My NYC Apartment Tour | What $6,000 gets you in the East Village

well well well the tables have turned....it's finally time to get in front of the camera and show off my own apartment! Here's my 2 bed/1.5 bath that my roommate and I split for $6,000 a month in the East Village. Hope you enjoy :)
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[@emefbe]

damn $6,000 is insane

[@moisessena1307]

it is

[@kayflip2233]

Not in the Manhattan market for a 2BR it's not. There's a lot of people here that can easily afford to pay their $3000 share of that quite easily.

[@user-sr7er6zu4q]

Ikr!! She got lucky!! What a steal!

[@user-p6-3561]

america is weird

[@Samantha-vx8gw]

This is insane to me as someone who pays 850 per person (1700 total) in Chicago

[@Questinia1]

I lived in the East Village for 30 years. I met my husband at a club there and did my internship/residency there. My apartment was like yours with a lot of light and I saw the Empire State, Chrysler buildings as well as the WWC's from my top floor walk-up. When I first moved there in 1991, the community was so small that people would say, "Yeah, you're the new girl in town" lol. Paid $1800 for a one bedroom in the end before Jared Kushner bought us out and turned the units into dormitories for young Wall Streeters in 2011. Still worked in the EV until the pandemic. Now I'm a country girl within striking distance of NYC and Dual Spice Shop on First Ave... one of my favorite haunts. Thanks for a glimpse of your lovely life!

[@ElenaTaber]

Ah so amazing! Thanks for sharing your memories of this special neighborhood 🥹

[@jackandlill]

Elena - you have carved out such a beautiful life for yourself!! Being in your twenties, living in NYC, in the East Village no less in a gorgeous apt w/laundry!! Halleluiah! I have seen many of your videos here on YT & have always enjoyed your content. Love design, decor & seeing how people arrange their homes. So much fun!! It was so special getting to see where you live! I am in my fifties & live 25 mins outside of the city - pretty much my whole life. And though I never lived in NYC - it's always been a simple train ride away which I have always appreciated. Many of my friends lived in NYC in their twenties while still single & no kids & have all been so thankful for the opportunity...which was a plus for me cuz I always had a place to stay over! I wish you good health & fun as you continue your wonderful career & journey enjoying all that NYC has to offer!!

[@RubyClementi]

What beautiful and inviting space. So excited for you and your next chapter Elena🌸✨

[@ElenaTaber]

Aw thank you so much!

[@88yf88]

Akira is actually a movie and u should watch it because it’s really good and blew my mind. You definitely don’t need to be into anime to watch it! It’s a cult classic and was very revolutionary to the point it inspired a whole wave of cyberpunk/sci fi media (even in America). Even if you’re not into that kind of stuff, it’s an excellent movie and probably one of the best to come out of Japan (warning, it is very intense so be in the right mindset to watch it) 🥰

[@BrilloBrillas]

Like you're apt perk of going up to roof is nice . Eye color amazing . Thank you Elena been watching you're videos helps me escape mentally and travel spiritually.

[@Lxuren_lo]

Wow your apartment is absolutely beautiful! You really are living the absolute dream in NYC 🤍 I loved the creative vibes of the East Village when I was visiting NYC & your apartment fits the vibes SO well!! Also your outfit in this vid is stunning 🖤

[@alba7828]

I’ve been following you since your CA era and it is amazing your growth, such and inspiration 🤍 love from southern spain 🫶🏻

[@BrandonWoelfel]

Such a gorgeous space!!! I love thisss

[@ElenaTaber]

aw thanks brandon!

[@skiyogagirl]

I love your DIY art! 🖤

[@lauramarazzi1012]

A truly iconic apartment!

[@mahoganydrive]

Beautiful apartment! So cozy. I’ve been journaling since I was 10. I always joke that the journals will have to be buried with me. Too many secrets.

[@Marlephoto]

Very cozy apartment Elena! Thank you for sharing books from living table - are awesome.

[@siennapearson9597]

I don't know about everyone else, but I would love a book recommendation video! (especially one that highlights non-western authors or maybe just lesser known authors that don't normally get a platform)

[@philippawood5047]

Uncarley has given some great recommendations in a few of her videos, also, for lesser known authors and non-fiction, Venetia La Manna always helps me widen my horizons! ❤

[@siennapearson9597]

@@philippawood5047 Oooh thank you! checking out their channels now!

[@desireedavis8111]

There was one book she should "i who have never known men" i very rarely rate books five stars but i still think about the ending and its been six months since ive read it

[@reeandtee]

Your apartment is so clean and cute! It was nice to see your place after watching your channel and seeing so many others. And a nice surprise to find that your a tall girly like me! Go off 6'1 sis!! I would've never guessed. Also -- you should definitely check out Akira, its a little freaky but definitely a gorgeously designed and animated film. Keep doing your fly thing Elena :))

[@abhis.377]

Few things .. 1. Would love to see your book collection plz plz I've been waiting for it for so long .. 2. Would love a reel or short video on your perfume collection. 3. Maybe you can start a series of your fav cafes , places etc etc of East Village and Newyork..it would be really cool and helpful. 4. I've asked this before plz share the area and rent situation etc of Sage ,your sister because like her I'm also moving to Newyork and really like the area she lives in ..plz it would be really helpful...like the expenses,things to consider before moving there ❤

[@trishac9516]

I lived most of my life in Southern California, but the last 14 years in Idaho. I've been collecting matchbooks for over 30 years😊

[@dianebaker5243]

Your home is beautiful.👍🥰

[@khanvilkarnikita]

I’m so proud of you 👍 🎉 follower since 2019 I seen you growing and glowing through years ❤ love from india 🇮🇳

[@ElenaTaber]

aw thank you!!!

[@nanukakharika]

Beautiful apartment and huge space for nyc! Given the rental prices this is actually very reasonable 😊

[@minenhlenxumalo1728]

Watching you all the way from Durban, South African ❤️ love your content

[@kayliepenart]

I live near by and I always wondered what the duplexes you live in look like. They are so unassuming from the front but its such a great layout!

[@allesae]

love love love

[@drake-om7ir]

i put this on in the background before I study

[@mihaelaclaudiap..2]

Living the dream...my dream... the only thing I don't like is the idea of a roommate...not my cup of tea but for 6000$ yes, you'd better have one!

[@easynow7801]

Your place is beautiful. So spacious. Enjoy.

[@moragsinclair5546]

Have you ever been to Melbourne, Australia? It’s where I’m from and not saying it’s anywhere comparable but I feel like in a way it’s Australia’s New York. It’s so cultural, and beautiful and unique in its own right and similar in the way one night you could be at the theatre and the next you’re at some secret underground bar or club. I love it so much. You should visit one day! xx

[@ruebennomura9143]

Nice apartment tour on this video

[@marineforces3214]

once again New York , we had that before , didn’t we ❤️

[@biabaialardi]

god i love new york so much, missing it every day

[@susangladstone357]

Oh wow Elena - you look soooo awesome in the cowboy hat! It leads to an inner you;)

[@JerricaNavarro]

Great place.

[@EllyDonado]

I miss my old apt in the EV then had to leave and head toward the UES after our COVID deal was up. Honestly it's crazy how much apartments in the area are going for now :/

[@ElenaTaber]

It’s insane how much it’s gone up 😅

[@AlexandherFJCruiser]

Yay!! ❤

[@MadelineEngle]

Cute apartment, but damn $6k for the East Village is crazy.

[@ElenaTaber]

this is nyc these days 😭😭

[@arkus1928]

@@ElenaTaberstop with the emojis you’re rich

[@kayflip2233]

$3,000 for her half of the apartment is pretty standard if you want to live in Manhattan. There are probably 1.5 million people paying $3000 rent in Manhattan.

[@gfgerl]

So clutch. Gag.

[@amberscheffers]

Amazing! Where's the bedside table from?

[@afureadah2603]

Wait I peeped ur kitchen backsplash and I'd like to know more about it! What is it made of? It almost has a stainless steel vibe.

[@morgan3llis001]

the cassette tape display is really cute

[@ElenaTaber]

such fun memories!

[@ashjms]

Where'd you get your dining table & bench from? 😍

[@David_10157]

Come on, you know you bought those cassettes a few months back after watching "Perfect Days". 😀

[@carlf.9035]

You will miss New York. Especially during Christmas time.

[@Picoluvr]

Hi! Where is your coffee table from? Love your place!

[@Tpaul995]

How do you cook in the kitchen when the AC is on in the living area?

[@kaitcoh]

Where do you get your planters? I also have a birds of paradise and I am looking for a new planter.

[@TaylorBell]

An honor to be sitting next to you as this goes live 🫡

[@itsmymeitsmyme8086]

hi my love

[@ElenaTaber]

best coworking buddy 🫡

[@user-wh6fw2id9n]

A beautiful Lebanese woman like you can't be living in this house alone. If you need a Lebanese husband I'll prepare my visa and on my way.

[@itsweb1584]

@@user-wh6fw2id9nwomen don’t NEED husbands

[@kendallvenegas6572]

where is your dress and belt from? its soooo cute

[@camillepicard6665]

How did you find this apartment? 3k split is soo good in the city.

[@LolliPopCowGirl]

When I saw the second bedroom I burst out laughing! Wow what a contrast between the two, maximalism vs minimalism. Which do you prefer?

[@newenergymagic5271]

I think her roommate is a model who travels a lot 🤷‍♀

[@Mauvequeen]

I love your outfit! Where’s it from?

[@Anna-iz3yq]

Where is your outfit from? So cute xx

[@AllisonIntheCity]

Is your front door on the street or is there a vestibule?

[@jaygorakht5135]

love from nepal😊😊😊stay your one time life happily wherever you are love from peaceful country nepal😉😊😊

[@itsmymeitsmyme8086]

long time no see elena😊

[@ElenaTaber]

she's back!

[@carolinecrisostomo9507]

do you have any broker or real estate agent recommendations? this apartment is an amazing find!

[@Aj-nc6rp]

wow great video!!!!

[@ElenaTaber]

thank you!

[@stephaniea1398]

Where is the bed side table from? The wood and glass one?

[@thisuniquechica]

OMG It is so darling!

[@Waltaere]

Elenaa 😃

[@nottilatequila]

I would literally move into the bathroom.

[@rcx206]

Beautiful apartment! does your roommate water your plants when you’re traveling? Lol

[@DoctorDerp6969]

how does someone afford this

[@richardottley4611]

good question..

[@philippawood5047]

KZbin, apparently

[@newenergymagic5271]

KZbin $$$

[@Imjoseguzman]

Rich parents, sugar daddies

[@richardottley4611]

@@Imjoseguzman hahaha 😂 accurate

[@maameb.4110]

I feel crazy saying this but 6k for this in lower manhattan is kinda good

[@terrypmusic]

01:46 Nicee!

[@enlightsoul]

You can draw a couple of eyes and a nose on that lamp and make it a lampman.

[@curtislumber6938]

Oh man, what is that desk? Model??!

[@MuhammadZama]

nice

[@brookedeje]

Does anyone know the artist of the song at the end?

[@myselfishliveandi151]

top interior, top books! I am sure we would be friends if we would live close together :D!

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

Foreign policy and corporate elites once lived in different worlds. Now they're intermingling,...diplomats and celebrities are mixing with philosophers.

[@Olivierstreet]

She's 6'1??? Thought she was tall, but that was surprising

[@ImmADeal]

YOURE SIX ONE? Didnt see that one coming lmao.

[@pbtraveler694]

just a note: collecting matchbooks is something I've been doing for decades here in Iowa, from local places and from travels around the country and the world :D Not just a NY thing!

[@teengee6554]

Wow living in the U.K. , it’s shocking that a years rent for you could buy you a small flat here 😮 3 years rent and you could buy a house , lovely flat though 🥰x

[@esikazemese]

Come on, not in London!

[@teengee6554]

@@esikazemese tbf I was waiting for a London comment 🙄 , my response was purely aimed at the absurdity of renting prices, sorry if that was not clear to you 😃

[@esikazemese]

@@teengee6554 It was totally clear, but still , a lot of people don't want to live in small towns for various reasons, and of course you can afford a house there. It's the same everywhere. And not sure why would you compare small towns in England to NY :D

[@teengee6554]

@@esikazemese I don’t live in a small town , in fact I live close to London, I still bought a home that didn’t require 3 years rent money , you are clearly perplexed by my comment , which wasn’t rude , merely pointing out what a shame high rents are, it is ludicrous to assume you have to live in a small town in the U.K. in order to buy a home 😃

[@cactaceous]

I lived on 9th btw 1st and 2nd as soon as I graduated college and came back home. Took over my uncle’s lease on a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 friends. The rent was $2000 a month in 2002. My part was $667. Lived there from 2002-2006. Saw the East Village getting gentrified all around me in those 4 years. Little mom and pop shops turning into bullshit sex and the city wanna be boutiques and trendy hipster coffee shops. All these fucking spotty yuppie college pricks popping into bars. The neighbor got really saccharine.

[@AlexisBelon]

I hope my channel gets to the point of being able to afford this. Btw idk if you’re into nyc vlogs but if so, you might like mine! I’d be sooo grateful if you swung by and took a peek. 🙏 Stick around if you like!

[@philippawood5047]

Just checked, nice content! Also, your hair is absolutely gorgeous 😮

[@AlexisBelon]

@@philippawood5047 omg thank you! and thank you for coming by my channel!

[@JoJoTarz]

Program activated. New word: clutch. 🙄

[@ethelarbon6628]

I love you so. I miss you so One. Love. Ph To GOD be the glory ❤+❤+❤+

[@8eck]

So she have returned to NYC after Paris and all those travels? Found herself after all?

[@forevermorealive]

Very nice in general. Change the lousy sofa, unless you don't use it and your guests are all giants. Fire comes out of a wooden countertop? super random posters above bed? nah.

[@melvinastewart3723]

I don’t 6G worth of anything to pay that kinda money.

[@user-qu8zs7vs1x]

weren't you living in Paris?? Or was that just being a tourist for 3 months and making a big deal out of it for views

[@ArezouShahhoseini]

I'm iranian, I really enjoyed seeing the book سرزمین ما ایران❤😍

[@sarahRA86]

Can we get a jewellery video!

[@orangecat5036]

6k that's outrageous, the east village isn't that nice or great.

[@Cherry_Ramone]

Your roommate literally owns nothing

[@ElenaTaber]

Haha she had just moved out as when’re at the end of our lease!

[@tomasvalentin6896]

What 😮 $6000 a month, why?

[@Lioninthenight]

You really rock that outfit. Your legs are flattering in it.

[@positron321]

I want to be your neighbor))

[@smithiega]

Please stop saying clutch.

[@user-hi6mi3hw3z]

You know you can stay in my heart for free with $6 budget of $2.50 colt 45 and $3.50 shot of booz daily

[@ethelarbon6628]

hello Pretty Wonderful. Elena and Family and All Actress and Models. Whatever happen you know ❤+❤+

[@steamdecknation7908]

Just get a damn house at this point

[@sterlingmarshel6299]

Why. To be locked into the “American dream” She travels and lives in great cities. That is life

[@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102]

Is the extra commuting by train worth it?

[@esikazemese]

@@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102 Commuting where? To the office where she works at? :D

[@sandramalone3522]

$6,000 a month is way ridiculous even with a roommate, so either you have a rich daddy who pays your half of the rent or you're a brain surgeon.

[@bcs1793]

The 30% rule says your rent should be at most 30% of your pre-tax income. So to pay 3k in rent you need to make 120k.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

You say that like it’s a bad thing. I would love a rich daddy.

[@Destiny01017]

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[@yara01705]

My main concern now is how can we generate more revenue during quantitative times? I can't afford to see my 401k crumble to dust

[@Destiny01017]

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[@anna000-bt9ci]

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[@clarawakanda]

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[@yara01705]

How do I contact Lewis???, my 401k needs diversification

[@CatherineLeighe]

I don’t understand that if they can afford to pay this much in rent why they are not buying. Maybe not right here, close enough though. No one can tell me that they cannot afford to. This is ridiculous, making someone else rich while throwing $72,000 a year just basically down the drain. I’ve never understood how this country embraces the idea of renting anyway. No one should have to pay another rent. Just an insane concept. This woman is akin to a wealthy serf. Ridiculous.

[@InternetGirl1093]

Saving up enough money for a down payment while paying rent is nearly impossible in a super expensive city like NYC. It’s not like you can get a mortgage for $3k as a down payment… especially not in cities that have more c competitive markets. I live in NYC. If you’re a single person it’s super hard to save for a house and pay rent.

[@bcs1793]

"I don’t understand" "No one can tell me that they cannot afford to." Kind of hard to understand things if you don't allow people to explain it to you

[@CatherineLeighe]

@@bcs1793 I look at it this way: To rent this apartment or anything like it actually the tenant would have to pay first & last month rent. A pet deposit, he broker fee ( renters did have to pay a broker fee in NYC up until a year or so ago) Add it all up & almost $20,000. As I stated they may not have been able to purchase in this building or even in the next block. So what though? All the decorating, wallpaper & painting these people do making the apartment more desirable & expensive for the next tenant. To each his own I guess although I don’t understand anyone paying this kind of rent that is only making someone else wealthy. Think about it. If there were 20 apartments in this building & they were all paying $7500.00 a month. The owners of the building would be collecting $150,000 a month in rent. Of course there are expenses that isn’t the point though, why not buy a little further out & build on one’s own wealth instead of someone else’s?

[@bcs1793]

@@CatherineLeighe With a 20k deposit and 3k monthly payment you are not buying "a little further out", you are in Staten Island. Adding hours of commute to your day, and not enjoying the amenities of living in a city - which you might now want, but they seem to do. Not to mention that you are assuming they want to live there forever, which also doesn't seem to be the case.

[@CatherineLeighe]

@@bcs1793 This is my opinion & no one has to agree with me. It’s a lot of money to put out every month for something that does not belong to them.

[@rubenacevedo2484]

Unbearable.

[@screenrolls]

That’s some insane amount of money but the place is pretty pretty 🫶🏻

[@Fitfoodista]

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