 💸 But the housing market is so crazy and it’s a seller’s market, so I can why renting can only be feasible.

[@MattSezer]

There are very few single family homes or condos in or near Manhattan.

[@parth7092]

She's paying 1.7K a month in rent. Boyfriend wouldn't want to do that big of an investment into relationship without putting a ring on it.

[@gidd]

@@parth7092 exactly

[@GameFuMaster]

@@tati9867 They really want us to own nothing.

[@in9836]

@@tati9867 here in my place the same thing is happening, these so called 'real estate gurus' and wannabe investors keep on hording multiple units of medium to lower cost houses, leaving all the top tier houses left unsold, this left many people only with nowhere to go but renting.

[@august9050]

Look where we are now. 50 gees yearly for a two bedroom? Wow! Inflat!on is really hitting us hard

[@n__167]

PLOT TWIST ; The SoHo looking part about Jersey City is what makes it look nice

[@luzhou8389]

Except for the price, I adore everything about this apartment. :)

[@fergiemascha1685]

This apartment isn’t cozy, it actually looks pretty normal and without any style. Would never pay that for such a place.

[@darellerevis2826]

You’re paying for location and the views

[@raymondcunanan1135]

Ok, so where is the part where they break down the monthly spending? I would lile to see if they can still save and invest with that kind of lifestyle.

[@f0t0b0y]

I can’t believe kids are rocking 90’s mom jeans. ☺️

[@primeminister66]

@Dacia Sandero guys indeed

[@ericpowell4350]

@Dacia Sandero guys 🧐 "Hot"? 😫😂😭

[@f0t0b0y]

@Dacia Sandero guys That’s true for the majority of woman that I’ve seen wearing them it but it looks so goofy. I just don’t get it.

[@OzWiingsLLC]

@Dacia Sandero guys Hot 🤣🤣🤣 hey u like it i love it. But shes a hard 6

[@markesblack]

@@OzWiingsLLC Her body is on point. Regardless of what you specifically think of her face.

[@ApparentlyMe]

Please stop acting like you need to apologize for living in JC. We're closer to Manhattan than Brooklyn is and JC has a vibrant scene on it's own. $100 says this chick has never been anywhere in JC outside downtown.

[@kouturierecustoms]

i love everything about this apartment except the price. id pay max $2500, the views are amazinnggg..amenities are phenom! best of luck to them, young and making money, i love to see it.!!

[@taoist32]

I wouldn’t pay any amount. Buy instead of rent.

[@maximus3511]

But neither of you would be living near NYC then. That’s the point of the cost.

[@ZyroZoro]

@@taoist32 Not everyone wants a house.

[@pdxshredder6883]

Well she is paying $1728 so it's well under your max.

[@alp.9672]

@@maximus3511 so many idiots in this comment section for this video

[@lichi1244eva]

Majority of comments, every time one of these videos airs: "B-b-B-bUt It'S sO eXpeNsIvE, I CoULd NeVeR LivE ThERe!!" 🥴🙄

[@electrikoptik]

The vast majority of people commenting are poor AF and/or from third world countries.

[@OnixMint]

@@cruziero15 everyone knows that, knowing that doesn’t make it any less expensive 🤦‍♂️

[@cruziero15]

@@OnixMint Exhibit A of a person who doesn't understand. Yes, it does because a person working in NYC makes 75% more than a person living in Chicago. Rent is higher in and around NYC because people make more money working there.

[@markesblack]

Right. Most people could not afford that rent to have the option of living there so who cares. It is so annoying.

[@texas5009]

I wouldn't pay $4k a month to rent out an apartment that's basically paying to live in an internment camp.

[@joez3706]

Yeah well that's some internment camp...

[@noelleonard2498]

Thats pretty much what paying rent is anywhere. Never owning anything

[@joez3706]

@@noelleonard2498 No, it's not like that at all. 🙄

[@jessica2516]

Here I am paying 1275$/month mortgage for my 3 bdr, 2 bath +1 in Montreal.

[@yhunter59]

It's astonishing how big the spending/money mindset difference is between an older Millennial vs a younger Millennial

[@roachtoasties]

It's whatever works for them and makes them happy. My little version of "Making It" is I live in a three bedroom, three bath house in the Los Angeles area: Total cost is about $436 per month. The reason why that's so low is I've paid off the mortgage and the $436 is basically the property taxes and the homeowners association fee. It pays to own if you're in it for the long term. Such a small amount does breed a lot of security. $4,320 per month is probably more than the average couple nets per month. :/

[@gabeosx]

$4320 for 1000sqft seems outrageous

[@jasonryan7795]

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[@johnkim9086]

I want to see people "make it" in section C housing by jersey city near fairview. This is just Mtv CRIBs for people who are privileged and well off.

[@sharlynmaldonado931]

They Are crazy I would never pay that much on rent. I WOULD BUY A HOME WITH THAT RENT

[@msf8297]

where do you live?

[@minyusun3907]

Well if they want to purchase a condo near that area, they will have to pay about $2000 a month for the property taxes, without a mortgage or anything... so that's why in the NYC area a lot of people just choose to rent instead of owning a property lol

[@ansv3340]

Where would you buy a home? You would never pay that in rent because you only making minim wage, this people make 1/4 to half mill annually they can afford it,

[@ansv3340]

@@minyusun3907 not that hight , not yet, unless you own few floors

[@willa.568]

@@msf8297 I live in northern Delaware (bear) and I can definitely rent a 4 bed house for the price of this apartment 😂

[@herrop]

What a brutal rip off! Can't believe they're happy to pay that amount ($50k per year) to a landlord, with no benefit to their net wealth.

[@datglobetrotterlife]

When she said she is a ‘cultural strategist,’ I thought she meant that she’s unemployed 🤣

[@skincareceo]

I can't imagine paying that for Jersey.

[@SynthwavelLover]

Imagine paying thousands of dollars to live in Jersey lol

[@bkeen7013]

Can't imagine paying ANYTHING for living in Jersey. Never!

[@hollystiener16]

The apartment is wayyyy over priced, even with the view.

[@laluta9]

I just think no amount of justification and amenities is worth the amount in rent they’re paying per month. For what they’re paying they can still get a 2 bed 1 bath in a luxury apt with similar amenities in LIC or Astoria. No way. Then you still have that space heater and huge column in the middle of the living room ugh

[@MattSezer]

I agree, but at the same time, if you work downtown, JC is closer than LIC, with the opposite being true for midtown.

[@toriesout2702]

In Jersey City they don’t pay NYC tax even though they may have to pay NY state tax because they work there. So the additional 3.8% for LIC may not be worthwhile.

[@CarlosG2288]

What if it came with free room service? Unlimited meals?

[@pkal244]

@@MattSezer yea but you're at the mercy of Path train times. Try telling a cab or getting an Uber to take you to JC after hours

[@MattSezer]

@@pkal244 Definitely, I also bicycle everywhere so LIC is much better for that, as it takes less than 5 minutes to ride over the 59th street bridge.

[@CaraMarie13]

Absolutely feel what she said about always being busy. I went to college in Manhattan and there was always a pressure to be somewhere. Also, it's not Jersey City, it's New Jersey, period. Hoboken and Jersey City are fine. Another also, i must comment on how gentrified JC has become. I still remember in 2014 when there was a bunch of construction around the PATH station and I just knew where that story was headed.

[@christophermccrea7133]

Born and raised in Jersey City. After 9/11 a lot of development took place downtown, so along with it came the corporations relocating into the area.

[@jasonryan7795]

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[@bhadz100]

Come on 4K for jersey city??? It’s not even Manhattan...

[@navehori9075]

Waterfront views…

[@bhadz100]

@@navehori9075 is that Hudson? If so, no thanks

[@anoukc6928]

@@bhadz100 5:20

[@MattSezer]

I completely agree. I pay about 1/3rd of that for a 1BR in lower Manhattan a few blocks from the East River, so going on walks along the waterfront is something i can do equally as much as them. Now, it’s an older building, but still…

[@pkal244]

We paid $6k for a 2br in Hell's Kitchen before moving to the UWS which doesn't have amenities as nice as this so I can appreciate the lower price.

[@stuffsummedup22]

A 2 bedroom apartment for 4k/month? Just buy one

[@everyone637]

Lol not in nyc/njc

[@MattSezer]

It’d be over a million dollars with $1000+ a month in fees in addition to your million+ dollar mortgage.

[@TomNook.]

@@MattSezer Crazy money

[@gidd]

They aren't married yet ,it's a terrible idea to buy for thrm

[@ye23.]

@@MattSezer what would their monthly mortgage repayments be?

[@brotendo]

To all the people whining about the rent cost in the comments: tell me you're poor without telling me you're poor.

[@sakeenahm]

I just feel like being from NJ she should know she can get a whole house with a yard that's near a train station and great restaurants for what she's paying.

[@brotendo]

@@sakeenahm maybe that’s not what she wants right now and would rather have easy access to nyc

[@shoman24v]

Rent = throwing money away. It's not like they are paying $1,200. They are paying almost $5,000.

[@brotendo]

@@shoman24v And they can afford it. Clearly you could never! Lmao.

[@zacharywende1553]

Jersey City has so much to offer. Grove St area has amazing bars and restauraunts. Surf city and zeppelin hall amazing outdoor bars, Great parks overlooking NYC, Path Train access, Right next to Hoboken , easily jump on the turnpike to go anywhere from philly , atlantic city , upstate NY all without dealing with getting in and out of the city. Also could have moved inland 10 min and gotten a large house and nice yard way cheaper than 4300 a month.

[@laylaabdi7231]

you'd think for someone who has a real estate boyfriend would know this is not it... thats too much

[@Ava_sava]

Not all physicians are healthy, he's probably not the sharpest tool in the shed

[@abcdefgh-rq3gq]

I am not from the US. If the rent is very high them maybe he has a deal on the side and get the rent back as Cash. Lot of complex book cooking goes on in the real estate industry. The owner gets to show high rental returns for valuation purposes. I am not an expert in real estate. Never underestimate professionals in any field. It is usually us who don't understand the 3 d chess they are playing.

[@rayraytretre]

Amen

[@empirestate8791]

I've never heard of the job title "cultural strategist" before ...

[@ye23.]

Seriously…im confused but intrigued. I guess it’s like a HR focused role that looks at how the company culture can improve. Have no idea though lol

[@267cal]

It's all his money

[@llcross04]

It’s one of those BS position where she works for a family member

[@KingDavid683]

Just some made-up corporate job title they give recent grad students at an entry-level starting slavery.

[@in9836]

@@KingDavid683 not really an entry level post, I've seen some senior HR people with this job title mostly in big companies, they are 'supposed' to instill good working culture or common practice among workers, handling office events etc, not really essential, but pays you good money, baffling i know.

[@WorldEmotion5]

Nice overview of the apartment life along Jersey City Waterfront - the Urby Apartments seems to be popular with the younger generation with great service.

[@luke8838]

Renting for years and years at that price is a humongous waste of potential equity capital

[@Asiqowoodbbxirbd]

^this

[@ClintGalac]

This for me is severely unjustifiable.

[@fiyahflyoooo1895]

You might be surprised what men will throw away to avoid getting married lmao

[@yanc8599]

What about your downpayment and interest

[@MrSloika]

No one lives in those apartments for 'years and years'. Lots of young people finish college or grad school, rent a place in Hoboken or JC. Have a nice time for a years and enjoy life. Eventually most get married, move to the burbs and have the same life their parents did.

[@FINSuojeluskunta]

I get liking the energy of cities but I don't get why people just want to live near upscale strip malls. All you can do is spend tons of money to eat/shop. Recreational stuff is way better IMO.

[@aliali-ce3yf]

i think only gullible people fall for it. those with a clue realize while nyc and its ilk are fun, other cities have culture and stuff to do as well for a fraction of the price. the gullible still want that "energy" of a nyc..........and the truly wealthy profit off their foolishness

[@alp.9672]

@@aliali-ce3yf what City compares to NYC in USA? Exactly

[@de1mos211]

"Making it" means different things to different people, my mom always says, "thank God for choices". This is a good series, good stories and production quality

[@KeepinItRealAllDay]

I also split rent with my wife 60:40. But our rent is like 2500 a month, and our household income is 500k a year.

[@blanket1309]

People living in their moms basement are going to hate this video!

[@chelseaharmon9580]

And if she ad her boyfriend break up then what? She's depending on him to finance the bull of her lifestyle. The cost of the apartment is overpriced and they could save around $2k in a different building in the area.

[@ToddBaldwin]

You two seem like a really cool couple, and your apartment is stunning! I Gotta say though, house hacking is a game changer. I own a really nice duplex in Seattle. The half that I live in is 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms. My wife and I get to live in that half for the grand price of $0 per month.

[@taoist32]

Young and stupid. They pay enough to have a really nice house or even condo. Instead, they have an apartment.

[@erikaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Good luck finding a duplex in NYC or JC that they (or anyone) could pull that off in!

[@chi3719]

My guess is your house is also probably not in a central location. She lives near the Path station which means 10 minutes to downtown Manhattan. They will have to live at least 1 hour away from the city and most of their friends to afford house hacking. I think saving is important but you also want to live to enjoy your youth.

[@robvolsky5336]

How about a video about people who live on cruise ships for years at a time- not the workers, of course. Plenty of space, food to eat, gym, beautiful views, work remotely, no maintenance or utility bills, and to get away from it all, you get off in NYC once every 10 days. Same thing, financially- you don’t own it, and It’s cheaper! And, you probably wouldn’t need to be committed to a permanent pal to help pay. I actually have met people who do this.

[@back2the80s]

@@taoist32 they want a view of waterline

[@semisweetsocialite8440]

How lovely! You 2 are so fortunate. Happy for you.

[@captpanda169]

I live in a 2 bedroom 1 bath in jersey city and I pay 1300 a month. You don't need to pay this much to live here.

[@boofu7289]

My bf. my bf my bf my bf my bf (He makes more than me he makes more than me he makes mor than me). With all that cake and him looking like a nerd she got with him because of the cake in his pockets

[@CaptainGameSlayer]

100%. I knew she wasn’t paying the whole rent let alone half the rent as soon as the video started. Soon as she said “my boyfriend”, I was like yup…already know the ending to this story.

[@jackrose5077]

Nothing wrong with it, it's very normal, but notice the hypergamy, he makes more, and pays more. Take note gentleman, chase excellence, not women, the rest will follow.

[@MrFuckinglogin]

they should split 50/50. 60/40 is not woke enough

[@josephtorreski3617]

Ur right until the end. No amount of money will get a loyal women. Its all looks ....homeless chad>rich normie

[@helenatube]

Paying 40-50% when you make "drastically" less than your boyfriend is hypergamy? Ok.......

[@josephtorreski3617]

@@helenatube yes because otherwise....she leaves and he gets no puzzy.

[@bidisha009]

I live in Newark downtown. Its half the cost of living in jersey city but super close to path and 15 min to WTC. Newark downtown is such an underrated place, and worth living in. Did you know? Most of the TV/movie shooting happens in Newark downtown. Even the shooting of Joker happened right across my building.

[@iamrachelrach]

Where did you find your apartment? What website etc?

[@chigoziennodim4643]

Do you mind sharing the range you pay? I live 15 minutes outside of Newark and work in Newark downtown so I’ll be looking for a place pretty soon but I don’t want to pay too much

[@EddieMoney16]

4320 after tax money. you'd need to make around $60k a year just to pay off that apartment. US housing market is insane.

[@28gbb]

thats rent not mortgage

[@Whoisb_]

Didn’t expect her to have that thang on her 😂

[@alp.9672]

@@shojo8708 thats the best

[@77figures]

indeed i said same thing my man!

[@derek2383]

You wilding ! She do be cheeked up tho

[@mus.ichael7383]

Lmao, that surprised me too

[@MrHand-dq3wh]

meanwhile my gated community 2 bed HOUSE mortgage is $850. Thank you, Texas.

[@MrSloika]

Enjoy freezing to death next winter.

[@MrHand-dq3wh]

@@MrSloika I have a generator baby girl

[@krishnay4351]

Wow, well thinking behind whole location 👌

[@Rafa_guitars]

Imagine paying 4300 to live in Jersey City 🤣

[@JC-fd8ho]

what's wrong with jersey city ?

[@user-jy7yw5kw3w]

That's what I'm saying. I live in a city with just as much to do as jersey city and something like this would cost in the lower 1000$ range. I just don't think they care how much they're getting ripped off. That extra money could go towards investments, saving up for a home, or just plain fun. An extra 3000 is nothing to sneeze at.

[@lorrainea.285]

@ DJ Rafa..Right!!😂 and Jersey City is dirty, grimy & ghetto AF!!! They’re only showing the nice buildings, not the overall area. What a waste!! I live in upper Bergen County, MUCH nicer area , 20 mins from the city, which I don’t see the appeal for dirty, grimy, smelly, rat infested NYC. Never liked it!!

[@user-jy7yw5kw3w]

New jersey in general is a rip off tho, it's sad how the elites charge the people there 10k a year on average in property tax, you'll never feel like you truly own your home always basically paying rent to the government for as long as you reside there even after it's paid off. I just don't understand how they get away with it. Nothing special about jersey at all, you'd think your house would come with a maid service, personal chef or masseuse lol. Nope nothing, just straight up robbin ya.

[@JC-fd8ho]

@@user-jy7yw5kw3w what happens if u don't pay that tax why would u even pay a tax on ur property?

[@jillreys6159]

I like how they were able to communicate well and decide on a budget that works for them!

[@ObesePuppies]

I think her boyfriend is a partner at the company that owns that building lol

[@user-ok6ef9zn4f]

Always like how basic white girls talk about furniture as an "investment" 😂

[@MrFuckinglogin]

does it appreciate in price?

[@helenatube]

@@MrFuckinglogin That ugly muddy-blue couch? I don't think so

[@TomWatsonB1]

These absurd prices are why my wife and I didn't even consider moving to the Northeast when she had the opportunity with her job. Pay thousands upon thousands for rent and when you're older, you have no equity/home to show for it. Insanity. We bought a brand new 2250 square foot home in Dallas for $330,000 3 years ago and our mortgage is around $2,000 a month, including escrow. Including HOA and utilities, it's around $2,500 a month and we will eventually own our home. You've got to LOVE New York to move there.

[@jones2277]

all that house isn't appealing to some. who wants to spend the next 30 years mowing a lawn, cleaning out gutters, shoveling out snow, and raking leaves? enjoy the glories of pantomiming conversation with nosy, fat neighbors and spending an hour in bumper-to-bumper traffic escaping them.

[@TomWatsonB1]

@@jones2277 We don't have snow (except this year),my gutters are covered (they build them that way now), I don't have leaves, and I can pay someone $50 a month to cut my grass, if I want to (I don't, currently). My job is a mile from my house. Not sure who these nosy, fat neighbors are, but why would neighbors be any worse than in an inner city apartment? I don't talk to any of my neighbors and everyone gets along okay (with a couple of exceptions). You watch too many movies.

[@Michael-gh5ys]

I make 120k in NYC and I can't even afford this rent alone, I will be house broke. They both need a combined gross salary of at least 200k at minimum.