NYC APARTMENT HUNTING | touring 10 apartments in manhattan and brooklyn *prices / budget & tips*

a little late but I wanted to show you guys our apartment hunting journey :)
EP. 1 of the moving series: • packing & moving into ...
EP. 2 of the moving series: • settling in & unpackin...
EP. 3 of the moving series: • last time at the old a...
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0:00 intro
0:55 checklist / requirements
3:27 apartment 1 (williamsburg)
5:04 apartment 2 (downtown brooklyn)
7:41 apartment 2.5 (downtown brooklyn)
8:28 apartment 3 (murray hill)
10:32 apartment 4 (turtle bay)
14:06 apartment 5 & 5.5 (williamsburg)
15:41 apartment 6 (carroll gardens)
16:52 apartment 7 (lower east side)
18:18 apartment 8 (brooklyn heights)
20:11 apartment 9 (long island city)
22:04 apartment 10 (brooklyn)
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[@sarahpan]

happy wednesday! which apartment was your favorite? 🙂 [1/9/2023] DISCLAIMER: my personal budget was $1.5k-$2k/mo and my boyfriend's was the same, which is why ~cumulatively~ we were looking at $3k-$4k apartments! price is definitely dependent on the specific locations we looked at so it can get pretty steep in more desired neighborhoods / closer to manhattan. but it's definitely do-able to get an apartment lower than this price in or outside of the city. for the proximity to our workplace and personal wants with the apartment, this is just the price point that we settled on. I hope this doesn't discourage anyone from moving into the city or with their apartment hunt, NYC housing is tough but definitely manageable if you're looking at different neighborhoods/amenities/etc! (also for those of y'all interested in the moving series, here's a link to the playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLBoB2yiti-Q7hfROtOKcb0qMACuzGCxhs)

[@MYA0017]

:) hi

[@Vemiia]

apartment 10 is hands down the best one. holding out pays off!

[@zechariahgravette3343]

Apartment 9 is my favorite!

[@kelsey4everSmile]

9 and 10!!

[@ceracrockett8892]

7!!

[@TheRosigirl]

Prices in NY are so surreal

[@Malpakot]

How do people actually afford it from uk here

[@Luis-wu6ew]

but the maximum balance is higher so it doesn't matter

[@koukounut]

I'm always worried when I see these videos of NY apartment hunting and then seeing comments that think that all prices here are like what the people in the video are looking for. It's so not true that "4,000 is on the low end" for what they're looking for!!! It's BONKERS to me!! I live in a 1 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, close to the park, living room huge enough to fit a living room and office area, huge bedroom, and the rent is sub 2,000 at like 1,960. THIS is the lower end for this size. Yeah, typically it can be a bit more, but like mid 2k prices!! It really does not have to be over 4k especially if people are looking in Brooklyn.

[@oliviagover4890]

no fr these new york videos are always insane to me because i live in florida with a family of five. we live in a four bedroom two bathroom house for only $2700 a month… it’s so bizarre to me how rent differs state to state.

[@briannajagdhar7877]

Because gentrification

[@Juicyeggroll1307]

can we just take a moment to appreciate how good that intro was?!

[@ninanegedu]

Omg yesss❤

[@khalilahd.]

So good ❤

[@yourbigsis]

The best i saw in a while

[@sheriberrix]

I love how you moved around to show us different snippets of your new place . The editing was so good on this video. Your apartment is one of the best imo and such a great price!!

[@cheryljane290]

This is probably my favorite apartment hunting video. Love the twist to it compared to other videos and how you include a tour of your place.

[@codebeta_cr]

I live outside the US and every time I watch a video like this makes me appreciate the fact that in Costa Rica we don't have this home rent system, although being able to look at different apartments before choosing is nice. Here the amount that is mentioned in the post is the one that is paid, though negotiations can happen; also the process to actually rent the place happens way quicker and I don't have to wait for someone to accept, instead I just mention that I agree to rent the place and the contract can be signed on the spot or a couple of days later.

[@imaturtle65]

Thank you so much for taking us through NY and through your apartment! I like how you went to a new background while describing each apartment :) I don't even live in NY, but I sincerely appreciate your transparency

[@kellyhuang1]

this video format is so fun& creative with sneak peaks pre-apartment tour. i could tell sarah was having fun filming too which is so lovely ❤️❤️ congrats on the new space!

[@LeaYemi]

The apartment you choose, is so beautiful! I loved the windows it makes the living space so bright and happy for the plants, you definitely made the right choice! :D

[@jethor4561]

This format was fun! You definitely went with the best one ❤️

[@ketodiana]

Apartment hunting could be so stressful but your video is so chilling and your explanation is very clear! love it ~

[@Hudnama]

The downtown Brooklyn apartment for $3860 , I think Mai Pham is in that building ! I love all the apartments in new York , absolutely beautiful . Your final choice was a great choice .

[@emmyferrier]

that blue kitchen pent house one was sooo pretty!! your new place looks amazing too!! congats :))

[@rohank3793]

This is so realistic and I'm in doubt when I watch TikTok's vids of NYC good appts for low rent. I had finally caved in for a 3.3k 1bhk with washer/dryer in building in heights. This video makes me feel a little better that I'm not overpaying as I had to tour virtually and was not too familiar with the market.

[@AlexisBii]

People on tiktok def lie!! Don’t think you’re overpaying, especially if you’re loving the apartment

[@rohank3793]

@Alexis I just reached Brooklyn after the entire weekend of driving from Chicago with my husky. So far, I love it, and it is in a pretty good location according to the locals. Thank you for your message.

[@kenan5798]

Definitely made the right decision, your appartement is the most refreshing, well structured and cozy looking of them all!

[@moongumoongu]

omg the turtle bay apartment with the greenhouse windows... i've actually seen it so many times on my cab rides and was always so curious about it. i can't believe you toured the unit. that window nook is my dream, and i LOVE loft bedroom layouts

[@livestronger925]

Thank you for the awesome video. I feel like I practically live in NYC now haha. Congrats on the new apartment🎉🎉and I think the one you guys chose was the best looking! The loft is really cool

[@giavannauvari2083]

love the video. its always cool to see the prices and units in different cities!

[@viioletamelia]

beyond obsessed with the fourth apt, the windowwwwsssss

[@milospotykievic710]

I was hoping there is one of these coming! My favorite one is the one you guys live in for sure! the layout seems nice (even tho i'd be afraid of the steep stairs for weeks lol) and 3400ish is surprisingly good from what i've seen for nyc. (Also, the roofdeck in apartment 2 is crazy like damn)

[@SilverFang_]

I kinda liked the one with Gym and the pool

[@cooperedith958]

Right the amenities were amazing!

[@llnrs4ever6023]

I loved the one with the "greenhouse" windows!!!!!!! Congrats on new place.

[@VintageNewYork]

Great choice! For that price it's a steal. You asked Sarah in one of your previous videos for suggestion about where to place your plants. One of ideas which immediately popped on my mind is if you could hang or fix sort of a plank or bench for plants right above balcony doors? Another question I have for this video is about something I particularly pay attention with respect to assessing apartments, and that is noise levels. Older housing is known for having paper thin walls and ceilings which do not insulate noise. For that short period you guys spent in your new place, do you hear noise from your neighbors? Thanks and good luck!

[@vk0903]

i love apartment 9. that space and that view outside sold me

[@TreisiGomez]

Love your new place all the other places we’re so cute too love the new adventure you are on right now in life so happy your doing well and girl i just love your videos and love how your growing in every aspect ❤️ ❤❤

[@chloeshih]

omg the editing on this video is PHENOMENAL!!!! but the prices on these apartments are terrifying x_x

[@Myungii]

The NYC prices are so extreme!! Especially for a Swede like me. I live in an apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom + kitchen and living room. I only pay 5500kr a month which is around $530. It’s just crazy that you have to pay like 2000-4000 dollars to live in an apartment smaller than mine. But I guess the prices also really depend on the area 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jodyalaniz]

I loved the one with the heated floors. It felt homey and that’s what I like.

[@MzLashawn1]

Awesome video! Each apartment all had great potential! However, I think the apartment you chose fits you and James! 🤗

[@rotienoxoxo]

Another fantastic video. The price on your apartment is great for two people! You know how to find good deals.

[@SilverFang_]

Hello Sis had been waiting for you !!

[@dianebaker5243]

You picked the best apartment for both of your needs. Thanks for sharing this. 🥰 👍

[@KieraSWilliams]

You're giving me hope for my upcoming apartment hunt!

[@waggermama]

As someone who’s afraid of heights, some of those apartments scare me! That pool though ❤

[@myapeoples8187]

Apartment 8 is absolutely stunning!

[@MamaC6100]

Just started the video. Excited to watch 😄

[@karolinagonciarz4066]

I am IN LOVE with apartment two 😍

[@gracekatharine]

19:00 THE KITCHENNNNNNN OMFG my mom and I are remodeling my bathroom at home soon (since it's basically original from when the house was built in the 80s) and I'm going with a navy theme with gold accents so this kitchen made me SWOON

[@XDdu73]

That blue themed apt was liken my dream ! so beautiful !

[@musicbloempje]

The downtown Brooklyn apartment is so dreamy! xx

[@artinek7126]

I lived in the second apt building she showed circa 2018-2020. That was my favorite apt ever in NYC.

[@jemmashome]

I didn't know that can be a great microphone 😆 thanks for sharing, much love from Singapore 💕

[@bananamarilyn]

Turtle Bay was without a doubt my fav, but I've been manifesting a NYC apartment with that style windows. So beautiful to see one in pseudo-person, thank you for sharing the tour! Did that apartment have a private rooftop space?

[@MarcelinePixie]

I live for these videos because I could never live in the city with all of my animal babies (also the prices for rent are INSANE in NYC) but it is so cool to see how other people live 🖤 new subscriber here

[@anthonykatebridgerton7877]

Appartement 2 is my favourite, I would probably just out the coach looking outwards because the windows are gorgeous

[@michellemckinney8968]

We had heated floors in Korea loved it 😍

[@lucillerissler4905]

My first time viewing your vlog and enjoyed it so I did subscribe and look forward to viewing more of your vlogs.

[@jinyiduan2546]

That extra loft space is so so cute. For that price yea it is indeed a steal haha. Congrats!

[@Timzart7]

Painters, anyway, want north-facing studios only. That gives the most consistent color light throughout the day. But half the people who don't paint for a living probably prefer a sunny room to paint in, just like most people. The layout of the apartment you chose looks fun and practical. Forty years ago, when I lived in New York for ten years, apartment/condo hunting was still difficult. It has always been a hard market and the only real bargains were rent-controlled apartments. A friend of mine paid $80/month for his in the Village, and that rent was funny back then, too. His apartment was dumpy though.

[@ahnessa]

Thank you so much for including the 10th aka your own!!

[@Jazzmin554]

Really Amazing video ❤ Renting an apartment can be really stressful especially getting bank statements and paystubs I had to pay a vendor online lol

[@colinmcgraw]

Hi Sarah - this was very helpful for me! I'm about to go through the process myself! 😁 ---- I hope to make a video that is impressive as yours! Keep up the great work! ⭐

[@theholisticfox3474]

I toured apt 5 too haha; broker's fee was outrageous

[@briana8404]

#2 was so gorgeous

[@Aly.68]

All I can think ab is that song that goes make his pockets hurt” except it’s more like “make my pockets hurt”

[@juan888]

omg I hope this is not weird but you have such a nice podcast voice

[@ldrcherrycola9337]

Enjoy your new home!

[@melissagalvez6563]

Wow apt 2 was amazing!! I would've sacrificed a little bit of living room space for all the amenities and the price!

[@lynn4912]

congrats!! i'm glad you loved this apartment the most and got the most bang for your buck :) is it close to your work/not a bad commute too??

[@marccolomayt82094]

Apartment #2 - Downtown Brooklyn, NY apartment (with the panoramic view)

[@AlexaEspiritu]

Hi Sarah! Awesome video as always. Quick content creation question. How did you set up this kind of video and record it? What softwares are you using to make sure you can record a video using your camera but your phone for audio? Would really be interested in how you create and edit your content!

[@juan888]

you need to make a podcast (I would definitely listen)

[@Orwellwascorrect]

Beautiful apartment, congratulations I know that has to be a relief. But on the flip side can everyone start writing their representatives about rent prices and housing? This sh$t is out of control! I live in SW fl and our apartment prices for a 2 bed are 3000 and up. We don’t even make the salaries that NY makes. Nobody should be living to just pay rent.

[@theofficialcalebolson]

I live in NYC, please don’t get the idea that all “nice” 1-2 bedroom units are $3.5k and up, believe me you can find a very nice 2 bed 2 bath apartment in NYC for less than $3.5k, but when you’re looking in trendy neighborhoods you’re paying a high price

[@biablum1]

i'm not from USA so i didn't understand the prices help it's like 4k per month?

[@1xlina]

Yes

[@yasirhussain2431]

Apartment two is so gorgeous , I was thinking about getting a projector to solve the awkward tv issue , who watches tv anyway lol

[@Mnguyen92]

Saw you in the doha video! Didn’t expect to see you in the new house of ashley, jed, luke isa and kelly😮 What app are you using to record your voice during the video?

[@kirstenolson9972]

Very interesting video! Thanks for all the information. Are the added brokers fees you added into the price monthly? Or upfront?

[@jolenelam798]

Omgggg Apt 2 looks like HJ Evelyn’s apt before she moved

[@naledimoabelo9548]

Hi ! I love this video so much as I am moving to NY soon, Do you Mind telling me what building apartment 2 is in ??

[@gellybeee]

my favourite part was the "sleeping boyfriend" edit

[@MizzBB30]

It’s a lot of 3/4 bedrooms under 3500 in nyc in good areas and yes it’s a lot in queens

[@SilverFang_]

Nice you got maximum house arranged 😇

[@perjrgensen8280]

I live in Denmark, 50 km, south from Copenhagen downtown. 10 minutes by car to the beach, 10 minutes to a large forest where I have my horse. My apartment is 900 sq ft. new modern apartment. Rent for one month = $1153 + heating $100.. Greetings from Denmark. 😁

[@couturecritique89]

your apartment was the best but i also really liked the Penthouse!! does anyone know where her flannel jacket is from?

[@aquagamer1212]

Would it be possible to get a link or something for Apt 9? I love how they set it up and it has a ton of space!

[@Hazardz09]

I liked the one in Queens that had the big bedroom

[@aconcepcion9353]

So glad you landed yours for that price! Please share the name of the building of apt 2! Thank you!

[@khalilahd.]

I loved apartment 4 for some reason! But I don’t think I could have a bedroom with a room that had no door 😢

[@laurenreynolds9755]

apartment 4 was stunning! I fell in love, the bright windows and wooden floors were gorgeous

[@AthenaAshleyBates]

Congratulations 🎉

[@Klover97]

your final api is my dream apartment and I honestly did not know NYC had any of these. what did you search up during your research?!

[@Kassiex5]

What are your thoughts for parking availability? You feel it’s not necessary?

[@neverland9887]

I live in Vancouver but I'm already so done with the high rental price for just one bed... can't imagine the pressure new yorkers have to deal with...

[@chiomaesther_]

Nice video! How do you sync your audio with your video please? Thanks

[@simplyellenxo95]

Nice apartment!!!!!

[@sarak101]

What’s the font name used in 3:31 ? It’s so pretty!

[@kellyrobinson3894]

I could never live in NYC, Sydney prices are already a bit of a killer and I pay the USD equivalent of $1705 a month for my luxury apartment, newly built, 2 bed 1 bath, gym and pool amenities and 24/7 concierge.

[@galaxygrl_]

That’s insane you toured so many apartments, when I move I literally tour like three places and just make a decision lol

[@ellinorhvidtfeldt6567]

I love your new place but I would’ve immediately have bought number four just because of the windows.

[@katiekryptonite89]

What font did you use for “checklist”?

[@randomizeddesigns2951]

When using apps like street east always click no fee that’ll show all the apartments with no brokers fee

[@bebeerin]

you def got the deal of a lifetime on that apartment

[@patsykiniry3564]

anyone in the comments who wants to move to NY: $4000 is not LOW you can absolutely find a great place for less, it'll just be way smaller than this place lmao and won't be a "luxury building" overall just don't freak out!

[@CamilleSeidel]

can you share the name of te first building? I would love to check it out

[@gregunltd]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@arianejaccarini1160]

is the second apartment mai pham's old building or do brooklyn high-rise appts all look the same? >.

[@arianejaccarini1160]

wait no the view is wrong; her's was like river-front iirc

[@nicolenoemi7869]

Does anyone know what she used to sync her audio and if dinged? @ 1:02

[@miac6371]

That's nuts to submit an offer to pay more rent than the asking price. Basically, you're paying to burn more money that won't go into equity or your own savings just to temporarily live someplace. Why not take the extra money, save it, and use that towards a mortgage in Jersey and take the train in?

[@brigittemurphy3653]

can you link the second building?

[@keeperzero]

Racoons were in my ceiling when I moved in be sure to check for racoons before moving in