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

[@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-03-gsa3]

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!!

[@DarkcloudONE]

I actually came here to look at another apartment in New York, but was totally surprised to see such a wonderful, radiant personality. So thank you for the great view of the apartment and thank you for being you.

[@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) 🥰

[@BrandonWoelfel]

Such a gorgeous space!!! I love thisss

[@ElenaTaber]

aw thanks brandon!

[@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

[@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 🖤

[@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.

[@abhi2024s]

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 ❤

[@alba7828]

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

[@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.

[@raghukanduru2899]

wow, Guns, Germs and Steel is an amazing book!

[@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

[@leonardolopes840]

I’m like totally mesmerized by her beauty. Came for the apartment tour but now I just can’t remember much about it to honest. haha. It was a fun tour though.

[@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😊

[@GHagar2024]

I looked up the definition of “charisma” in my pocket Oxford dictionary & there I found Elena Taber’s photo! ❤❤❤

[@lauramarazzi1012]

A truly iconic apartment!

[@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 🤷‍♀

[@TaylorBell]

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

[@lordrangga1945]

hi my love

[@ElenaTaber]

best coworking buddy 🫡

[@ألفومية-ح5ك]

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]

@@ألفومية-ح5كwomen don’t NEED husbands

[@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!

[@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!

[@dianebaker5243]

Your home is beautiful.👍🥰

[@blkbeauti05]

Young, living well, good for you.

[@p3drogil]

Your decor looks amazing! My favorite has to be the bathroom. It gives five star hotel vibes lol

[@Marlephoto]

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

[@skiyogagirl]

I love your DIY art! 🖤

[@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 :))

[@budgiesofnyc3319]

$6000 for a duplex in the Village is not insane. If she can afford it more power to her, love the apt! ❤

[@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 😅

[@maroonrebel]

Jah & Jahes love. This is a beautiful video of a beautiful apartment for a very expensive price. I couldn't pay that much to live in the EV. I was born and raised in Brooklyn and I went away to College in MA and grad school at UC Berkeley. I loved California but it didn't feel like home. I also lived in Paris but NYC is the best place for me, I felt like a foreigner everywhere else that I lived including Miami where there are lots of people of Ayiti descent. I would love to live in a beautiful apartment in Williamsburg, FiDi, SoHo, or the EV but I don't yet have the money. I earned an MA in Anthropology and we don't get paid enough to live in those kinds of apartments. This is why I'm wondering if the income that affords you this lifestyle comes from your work on KZbin or do you work as a Model? I currently live in a Stabilizing Center in Midtown East. Blessed love.#1804#Ayiti#ToutMounseMoun#AbolishPoverty#AbolishCPS#DefundFosterCare#ProChoice#RawVeganforLife#HR40NOW#NoNewOccupationofAyiti#ProChoice#bwaKale#220YearsFREE#FreeAyiti

[@lyanaya7075]

Beautiful apartment! Where is your clothing rack with mirror thats in your bedroom from? Tried searching, but didnt find anything similar. Thank you!

[@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!!!

[@easynow7801]

Your place is beautiful. So spacious. Enjoy.

[@Bluponi]

Seattle is just as expensive... a nice Condo in Ballard or Fremont neighborhood will run you about $ 10 K per month. When I was 19, I moved out into my first apartment south of Seattle and was paying only $ 80 per month... Crazy

[@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.

[@saku.544]

@@arkus1928 doesn't mean she has lost touch with reality and can't cry about those insane prices ?

[@arkus1928]

@@saku.544 she’s part of the reason the prices are insane and true New York culture is dying. Stfu

[@biabaialardi]

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

[@stephaniea1398]

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

[@thisuniquechica]

OMG It is so darling!

[@morgan3llis001]

the cassette tape display is really cute

[@ElenaTaber]

such fun memories!

[@minenhlenxumalo1728]

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

[@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.

[@camillepicard6665]

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

[@Picoluvr]

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

[@richieair23]

My God, you are absolutely gorgeous! Your eyes. 😍

[@amberscheffers]

Amazing! Where's the bedside table from?

[@Bettylulseged]

Wow $6k?!? lol your place is beautiful though!! I just did a video tour of my $3k nyc studio.

[@kaitcoh]

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

[@richardmorrow5060]

I looked at an apt. on Tompkinsw Square Park in 1969 for $12 a week. My how it's changed.

[@kendallvenegas6572]

where is your dress and belt from? its soooo cute

[@susangladstone357]

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

[@Tpaul995]

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

[@ashjms]

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

[@AllisonIntheCity]

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

[@allesae]

love love love

[@ruebennomura9143]

Nice apartment tour on this video

[@drake-om7ir]

i put this on in the background before I study

[@ZeeshanIftikhar-z5d]

Great video

[@pastoulon]

Crazy world. How much does she earn as a young girl to afford such a rent of 6000,- this is completely insane…

[@Anna-iz3yq]

Where is your outfit from? So cute xx

[@marineforces3214]

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

[@SekPlus]

I was gonna give hella kudos if Elena had watched Akira 😭

[@JerricaNavarro]

Great place.

[@rcx206]

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

[@GodVishnu999]

Cute apartment.

[@gfgerl]

So clutch. Gag.

[@maameb.4110]

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

[@assassinspoiler3488]

This apartment is beautiful but rent is getting ridiculous everywhere 6000. Is way over the top

[@nottilatequila]

I would literally move into the bathroom.

[@Olivierstreet]

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

[@nanukakharika]

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

[@David_10157]

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

[@carolinecrisostomo9507]

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

[@sandraskalnik2369]

Did I hear you say that you were 6’1” tall? If you are that tall then girl you are tall!!

[@jaygorakht5135]

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

[@carlf.9035]

You will miss New York. Especially during Christmas time.

[@ChichRon-i9l]

معمار،اثاث،أواني، أقمشة، جمال الحجر والبشر بطابع انثوي فاتن ،يحمل نفس الحياة والوجود بفاعلية قصوى وانتماء للامبراطورية الرومانية المتوسطية❤

[@8eck]

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

[@brookedeje]

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

[@lordrangga1945]

long time no see elena😊

[@ElenaTaber]

she's back!

[@curtislumber6938]

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

[@haniehfarshihaghro7277]

I started randomly watching this as youtube suggested it to me and then you showing the book full of pictures of Iran 🥹and then I realized you were iranian awwwww🫢😍😍

[@isaacnewman9341]

The 40 times the rent equation means you need $240K to afford this apartment!!!

[@Aj-nc6rp]

wow great video!!!!

[@ElenaTaber]

thank you!

[@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

[@sadie4289]

Hey why not just enjoy the dang video and be nice

[@user-qu8zs7vs1x]

@@sadie4289 why don't you... You know..

[@ImmADeal]

YOURE SIX ONE? Didnt see that one coming lmao.

[@Mauvequeen]

I love your outfit! Where’s it from?

[@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!

[@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 😃

[@katie8325]

@@esikazemesesorry but the UK is not just “small towns” and London…

[@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.

[@ArezouShahhoseini]

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

[@santoshparvatikar]

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

[@ayoooforao]

Yay!! ❤

[@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!

[@modernhumanity7]

It’s nice, of course, but it’s amazing how being artsy is the new “basic betch.” You hit literally every trending brand and concept. To be fair your job is to sell the trending lifestyle to young women and all the objects that go along with being that girl. We all gotta make that money somehow.

[@syedimranahmed2888]

Beautiful apartment .. like you ;)

[@terrypmusic]

01:46 Nicee!

[@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.

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

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

[@Literallyarealhuman]

How much does she make tho