The NYC apartment hunt begins! | VLOG

[@HelloKatyxo]

Greeting internet!! Come along on my apartment hunt with me :) It's a stressful process but I hope to offer some tips with sharing my process. I didn't end up going with any of these apartments (one got taken + the other two were a bit too pricey I decided), but I'm taking these learnings with me and seeing more this week! Another vlog coming soon explaining my new strategy + showing more spaces! PS: I'm so lucky and grateful to be able to afford to live here - I want to make that clear though I don't think I properly expressed that in the vlog. XOXO Katy

[@BeautyBuzzyBee]

Random question, but I love the gold bracelets you wear Katy! Do you know where they’re from?

[@TheWorldOfMakeup]

Would you ever look in Brooklyn? I live in Clinton Hill and it's so quiet, beautiful tree lined streets and quintessential NYC brownstones... plus we have amazing restaurants and bars too! It takes me 15 minutes to get downtown (3 subway stops!), so it's the best of both worlds. You'll get the quiet but also be super accessible to the city. It's been so good for my mental health living here!

[@JessicaWhitaker]

I second Clinton Hill!

[@Kathleenmeza]

Ugh, your place is one of a kind and after seeing the apartments that you toured- they just don’t compare!

[@LGO9324]

NOTHING says NYC more thank that man scream singing good afternoon gorgeous 😂😂😂

[@HoneyLittleSis]

I can‘t believe it‘s been two years since you moved into this apartment! I‘ve been watching since your college days, insane how time flies! ❤ best of luck for finding a new apartment Katy! 🥰

[@maurawill51]

“Good afternoon gorgeous, good afternoon gorgeous lady” killed me hahahahaha he sang that with his whole damn chest

[@stacksondeck970]

Will you be able to provide rent ranges for reference? Why are you moving front a studio to a 2bed? Can't wait to see more!!

[@Samuestar]

I understand you so much regarding being sensitive to noise. I had to leave my previous apartment because I could not bear the noise anymore. My parents always make fun of me for that but I'm so much happier now and should have left the old one so much sooner even though I loved it...

[@florencia5656]

GOOD AFTERNOON GORGOUS LADAAYYYY

[@christinaczachor1135]

Not sure if you’d live there, but the UES is incredible if you’re looking for an affordable, quiet neighborhood. The 4 train can get you to Union square in 20 minutes, so you still have access to the “cooler” downtown neighborhoods. I’m 24 and have lived here for three years and love it!

[@neidinshelnutt1811]

Same here!

[@amberhart5017]

That west village place looked awesome! So excited to see your apartment hunting journey ❤. Thanks for taking us along!

[@karissawidder]

Can’t express how much i want to move to NYC after seeing your videos!!!! Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you!

[@TheCC323]

I'm already so excited to see how you style your new space!

[@LainieB]

I like the charm of the pre-war buildings too, but older buildings typically do have mice. So, I'd definitely check to see if there's something in Brooke's or Danielle's buildings. They have doormen and elevators and no noise (nor mice😆)

[@alynereck]

Your Videos give me suuuuuch coooool Girl big town vibes i looove every second of it!

[@betsypodsiadlo5136]

Girl I gotta tell you if you want quiet and more affordable than downtown look at the UES! It’s so quiet up here but we have express trains downtown

[@smoothielover07]

I hope you have better luck this week with the apartment hunting! I can only imagine how stressful it can be with units coming and going in the blink of an eye! I have to say I can't wait to see how you decorate your new space though...I am really excited and you haven't even found a new place yet lol!

[@dylan1marvil]

I looooove that last one. That outdoor space is gold.

[@isabel.mercedes]

Hi Katy! Im apartment hunting too. Im 28 and Im trying to move out of my parents house. I feel like Im losing hope cause you know the apartment hunt in NYC is so hectic 😭

[@midalysfarrat3817]

Good luck beauty! Miss you when you don’t vlog…love your energy and authenticity ❤️🙌🏻

[@LexTravels]

So excited for you to find a new apartment!! After you move, can you share the location of this apartment? Im so obsessed with it

[@bvdkstyle25]

omg those apartments were rough compared to the one you're in now!! what!! hope you find your perfect fit

[@Patriciameloc]

I found you when you were moving to this apartment. I'm so excited to see what's coming next.

[@shehan7353]

Thst last apartment is ittttttt for me!!!!!

[@susanvelez6534]

You are just darling I saw you in a beautiful pink dress on shorts and loved it. After I commented on your last vlog video, I now understand why your moving. Like I think I mentioned in my last comment (not sure)I’m originally from NYC and I’m so angry that during Covid landlords reduced their prices and now they are having people leave for various reasons and of course the rent will go up. I’m sensitive to sound too so I get ya. I’m 61 now lol

[@LeaNezz]

aw i love the west village one 🫶🫶

[@Jessiyeajin]

Some things I’ve learned from my many moves in NYC to help anyone that is moving in the city: 1. Read OpenIgloo reviews on the building (and any sister buildings) for any complaints! 2. Units with a livable basement/cellar that is below ground level can easily flood. I’m dealing with this now and I wasn’t aware to ask before signing the lease. 3. You might hear rats by the trash at night and all entry way noise if you live in a 1st floor unit. 4. Sketchy landlords/managements will list a unit in their building multiple times. The vacant apartment next door to me was listed 4 times under different unit numbers. “Rented” after 3 days and then relisted under a different unit letter. Look at the units in the building! 5. Verizon Fios >>>>> Spectrum wifi 🫢

[@MariamaBahOffiicial]

Hi Katy! I am relocating to NYC in a couple months. Do you mainly use StreetEasy to find apartments? Also, how do you avoid apartment scams/have you ever almost been scammed?

[@Jessiyeajin]

I use StreetEasy but found my last apartment through Zillow! I would look at the apartment building’s listing history to make sure the management/landlord/broker isn’t listing and “renting” the same unit multiple times under different unit numbers/letters. Landlords will do this to make it look like a listing hasn’t been on the market for as long as it actually has

[@MariamaBahOffiicial]

@@Jessiyeajin Thank you for the tip!!

[@BronwynAlexandriaa]

i will never get tired of watching your vlogs. even though i never watch youtube anymore (she's growing up )': ) i am so happy you still upload. even if i get on YT once a week to see what's going on, your videos bring such a smile to my face.

[@martinasilvetti6572]

I love the apartment hunting vlogs! I was thinking that maybe maaaaybe you can ask kindly to your current landlord if they would be willing to renovate and upgrade to double-windows! Maybe you tried already but just throwing it out there ❤ hope all works out for the best!

[@marccolomayt82094]

my fave part in Katy's new vlog, yayyyyy!!! 😍💖

[@IGinaI]

Americans, please tell me about the prices of NY apartments! I just had a quick search on Google and found places for like 3000 Dollar and more...I mean, is that really normal and if yes, how much do people earn to afford this?!

[@emilydeleon1]

The ending is it!

[@loomonda18]

$130 for the couch!! That's so expensive lol

[@gbv7957]

Have you tried sound proofing curtains🤔they can help a lot with street noises….

[@girlypop44444]

My best friend told me she loves living in NYC but the downside is that you have to move every year to two years unless you own a space! Not for everyone but there's so much to do & so much to see!

[@pinkbeauty93]

I love how the guy was singing to you 😍

[@HelloKatyxo]

Me too!! it snapped me outta my stressed mood! haha

[@marissa9522]

Loved the video!! How do you manage looking at and finding a new apartment before you lease is up\ not having two rents due at the same time, in other words how do you line it up?

[@Jessiyeajin]

Most apartments in NYC will list apartments that are available “immediately” unless it otherwise says when it will be available for move in! So I’ve had friends start looking at apartments about 2 weeks before lease end date

[@tash8491]

Toronto rental market is equally bad 😪 right there with you!

[@savannahcranford9389]

Last apartment was nice, hope you find a place !

[@NinaThomas]

That last place is so stunning!!!

[@kimberlycohen8562]

Wishing you the best of luck..you seem so nice, I hope you find your best space!

[@kara6784]

So excited for this

[@ma_7h]

Where are your brown and blanket jacket

[@stephanielake11]

Good luck with your apartment hunt!! Hope you find your dream apartment at an awesome price!!❤️🍀

[@sophiaalexandra8885]

You should use enhanced audio by Adobe to filter out the background noise!

[@shao3358]

Maybe the 4th floor walk up will be good for you. I also hate cardio so why not just include it in your routine lol.

[@anechka2006]

Good luck 🍀 Katy!!!

[@marid164]

Hi Katy! Been watching you for years and love your content☺️ I might be moving to New York in Spring and would appreciate a lot if you could link the websites where you search for flats 😅 I know it’s insanely hard to find and I don’t have much budget cause I’m a student but that would help a lot 🙏🏻

[@CristinaMichelle]

I could totally see you in Brooklyn if you want something more quiet!

[@sabrinamd04]

Where is the purple dress from?

[@meganb4898]

I totally get you - every 2/3 years I change flats if not even cities haha. 1:17 life is about experiences right! 😊 as always Katy, love you and your vlogs. #followingyousince2010

[@sophiaalexandra8885]

House/apartment hunting is so fun

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

So glad to have watched this! I always think that travel is made easier when you have the best travel gear and essentials too. The bento bag from Nomad Lane is my best carry-on bag for travels like this. Thought I'd share it with you, too! :)

[@CananK]

Omgg I love the last one!

[@vivalabeauty33]

Where are those two coats from- the brown and black leather ones?!

[@HelloKatyxo]

Black one is zara + brown is a few years ago from revolve!

[@vivalabeauty33]

@@HelloKatyxo Thank you! They are beautiful

[@EmLove2013]

I used to live in the apartment complex in tribeca. As a heads up, we did have a mouse.

[@GlamGoddes101]

Did you live in an older building?

[@oliviapfeiffer493]

omg ur hair looks amazing

[@andreabrischigliaro5377]

Ciao Katy qual è il tuo pokémon preferito per curiosità?

[@xokelseyxo9238]

I think my favorite apartment you showed us number 3!

[@TheBeatlesToday]

Girl, no need to justify your decision to move! NYC apartment prices are steep, so you might as well pick a place that actually serves you and your needs.

[@HelloKatyxo]

Thank you :) Needed to hear this! XO

[@emmalily8809]

Omg why did I laugh so hard at that first clip 😂 ´GooD afternOon gorgeouS’

[@101blushingbeauty]

I live in a 5 floor walk up and that second apartment looked my my dream place! Whoever lived there, I loved the teal cabinets haha

[@RebeccaABeaudoin]

Love my suburban life, but damn living in the city would be nice

[@Meeshhhh]

I’m the opposite dreaming of living in the suburbs after 8 yrs living in downtown Boston 😂 grass is always greener!

[@TerryFobear]

Did you move

[@laurenmw9629]

The turquoise and purple did not look good haha. Otherwise that apartment had good bones

[@123teddyandme]

so she’s moving bc it’s too noisy?

[@analazic3205]

Hugs from Serbia! 🧡

[@HelloKatyxo]

hugs from NYC!! XOXO

[@jennywhut]

Love this

[@susanvelez6534]

QUESTION: be honest I can handle it, would you say I’m too old to start my own channel?

[@ilovepalmtrees08]

Just move to wear Brooke miccio lives she seems like there’s never noise!!!

[@andreabrischigliaro5377]

Ciao Katy come stai?

[@feelzify]

omg hi katyyyy

[@HelloKatyxo]

Hi hi!! TY for being here :)

[@allyjohnson2289]

Hahaha the intro

[@meganb4898]

Good morning lovely lady 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@Tory_aspen]

Ew omg that first apartment… how do those girls not see that mold in the bathroom………

[@AronAroniteOnlineTV]

😳🥴💥🙃🙃

[@mellissajohnson9691]

you look british

[@cait.]

I’ve lived in a 4th floor walk up for over 5 years now…. It’s not worth it don’t do it!! I would’ve moved a long time ago but the rent is too good to leave 🥲

[@clacyangraclawaslam7044]

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