What $1,760 Will Get You For An NYC Studio Apartment | Sweet Digs | Refinery29

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[@tricksagogo]

Really loved how she talked a lot about her personal life instead of just talking about the decor. She seems like a very interesting, inspiring, and strong person!

[@ItsSamPalmer]

I literally thought the same thing!!!

[@muhlaynee]

Well there's not a lot of decor to talk about. I follow her on TikTok. She talks about body positivity, working at Google and becoming a micro influencer.

[@keltoumnoury]

Her landlord must hate her

[@stloudeby]

@@muhlaynee what is her name on Tiktok?

[@oshinofalakoju5749]

RIGHT!!! I loved this so much.

[@mshaka5]

From another Black woman who grew up humbly: I love how you have celebrated and invested in yourself. Wishing you continued abundance and radiance. Also: I see the Telfar! 💕

[@raynettewhitfield631]

It looked so cute on the self 😍

[@DarkroomMedia007]

She's not black She's mixed. I'm pretty sure her dad is black and her mama's White. I could care less but mixed is not black.

[@emilysalce6491]

Much respect to her for her humble beginnings and boss mentality. She is goals and made stuff happen for herself and that's something no one can take away from her. Beautiful 🥰 love the style, you are a queen!

[@mialiyanage4882]

I've been watching Sweet Digs for years and I'm so glad to see more episodes featuring POC and people from low-income backgrounds, and to hear them talk about their experiences. Makes the whole thing much more relatable and aspirational. Thank you Alexis!

[@bintouj]

I think she’s the first New Yorker who’s ever said they loved their bathroom! Gorgeous apartment! ❤️

[@melindahmkhwanazi]

She is gorgeous, her space is gorgeous and her life seems great too. Proud of her!!!!

[@lolad6083]

Thank you for the representation of truly hard working young professionals who has never had parental support straight out the nest. ❤️ so proud of her!

[@amelieflorelle]

She said: light 🌟 airy 🌱 CRISP 💎 uncluttered house, uncluttered mind 💆‍♀️

[@lauraisaza5416]

When she said I don’t like when plant people putting plants everywhere and calling it decorum … I FELT THAT!!! Thank you

[@LolaGeek]

Thus was one of the best home tours so far - and it was just a studio apartment! I love her attitude, and it was nice hearing someone speak more about themselves personally, and their thoughts behind why they chose to live the way they do.

[@colleenreid2429]

I am so appreciative of how honest this feature was! I loved it from start to finish. Each piece was intentional and carries meaning - well done Alexis! xx

[@amandajohnson4428]

You have a beautiful home! Kudos to you for working hard to get the life you dream and being a role model to your siblings. You’re doing a great job💕

[@mkrowenp]

She is an inspiration! Many don’t know what it’s truly like to take care of yourself with no support system

[@ItsKIARAS]

I’m obsessed with the pink dress she is wearing 🥰

[@bitsandpieces8042]

Can't tAke my eyes off it

[@michaelaharris6491]

Ahhh the fact that I follow her on tik tok and now she’s featured on Refinery29!!! Yes girl I stan 💜

[@rsking6729]

You go girl!!! I'm proud of you.

[@madiej.7516]

Your life represents SUCCESS! So proud of you and love your home. 😊

[@johnabrooke]

The comment at the begging about the air fryer is the most true statement ever!!!

[@shreyalove715]

this apartment is really nice.

[@bijoubijou7500]

Great episode! Nice to see a more intimate side, which is rare. Alexis will be an inspiration to so many others who, despite humble beginnings, will surely succeed and add value to the world.

[@timeandplace4114]

You did a great job with the small space. The design/layout is the best studio ever. I remember my first apt, [ over 50 yrs ago ], it was a studio. I agree the worst thing was having the kitchen sitting there in the living space. I enjoyed your tour. You were delightful. I am 76, yet your "joie de vivre" and confidence reminded me of my younger self. Have a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2022.

[@TashanaMc13]

This is beautiful 😍 I laughed when she said don't look closely at the backslash and then they put a close up shot🤣😅

[@BeccaP007]

Love the space and her story! She really made it her own! 💫

[@courtneec5326]

This is so nice! I am so happy for her. What a nice apartment.

[@skylineemily]

She must have gotten this during Covid when rents were lower because as NYer, trust me, this is an insane deal given the location, apartment and luxury building.

[@abokiyanalove9241]

Summer snow roses are my favorite. Girl you have a clean, cozy, and comfortable place. Seven siblings pic😊

[@newnew10]

Love! I don't know if it's because I already know her from her own platforms, but this episode felt different, more real than others.

[@zayamorijemmott291]

Let me just say Refinery29,you guys have a youtube channel that is both interesting and entertaining to watch. You guys have topics about beauty,hair,self care,living on a budget,and what's in my bag.The diversity of these youtube videos are just amazing.😊👏

[@sososanchez3512]

She started off small then invested . Beautiful Space.

[@AlyssaSimonne]

I appreciate that she is a businesswoman. and yes like others said she talked about her personal life and that she worked for everything she has love it 💕

[@joshuaquintanilla6577]

I love her!!!! I come from a similar background and this inspires me so much to continue to pursue a stable future for myself

[@aic0809]

You can do it!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

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+joshuaquintanilla Best of luck on your journey!

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@@refinery29 Thank you!

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[@fim1968]

Yeah but I would encourage you not to splurge on a perfect apartment like she is doing. Make sure you have enough savings so as to never go back to the way you grew up.

[@glossysky.e]

It’s such a fucked up thing that rent is this expensive for what used to be a poor part of Brooklyn. Growing up here, I would never have thought that mfs would charge this much to live in a small apartment. It makes me so mad 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@chelacala7320]

That’s gentrification for ya. These big name rich people create these buildings and charge so much for it. I don’t blame the people living in them, I blame the people who keep making these big ass luxury buildings

[@pinkpanda5696]

The same thing is happening where I live in Florida. Rents (and house prices) are skyrocketing. I have no idea where lower-income people are even going because it's happening in their areas too.

[@glossysky.e]

@@pinkpanda5696 factssss. That’s the whole point of it all though, to drive out the low income ppl to make way for the wealthy. The people who are supposed to ensure the best for us usually are just doing so to turn a profit on us 🤷🏽‍♀️ it’s a shame how little we’re taken into account and helped for that matter.

[@kmonet7707]

Same in the Nashville area, too.

[@srikaransursure]

For someone not from us I just assumed this was cheap before reading this comment.Is it really that expensive for Brooklyn?

[@dyamonjones7497]

I love the Telfar bags as decorative pieces!

[@TheDeeLarkin]

Where is this in the video? I must have missed it but am interested to see if you (or someone reading this) could link to me a video time? TYIA 😘🙌🏽☺️

[@shaniabeste]

Ahh I follow her on tiktok!! So proud

[@jennifersutton3115]

Your apartment is very nice. What really matters to me is stories and character. You should be very proud of your accomplishments. Keep reaching your greater is near 🙏❤️

[@pameladenise1452]

I not only love your apartment, I love you ! I don't know you but I am proud of you ! Keep going girl....you have more mountains to move.

[@louisematlock2491]

Oh she's wonderful. Totally deserves her lovely appartment and her privacy.

[@nazizaahmad1934]

This video has been my favorite one so far in this whole theme!

[@danabrown2492]

I love how you talk about your background. I'm from the city of St.Louis so I understand where your coming from. Very nice apartment ❤️

[@pinkglitter4258]

Beautiful apartment and very well decorated ❤️ she’s beautiful as well ❤️

[@alison2304]

Came here for the apartment tour and got so much more! Your story is amazing & so inspiring. Keep up the good work. I have teens and I encourage them to stay home & build up their savings and either go to college or get a trade. I watched this with them so they can see what hard work can do. Would love to follow your journey.

[@hunniekombs25]

I remember youuu!!!! I watched your apartment tour like 30 times! It was so nice! I like when you stopped by the mirror and gave yourself a little positive affirmation! (Typing before watching this video😂)

[@nyaradhiambo]

She's so pretty.

[@blossompaige2837]

Such a nice home & beautiful woman! What an amazing accomplishment ❤️

[@astrophe-cat]

When I read the rent, I first thought it's for a pre-designed, furnished appartment. Hearing that it was just for the empty rooms, gee... well, very nicely done!

[@lt7153]

Really nice space and I like the simple decor. Usually I hate studios but that one is really nice. Having a closed kitchen is really good.

[@sashaalexa8518]

i remember watching her YT videos on this space! love to see it! 💕🤩

[@FireCracker3240]

This is a beautiful apartment. She is absolutely right... $1760/mo. is a steal.

[@LivinginTyeland]

I like her apartment!

[@deborahlundy6892]

I did the same thing when I moved I got all new furniture. Your space is gorgeous

[@jasmineroy9982]

I always love seeing STLiens doing big things. Congratulations on all of Alexis's achievements! Good luck with her future endeavors

[@jeevaniv9692]

Daymmm this is sooo satisfying, it's sooo dam clean

[@kaylamiller6281]

Love this place. It’s tiny but seems like just enough space.

[@zina6653]

Love your apartment…very chic and glam…and glad you’re loving your space…Super cute Alexis🌸

[@nadiaali5022]

Very nice place. Wow I had a similar apt in the upper west side area 100th st and Amsterdam. I felt the same enthusiasm about the washer and dryer because its not a common thing in nyc Apts

[@paulinehendrix316]

So cute. I can’t wait to get out of St. Louis too 😩

[@annouckamichel1]

Love her from TikTok!

[@charlonnaruiters3730]

What’s her tiktok handle?

[@gemmerouge8828]

@@charlonnaruiters3730 alexisbarber

[@katehipkin1039]

This is a really interesting human, I think she's going to continue to be very successful in life! My favourite bits are the gorgeous photo of her and her family and the pink OK hand! Great layout but I just couldn't handle no curtains, I'd probably get sheer linen floaty ones!🥰💖🌟

[@michellemeyer1214]

Honey.........you're place is absolutely beautiful!!!!!! And you are a BAD ASS for all of your accomplishments!

[@symirahg3305]

Love seeing Alexis here!!

[@jennifergraham612]

Beautiful home, light and airy.

[@eulaliahegner713]

Congratulations to you!! Your apartment is beautiful ❤️

[@blaakcoffee]

Love her dress as well.

[@felicitywillboughby6901]

Very proud of you!. You doing it for yourself, despite your tough upbringing. Thanks for a look into yr fabulous home.. 🌹🙏👌💃💕

[@isa-qz8fg]

Alexis Barber! Ive been following her for some time on Tik Tok and IG, love her

[@jizzyg4119]

That pink dress is beautiful on her 😍

[@agarcia7634]

Yass I love her vibe, you go girl! All the blessings!!

[@8gagee]

LOVE your digs!

[@Nialexiss]

WE LOVE AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN!!!! GET IT GIRL!

[@sunvavachi]

For the price and where she is at that's awesome. Good for her. New York is expensive. She is pretty

[@void________]

Those windows are everything!❣️

[@SA-nt9kl]

Her story is very inspiring

[@christinenicholls07]

I love your space! You have a really charismatic personality as well. 😊 May I please ask where you purchased your white desk and roll away underneath? It’s exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you and enjoy your day! 💐

[@eleudis28]

Gorgeous space. Very loving and homey.

[@kennedydumas6195]

I am so proud of you!

[@zzizahacallar]

I love your apartment! I strive for clutter free, with small children is difficult. Congratulations!

[@nettd3694]

That air fryer tip works great!

[@carolynek1875]

Your Place is beautiful and it's nice to see that you're where you're supposed to be or, I should say where you want To be.. you have arrived,!!

[@marjanifairchild2018]

Loved this one !

[@alianaweston2286]

She's soooo beautiful and vibrant and inspiring

[@adriannetaylor9885]

Your apartment is beautiful!!

[@annettekelton907]

Beautiful space

[@mariereid2493]

I'm from BK, I'm soo glad I moved out of BK to Jersey City, In order to stop paying expensive rent and save my money for a down payment to own a condo. Your rent is mortgage .

[@tmd1993]

She’s great on TikTok! Def follow her

[@emulatemetheuniverse.3670]

Wow! My mom sent me this and you really did a beautiful job! Enjoy girl! You deserve it!🥰

[@cristinacano7853]

Talking about the interior design of the apartment, for me is too simple. But on the other hand, is so cool that she has achieved all of this by herself.

[@caylaclarke]

It has zero personality or visual interest

[@cristinacano7853]

@@caylaclarke I totaly agree

[@tee6ix66]

The apartment is to small the white simplistic look makes it look a lot bigger .

[@avril14thlove]

Good for her! Not a bad price for the space. I will say, I can’t understand her dislike of plants as decor? With a beautiful pot/planter, plants make for amazing decor!

[@Sunshine4]

Looks like that plant in the entry way is fake, probably been hurt by plants before. haha

[@MeredithHammett]

Shes probably just mad that she has zero green thumb. 😂🤷‍♀️

[@Rainsnowreadysetblow]

It's called personal preference, genius. You don't need to understand it

[@Hello-iz9hl]

I am a woman and I don't like plants either

[@ubmarina2890]

She is an inspiration 😊

[@ingrid17us]

beautiful space that you created for yourself, Congratulations!!!

[@margotexplainsitall]

Gorgeous space! What an amazing achievement to have a beautiful apartment of your own, especially with a washer dryer 🤗😇

[@JamesB02]

Alexis has really decorated her studio apartment very nicely. Its actually roomy which is surprising to me.

[@iwannaquit6200]

ayyy!! nice apartment

[@bluesky5384]

I haven’t had McDonalds in years because it makes me feel sick but maybe one day I’ll try it with your tip!

[@cliodhna2548]

Looooove her hair!!!!!!

[@sadieireland8282]

I live on the Upper West Side of NYC; it's one of the best places to live! 💕☘️

[@fashionforwarddd]

Great economy of space ❤

[@eunicee999]

Wow that apartment is a steal! Beautiful space for sure.

[@kazryb]

You should be proud of yourself. I love your space.

[@aelet17]

God bless you and your future!