Our $1400 per Week Apartment in Philadelphia | PHILLY Series!

This is our arrival at our Airbnb so this is a quick tour for you, and to show you what $1400 can get you for one week in Philadelphia.
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[@kathryn1304]

The link for your Philly merch isn’t working. Help please, x Kathryn

[@paulbooth8516]

Philadelphia; Nashville is named after a General whom was assassinated in Philadelphia.

[@bbranett2188]

New Balance makes a good cross trainer that comes in different widths.

[@betsybabf748]

That bedroom is not legally a bedroom. They are marketing as 1 2 bedroom, but legally a 1 bedroom. Bedroom must have proper door, a window and a closet to be legally labelled a bedroom. A room without any of those is labelled as a study, office or den, and we usually know it could be utilized as an additional bedroom if needed.

[@penni4laser]

This is an old converted office building. I went to graduate school in the 1980s on a different floor. It was Temple University's Center City Campus.

[@barongpants619]

Airbnb landlords add an extra "bedroom" to increase profits. I'm pretty sure that bedrooms require a window. So if that condo was resold, it would have to listed as a one bedroom with a den.

[@noahg4369]

US law requires at least one window of a certain size for every bedroom. In this particular situation, and in many AirBNBs, host typically repurpose storage rooms or r office rooms and make them as extra bedrooms, in an attempt to increase the value of their rental. Yes, its illegal.

[@jd3422]

There can't possibly be anything such as "US law requires at least one window of a certain size for every bedroom." There is no NATIONAL LAW about this. It is a matter of local jurisdiction and code, which can vary throughout the country.

[@XLw101]

Usually the “bedroom” without a window is considered a den.

[@vbvermont]

But it shouldn't be rented as a proper bedroom because there's no egress (window), and that's illegal.

[@dorothypaul4642]

I just looked it up. In the US, for a bedroom to qualify as a true bedroom it must have a door that can be closed, a closet, and a WINDOW! Now, I don't know if this holds true for an airbnb, but it does when selling a home.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

In all likelihood that building wasn't built originally as apartments, thus the strange room layout within the apartment.

[@laurenbowen8707]

It’s not legally considered a bedroom in the US if there’s not an egress window.

[@richarddefortuna2252]

1616 Walnut was an office building until fairly recently, actually. It housed some some classrooms for Temple University as well - primarily visual arts. Any apartment/condo in that building has been retrofit from the original use, which will make the layouts fairly unique, for sure.

[@Thun-qd1lg]

On the floor plans submitted to the county Building Planning Department the room with no windows is called out as an Office/den, not a bedroom. An office/den is not required to have window exit in case of fire. The Building Planning Department does not check what type of furniture the occupents places in that office/den.

[@catherineavakian5833]

Hahaha Lia just running the makeup brushes on before the live is SO relatable! Totally do that to freshen up! Lol

[@jaytee777]

I agree. Philadelphia looks so beautiful! I was so excited when you were here and now I'm excited to see the great videos you made. I'm reliving all the adventures! xx

[@mommashawna707]

Just to be sure I looked it up but in the US a bedroom requires a window of certain perimeters to be considered a bedroom. Just like you said for safety reasons. I think your Airbnb needs to update their rules. I would think if someone died you’d be able to sue them.

[@rileyreed2230]

Sounds like a pretty nice apartment. Personally when traveling I haven’t ever stayed in somewhere that has a bedroom without a window, but my dad is a contractor and has definitely worked on houses or apartments with similar issues which are illegal. One time not too Long ago, one of his customers had a hand rail in the house which was not secured properly and so their little kids could’ve easily fallen through. Having a room like that without a window definitely does sound like a fire hazard, but besides that it sounds really nice. 💓🌟☺️❤️

[@lemongavine]

They advertise rooms without windows in apartments as “dens”. They aren’t allowed to call them bedrooms.

[@3DJapan]

0:29 Back in the late 90s I walked in that park behind you all the time coming from the rave clubs to Penn's Landing.

[@pammatthews9743]

It’s illegal here too, for a bedroom not to have a window

[@wdestrempsmecke]

So happy you came to Philadelphia! My home town, born and raised! It is a a hidden gem of a city. ❤️

[@daveciarametaro7934]

Wow, that apartment comes out to about $6,800 per month! I highly doubt it costs that much to the actual tenants (it's an apartment, not a condo, right?) So they're probably making quite a profit off of air bnb. This isn't allowed anymore in a lot of US cities, either by law or private contract.

[@GotoHere]

It never was allowed as most cities banned short term rentals. AIrB&B is a front for illegal rentals, and still is. Just like Uber is a front for illegal “taxis”. Taxis not paying for taxi licenses illegally picking up and charging for rides.

[@bosconti1979]

Make sure you get a Philly Cheese steak sandwich while you are there!! There's a corner restaurant by Liberty Square that has some of the best Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches. Fiji water is actually sold in America!!!

[@Jsd8675]

Nope. Closed during the pandemic

[@thecontinental8978]

I tried Jim’s on south street and geno’s. I live close to Delaware and I think the best cheesesteak place is claymont steaks in claymont Delaware. Philadelphia places are cheap on the amount of meat.

[@liz6377]

Omg you’re in my home city! Please be careful, don’t go too north! Stay inside the city. And if you have the time visit the Philadelphia Art museum!!

[@TheBasicDanTV]

As a Philadelphian, I’m impressed you randomly knocked on a door and the person was nice 😂

[@Jim-bh7gs]

As a Philadelphian, I am not surprised they were nice. I am only surprised they answered the door.

[@stephaniel3032]

Can’t wait for more!

[@joemalick4151]

It was soooo good to have you in my area, and I’m really happy you liked it. Philly is a great city in so many ways, despite the haters! Your Airbnb was beautiful, so glad we got the full tour. And the best laugh was you guys figuring out how the coin flip would decide the bedrooms! 😂 Shet lag is real! 😂 Miss the lives already. ❤️❤️❤️

[@beverlydust5381]

Hope you enjoyed your time in America, can't wait for your next trip 😀

[@twiggledowntown3564]

Pretty lamps, and a pretty apartment! We love to see it!

[@johns7283]

Actually in America all bedrooms must have windows too - you should report them as that is also illegal here

[@icecold1780]

When they do that it’s a den conversion it’s not a legal bedroom

[@3DJapan]

Coffee stains in mugs are really easy to get rid off. Add a few drops of water and a bit of table salt, then rub with your fingers.

[@williampilling2168]

Air BnB rentals aren't always inspected by the city, so people will throw a bed in a utility room, or what's supposed to be a dining room, and call it a bedroom.

[@lucylulusuperguru3487]

I wish you would stay in a more rural setting just once when on your American adventures. There's much more to America than just city life. Would get a kick out of seeing you two experience a working ranch or a mountain or desert experience of some kind.

[@williamcarr7347]

Lia, that little bedroom was an imposter. I think it was a small area that was transformed into a place to sleep by throwing a bed in there. A Fire Marshall would not be happy.

[@gordonwallin2368]

You two are so much fun. Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

[@cavlizzy]

OMGosh... someone please help them with Heads or Tails! LOL🤣 Please don't attempt "Rock, Paper, Scissors" ha ha ha Luv u guys!

[@billyclabough9835]

Unless you are on the first 3 floors or there is a ladder outside the window, you both would need to use door to escape a fire.

[@dhafiz26]

Glad you guys went to Pietro's for dinner!

[@Rach420]

That's the cutest thing watching you guys try to figure out heads or tails 😆

[@sarkhori]

Yeah, I don't know what the zoning laws are in Philadelphia, but in Chicago (and all of the surrounding counties) STRICTLY enforce bedrooms must have windows. Our AirBNB could have a 4th bedroom in the attic space (in terms of space), but I'd have to put dormers in the room to get an accessible window in, and it's just not worth it... :) Three bedrooms is enough for most families nowadays, and there's a very nice fold-out sofa in the living room as well (which has plenty of windows....). :)

[@timwilson1638]

So a fifth floor window would be a great exit during a fire lol

[@Jack_Stafford]

Actually it is, many old buildings like that have fire escapes, ledges and firetrucks that can often reach many floors higher than 5, or people can be pulled into another floor by rescue equipment, but with no window, you can't get to fresh air, flag for help, etc. Windows at least offer a chance.

[@timwilson1638]

Having a window in that other room would not guarantee a fire escape to be on that side of the building and they exist more in 70s detective shows these days than in real life.Many buildings these days have fire supression systems.Also many windows on upper floors are inoperable for safety sake..We also know "fresh air" is probably not great to introduce to a fire. However i also bet the listing said 'sleeps x number" they rarely list bedroom count to get around that rule

[@CapoSilverback]

Lia it’s “heads I win, tails you lose”. You will win every time 😂😂

[@catherineavakian5833]

Fun to see the other side after watching the lives!

[@BluebonnetblueTexan637]

Philadelphia is a great city. Only been there once. Have a great trip !

[@mkphilly]

Best place to wander are neighborhoods from Spruce St south.... West of 18th.....and Society Hill

[@Fos3tex]

I'm betting that used to be an office building that was converted. There are hotels in Chicago I've stayed at where the room used to be a filing cabinet room.

[@paulm8712]

Welcome to Philly , Enjoy .

[@Mike.T.]

Since you're in the 5th floor that window in the other bedroom won't be of much help in the event of a fire. Five floors is a long drop.

[@marydavis5234]

To make it legal, there needs to be a metal fire escape outside the window for buildings that have more than 2 floors.

[@seandesmond5560]

The apartment looks nice apart for the second bedroom not having a window. Enjoy Philadelphia Joel and Lia!!! 😊

[@Wiley_Coyote]

They're already home. This was recorded last week.

[@marydavis5234]

there was no second bedroom, due to US building codes All bedrooms have to have a window in case of a fire, that room was actually a home office/den

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

Actually all of America doesn’t do that. That’s a room that’s been turned into a bedroom that was never intended to be one and in most places it would be illegal with no way for an emergency egress. My guess is that it’s illegal in Philadelphia also but they’ve gotten away with it. This is the price you pay though when you rent old one bedroom condominiums that they’re trying to squeeze more money out of by advertising them on AirBnB as a two bedroom. It would probably be no more expensive to stay in a nice hotel in the same area and you’d be safer. Plus you wouldn’t need to worry about cleaning up after yourself.

[@saratemp790]

People are overreacting about crime here. I grew up near Philly and Baltimore Washington, etc. And this was some years ago before it was as renovated. So there was even more crime back then, than now. But people act like if you go to Philadelphia or Baltimore you're going to get gun down in the street at any moment. That's not how it happens. If you go to a nice area there especially during the day, you will probably never see a crime in your life. So stop exaggerating. Maybe you all should take some trips to some cities once in awhile to see what it's like for yourself.

[@mkphilly]

p. s. Cool that I recognized every location you were in... that building is one of many that has great Art Deco details

[@caseyblue3732]

welcome to Philadelphia!!!

[@Yehezkel82773]

I’m so glad you’re in Philadelphia! I’m from Pennsylvania and lived in philly most of my life. I moved abroad years ago, but if I had to live in America again Philadelphia would be my choice! I think it’s the most beautiful city in America

[@andreadodge92]

I would love to see a video with suggestion for things to check out when going to London/England for the first time

[@cavlizzy]

Love how Joel adds an "er" to Philadelphia!! 🤣🤣

[@Anna-on8nf]

I literally just ate at that restaurant last weekend I love it there

[@poohbearsmom2964]

I think AirBNB must have it’s own criteria as to what qualifies as a bedroom. Most jurisdictions that I’ve lived in require a closet and secondary egress for a room to qualify as a bedroom. Those rooms with a bed that y’all keep coming across would legally be called an office, an alcove, a bonus room etc Never a bedroom.

[@bridgetgrimes7524]

Love your videos enjoy Philly. It's a great city. Grew up in So. Jersey across the river loved going there as a kid and young adult. Your apartment is beautiful but I think the orginal purpose of the building was office space, may have been converted to apt that would explain the no window

[@debk5427]

I rarely go out to eat. When traveling always find a place with a kitchen or microwave and try to cook all meals. It's so much cheaper here in Texas.

[@dorothypaul4642]

Deb K: When we travel, we often have breakfast or lunch out (cheaper), then in the evening have snacks back at the hotel or airbnb. So yes, a kitchen, or at least a fridge, and a microwave are a must.

[@astrogatorjones]

General building code requirements. "A bedroom should have at least two methods of egress, which means in addition to the interior door it must have either or a second door to the exterior. ... If a room does not have a window (and no second door), it's not a bedroom and is best considered something else."

[@andreadodge7710]

I would love to see a video of things to check out when visiting London/England for the first time

[@Joncotter324]

Every state has different laws pertaining to what’s allowed with building codes that are used as rentals. Pennsylvania may have much less regulation than say New York or Hawaii. Big cities and counties may have specific laws on the books as well. (A lot of the time, people just rent out their apartment or house regardless of whether they’re following the law)

[@2059daneo]

SMOKE ALARM ON CEILING!!!!

[@jayemveekay1719]

I thought they were a couple. Welcome to Philly hope you had fun! New follower from the preston and steve show

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

hey! Thanks for joining us!

[@deborahgodley6980]

I have never experienced a windowless bedroom in my travels or places I lived in the US.It would probably be illegal.It must be an Airbnb or temp rentals thing.NYC or San Fran wld be cities where a lot of illegal spaces are rented due to astronomical rents and high demand.

[@mishej.2292]

The person who flips sayas "Heads I win, Tales you lose", LOL. But really whoever wins usually gets to pick the one they want here.

[@Novaximus]

The Harry Potter Bedroom lol. I can just hear the realtor's spiel... "Yeah It's a bit pricey but hey loook...you can just turn this into a bed room and rent it out for extra income."

[@lilJJslayer]

wow i just binged watched about 10 videos of these guys im new to this channel so im like why are they not staying in the same bedroom? and then i was like ooohh!!! i get it now great vids new fan here

[@jlpack62]

Usually these units are sold as a one bedroom + a den. As for bedrooms without windows, you can get away with it in some places if the apartment has sprinklers.

[@katiel.3417]

It’s common at least in large cities in the U.S. that I’ve lived in for it to technically be 1 bedroom + a den/office (and what it’s legally listed as or whatever) and then the owner or people living there make it into a bedroom. Part of the time I lived in DC, I technically lived in a “den”.

[@jennifernapalo3192]

LOL, just the residue of old make up 🤣🤣🤣 why is this relatable 💀🤣

[@cmtaylor531]

A bedroom has to have a window to be considered a bedroom in US as well. If they don’t have a window they are going green described as a study or office. However, I believe in some big cities they allow windowless bedroom if the room as like a fire suppression system.

[@blkbirdrook]

omg I thought you guys were together. Don't mind me, this is my 3rd vid of you I'm watching.

[@brendahowell6796]

Love you two. Ive never seen a room in America without a window. Maybe its a big city thing.

[@frugalspoon1446]

I don't know if you have Honeymooners reruns in the UK with Jackie Gleason, but he says "Heads I win and tails you lose." We had a foot of snow come down 2 days after you left. Out here in the country we have long driveways, so we were buried in. It rained right before it snowed, so the snow froze car doors shut.

[@thomasferrazza765]

You need to come to Vermont.

[@torontovolger3836]

That flat you staying in is a 1 bedroom 2 bath plus den here in Toronto you also stay in them they do make 2 bedroom and 2 bedrooms plus den the den would normally be used as a home office

[@kas5889]

That’s so cool you are in Philly! You guys have to eat at reading terminal market and get a Philly taco (pizza from Lorenzo’s pizza and bring it to Jim’s cheesesteak and wrap the cheesesteak with the pizza 😂. They are both on south street!) Skip Geno’s and Pats cheesesteak, they are awful and no one from Philly actually eats there lol.

[@williampilling2168]

Pats is good at 3AM when you are drunk.

[@Jack_Stafford]

I'm shocked by the bedrooms with no windows also. That's illegal in America too; every room needs two ways out (either two doors, or a door and a window, etc). This clearly was not built originally as residential, but a converted office building, so they are appropriating the space oddly trying to make it into living space. My guess, is that it is illegal to call it a two-bedroom officially (like when registering with the govt, paying taxes, etc). But, since Airbnb isn't regulated by the govt, they are fudging it and calling rooms that aren't tecnically legal, "bedrooms". Similarly, many residential homes have finished basements, often with spare "bedrooms" that don't qualify legally as such, but when they sell the house they can't count them, so will list as "3 bedrooms plus 2 'flex rooms' or 'finished rooms in basement". Which is code, that it COULD be used as 5 bedrooms, but not according to code. Of course, the sad part by fudging this room is that it really isn't safe, since you can't get out in case of a fire, flood, or home invasion. Airbnb really needs to better regulate this (as well as the offering pools and gyms that are only for permanent residents), and once they get a few complaints about a place, simply refuse to platform them. There's only a matter of time before someone puts their kids in one of those "non bedrooms" and some tragedy happens, and they will be held partially responsible. And as nice as the place is, I would express concerns to Airbnb for the "unsafe" bedroom and misleading information. Might earn a discount on a future stay, plus save future visitors a potential tragedy!

[@brealistic3542]

Heads I win, Tails you Lose !😁

[@mklinger23]

If you're wondering, this would most likely rent for $1800-$2200 maybe more based on location. From the small hint of location, i would assume it's somewhat farther south in center city.

[@kevinsavage4196]

The cracker search!!! Are you talking about Club Crackers made by Keebler?? Sounds like maybe you were describing them and they are the best in my opinion

[@Brooksie603]

That was a good-sized apt you got to stay in. Much better than a hotel for sure. If I ever decide to travel I will look into the prices of those vs the local hotels. The only place I will go now is Florida to visit my mom so I just stay with her.

[@Jack_Stafford]

I've gotta disagree. I miss the posh hotels, which aren't such wild cards like Airbnb as to what to expect like unsafe bedrooms, plus most hotels offer free breakfast and clean up and tidy your room, and are often in or near safe, tourist areas that they are having to spend money on Uber to get to. Every Airbnb they have used so far has been dishonest in what they described. It would make a lot more sense to rent two adjoining rooms or a two bedroom hotel if privacy is an issue. And from the prices they have been paying, would probably not even cost more. The hotel in Vegas was a great example, and in the end, for safety of location, accommodations, and convenience, a nice hotel is the way to go. (Plus friendly staff to point you towards the nearby sites, good restaurants, often have free shuttle buses to airports, and so forth.) And NO cameras in hotel rooms! That part is outrageous as well.

[@philpetrucci5569]

I hope you enjoyed your time in Philadelphia. I work in the city & live the suburbs. Like most cities, it even nicer during the spring/fall. Regarding your AirBNB rental: The room without the window is technically a den, not a bedroom. If that apartment was being sold or rented by an apartment company, it would be classified as 1 bedroom with a Den; not as a 2 bedroom. However, I guess people get away with calling two bedrooms because there is a bed in that den. But again, if you were buying that apparently, it would be sold as 1 bedroom & a den.

[@deannaeakle8680]

Joel juggles about as good as I do😂

[@raymonddagostino6118]

That pizza looks crazy good!

[@allthatlightning]

Odds are the Airbnb didnt advertise it as 2 bedrooms, but instead, 2 full beds. I stayed at an Airbnb in Sweden that had an IKEA type armoire/ cabinet dividing a section of the room, creating a wall for a "bedroom". But the ad for the apt didn't call it a bedroom, just 2 separate beds.

[@mikearroyo3961]

As far as the room situation, if this is going on as you say, I hope an AG investigates these Airbnbs for their promoting practices.

[@SuperDrLisa]

I don't uunderstand the no window in the bedroom. Here in Rhode Island that is TOTALLY against building codes. We have to have a closet to be called a bedroom, never mind a window!!

[@marydavis5234]

it is against all building codes in all 50 US states.

[@deannaeakle8680]

How was the Pizza? It looked amazing

[@x.jessica.lynn.88]

The 2nd bedroom In the apartment is probably supposed to be to be a storage room or even a home office or something like that so the people rent out set it up as a 2nd bedroom to make more money I’m guessing

[@davemcbroom695]

Local building codes vary from county to county, state to state. Bedrooms in Iowa require a window for egress. They must not.

[@loosilu]

They do. This is illegal.

[@marydavis5234]

All 50 US states require that all bedrooms have a window in case of a fire, you can not sell a house that has 2 actually bedrooms with a window and a room made into a bedroom without a window as a three bedroom house.

[@davemcbroom695]

@@marydavis5234 Not just bedrooms. Finished basements, bedroom or not require an egress window as well. Those are expensive .

[@marydavis5234]

@@davemcbroom695 Before we moved into the house we bought, We had an inspector come and We fixed everything that needed to be updated building code wise, We had to get a new oil tank and replace the outdoor chimney ,everything else was up to code.

[@NickBLeaveIt]

I need blackout curtains to sleep anyway, might as well not have windows - not to mention the darkness helps when I wanna watch a movie or get more immersed in a video game.

[@jennifercameron3621]

I'm going to be visiting London in 2 months. Any recommendations on what to do?

[@donturner8269]

That's the owner's closet. Many times, the owner's keep some personal items reserved for their use only in a locked closet. So, when the owner uses the unit they don't have to remember to bring those items with them.

[@Karen_esque]

I did not know that about UK bedrooms! So all of NYC is illegal then.😂

[@terancedecker-harris1041]

Not sure where yall are fi ding these places with the closet bedrooms it's odd, but qe don't have many of those buildings in my area

[@questionmark9819]

For a grand a week I would expect a window in both bedrooms. I wonder if that windowless room was originally a wardrobe or walk-in cupboard the same way that in the UK many flats that were once a one bedroom flat became a 2 bed with the kitchen being removed and then a kitchen diner with living room are created both of which are minuscule in size and infuriating.

[@marydavis5234]

All 50 US states require that all bedrooms have a window in case of a fire, so that room was illegal like Joel and Lia said in the video

[@javiercruz6568]

The locked door is probably the water heater.

[@AGirlandaGermanShepherd]

Very pretty. 😊

[@lesleymcmurray7388]

Some people want to sleep with no windows…most hotels offer it(depends on cities)….its called choice.