What $300,000 Will Get You In NYC | Sweet Digs | Refinery29

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Do you use your dishwasher or use it as storage? Let us know in the comments below :)

[@thaurbanhomemaker]

Refinery29 storage I hand wash and they dry in the dishwasher

[@indiaoconnor6279]

By the way I collect body shop lip balms ( a bit weird )

[@laurenwong1970]

Lol I’m Asian too and my grandma has just recently started using it for cleaning 😂

[@MilfLvr420]

Refinery29 you guys need to link her books! I’d like the purchase one

[@TheMetrored]

I use my dishwasher all the time. It's great but pre-washing dishes before they go in the dishwasher is dumb. It's not 1980. Unless you plan on letting your dishes sit in there for a month, modern dishwashers are capable of handling visible grease and food residue.

[@maimunamay6198]

I thought this said that she paid 300k a month and my soul left my body.

[@gracenambo9219]

Sammme

[@obviouslyhuman6464]

Lol same

[@bobfish7514]

Lol, no one on earth could afford that

[@sanjidaislam1344]

me too

[@mreese913]

Maimuna May 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lolas369]

He looks at her like she is everything to him. Wowww.

[@khnz21]

I want someone to look at me the way he looked at her whenever she talks

[@aurrie2078]

Khansa Irsalina omg yes !!! I saw that too

[@MilfLvr420]

Khansa Irsalina right? Ugh so cute

[@KMartha22]

I noticed too, but I am so glad my fiance does not look at me like that.

[@refinery29]

+khansairsalina Same!

[@boogiedownbronx73]

why would I care

[@baohannguyen6180]

the way her husband looks at her when she talks is so sweet

[@refinery29]

+baohannguyen Agreed!

[@Mariahsmalls11]

I was literally just thinking that

[@raniasalawdeh7813]

hahahah i was thinking the same and i thought i was the only one who noticed

[@sandyhermawan3718]

IKR!!

[@justl6023]

I was going to say the same thing... Love! You can see it in his eyes.

[@estrellasanchez4633]

Aww the way he looks at her 😭😭

[@TheSplendidChild]

Also I’ve noticed that most of these people who do these videos have tons of books. Makes me wanna read more books so i can be successful and live in an expensive ass apartment.

[@nellyomeike8789]

TheSplendidChild 😃😂😂true

[@mhurtou]

TheSplendidChild $300k is incredibly affordable for NYC. It’s definitely not expensive in NYC.

[@MilfLvr420]

TheSplendidChild I mean, pick up a book from time to time. It’s my favorite past-time

[@fridayschild722]

TheSplendidChild I think you are on to something. I read on an average a book a day and we live in a definitely expensive apartment in Singapore and will be moving into an even more(but conversely smaller) expensive house for which we will be paying mortgage till we die....it's all me, my husband doesn't read a thing, so lucky him I Guess 🤔

[@fridayschild722]

TheSplendidChild I think you are on to something. I read on an average a book a day and we live in a definitely expensive apartment in Singapore and will be moving into an even more(but conversely smaller) expensive house for which we will be paying mortgage till we die....it's all me, my husband doesn't read a thing, so lucky him I Guess 🤔

[@Glitterforest]

By far the most interesting people in this series thus far!! I really loved that they used their D&D characters as wedding cake toppers! So cute!!

[@niamhdoyle928]

Jesus, N.Y is expensive

[@hazeleyedruby4602]

Niff that's actually a great deal. Studios are going for 400k and up in certain areas

[@alexalamantea192]

Hazeleyedruby only if she owns it, however you can find a one bedroom and not a studio for 200k on the upper east side.

[@hazeleyedruby4602]

Alexa Lamantea she said she owns. 200k to rent?

[@alexalamantea192]

Hazeleyedruby oh god no haha I meant to own. To rent can range from 1500-2,000 depending on how big the space is

[@Marjol]

I really wonder why the maintenance is $1000 per month? That seems crazy to me.

[@sarahcartmill1453]

Love refinery 29 better then buzzfeed

[@aurrie2078]

Sarah Ca 💯

[@MilfLvr420]

Sarah Ca same!

[@jeannettefranco5487]

Loved this episode. Also, as the daughter of Mexican immigrants, I am a thirty one year old woman who has never used a dishwasher. I've always used one as storage. My mom used to say the same thing that you did in the video, "why do I have to pre-wash a dish, it doesn't make sense". I would like to learn how to use one if I ever get one again. Lol

[@rosybossy4604]

I keep all my empty containers for future use in the dishwasher !!! Having part Mexican parents, I use butter tubs to store leftovers!!!

[@xxloveelaughhlivexxx]

Jeannette Franco I also daughter of immigrants never used the dishwasher. Until one day just for my crystal glasses I wash them by hand then throw them in for the sparkles lol

[@a697ag]

I moved to the US as a small child nearly 40 years ago and I still wash my dishes by hand. There's something cathartic about the warm sudsy water. My dishwasher gets used only after dinner parties ... so like once a year ;)

[@user-vu4fm3cd2n]

I think it depends on the dishwasher. The dishwasher at my family's home doesn't need any pre-washing, it cleans the dishes pretty well even if the dishes sat in there for 2 days and some food stains might have dried.

[@revengeofachild]

Same. I dont get it why use a dishwasher when you can wash it manually with hand.

[@elliefoster9432]

I love the way he looks at her, can tell they love one another cutest thing ever!!

[@snatched.8135]

I love how he looks at her when she's talking and smiles. It doesn't feel like she's speaking for him or he's being shut up, it looks like he really loves her and she's saying all things he agrees with. I hope they last a lifetime. ❤

[@laurenaqmarie3958]

Idk whether it's your parents or grandparents but that black and white photo is a real treasure ♡♡

[@jleung531]

My grandparents. And thank you, it's one of the most meaningful things I own.

[@ReneeNavarra]

this is one of my favorite series on youtube!!

[@refinery29]

Renee so happy to hear that!!!

[@MissTiffee619]

Mine too

[@Ahvey_Y]

I grew up with African immigrant parents. We only use dishwasher when we have large events when all the dishes in the house were used at once...once or twice a year

[@mouslydowdow5176]

Lol I totally relate to the dishwasher thing my African mom never uses it. My friend didn't believe me until she saw the blue plastic still on when she came over 😂

[@cutiepiemania45]

Mously Dowdow Same, I'm nigerian and we never used the one in our apartment. I still don't know how to use one

[@nyclexi]

Same here and I’m Guyanese.

[@froyokid]

Cameroonian. Same.

[@refinery29]

+mouslydowdow LOL!!

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

Nigerian here. My dad is constantly breaking that poor dishwasher by literally throwing things inside without arranging them. Also, never pre-scrapping food. I live on my own now and only my roommate uses our dishwasher. I never touch it.

[@cirilia]

The way he looks at her 😍 They're adorable and so is their space. It's kinda modern, kinda cozy/cluttery, and very much reflective of them from the vibes they give off

[@lorenzoduldulao5144]

Your chemistry is impeccable

[@That_Nash]

They’re so freaking cute and nerdy! I love it!

[@MandeeBloom]

Such an adorable couple and quaint space! I love that you guys collect “weird things.” Makes me less embarrassed about my collection of mugs.

[@lilyj.thomas4555]

Lol I love this family!!! They even brought up Firefly!!!

[@angie8035]

Such a lovely couple 💕 love this episode👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@helenamensah7274]

He is enamored by her when she talks how adorable! Cute couple

[@niyaragray5435]

They're so cute omg

[@A.l.e.x.e.a]

Forgot the focus was supposed to be the apartment and not the super cute couple, love their dynamic ((and their apartment!))

[@alexandriawilson416]

$1800/mo in downtown Brooklyn is a steal tbh. I’d definitely live in this place!! (alone though)

[@jessicaj.1011]

Thanks, Julie.... You are the first person that agrees with me on why anyone should use a dishwasher when you have to pre-wash them anyways!!!!

[@latmcb9863]

Assuming you have a decent dishwasher, you do not need to pre-wash dishes. Just scrape off the food and put the dish in the dishwasher. Dish detergent is made to cling to the gunk on the dishes and wash it away. Once I got a decent dishwasher it sped up my kitchen clean-up and actually reduced my water bill.

[@donrufiethefirst]

Dishwashers are the best! There's a huge difference between scraping or even rinsing the dishes quickly before loading. It's not at all like full on scrubbing them.

[@cocodakilla]

Ikr. People go cheap and get cheap results. They arent even expensive and will last years and save time. You wont have a depressing evening either

[@thekookstups]

Their wedding cake toppers were D&D characters I am LIVING for this geeky nerdy quirky couple 😭❤️

[@lulujin1873]

Wow! It's quite rare to find a man that looks at you that way. What an aspiration! 😍 It makes a space cozier.

[@MelindaDH143]

Loved this episode and couple!!! Btw, I’ve never used my dish washer either lol! I store my clean dishes in there.

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+melindadh Thanks for sharing!!

[@xXDeathMelodyXx]

Also, the way he looks at her😭😭so much love wow.

[@parkedawn]

Adorkable couple with a cool and eclectic apartment! I'm a nerd so I love all the games, books and knickknacks.

[@refinery29]

+dawnallsun Same!

[@PentusFtw]

LOVE THE FREAKING COUPLE. #GOALS

[@thetotalpoint]

Awwww they are sweet

[@TheRuleeman]

They’re such a cute couple!

[@mizzbelle97]

What a sweet couple. When they’re ready to leave the city they’ll for sure get their money back and then some.

[@ffs991]

This is the best episode in this series by far! I love this couple so much ❤️

[@refinery29]

+lanadel'sbae Us, too!!

[@emanirenee]

I love this WHOLE show, it’s so interesting!

[@MelanieGasmen]

By far my favorite Sweet Digs vid! Love the geeking out! Career and homebuying goals!

[@liv-ib2wu]

They're so cute awe

[@bluedancelilly]

What an adorable couple.

[@HollieForrest]

Wow they are so in love, it makes me happy!!!

[@EboJ13]

This ia definitely one of my faves. Not only is the space really quirky, nerdy and really cool, but they were just fun to watch. Her sense of humor ➕ the way he looks at her 💖

[@ainamahirah6714]

To have the problem of having duplicates of the things you love? That's real goals right there

[@greyjohnson4578]

Love this episode, think it is sweet how the couple is constantly building each other up, instead of making snarky remarks/tearing each other down that has been seen in a few episodes featuring couples.

[@bzed744]

This is my favorite Sweet Digs ever. It's so refreshingly authentic and offbeat! And they are so clearly in love.

[@jessicajnsm]

I think Im in love with them??

[@honey0081000]

I love the way he looks at her

[@janeromeeks8862]

I love that THEY love their apartment, and they look like such happy people that love each other. I love that too. What I do not love is the mere thought of paying almost 300,000.00 for a damn studio loft apartment. I live in Arkansas and for that amount of money you'd have a mansion. Seriously. So, it's kind of a love/hate thing for me here.

[@refinery29]

+janeromeeks Thanks for sharing!!

[@Randilynn66]

Janero Meeks you wouldn’t make a huge salary in Arkansas

[@JonT1137]

Yeah but all things equal we get paid way less in the Midwest

[@lovemusic4allmylife]

i love how happy they are together

[@kirstenalyssa6979]

This is the best one. Cute apartment, cute couple.

[@MilfLvr420]

All their “nerdy” decorations make me so so happy. Heck, I hung hand painted converse on my wall and put dead flowers in it, and below it are my funko pops, Tim Burton merchandise, and animation supplies

[@sarahsloc3416]

Awkwar d I'm with u with the dead flowers

[@brittyako8210]

Awkwar d no.

[@asdfghjkl-oo7lv]

Funko pops are da best and cutest

[@sonyal33]

Couple is super cute and I love their home. As a nerdy girl myself it's the most realistic one I've seen so far 😀

[@lissagandor7841]

Oh my god they’re so freaking cute! And so is their apartment lol

[@MadiandTaryn]

i hope I have a marriage like theirs one day :) so heart warming to see such pure love

[@meggyspencer]

Isn't 300k very little for NY prices? I live in a big city in italy and rents are nowhere near NY prices but for 300k you get a small apartment in a decent area, nothing more than that. I thought houses were crazy expensive to buy considering the rent prices

[@moirad6632]

meggyspencer decent? Brooklyn is a dream come true

[@Valentinolandia]

I think Meggy ment that in Italy for 300k you get a medium-small appartment in a not very central area. I live in Italy too and I agree, 300k seems really an affordable price for brooklyn!

[@meggyspencer]

I meant exactly what you said, too bad people understand whatever they want and not what is clearly written down...

[@YumiAwesomeCrayon]

Wow the way Kyle looks at her the whole time ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@amandalee6131]

This video made my ocd go crazy

[@mnaoitb1]

Can we talk about the look of PURE LOVE he has when he looks at Julie?!

[@marvvv11]

What a lovely apartment! Perfect couple

[@kelseycoca]

Aww, these two are so wholesome. So much love between them! Also, girl I feel you on loving tall nerdy guys- they are the best! Lol

[@cutiepiemania45]

I want to work at a publishing house. How did you get a job at Random House?

[@cutiepiemania45]

Julie Leung Thank you for responding! I actually just graduated with my undergraduate degree. The program looks very interesting thank you for providing that information :)

[@emmalisatilli9784]

cutiepiemania45 I applied!!!! Haha! Editorial assistant would be cool

[@doreenh95]

This has to be one of my favorite Sweet Digs. You guys are an awesome couple. Have a wonderful life together. Great home. 👍🏾👌🏾

[@IsabelTorres-gz5zo]

get yourself a man that looks at you the way her husband looks at her 😍

[@thebookwormshub1975]

You two are the sweetest couple I have seen in a long long time. Love the geeky decor. Your home clearly reflects your love. God bless you.

[@ardeliakarisa]

A PROJECTOR INSTEAD OF TV FAN RIGHT HERE

[@JumpingSkeater]

Here in Oklahoma you can get a 6 bedroom house with an inground pool for 300k. I bought My 2 bed 1 1/2 bath for 60k. These videos always blow my mind.

[@wendyj3814]

Wow very affordable and such a beautiful place 👌🏻👌🏻

[@JJ-nn9de]

I've been working my way through this series and this is definitely my favorite episode. This couple is so cute and chill. And dishwashers are super dumb.

[@de5072]

I get that ny is expensive. but holy crap. 300k for that small of a space??😲😲😲 I will gladly take a five bedroom for that price...

[@meggyspencer]

You also have to live in an area where a 5 bedroom is only 300k, there's always a downside.

[@mhurtou]

meggyspencer what exactly is the downside? Affordability, cleaner environment, friendly human encounters?

[@meggyspencer]

To each their own, a place where houses are that inexpensive can't be that amazingly wonderful tbh, and it also depends on what kind of person you are, I would NEVER leave in a small town or even worse the countryside.

[@arushikhosla6764]

there's a reason NY is as expensive as it is - more people want to live there than say, middle of nowhere Utah. I'd rather pay more money to live in a smaller space in NY than to live in a 3 bed elsewhere. To each their own.

[@letrice2892]

Deanna Wade they bought the apt and trust me when ever they are ready to sell they will get a nice return from it esp if they make any upgrades ppl are paying alot here in NYC for the location and downtown bk is becoming very much of the in place to be so ppl are taking advantage of the housing market there now before it becomes difficult to get an apt

[@fennxfox6241]

In my opinion, these are two perfect people

[@kylieeats1639]

300k wouldn't even get you a lot in the bay area...

[@amyg8176]

Kylie Eats lmao I just bought a three bedroom condo in Atlanta for 100k

[@shinningstar1123]

The yay area is the best area 😊😊😊

[@kylieeats1639]

Natalie Cisneros so true!!!!

[@methemonkeyking]

If you want to buy a small lot in the Bay Area add a few more $$$$ and that would be enough for your down payment. At least $300,000 would be enough for your mailbox!

[@shineright5818]

Ray Wolf just wondering, what’s the Bay Area? Is that Manhattan? Sorry I’m from London 😊

[@amandlatalley8860]

Why are they the cutest couple

[@lbo6050]

I get its NYC but I couldn't help but to think 300k would get you a 4-5 bedroom brand new never lived In, huge closets, dream master bathrooms, kitchen to perfection type of home in Fayetteville NC 😑

[@lbo6050]

LJ Battlefield oh hey neighbor! 🙋🏼 I'm in Fayetteville !! Even cheaper here down South of you 🤗

[@austintaylor1317]

But then you'd have to live in Fayetteville. As someone who grew up and still lives in NC you couldn't pay me to do that.

[@aiai-j7i]

Hahaha, yeah, keep comparing Fayetteville, NC to NYC...very cute.

[@austintaylor1317]

No, that's the thing. I live in North Carolina and everyone in this state knows that Fayetteville is the butt of many jokes.

[@lbo6050]

Austin Taylor 😑 Fayetteville is the best. You must be afraid of the crime or what is it 🤔

[@mamagates1]

Best sweet digs I’ve watched so far!💕💕💕

[@marilynjones5749]

I Really Like the Ship; it brings Classic to The Comtemporary. Plus it adds Romance and Maculinity.

[@th3azscorpio]

Loved this one! Well, the decorating at least. They're both so adorable, and I love the knick knacks, and interesting collectibles they have; and I love the ship as well! It actually goes great with the aesthetic of the apartment, and of course the darker, hardwood floors.

[@steph1275]

What sweet couple and very cool apartment

[@krisw.5025]

My favorite couple on Sweet Digs! The troll is hilarious 😂

[@robinlaurence6284]

You and your husband fit really well to together. How cool!

[@MLSoll]

All the books make it look so beautiful! Love it

[@enfingaby]

JULIE YOU ARE SO COOL!

[@guambyguambelle1864]

Great tour, loved your eclectic style of decorating! The mini-window in the loft is a ++ IMO. Thanks!

[@15welcometomyworld]

This girl is awesome! I wanna be friends with them !

[@tabaxi]

their wedding cake toppers are their dnd characters and i think my heart just melted

[@cathykristensen4440]

Awwww you are so ADORABLE together.

[@jessicaaudate]

Firefly!!!

[@mee5780]

Oh man I couldn't live in a space with so much 'stuff'...but I love how much they love thier home and each other. Its so cute. Im so pleased he texted her about GoT 🙌🙌

[@holdmetight123]

This is my favourite series. And I think that this was my favourite episode of the series

[@sharmishtaa]

the best part of this house is her husband. he is invaluable.

[@thepurlhour]

Um those are some CUTE ASS OVERALLS, girl.

[@donitaballard5928]

I like this couples apartment. Everything except the couch

[@mynameismargy]

Screw the apartment. They are the cutest couple.

[@annajames1065]

The way he looks at her.....wow!!

[@shellybee9322]

Y’all are the kind of adults that I like as new friends

[@willettaflorence2791]

Awww they love each other so much.

[@harryskittyz]

Wow imagine yall selling this! U would make a lot. 2012 vs 2018 a LOT has changed lol

[@laurenhawker3636]

managing to make an apartment look that cute with all the nerdy knick knacks gives me hope for myself as an adult