NYC house tour part 2

Harlem brownstone family of 12 NYC

[@christy9810]

I know it's none of my business, but plz be careful about showing your home inside & out, as well as the layout etc, I've heard horror stories of strangers showing up/stalking some "influencers" at their homes, pretty scary..... Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with the rest of us.

[@kathychase234]

Omg that you for saying this …..the # is also clearly on your front door…..you can never ever be too careful these days!

[@alisonf6478]

Have you been to nyc? This looks like a million other places. Unless they said the street name or exact area, pretty slim folks will locate their house.

[@kathychase234]

Ya I have been to NYC my entire family is also from Long Island ! That’s why I posted my first comment

[@denisedean2446]

​@@alisonf6478 She lives in Harlem in a brownstone with the number posted on her door. Not good showing layout of her home.

[@KattEyl]

Especially because you’re showing all your children.

[@shanac5536]

I was expecting a tiny apartment but that's huge and beautiful! And the backyard is so cool!!! You are very blessed and have a wonderful family! The baby shying away when you said i love you was so freaking adorable!!! ❤

[@marciasmusic8437]

I’m the first to like! As a former Manhattan resident, and a Suzuki Piano Teacher, I am excited for you and your beautiful family!! I love your beautiful home and garden!! Lots of possibilities!☺️🎶🙏🏻❤️

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@kellyking5721]

Your home is beautiful! How exciting to live among so many cultures, love it!

[@arielleherrera2579]

I see so many hate comments on here , and its ridiculous how people are so quick to judge. I've known people with 1 or 2 kids and can't handle raising them. It doesn't matter how many children you have, some people don't have it in them to be loving and decent parents. A lot of people here are envious that these people have a beautiful home, an awesome RV and are living life to the fullest!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Aw thank you so much🙏❤️your comment means a lot to me.☺️

[@arielleherrera2579]

@@TheHappyCaravan You're very welcome! So happy to see you read my comment. I have 5 kids and I understand. Women like yourself give me inspiration ✨️

[@TheHappyCaravan]

@@arielleherrera2579 Thank you! It’s nice to meet you.☺️

[@arielleherrera2579]

@@TheHappyCaravan likewise! God bless

[@Mejiaelis]

Yes, it’s unfortunate but there seems to be a hateful assault against families as of late…an assault on anything that promotes wholesome family units

[@boxesbinslidsllc]

Loved the house tour. Bright with brick exposed walls. ❤ May it always be filled with love, joy, and laughter. May you always have what you need, when you need it to walk out this musical 🎶 journey. ❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! I want to do another one now that we have our furniture but we have to clean first!😅

[@boxesbinslidsllc]

@@TheHappyCaravan I see the furniture in your recent videos, looks so beautiful. I sent an email the other day. Add your P.O. box to the about page on your KZbin channel below the email address. This is commonly done on KZbin. I also sent some social media information. You can email me back if you have questions.

[@malisajohnson7250]

Love the brick through the whole house. You have a very nice home.😁👍

[@CR-zl1px]

Thank you for sharing your home, it’s so pretty. 😊

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@Christa10]

I just love the windows & door. Amazing you have a big back yard

[@TheHappyCaravan]

So grateful for the yard! The kids love it!😍

[@juliet7703]

Love the ending of this video. 😊

[@EW-uw7dg]

What a beautiful home, family. 💯❤️

[@tamijoysisemore659]

I’d love to see an updated tour!

[@SarahsUKGraveyard]

Wow I love the stairs to the roof.

[@megansinclair2081]

I love your house it has gilded age vibes yet it’s very modern. Love the exposed brick

[@jeanrenn5269]

WOW your house is perfect! What a great experience for the kids.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@kellymelvin3049]

Wow, found you on TT, amazing family, and what a cool home! I’d love to see when all the furniture gets in

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! Yes we finally have all the furniture so I want to do another tour.❤️🥰

[@sueholte451]

What a beautiful place for you family!!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! We are so grateful!

[@dazjaniquekinteh2517]

I love the brick 🧱 wall ❤

[@robin8537]

Love it, beautiful

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@CarefreeB_]

I found you guys through the RV video and read some of the comments and then I decided to actually watch some of you alls videos and all I could do is laugh. People are so quick to judge and say nasty things but don’t let it get to you. Your family is beautiful and so is your new home 🥰 I hope everyone is enjoying this new chapter of life in NYC!! As a native New Yorker who is thinking about moving back I wish you guys all the best🙏🏾 P.S I can tell God has you covered from the iPad story lol 😂

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I was amazed to get that ipad back! And yes people judge so quickly! I guess that’s the new culture!😅🤷🏼‍♀️

[@bri.makuahine]

That's exactly how I found them and ended up here too! I've been binging their videos for the past few hours! Lol I've sent several of the videos to my mom and brother, as we were homeschooled too.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I’m from western NY n left summer of 20 No desire to move back NY is done

[@suzannearmenta8307]

Beautiful home!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@kindnessmatters4068]

Wow!! 🙂 I just LOVE all the brick!!! And the firplaces!! I see a Christian family that dresses very nice and modestly!! They all look well taken care of! Who cares about sleeping on the floor lol .. it is actually healther to sleep on the floor! And people make videos about that! Ignore the dumb comments... they'll fizzle out and disappear after awhile... ♡♡

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️🥰Thank you❤️

[@shabbyshopper]

Wow - that is NICE!!!

[@annamoore6588]

Beautiful home, I love all the natural brick and faux fireplaces! It’s so good for kiddos to share a room, so much character is built is not having “my own space” and awesome Lego room 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@aimeeciszek6672]

Please remove this video for sfety of your kids. You just showed everyone not only the layout of your house and your bedrooms but also the outside as well as some neighboring homes...

[@marykoufalis7666]

I agree with your comment but sadly it is still up as I'm watching it now 8 months later after you posted. I don't understand it.

[@flower-uw1hm]

Please do a video on who does the washing of the cleanup after dinner each night and other household chores.

[@denisedean2446]

What a weird question! You dont need to know everything about this family. Be concerned about your own household structure!🤔

[@rarovro6195]

Lovely home😊

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@briahawkins6176]

Never been to New York. Never seen an apartment like this, I like it!!

[@KattEyl]

Wow. Great house

[@SongSparrow-wf2is]

the stairs are excellent exercise🌷

[@jacalynmiller]

Wow big!

[@SarahsUKGraveyard]

Beautiful house. I've not watched it all yet but do you know it's history x

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

I like your house

[@tayg2640]

Welcome to NYC … Crazy but I love it born and raised !!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙌🏼❤️🗽

[@emyreotutar3187]

Hi, im new to your chanel you can plant veggies in the back of your apartment😊

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! Definitely would love to plant more veggies!

[@eveyrapp2078]

Praise God for your beautiful family. Please cover the number of door . There are crazy people out there .Blessings.

[@RissaTolentino-fc4ol]

Hi, thank you for sharing your video. I'm glad to be here. Hoping to watch more videos from you, keep on sharing and always have a great day ! - greetings from our family Kapiso mo Vlog. 5:22

[@rebeccaoliver7977]

Obviously, you're a super busy family. Will you be trying to do a vegetable garden? Sometimes it is so much effort for the money saved. I'm always more in like with the idea of a garden than successful with the follow-through. I did just have an idea. Not sure what protocols you have with teachers and fellow musicians with concerts and such -- but I know gifts can be really taxing on the budget. I've never done it but have seen people do bottles of infused oils and such using herbs. Herbs are usually really easy to grow. And it becomes a more personal gift. Just a wild idea thought in case it lands somewhere useful. Best,

[@JustFiddler]

matur suksma untuk videonya!

[@carolynek1875]

I'm a new subscriber curious did you buy this.. this looks very expensive and even to rent it would be very expensive and three floors oh my goodness God bless you all!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We would love to buy a place like this but it’s definitely over budget. Maybe one day it would be possible. We are just renting for now.❤️

[@RajniSharma-xd7bq]

❤❤

[@Amadorcrew]

NYC rent is crazy expensive for a space the size of a closet I bet your rent is super high. It's beautiful though. I can't imagine trying to keep up with 3 floors to clean. I just found your channel and currently binge watching videos.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Aw thank you! Yes lots of sweeping!😅❤️

[@Clementine202]

New subscriber here! I have so many questions! Where did you guys move from or were you always in NYC? I am so surprised but inspired to see such a large and happy family. I can sense you are so balanced and at peace. How in the world do you afford such a big place for NYC?

[@jacalynmiller]

My questions also!

[@michele-kt]

@@jacalynmiller Different areas of the city are differently priced. They're in Harlem and it may be more affordable than other parts of Manhattan although all of NYC expensive and much more expensive than most other parts of the country. If this gorgeous brownstone was located 2 1/2 or 3 miles south on the upper East Side, the rent would most likely be quadruple of what they're paying in Harlem.

[@veendace3195]

She said rent is just under 10,000 a month

[@marciatollefson9341]

What does the dad do? That’s a lot of money.

[@michele-kt]

@@marciatollefson9341 He's a graphic designer. I never heard her say what they pay in rent

[@kb9847]

So, did I count that right? 6 "bedroom" spaces incl the Lego room and 3 baths? Such a great space. I just love the brick wall.

[@denisedean2446]

6 bdrms and 4.5 baths.

[@kb9847]

@@denisedean2446 plenty of space for your family! :)

[@rbrb9404]

Beautiful home! What part of the city do you guys live in?

[@marykoufalis7666]

Harlem.

[@jennellepillitiere883]

You’re home is so cool! Praise God you have wiggle room!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! Yes we are so grateful!🙏❤️

[@dehemiwiveka4072]

Stuart little's house😍

[@CheapsKate77]

Wow, I had no idea such huge houses were in NYC! 😮😮😮 I lost count of the rooms- is it 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms? It must cost $20k/month 😮

[@angelab4518]

Gorgeous! And even with a nice backyard! Here in Germany we'd consider that a house, not an apartment. We've lived in the city in a small space (2 beds, 1 bath) with 5 kids but you look quite strange here doing so. With 2 or more kids (more than 3 is rare, even for believers) you "need" a house. From what I see in the US there is more freedom to live your way and less judgement. Sadly Germans are not fond of kids at all, let alone German landlords. I love to see how other bigger families live and make it work. Thanks for sharing & God bless!

[@swisschalet1658]

This is a house, not an apartment. I'm an American and no one I know would call this an apartment.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

There are two units below us. So I guess it’s half of a house❤️☺️

[@Mammaj1963]

Duplex ?

[@rrr441]

Where in Germany do you live? I've lived in different cities and people were always friendly to us as a family (including landlords and neighbours).

[@angelab4518]

@@rrr441 Glad to hear that you had good experiences in Germany! How many kids did you have then? We live in southern Germany in the Stuttgart region. There are always exceptions of course, but overall German society is not positive towards children or big (more than 3 kids) families.

[@emmasparklesgaming3953]

I have never lived in the city I was born and raised in the middle of no ware with a huge yard in Canada sometimes I wish I lived in the city to run basic errands like picking up a few groceries in town is like a one hour car trip

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes it’s fun! It’s a little intense in the city sometimes too. But never boring lol😅❤️

[@ambergibson1930]

​@@TheHappyCaravan you are showing us a wonderful contrast from families moving to the country and homesteading to you folks moving to the city and thriving. It's nice to see and very refreshing!!

[@kimkrentcil4581]

Wow- big house for NY- with even a yard- cost $$$$$... signed I live in NJ

[@TheHappyCaravan]

It’s central Harlem which helps!❤️

[@beautifulvictory9683]

What room is Noah playing in? Is that a practice room?

[@juliakent2560]

Do the kids miss playing outside? Mine are outside at least 3 hours a day digging in yhe forrest making forts 😂 I can't imagine being in the house all the time or having to take the subway to find some nature lol what's that like?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We do have a small backyard and that is a lifesaver! Also the older kids often bike to Central Park which is actually a really interesting landscape with bridges and trees and rocks and hills. I do want to go camping in upstate New York some day because it’s so nice to immerse yourself in nature!

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

You may want to put some latches on your back door like towards the bottom and the very top top for when you go to sleep at night where they can’t be reached

[@Shinn5266-z1j]

loving family....may I know which part of the city you are living

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Harlem❤️🥰

[@flower-uw1hm]

Where is your sewing nook/area?

[@mytube785]

As the KZbinr asking every encounter: “how much do you pay for rent?” 😂

[@Whoswhoofwho]

I bet it is 5 figures mthly. 🕵🤑

[@kimberlyquick6979]

0:30 🇺🇸🧏‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@donesixfour]

nice mul t lock on the front door :]

[@zefcha4670]

what is the door in the garden for?? another apartment or storage?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

It’s the downstairs area. The landlord used to keep an apartment there for when he came to town but now we can use the space.❤️

[@peggysuegiggles9383]

nice house i just hope you own that house living in NYC is very pricy.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

I wish! One day maybe! It’s in Harlem which is a better cost.❤️

[@Mammaj1963]

Oh my lanta that house is beautiful, I can imagine what it costs, yikes 😮

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We’re just renting❤️

[@melanieford2511]

Where’s part 1?

[@lsbond80]

Nice house in modern sense but kind of sad. They stripped all the history out of it down to the bare bones.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! Thankfully it still has the cool old fireplaces though. We don’t use them but they look cool❤️

[@lsbond80]

Yes they are very lovely! I do really love the home, it is very cool, I would love to live the myself! I do hope that they have some that were left in the original design though.

[@margiem2345]

You should a vegetable garden to save money on Vegetables. Seems you have the room in your yard.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I’m excited to try that!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I’m excited to try that!

[@MomtoZnE]

What’s in the basement?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

The owner has an apartment there for when he comes to town and also a kind lady that works at a laboratory at Columbia University also has an apartment there ❤️

[@daughterofgod3721]

Wow, this gave me a wee feeling of nostalgia as I used to live in Harlem. Which part do you live in-West or East side? Above or below 125th? God bless you!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We are below 125th, kind of in the middle❤️

[@daughterofgod3721]

@@TheHappyCaravan Wow, that's almost exactly where I used to live! I don't think I'll put the address on here (doesn't seem wise), but I was below 125th on a street b/w 5th and Lenox. It was about 18 years ago now, which seems crazy (doesn't feel that long!).

[@ryan-m]

@@daughterofgod3721 my grandfather was from 123rd and 125th. Visited a few times as a child, I remember he had a huge painting of Harlem that hung above the couch, my uncle owns the painting now

[@daughterofgod3721]

@@ryan-m Do you mean 123rd and 5th? That was definitely very close to where I lived. I really appreciate that I had the experience to live in Harlem (I wonder what it's like now, more than a decade later). That's very cool your grandfather lived there! God bless you!

[@causeeffect7624]

Rent, I wonder... 4k? 6.5K? Hookup from a friend or organization???

[@denisedean2446]

Oh my gosh! Stop being bitter!

[@causeeffect7624]

@@denisedean2446 why would that be considered bitter? It was a question of interest. You sound, unaware. Or maybe you're intentionally ignorant. Are you attempting to redirect the conversation?

[@kai4kai]

Your address is in the video but nice house🔥🔥

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! We park our van that has our logo right out front so everyone knows where we live already, but we try to be careful still.

[@vw7402]

@@TheHappyCaravan please be safe .

[@marykoufalis7666]

​@@TheHappyCaravanI'm sorry exactly how can you be safe when your address is visible for the public to see. How are you not aware of the amount mean people and predators lurking online? There are way too many stories out there for you to still be naive about it.

[@sophiastern2133]

Brooklyn ??

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Harlem (upper Manhattan)

[@TrueNovice]

Safe area in Harlem?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes, this area is pretty safe❤️

[@jackiebuckner6737]

Why is there no pictures on the walls

[@boxesbinslidsllc]

They just moved in. It's a tour video. 🙄

[@flower-uw1hm]

I counted 5 bedrooms plus the leggo room.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes pretty much, we could use the Lego room as a bedroom but the kids like a spot just for Legos.

[@tinggotmey152]

@TheHappyCaravan so use the lego room as another bedroom bc the boys room is the size of a closet and they have to share it. they are older and need privqcy . Sorry but I'm a mother of 3 .I didn't want a house unless they all had their own rooms. Bc i had to grow up sharing rooms all through childhood. It wasn't fun. And my opinion the boys should have their own rooms forget the "lego room"

[@carmenbrown3437]

How much for the house?

[@marykoufalis7666]

It's just a rental.

[@lizjmom]

how can you afford this?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

I made a really long video about it recently. We are in a bit of a precarious situation.❤️

[@denisedean2446]

Is this cultural where whites are jealous if someone is happy and living happily? If I were her I would not tell anyone if I was renting or not because its nobody's business.🤫

[@nenaj1]

What’s in the bottom floor under the porch? Basement? I guys should get in intex pool.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

It’s another apartment

[@purselady7323]

How can you afford that?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Marc works in the sign industry and I do social media.

[@denisedean2446]

Looks like a brownstone on 123 Street in Harlem near where my mom often visited as a teen when she stayed with my great Uncle and his wife. Gentrification displaced many Black renters in Harlem and many Black businesses folded. Gentrification is similar to colonialism.

[@blazer9547]

Nope , colonialism is an illegal process. Meanwhile, You can move and live anywhere in a nation.

[@blazer9547]

You wouldn't call an asian family moving in gentrification. Do you?

[@blazer9547]

Gentrification argument is a racist attack against white people. There's rich asian neighbourhoods popping up everywhere, nobody bats an eye.

[@jackiejermeay6568]

Very beautiful bit agree don't show you much

[@TheHappyCaravan]

I need to make a new one!

[@danlosak5831]

The de la Mottes take Manhattan! By the way I was born in Harlem.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Wow so cool! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Pinkkermit17]

Nice Duplex… video is all over the place though.. so very hard to watch

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Sorry! Thank you I’ll make a better one!

[@pizza8050]

instead of having a “lego room” you should just give one of the older children their own room so they can actually have some privacy. the kids can just play with lego in their room honestly..

[@princesskiara7814]

my exact thought but then again the older kids are going off to collage soon but i still think the “lego room” idea would be great if they had a lot of rooms to spare but it’s just not fit for a nyc apartment sadly

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Pearl is going to a dorm at Juilliard and Josiah will share a room with Elijah. But Josiah will be gone at school (Manhattan school of music) a lot as well.

[@bri.makuahine]

@@TheHappyCaravan Don't you just love how people believe they are better parents and can make better decisions for *your children* than YOU, the *actual* parents! Like you haven't already thought of all possible options! So fun! 😒🤯 What a beautiful apartment! 😍

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Aw thank you! I don’t mind criticism honestly because it helps me think through things. But yes some of the judgement can be a little intense considering it is coming from a 39 second video!🤷🏼‍♀️❤️

[@annwall2260]

@@TheHappyCaravan They are fed, warm, safe and most important LOVED. That’s all humans needed from the beginning of time till they end of time.

[@ferncohen4895]

Do u rent or buy? How do u afford a brownstone in ny? Rent or buy. I c you spend almost $1000 a week at Cosco an TJ plus more food Music costs Neither of u work Only u tube and singing in the streets for income ? Not judging but to be honest I’ve had to grow up in ny small apt and teach and could never afford the way u live I’m missing something

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We rent❤️

[@myopinion5508]

They got 6 graves in their backyard

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Planter beds 🪴for growing veggies and flowers

[@mads855]

Do y'all talk about your religion? I notice the modesty and biblical names. Just curious if you talk more about your religion. My family is Independent Fundamentalist Baptist.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We used to go to an independent fundamental baptist church too.☺️ Now we usually go to non denominational Christian churches ❤️

[@SasaSasa-wy9wu]

@@TheHappyCaravan forgive me I just discovered your beautiful family n somehow assumed you were of Jewish faith

[@ambergibson1930]

​@@TheHappyCaravan it is very obvious regardless that you are living a very abundant god centered life and that you have faith hope and purpose with pure intentions 💖 there is no way without being uber rich which you seem not to be that all of this could be accomplished and what better way to be moved than thru music..the universal language ❤

[@kitty_765]

So are all of the kids finally off the floor?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Haha yes🙌🏼

[@namyreliz6773]

Be safe in Harlem it dangerous I live in ny and there always shooting’s

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! Our neighbors are the sweetest thankfully. But I know what you are talking about!❤️

[@denisedean2446]

@Namy...:Its dangerous even in Manhattan and you are not a native New Yorker but a transplant from the suburbs of another state.

[@LRC7]

Enoch and noah room looks rlly rlly small and cramp thats more of a room for 1 person not 2

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We have a pull down bed, they mostly hang out in the Lego room. They just sleep in the bedroom.

[@marykoufalis7666]

​@@TheHappyCaravanthe Lego room seemed bigger for the two boys why would that not be their bedroom and they're smaller one for lego?

[@moehansen6858]

No sound.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Sorry I’m not good at editing… little by little 😅

[@rebeccaoliver7977]

@@TheHappyCaravan , all in good time! The comments are so interesting. West coasters and East coasters and in between and abroad. People seeing things they aren't familiar with. And apparently a lot of people who haven't moved much. Seems like a great find for housing. You have a ton of space for NYC.

[@boxesbinslidsllc]

​@@rebeccaoliver7977 Yes, they're totally clueless about rental rates for NY. I hate the continual rude comments where people keep asking how much they pay and how can they afford it? It's really none of their business. Does anyone have an ounce of etiquette anymore in this social media age. I grew up in a large family and shared a room. Then you see children who grew up with their own room, television, and video games and they have all these problems and can't communicate about anything.

[@noellerubel4686]

Gorgeous home, but no beds? Something fishy with the whole story....

[@TheHappyCaravan]

That was before the moving truck came❤️

[@ryan-m]

You can see in the later videos the house is furnished and I knew this because I just came from watching the video that showed a piano on the first floor

[@denisedean2446]

Omg I cannot believe all the judgment and foolish criticisms.This family lives in a beautiful brownstone in W. Harlem where the brownstones are huge but they need the space being a family of 12! But people on here are acting creepy about the kids and wanting to know who does the chores, whether family owns or rents the house etc. Sheesh. The house tour should be removed since it shows where each child will sleep. Its a beautiful home though Im sad so many people have been displaced by big developers.

[@marykoufalis7666]

No what's fishy is that you didn't understand this was a house tour because they had just moved in. They were waiting for all the furniture to arrive.

[@starrynight2600]

Somebody get these children real beds.

[@nenaj1]

They just moved in. Didn’t have the furniture yet. Next time listen to the damn video 🙄

[@TheHappyCaravan]

I’ll have to do a new tour lol. The kids have the coolest beds now.🙌🏼😅