My Tiny 200 Sq Ft Studio in Manhattan | NYC Apartment Tour

[@hunniekombs25]

You did such an awesome job Adam! Your studio is so tidy and well thought out! Just perfect!

[@AdamPerryy]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@liljoker2716]

How old are you and where are you from

[@AdamPerryy]

@@liljoker2716 I'm 20 and am originally from Austin Texas

[@auroratorres7873]

Adam, this is a very informative and well thought out video. I have to give you lots of credit for explaining everything so thoroughly and not sugar coating anything! Your apartment is clean and very neat, which is not typical of a young man like you. Your place is simple and not cluttered. I give you kudos for that too! I wish you lots of luck living in New York. It's not easy by any means to live there. Hope all your dreams come true. Blessings.

[@AdamPerryy]

Awww thank you Aurora!! That means a lot 🥰🥰

[@ShelleybutyoucancallmeShell]

What a sweet kid! You did a great job! No clutter, everything neat and organized. Congratulations on living a great life.

[@AdamPerryy]

Thanks Shelley!! 🥰

[@naterivers6107]

I'm pretty impressed. You made great use of the space. You could fit a TV in there too if you got a TV mount with a swivel arm.

[@AdamPerryy]

Thanks - I did consider that but I didn't have very much time to watch TV this past year so I went without one

[@SnapszDuhh]

That was my exact thought as well.

[@idareyoutolove]

He’s living large at $1,600 🥲

[@andreamanning1257]

It’s tiny but you’ve made the most of every inch of space, you’ve arranged it so well and it looks really nice. Well done

[@AdamPerryy]

Thanks Andrea I appreciate it!!

[@justagirluwu]

I love that you can go out and get some air if you ever feel a bit cooped up, its like a giant balcony that you can even use as stairs! Love that if you sit on the couch you can kind of forget the kitchen is there because of the bamboo, you did a fantastic job with what you had!

[@CyrusKA]

You seem like a nice kid. I see you just moved from Texas. Born and raised NYer here who grew up in Lower Manhatttan. You have done great with your tiny space, but the biggest tip I can give to people like you is to learn the subway system and move to Queens. You can find affordable places a lot bigger than your place in other neighborhoods that are only a few stops away on the train. You can get from where I live in Astoria to the Upper East Side in 15 minutes flat. You mention something like this near the end of your video but really, unless you're a hardcore minimalist, nobody should be living in one of these micro apartments. You say it's now $2,600? The only people who would pay that for what you got are suckers who are afraid of crossing the bridge on the train. That being said, no doubt when your lease comes up you will be soaked for much more money so consider moving a little farther out. Oh, and it is definitely worth it to spend the seven to ten bucks a week to do your laundry at a local laundromat in stead of your dirty basement. Laundromats in NYC are usually vibrant, energetic businesses where you can get your business done efficiently. Good luck!

[@samsadeniz]

Obviously he has wealthy parents.

[@CyrusKA]

@@samsadeniz His parents likely have enough money to help but people with actual wealthy parents get them $4K/month one bedrooms downtown. Either way I don't care how much money your parents have, at some point you have to figure out how to live in NYC if you're going to live here.

[@cathynewyork7918]

I completely agree with you about advising Adam to move to Queens. I live in Queens, in a much much larger place than this, in a rent-stabilized apartment for $1200 a month, elevator building, live-in super, laundry in the building, two large sunny windows with a view. Win win.

[@cathynewyork7918]

And a PS to my comment, I have three closets! Three closets for $1200 a month instead of his $1600 a month. Queens is the way to live well in New York City, and Manhattan is just a train ride away.

[@kathrynarnold313]

I agree!! I lived in Sunnyside Queens from 2010-2014. I paid $1200 for a 2 bedroom apartment- no roommate. I loved it! I'm pretty sure he could have gotten at least a 1 bedroom in Queens for $1600. & YES to taking your laundry to the laundromat. It saved me so much time and they folded clothes far better than I could.

[@camarojai6832]

This was very well done. It may be small but at least you have your own bathroom and a/c. I’ve seen the small studios with the shared bathroom, so this is a win

[@NYCNYC-ib6sy]

Well done Adam...I'm a broker and so impressed with the information you shared. You are right on the money. Enjoy your apartment and the neighborhood!

[@myoldvhstapes]

Great job of using mostly big furniture while keeping it uncluttered! It's similar to my 220 (185 main room/35 bathroom) square foot microflat in downtown L.A. Its saving grace has always been the 10 foot high ceiling. To save money on laundry and stay out of our shared laundry room, I bought a "portable" washer for $74.

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank goodness for high ceilings LOL. And thank you for the kind words!!

[@madamedelite]

As a native NYer, I forget how hard it is to make it in this city. Most people born here, have some kind of a support system, so we don't have to navigate as newcomers. I admire anyone who can make a home here.. You did a great job on you place, and you explained the crazy process of how to get an apartment in Manhattan. I'm terrified of NY rats, so I'd do my laundry someplace else. You're braver than me!

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!!

[@thoughts3897]

So right. And since the lease on the apartment transfers over to the "kids" still living in the place, some inherit that childhood home --at rent-controlled prices! Sad though that the city is becoming so unaffordable for others. Criminal really that a landlord can jack-up the rent by 1,000. a month!

[@billbuschgen520]

I am an x-New Yorker. When you showed the washer and dryer area the first thing I thought of was rats...at least you admitted to them. Great apt.

[@jeffbarnes54]

Great job Adam! I live in a 325 sq ft in Fort Lauderdale, maxing out your storage is so important and you have done a great job. Very cozy :)

[@hunniekombs25]

Looking to see if you’ve posted your studio tour!👀😀

[@AdamPerryy]

It sure is - and thank you!

[@adanne4530]

As a New Yorker, I’m super impressed by how you utilized your space! And it’s so true, if you can make it there, you can literally make it anywhere! New York City is not for the weak at heart lol!

[@AdamPerryy]

Yup!! Not everyone understands how hard it is to live here LOL

[@davidhollingsworth1847]

It goes without saying that being organized and creative are big assets. You have a beautiful place and thank you for the tour. Best wishes.

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you!!

[@12342087]

You did an amazing job with your tiny space, hands down the best young guys studio apartment I’ve seen! You definitely put thought into your space👍🏻

[@AdamPerryy]

WOW thank you for the compliment!

[@pennynickels5216]

Excellent use of the space! You might consider flipping the swing of the fridge and freezer doors.

[@suzannecranford6819]

What a great sense of style and function. There's no reason not to live comfortably and stylishly in a small space. I also live tiny ( 180 sq ft, ) and I love it. Thanks for sharing!

[@RKnig-ty6dw]

Love this! Nice place that fits you. Btw, a dishwasher isn't an essential item - it's just a nice thing to have.

[@AdamPerryy]

So true - it's not even that bad tbh

[@EricaGamet]

True. I haven't had a dishwasher in any apartment for the last 10 years. As a person living alone, it's super easy to wash right after using dishes and silverware.

[@DailyThoughtsDiary]

You are one of the best creators I've come across...so open minded, composed, insightful, and honest.

[@stylishbunny6854]

Great job! You are so organized! Love how you used your space. It actually makes the place look bigger than it is.👍🏻

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you!

[@ramblingrose6967]

I really like your choice of furniture especially the couch . It all looks comfortable ,stylish, not cluttered and very well thought out . (Nice neighborhood :)

[@theshugashackpodcast2457]

You made great use of that tiny space. As a NYer it’s a no to that laundry room I would take my chances at a Laundromat.

[@AdamPerryy]

HAHA I just looked at it as an opportunity to meet the neighbors LOL

[@loreneknight9755]

Nice tour of your space! You've done a wonderful job !! Tidy. Cozy. Every thing you need.

[@lindajackson7015]

I clean dishes by hand. I am 65 years old and have never had a dishwasher. Your apartment is beautiful.

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you! And yes I realize the dishwasher isn't really an essential

[@nataliaparson7682]

very smart young man, I'm very impressed about his maturity and the way he manage himself showing the apartment and info provided.

[@AdamPerryy]

Thanks Natalia I appreciate it!!

[@Muchbiggerpicture]

loved the tour! congrats on almost 60,000 views! well done! I guess the bathroom is a shared in the hallway!

[@nadiafedorova3438]

Wow you’re so young, I wouldn’t even think you’re 20 years old yet! And the place looks super clean and cozy

[@AdamPerryy]

I know I get that all the time LOL - and thanks!!

[@angelaberry5326]

Hi I live in England and love to look at New York apartments, Your video is very informative of how life in New York is. Your apartment is lovely and you made great use of the space.

[@michellepereira2328]

Nice apartment. Keeping it neat and clean like you do also makes it look more spacious.

[@arlenecal]

Excellent video... terrific utilization of space and style. All the best in your endeavors!

[@AdamPerryy]

Thanks Arlene - I appreciate it!

[@dee_mcgee11]

I absolutely love your apartment! And the decor is on point!

[@joegreen6130]

Great video-you just popped up and gotta say.. you did a great job telling us your story

[@mariettaberry1711]

I'm happy your apartment has a sink in the bathroom. I've seen small apartment bathrooms that just have a toilet and shower. The renter only has a kitchen sink. You made great use of your space.

[@StarLi]

You seem like such an articulate, sweet young man! Your apartment is so clean and lovely. Good luck with your NYC adventures!

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you so much!!

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

Very good video. FYI, if a guarantor is needed but you can't find a family member to do so or they don't meet the 80x rent, there are reputable companies that will provide that service for you for a fee.

[@AdamPerryy]

LMAOOOO

[@lirtowh124]

Adam mate, you've made it! This is super informative and helpful!

[@daniellem5175]

Great video! Your studio is so well purposed! It looks great!

[@Erintii]

You did amazing job in using a space, to fit couch, bed and a desk into tiny space. It reminds me of studio I used to sent in Toronto. I had sofabed, coffee table with arm chairs, drawers and desk. It require quite an organization to use of studio.

[@susanv7415]

You've made great use of space and are beautifully articulate! Enjoyed your content.

[@arabellakappel6829]

Love the flat!! So cozy and functional!

[@vyxvoscato_]

That's what makes us special, it's not about the living space. We've all got dreams to achieve and together we can do this. The end made me so nostalgic ❤

[@katecutie9948]

Love that you have a full size fridge!! Most studios this size have the half -mini fridge . Great video

[@fromhgwaii]

Yes - his fridge is bigger than many fridges in a European home.

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you!!

[@wrightuniverse3952]

Great well organized place - great hood, excellent strategies for living in a compact space. Inspiring and really well done!

[@raquellambropoulos279]

That is a great space and a great price for Manhattan. Well done. Im in Henderson Nevada and before that i was born and raised in Chicago. I know about high RENT!! I moved to Henderson in the fall of 2020 . I have a 3br 2 bath 2 car garage and in unit laundry its beautiful but I pay for it. It was $1900 when I moved here now 2338$ . There is a housing crisis from all the California transplants. But I am happy here and u can't put a price on happiness. I love how you have a table to eat at . I couldn't live without one . Your right about the plant and the flow . What also helped your space is the color palate and sticking to few colors . Even in the art and shower curtain. Like I said well done !!

[@alexandracrawford8132]

Very nice and efficiently/ minimally designed! I love the photos above your bed.

[@zari-f1o]

I love the tour and informative message you shared. I often enjoy walking in the area, which is a great area to live in. I reside in harlem. Love your apt tour.

[@leilal8053]

If you don't want a Murphy Bed, because you want under the bed storage, then I would suggest an open shelving unit across the foot of the bed (wow....more storage) at a right angle to your desk. A floor to ceiling beaded curtain on the side of the bed would create separation, while not obscuring the daylight coming in through the 🪟 window, and alow you a peekaboo view through it while lying in bed. I would also add my passion, a storage bench window-seat with a potted 🌳 tree or palm in the corner. So many possibilities.

[@roberthayes8246]

Hi, Adam just caught this vid. You've done an awesome job decorating! It's obvious your a good guy! Wishing you much luck and stay safe!

[@kevinchiu3869]

the editing with the documentation is so dramatic HAHAHA love it

[@AdamPerryy]

Hahaha thank you!

[@Myraisins1]

You did a great job with the space and that's an excellent price! Just curious, which trash can did you get? Thanks for sharing!

[@AdamPerryy]

i believe i got it on amazon. i chose one that was stainless steel and had a section for trash and recycle

[@susanbeal4322]

Excellent video! You did a terrific job utilizing your space in a creative and pleasing manner ! I am impressed! Thank you for the video!

[@KristerAnne]

I also live in a 20sqm studio unit and it’s crazy to think how I would be paying 8x more for essentially the same space if I wanted to move and work in New York 🥲 Great job on the organization, tho! Love how you maximized every sqft, keeping the entire space neat & functional. Living in a small space is such a challenge esp when you tend to hoard stuff, makes you often reflect on what you really need and what you don’t 😅

[@roachtoasties]

It's what works for you. I couldn't move to Manhattan because I couldn't stomach such a large amount of my net income going to rent. For a comparison, but not to brag, I'll mention my housing expenses in the West San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. Since my home is paid in full, I would estimate my "rent" for my 1,400 sq. ft. house at $400 a month. That covers the approximate property taxes plus a homeowners association fee. While there are other expenses in owning a house, it's still cheap for me. I'm not moving. Good video.

[@AdamPerryy]

Wow that sounds like a great deal!! And you make a very good point that it's about what works for you. Glad you liked the video!!

[@christinaferreira9649]

Great layout and tour! Are you planning on staying there after the rent goes up? And what do you do for work to make 40X the rent?

[@gabzzzmora]

Maybe he means yearly

[@AdamPerryy]

I'm currently a college student so my parents paid for my rent. Crazy enough, the cost of the apartment was actually less than the monthly cost of the dorms for my school. I do have an internship though - which is how I pay for all of my other expenses.

[@노래하는간호사-w3k]

Thanks for introducing your house. Was really cool and so nice.

[@koniieadones6495]

I loved how's the bamboo works perfectly as a separation 😍🙌🏻

[@loretagurakuqi6950]

Awesome! your potential seems limitless. I'm fascinated with investing but being a single mother and juggling all these things are quite difficult. How best can I start and what sector to engage in?

[@loretagurakuqi6950]

@Bryan wow! do you think you can give me some advice on how to invest in a healthy way as you are doing? please

[@loretagurakuqi6950]

@Bryan Thanks for sharing, just looked up on google and I'm super impressed with her credentials. I dropped a massage on her webpage and hope she replies soon

[@Benjaminmac]

Don’t wait until the market skyrocket again then you start biting your fingers wishing you made the decision to invest. bought my third house already, earn on a monthly through passive income and got 4 out of 5 goals, just hope it encourages someone that it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any of them right now, you can start TODAY regardless your age INVEST and change your future! Investing in the financial market is a grand choice I made.

[@patsnew8422]

Am not good doing it alone but getting into the market has been my best decision so far in my road to financial independence as it turns out to be lucrative for me and Personally I have multiple streams so I just enable the use of an investment advisor to navigate and secure the returns.

[@christopher8633]

Woah, Though this is the first time i would be reading comments about my financial advisor Ms. Melisa on KZbin comments and it is quite a memorable insight

[@alainmichigan9916]

That's a cute little place you made for yourself ... very nice! Thx you for sharing ...

[@AdamPerryy]

Of course! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Turtlepaparazzi]

You did a great job with your space! I love the transition with the plant🌿

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you I appreciate it! I've had a lot of mixed reactions about it LOL

[@imjoat7551]

You’ve thought out the space really well. It seems lovely and cosy :)

[@diannshoemaker6419]

A few plants on the fire escape adds to the view INSIDE as well. But that's nit picking. You did great.

[@AdamPerryy]

Good point that would have been nice!

[@yannisstath]

great video Adam. Watching from Australia :)

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you Yanni!!

[@adibzadeh]

I really like your channel (I love NYC and I hope someday I can experience living there). I love your style in vlogging, Please continue uploading whenever you have free time :)

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you Hamid - I appreciate it!

[@Jojoflyingindreem]

I can’t believe ur a new KZbinr wow amazing video can’t wait for your next video

[@AdamPerryy]

just warmed my heart J ☺️☺️

[@sweetsalee]

It is so neat and well laid out which makes it very liveable. As for that laundry room, I think I would look for a neighborhood laundromat , LOL!

[@felicitywillboughby6901]

It's gorgeous😍You crushed it lad. Very clever use of space. It's cosy, warm, has a vibrant energy..Thanks for glimpse into yr lovely home. 💃🏡❤️💜👌

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@cheezykrainer8743]

Good luck friend! You are doing a great job 👍🏼

[@beckymiller2006]

Your place is fantastic!! Great job with the organization!! ❤

[@darleneaitken1620]

I lived in a small space like yours for 6 1/2 yrs. Good storage is the secret. After awhile you realize it's all you really need..more is what you want.

[@therelaxationstation5258]

If you’re a young kid with a small amount of furniture and clothes you’re fine. You did a nice job of spacing everything out.

[@DeeMontezx1]

It's so impressive that you have such great organizational skills and good taste in decorating for such a young man. Very nice! 👍

[@RosaLopez-zw2ff]

Such a very nice studio. You did a good job furnishing it. Oh my, those requirements are crazy!

[@charlesdavis545]

Nice place. You are absolutely right when you say you have to section your studio. #Entertaining #Sleeping #Eating #Work. I have a studio as well although it's larger than this one. Simplicity and no clutter are a must. The only thing about plants is they must be real!

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you Charles I appreciate it! Only thing is that if I had a real plant in the apartment it would end up being a real dead plant 😂

[@charlesdavis545]

@@AdamPerryy gotcha! Try a cactus

[@AdamPerryy]

@@charlesdavis545 dang you got me there 🤣

[@charlesdavis545]

@@AdamPerryy lol

[@araeofsunshine9435]

I love how you make everything work! Thanks for the tour! 😊

[@PhireRayne]

Impressive, informative, & enjoyable. 💖💖💖💯

[@the35sqmwonder]

Love what you did with the space!

[@EvanKapitansky]

You really arranged your apartment very well. We have the same Ikea bed. Really great desk.

[@rongendron8705]

Great job, but you could also buy inexpensive mirror tiles to be strategically placed to create a brighter, more open look! Very well maintained, especially for a young guy!

[@anonymousw07]

I like the abstract picture from new york

[@thetruthsayer7534]

Good job Adam. Wishing you continued success.

[@AdamPerryy]

Much Love

[@manchesterwoman9244]

Good layout for this small space. Despite the small space you can live comfortably here.

[@AdamPerryy]

You sure can - and thank you!

[@TheAgnesina4]

Did not know you before this video but I must admit you really did great job both with your plance and with this video!

[@PinchAPennyWithJenny]

WOW, that is a great deal!! Fellow New Yorker here can appreciate this apartment so much.

[@AdamPerryy]

It really is! If only it was stabilized...

[@PinchAPennyWithJenny]

@UC2ImiGTAP%F0%9F%98%82%F0%9F%98%82InlkZNjfvPoOAQ Hope the rent doesn't increase too much! That's the worst. I've been priced out of 2 apartments already. 🤣Just keep apt hopping haha

[@catherinealex1679]

You did such a wonderful job!

[@paulettealain7251]

You’ve really maximized the usage of your space - bravo - oh and I agree about the air conditioner - I couldn’t survive without mine!!🇨🇦

[@LainieB]

You did a great job because not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but it's functional and we'll thought out. There's no way I could use the laundry room, and maybe not even live in NYC, because of the rats and mice. Eeek! 😊

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you so much! I know - the rats are scary for sure

[@melodieeisenberg6888]

You should be able to switch the doors on the fridge so it opens on the right. That will make your kitchen easier to use.

[@jakealden2517]

Adam, I love the apartment. Not a bad deal at all for 1,600, especially considering the location.

[@notme1728]

Worth the money and it looks cute and cozy

[@Totallysamsays]

Amazing Video! One of the best I've seen. I love what you did with the place. I was going to say where's the TV, but I saw the projector. Keep em coming. 👍🏾

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you so much! The projector comes in handy

[@jonjon4923]

Your really just paying for the lifestyle. Just a place to sleep in the heart of the city. I get it.

[@frederickkgagane]

Great apartment Adam. I must that it looks very clean.

[@loucipher7782]

i would totally ditch the couch and do a full desktop office area + pantry on the side like a L shaped table that ends at the fridge dont feel like interchanging my laptop and food plate all the time lol

[@donniemoder1466]

It looks great, 200 sf or not. Really great job making everything very functional and fitting everything in so there is plenty of room for you to move around. Very well thought out. You got all the essentials plus more. A dishwasher is not essential for a single person. A fire escape is for fires, don't go out there without there being a fire, and really, it looks loud dirty uncomfortable and dangerous. And you got a good deal on the rent! (I hope it is rent stabilized, if you did not get a rent stabilized lease you may want to check to see if the landlord is screwing around with you.)

[@erinkiely9841]

Can’t wait to live here in the spring! Hoping to find an apt like this

[@cathynewyork7918]

Adam, my place in Queens is much much larger, and I only pay $1200 a month in a rent-stabilized apartment. You should move to Queens! I moved here from Los Angeles last February and started my two year lease here on March 1, 2022. Good deal! And I have three closets, not one.

[@AdamPerryy]

Dang that's not bad!! Where in Queens are you?

[@patriciastaimee]

Wow it's beautiful and you are so organized...job well done...welcome...enjoy...

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Your apartment is BEAUTIFUL!

[@AdamPerryy]

Thank you!!

[@mandyh9832]

Your place is super cute!