The TRUTH about living alone in NYC.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Whoever counts how many times I say "like" gets a cookie 🍪 Have you ever lived alone? 👀What are your pros and cons?

[@sohaibmirza9827]

The quietude of being alone did help me reflect about what I was going through in life. But at the same time, it made me realize the importance of my family and friends.

[@heyyyyyyyyyyy34]

Nah I'm 10 sooo I can't live alone. I wish I could cuz my siblings are annoying af

[@NerdyStalkerGeek]

I’ve been in NYC 3 weeks now and definitely benefited from your videos! Also I naively thought that it would be safe for me, a man, to walk home late at night on a semi busy street even for those hours. Not even 1.5 weeks into living here a man threatened to jump me with his friends if I didn’t pull money out of the ATM for him! I was able to get away without handing over any money or being followed but still, if you’re going home alone late at night, sometimes it’s just safer to fork over the money for an Uber

[@ChelseaCallahan]

that is absolutely horrifying I'm so sorry you experienced that! and I'm glad you're okay!!

[@RuReady115]

What?? What part?

[@supergirl857dooms5]

What part of NYC???

[@kawaiihikari0]

Yeah it’s everywhere my guy. Lol

[@jadedoe9966]

It’s because big cities give them a slap on the wrist, same here in Ca

[@MrSniganoo]

I just moved to an apt where you can hear people stomping around upstairs and at night I can hear them banging around until very late into the evening. I have promised myself the next place I move to is detached so I do not hear anyone’s noise. I don’t mind noise during the day as people are going about their business but when people are banging around close to or past midnight that irritates me. Have some consideration folks!

[@blakechung2039]

I have never had the experience of coming home to a clean apartment when I had roommates lol what a dream

[@ChelseaCallahan]

hahah perhaps I was lucky

[@Joseph3391399]

My roommate would clean up too it was nice! gotta be selective!

[@BeautyByJuliette14]

I live on Campus at Columbia and I used to be annoyed at how annoying the public safety officers were in my building. They always ask me to swipe ID and show daily covid health checks. But now thinking after this video, I'm thankful because I always know I'm safe and nobody could ever enter my building without living there.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Thanks for sharing Juliette! This is a great perspective

[@xYummyBieber]

NYC is the only place I've lived where I experienced actual suicidal thoughts. And when there's snow on the ground? Just forget about it tbh. Now I live in Miami and it's like night and day and I don't feel like I'm struggling to survive. The constant sunshine and view of palm trees alone are more uplifting than I ever could've imagined. One city that I really love is Chicago because it has an NYC kind of feel but without that huge competitive/elitism vibe.

[@soyoujen]

wow hope it gets better for you

[@avanellebaird7580]

PROS for me were walking around naked. lol.....not having to deal with unwanted company.....not having to deal with different thermostat requests.....not having to think of anyone or anyone's feelings about something before doing it....CONS...lonliness as you said, constant fear during the night when something is heard, not having someone immediately to run something by when you actually feel like having someone's opinion, even tho it doesnt count....not having someone to cook when you dont feel like it, not having that automatic company when something impromptu comes up.

[@wilbs216]

I just wanna say I love your videos and how authentic they are. I’ve been thinking about moving to NY alone early next year and all your videos are life savers.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

You’re the sweetest! Thanks for watching!!

[@Meghan0110]

I just moved into my own place in Brooklyn a month ago and am enjoying it so much. I feel really lucky to be able to have that experience. I totally agree about it feeling sacred and being specific about who I want to let into my space. Your videos helped a lot in preparing to move here from abroad! So thank you for all of the tips!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

You totally understand!! Congrats on the move! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MonicaAdrianna]

I appreciate your comment on "everyone should live alone at least sometime" because you're right, it's not feasible for a lot of people anymore. My dream all through my teens and 20's was to have my own apartment, but with all my student loans that was definitely not possible. My boyfriend and I finally found an apartment that was perfect for us and our corgi (we are in NJ and renting here is tough too) and we are super happy now! Getting to decorate and having quiet space are my favorite parts ^__^

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Awe I love this!! NJ is awesome, and I love that you have a corgi 🥺 thanks for watching!

[@MonicaAdrianna]

@@ChelseaCallahan

[@RuReady115]

Having a bf is a roommate u sleep with

[@sohaibmirza9827]

I happen to be feeling an immense desire to move to nyc, and your videos are really helping me get a grounded understanding of what it means to be a New Yorker.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

I’m so glad they are helpful for ya! Thanks for watching :)

[@Isaactorres60]

Pls don't come

[@dontgiveinfo]

so. did it make you still want to go to nyc?

[@AntiMasonic93]

It is a good thing you live alone. Roommates cause too many problems. I had a lot of problems with roommates over the years.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Yeah definitely depends on the roommates! They can make or break your living experience

[@paulmaul007]

I was thinking about moving to New York City, but after I read the shocking book New York; The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Truth on my Kindle Reader, I was like no way am I moving to New York City!! They can keep that City!

[@Nchinnam]

Glad i found this video, Im moving to NYC in 2 weeks. fresh college grad and I know noone there so its going to be a huge shift for me.

[@SerinaJK]

I'm living in Hudson County, NJ in an apartment my Mom and I used to rent out. She's my landlord now which makes things pretty awesome. I'm around her so she feels safe and I feel relatively safe with her around even though she's up there in age. My neighborhood is changing rapidly too. Stores are being robbed, people are involved in domestic violence problems with weapons, some try to commit suicide with rifles, and you have drug addicts walking around and stealing vehicles. Luckily, I don't have a vehicle. Though I really do need one at some point in the near future. My rent is discounted too, but I'm responsible for doing repairs since I was doing them as a property manager anyway. I had really bad anxiety the first half of the first year thinking my place would get broken into or I would be followed home, but I'm getting ballsier. If someone is following me, I literally stop walking and just stand there lol It looks "crazy", but it works. The person passes me, and because we're on a busy street, they keep going after I stop walking. I always have my smartphone with me and keep most of my trips within walking distance. Any time, I go far, I take the bus, but I feel safe doing that. The job economy is especially tough right now. So it makes living alone hard, but I know having other people living with me will hike up costs and I'll have zero privacy. I wish my windows were sound proof, because I often wonder if some of the neighbors can hear everything I'm doing in the privacy of my own home. I live in a two story house on the top floor. It's year 2 and I'm getting the hang of it. It feels more natural to me now and I'm a lot more comfortable than I was last year.

[@ken.zallen]

i’m actually coming to nyc next week and will be staying alone in an air bnb for a few days to see what life would be like alone there!!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Amazing idea!! I hope you have the best time ✨🥳🥰

[@RuReady115]

Thats smart

[@susanbick4318]

I am so glad I found your vlog. You would be so good on a talk show!!!! Such a refreshing change of pace!!! You have the degree!!!!!

[@Taviafc]

Great video. Thank you for always being honest and keeping it real.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Thanks for watching :D

[@Phantomstories1831]

I love living alone can use washroom with door open lol luv ur videos also dont have to worry about using kitchen anytime and ppl stealing

[@chrisbrickey]

I’ve lived alone for almost all my life and I honestly can’t imagine living with someone else again. Sure it’s nice having someone to be there to talk to and do stuff with, and definitely split the cost of bills, but just the freedom to walk around my apartment naked or put stuff wherever I want is just too much of a plus for me.

[@Joseph3391399]

I like your videos! quite informative and honest :)) I'm in nyc too but I feel lonely at times too 😭

[@mary-janerobb6612]

Super glad I found your video before my trip to NYC this summer. I'll be staying for two/three weeks for an internship and am super nervous, but excited about living there. Even if it's just for a little bit of time. So I've been researching and studying what life is like in the city. And this video has given me a really great insight.

[@ellisal.8607]

This is quite specific, but I'm just moving from living with a roommate to a studio in the city (which is how I found you!), but sadly studio is sans-dishwasher and I had just ordered a 75 pack of dishwasher pods that I need to get off my hands! If you want to briefly relive the lovely subsidization of living costs, happy to pass on since I can't use em!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

haha I love this! I am not in need of any dishwasher pods, but maybe someone else here will be!!

[@gazalakhan8113]

Hi Chelsea. I live in India and we have solid construction here and this is due to the culture we inherited from the British. They were just very good in everything they did. But I am aware that in many countries and even in high-end hotels one can literally hear evth from the adjacent room. I suppose one has to find their way around this drawback.

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

It's mean you having that desire and looking safe place

[@avanellebaird7580]

you look so pretty in this vid.....:) i truly appreciate your videos. i overdo on these types of videos but yours ALWAYS seem to be truthful and REAL.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Thank you for your kind words!! I’m glad you are here!! 💘

[@lilymn1382]

So true I lived in NYC most of my life . I was in a apartment with my family and with 4 other apartments on the same floor . I went full ham and went to the south (TN) lol I was over the crowd and the noise . Probably because It’s my family’s choice to stay in the city and I wanted to make my own decisions of how I want my life to be . I’m much happier down South It is possible to live in NY it just needs a good paying job and around 5,000 net pay to live comfortably at least .

[@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy]

Enjoyed your perspective. I'd like to, someday, get back to NYC to visit.

[@kawaiihikari0]

Hey I just started watching your videos a few days ago. I love your vids keep it up! Also I’ve always wanted to try living in NYC I currently live in SoCal ( Southern California) about an hour from LA. It’s hella expensive out here and I just want to go to NYC for all the people and shit to do. For a 1 bedroom it’s usually minimum of 3 grand a month just for rent. So it wouldn’t be a problem going there. So surprised NYC isn’t more expensive than Cali. Anyway thank you for these vids shit is 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@samanthabatt2758]

So cool that you are from the PNW and lived in Seattle! I’m from Washington and lived in SEA for a while…the CD lol…so ya not the best area. I’m in Philly now doing a program at the children’s hospital and could end up in NYC. Love your videos so much!!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

No way that awesome!! Also about the childrens hospital program! thanks so much for watching :)

[@dylanjohnson3346]

Even as a man I feel safer with chain locks

[@GlitterDoll17]

I live roommates and I still feel lonely lol So I might look for my own place. At least I won't have to clean up after other people. I'll have to find friends on the street lol

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Oh yes I FEEL this. Yes take the leap!

[@kahlodiego5299]

NYC was the only place I was safe and allowed to be myself - but it was the eighties.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

So cool to experience nyc in the 80’s

[@MissTronik]

My dad used to work for the police. He told me once that most housebreaking happened on the last floor. Because there are less people who potentially could disturb. I totally agree about the gut. I will move in a week weeks and this one apartment had me like „Woah!“. Didn’t happened with the other six ones I used to see before.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

😅😅😅

[@MissTronik]

I moved out at 19 yo and never lived with roommates. I could never imagine living together with other people except my bf or family. And I have two cats. So I’m never alone 😬😂

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Ahahaha honestly you’re living my dream 🐱🐱

[@tomswan3401]

Not sure, most of your vids are about appartments in NYC, maybe you should start somewhere as part time real estate agent (if you know so much about appartments and neighborhoods in NYC). Also if life in NYC is mostly in survival mode, what keeps you there, what goals do you want to achieve that keep you there in NYC?^^

[@RuReady115]

Very educational video

[@GorgieClarissa]

Cats are great secret pets :D dogs... not so much unless you live in a huge apartment complex.

[@peckser5alltheway]

Love this

[@carolynblair6403]

Great video!! Loved it.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

🥺😭😍🤩🥳 thanks for watching Carolyn!

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

You given me your import time and been here thanks maybe I'm boring person

[@summerdow7149]

Does your apartment have an in unit washer and dryer and dishwasher? I’ve heard that for people wanting to move to NY that these are two things that are hard to get for a cheap/reasonable price based on NYC standards! Is this pretty true? Especially for the washer and dryer I would want it to be in unit and not even in the building on a different floor or having to go to a laundromat. Also is the walkability of NYC something you would say as a main reason a lot of people like living in NYC? Does it ever get annoying having to take public transportation, especially with the subway being unreliable sometimes? With grocery shopping do you have a small rolling cart?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

I don't have an in unit washer/dryer! usually only the newer/nicer buildings have those, like you said. the walkability is a HUGE pro! the subway is great if you always leave super early and anticipate the delays. I just use bags for shopping but I see people roll around carts

[@sadrayaakbarie2879]

actually you go through this knowing you will succeed but in my country well we really gotta put our devil faces on!

[@Happypucks]

I just want to drive a ATV on the streets like the Ruff Riders there but not my vintage srt rebuilt by hand ever. Im afraid someone in debt may hit me in a late model over priced lease while driving with angst cussing 😂😂😂

[@loveandmoney]

you said you would add your apartment details ? Sorry I missed that video and can't find it

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

After that video people must say to do that in life these things

[@xcc3089]

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[@debrafirestone861]

I would never live in New York City akone

[@ChelseaCallahan]

It’s definitely not for everyone

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

I talked about colourful life

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

my loneliness real but people alone just by name because they having everything in life

[@jasminajanel1522]

I plan on actually moving there any tips ?🙂

[@jenna9183]

Would you be comfortable saying which neighborhood you’re in? I was thinking of moving to NYC to the Upper West Side with my dog and cat next winter or Spring as a single women. Do you get any harassment that makes you feel scared on the subway? Do you use Ubers at night if you need to get home?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

I live in Harlem! UWS is a great neighborhood to live I hear. I do get subway harassment sometimes, and only use Uber if I’m intoxicated haha. Come on over to NYC!

[@iamtabitha]

I live on the uws and it’s truly a dream!

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

Don't tell no problem

[@jackutterback3155]

What borough is your apartment in?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Manhattan!

[@lifeincentraleurope]

Why do you prefer NY than Seattle city? Not about apartman. I think Seattle more liveable.

[@damianbuzon8119]

New York is at my place in the country (?) where I live . hope you understand? 😊... 🇺🇸👍🏻 💩🇵🇱

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

He didn't talk him or you talked to him during living some time both you here I don't having believe that

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

I having been secretly life

[@JensSchraeder]

You should move to DesMoines. Its safer there. 😉

[@ChelseaCallahan]

haha it’s a nice thought but no thanks :)

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

Hi, friend I doesn't matter where are you living my concern with honestly

[@juanmacal278]

I wish be your friend!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hey friend!

[@juanmacal278]

@@ChelseaCallahan can we be friends for real ?

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

It's your own life, how you choice your self ?

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

But they charging too much

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

Is that your real name which I'm seeing (chelsea Callahan)

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

bye

[@larslarsen1444]

Where do you get your groceries at ? Amazon ?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Trader Joe’s!

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

its okay because it's on rent not your own

[@MatthewBratton-d1b]

Living in NYC isn’t really worth it unless you’re earning at least mid 6 figures.

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

After that video you must need to be safe and careful take Care bye

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

maybe you having any other reason that's why you not ready to leave it?

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

Leave it see other

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

Is that loneness

[@barrycanete9849]

lol.. sorry i was a local

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

You first girl saying that

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

I don't believe

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

How many boy friends do you having now in life

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

How old are you ?

[@DevPythonUnity]

why you snithcing