THIS $9000 Gated Manhattan NYC Townhouse is Almost 200 Years Old

Could you live in an Entire Building by yourself? THIS One of a kind 3-Floor Historic West Village Townhouse is an absolute dream in the heart of the best New york city neighborhood of all time! Its right by Washington Square Park and was built in 1840 (formerly the headquarters of Reader’s Digest). This Gated New York apartment is 100% classic New York City and is a total blast from the past with historic details throughout ever floor of this massive and unique Townhouse. I’m ready to move in to this Manhattan townhouse because of its cute little historic / gated community but i think i can only afford it for about 5 minutes lol.
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[@spiegel3269]

I like how it's $9,000 a month and they buy their furniture at IKEA. And imagine paying that much and not having it go towards a mortgage.

[@mentonejake5192]

It's staged.

[@georgew7405]

People are crazy about Manhattan. I don't know why

[@FunSizeSpamberguesa]

That's what I don't get -- if you can afford this type of rent, you can afford to buy a place in a reasonable area, so why throw your money in the garbage? Renting is just flushing money down the drain.,

[@marc44444]

@@mentonejake5192 staged poorly. for that price hire a professional staging company. don't do it yourself

[@DoreenBellDotan]

I thought the same thought. The only thing that makes sense to me is that the people renting came into town to do a job for a year or two and don't plan to stay.

[@Ladymystique80]

For $9k per month...i was decidedly underwhelmed. The layout was awkward and it still would need a lot more renovations.

[@Dain75]

I was thinking the same thing. I didn't really like anything about it.

[@j.kristineemmons]

Yoooooo, I'm beyond flabbergasted. Do you know anything about NYC real estate? I'd be surprised if this is not well over $20K now. The tiniest, most awful little garden (slightly below ground) studios in this neighborhood go for $4K+/mo.

[@goddesst]

I would love to see how it use to look when it was Reader's Digest headquarters

[@nf7901]

I was actually in the West Village today and came across a Townhouse for sale. I looked it up and it was selling for $11.5 milion. It was just for 1 family even with the garden apartment (that's where they had their kitchen). I was thinking, with that much space why not let the garden level be a rental unit? Then I realized..if someone can pay 11.5 million for a house, they don't need rental income. Anyhoo, this Townhouse kinda reminded of that one.

[@susanurbanczyk9084]

This video could also be titled "How to remove almost anything pretty or interesting from an old townhouse." Makes me want to cry.

[@CashJordan]

Lol

[@hilocron4274]

Honestly why do they need to make look modern it strips it of its history it’s personality and the things that made it a home now it’s just clinical no personality nothing just a shell with white walls and lights it’s a crime if the original architecture can’t be saved at least try to recreate the same type of architecture or decor to keep the original creators vision alive instead of the lazy method of “ hip modern yeah cool design

[@d4ever649]

Really? They still had the ceiling light fixture things the fire places, the staircase, built in bookcases and trim, and stain glass windows. their furniture is just cheap.

[@webchamp930]

I agree, the only reason people would pay so much is because they want the old time charm.. ur all removed and it looks boring as hell

[@joysoyo2416]

Omg I hate that when they take a BEAUTIFUL old building and "modernize" it. Makes me cry too.

[@SymbaDAVE]

That chess guy is so wholesome :')

[@lesliecalvert3458]

It's not stupid it's all about learning. Love that

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Hmmm that's your take...

[@lesliecalvert3458]

@@LafemmebearMusic lifes all about perception

[@Bobrogers99]

Cosmetically, this place has very few antique features, and some of the now-dated renovations haven't been high end. Functionally, if you're having a dinner party you must either eat in the kitchen (which lacks class) or cart all the food down a set of stairs (which is annoying and hazardous). A dumbwaiter would have helped. It needs a first-floor half bath. People paying $9,000/month expect class and luxury. This has neither. The location is very good and it has a lot of good space, but it strikes out for both cosmetics and function. (Add sound of me tearing up my check.)

[@mjv1967]

Sad part is the interior was likely gutted. Not much period trim left in the home.

[@janekata1432]

True--but you can still make it vintage...

[@lesliewaters2563]

This would be such a good place to have roommates, you wouldn’t be stepping on each other and there’s so much space you’d rarely have to see each other lol

[@joysoyo2416]

No body wants roommates

[@lesliewaters2563]

@@joysoyo2416 I want roommates instead of paying 9k a month xD

[@mariaford3215]

This place needs a refurbishing, like maybe bringing the kitchen and half bath down to first level with a dining room and small sitting room on first floor. Put living room on second floor and two bedroom on third.

[@irenaathena7181]

Agree, way too much living space on the ground floor, but no dining area upstairs near the kitchen? Plus the kitchen is dreadful, not going to say anything about the black toilet.....

[@StrangeSpark]

Just thought similar. It would be an epic house share if there were more bedrooms and (slightly) less living space.

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

1. I like your jokes. 2. FINALLY an apartment with enough closet space for all my clothes! 3. What no wine fridge? that is deal breaker.

[@realmccoy18]

i'm a bit underwhelmed by this one...they've removed too many of the period details and ugly diagonal pine floor ruins the look of the place.... but if you were a bunch of student's it would be fine.

[@ligiabonfanti3493]

Yeap. For the price I was expecting a little more.

[@doorHtJB]

Why does the town house look likes it’s going through an existential crisis?

[@switchhiter69]

I was thinking the same thing! Is it classic, is it modern. Is it tasteful, is it tacky. It's all of the above which makes the house feel like a temporary rental instead of a home 😟 But I did enjoy that surprise medicine cabinet!

[@bjmurray1842]

no sure, but Cash does mention that it used to be the Reader's Digest offices, so that explains the set-up a bit.,

[@EricaGamet]

That's what nearly 200 years of renovations gets ya!

[@doorHtJB]

@@EricaGamet The floors could have been all the same

[@darealberrygarcia]

Its a a bunch of things but beautiful

[@seannorton69]

That tavern on Minetta lane is the old Kettle of Fish (which is on Christopher st.) where Jack Kerouac and severla other Beats used to go, its mentioned in John Clellon Holmes book Go.

[@incyphe]

Tough to rent out space like this... I think it's better off being sold to young rich family and they can sink in 500k into renovation to make it feel like a home.

[@mrn13]

Sorry to be negative, but the renovations look cheap?

[@doorHtJB]

I think they look cheap because whoever renovated this town house mixed modern with wood finishes. If you go modern you go all the way. Everything should be white. 🙄

[@CashJordan]

All good. It’s a rental at the end of the day

[@Eeeeeeeeej]

The last bathroom looked so wonky. Why bother putting in counter tops if you’re not going to install any cabinetry?

[@TELEVISIBLE]

@@CashJordan 9000 rental 😅

[@kwadjookai8172]

9000 a month but has pinewood floors . This is such a rip off but only in New York

[@cyoohoos]

$108k in RENT/year.. but I would totally let him teach me chess. But that raggedy laundry ..... and a man picked that black toilet.....

[@Jane2856]

My thoughts exactly! 😂 As soon as I saw the black toilet and some of the other black tiles/countertops

[@PianoMan-hx3ev]

And...this is why everyone is leaving NYC. Time to get back to reality, folks.

[@rosalynsmith4928]

Exactly

[@josephsimmons6297]

I agree , the rent is too damn high

[@josephsimmons6297]

This guy said that the place is affordable for 9,000 . If you're a millionaire you can afford it.

[@PianoMan-hx3ev]

@@josephsimmons6297 right!!! Hahahahaha

[@jerms_mcerms9231]

@Pete B ironic

[@mrmikeyd2]

Cash "this thing" is called a damper for the fireplace......Bless your heart, you are SUCH a millennial!

[@karenlevine8076]

I've always known it as the flue. The damper is inside the flue. Old boomer ;)

[@surfsideRox]

That’s actually really a great deal! I was paying $5200 a month for a 1 bedroom in Berkeley downtown. X Priced well in my opinion 👍

[@jschindler6927]

spoiler alert: it's got a medicine cabinet

[@CashJordan]

Haha

[@kjohnson5932]

😂🤣

[@ams3344]

That's a really big medicine cabinet 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣 hysterical

[@michellebloch8970]

Awww, man, now you ruined it for me! Now I just have to watch the next one to see if it has one 😞

[@christinemarcotte2094]

If this used to be Readers Digest headquarters, I’d LOVE to see what it looked like in each room!! I’ve lived in a lot of character buildings. So much space, original wood trim, fireplace mantles , always a dining room and usually a sun room as well. Also a pantry room off the kitchen, a “maids quarters” and 2 entries and exits. For cheap out here!!

[@kevinkennedy661]

Thanks Cash that was so worth the wait. What an amazing place and so full of history.

[@schw0373]

still prefer that $10K SoHo loft from last summer...one huge, cool looking space across a single floor beats three smaller spaces over three floors

[@lucreciadiaz3636]

What a cool historic space. I'm glad you did this one. Super unique. I think the room across from the kitchen, was probably the servant's quarter back in the day. Super cool. Thanks again.

[@kateg7298]

So few rentals have an area that screams 'and this is where you'd put the piano, of course'.

[@haroldbeck4351]

Yes, that person has a bad case of affluenza.

[@jlpack62]

You can put both a piano and a nice dining table in that secondary living area.

[@RLucas3000]

@@jlpack62 But would there be room for the harpist to play during dinner?

[@stevenbaggley1257]

@@RLucas3000 No, the snooker table would be in the way. 😄

[@garyjamgochian]

All the way from lebanon 🇱🇧 with love ❤ your videos is so entertaining , even my dream for moving to nyc is nearly impossible ... you're videos is keeping me really up and motivated for that , thanks a lot cash ! Keep uploading every single day , im watching all of them one by one .

[@anonymousadult]

I’m from Texas... I love watching “how the other half lives” in NYC!

[@janewillson3221]

Still enjoying you videos, you make me smile thank you 😊

[@bonniepwtf]

Loved getting to see this!

[@jerryperagine2359]

Cash, just think, at the 1:06 mark, where you gesture across the street and say "this particular part of 6th Avenue kinda sucks", you COULD have said "Here's the site of the historic Waverly Theater, where Rocky Horror Picture Show made its debut 45 years ago". That should rank as a must-have photo, right there.

[@thecocktailian2091]

Yeah, he's not old enough to know What Rocky Horror even is. Sadly, only a selling point to Gen Xers.

[@waynedexter]

The interior of this townhouse was anticlimactic, sadly. Most of what would’ve made this place awesome has been gutted. Im glad a smidge of the original details were saved but woefully not enough, not even close.

[@NeatNeat121]

Love seeing the more unique places like this one!

[@drivethrutours1916]

Zillow shows that this place was listed for rent at $15,000/month in June of 2020, but now it is "only" listed for $9,000/month....Does this mean that the owner is offering a really good deal, or was the previous listing overpriced to begin with...?

[@thecocktailian2091]

Its the location, thats what your paying for.

[@mmaarriiaanna1998]

@@thecocktailian2091 that’s not actually the question lol

[@jerms_mcerms9231]

rent prices have been cliff diving bc of the pandemic. People are leaving because they don't want to get sick, cant afford rent because their unemployed, or living somewhere cheaper bc they can work remotely.

[@thecocktailian2091]

@@jerms_mcerms9231 Rents for the high end apartments have indeed been nosediving. Rents at the lower end have merely been dripping downwards.

[@lindasecrease205]

The decorative circular discs on the ceiling with the light fixture is called a medallion. Really makes the room. Love your tips and points of interest both near the apartments and inside of them as well. This one is amazing. That little corner on first level could be set up like a little library or reading nook. Cozy.

[@scottw.3258]

It's commonly referred to as a 'ceiling rose'. These were commonly placed above a meeting table, where participants knew they could speak freely, without repercussion( the rose has been a symbol of secrecy dating back to Roman times.). Over the years, the ceiling rose became nothing more than a decorative feature.

[@gardenknitter4]

So flippers renovate the character out of beautiful buildings in NYC like every place else.

[@monsieurfortuna9952]

Deserted streets, empty subway, house that look like Will Smith house from "I Am Legend" movie. I am having "I Am Legend" flashbacks

[@CashJordan]

Lol

[@EvanYoungMusic]

W4th has such a nostalgic feel for me... Grays Papaya!!! I always love hanging at Washington Square Park.

[@J9Gata]

Underwhelming bathrooms, non usable stackable laundry room but the rest was pretty amazing, the kitchen is wonderful 👏 it's the perfect spot to put a large dining room table. The beams on the bedroom off of the kitchen were also great

[@thecleankitchen7898]

My dream home in NYC!! The best location and beautiful, big interior!! Love, love, love!

[@33garden64]

Hey Cash: the chess player said it is learning, we're learning from you, too.😂

[@CashJordan]

Lol I guess

[@joymae]

My building was building in 1864 it’s wild. Looks nicely renovated inside.

[@majorcynic]

Dang, Cashew. I have mixed feelings about this place. Even if I could afford it, the layout is somewhat bothersome. It was obviously designed to have the bottom floor as a "great room" for receiving guests. There is no bathroom on the ground level, so guests would need to ascend to take care of business. (I honestly don't know why I always worry about drunk people and stairs when I'm assessing these places.) Obviously, it's a beautiful place and location is PRIMO. PS. I love the black bathroom. You know, black is the new black.

[@valerieschoen7494]

Not saying I would but not saying I wouldn’t do crime to be able to live there. The windows alone with the deep sills!

[@Bobrogers99]

I agree that there absolutely should be a half-bath on the first floor.

[@thecocktailian2091]

Yeah, occupant may not have handicapped friends over.

[@goddesst]

Cashew? 😳

[@majorcynic]

@@goddesst I've always called him Cashew. He doesn't seem to mind. It's a term of endearment.

[@kamwong8884]

Love the older residences that you can still find in NYC. There is so nice. I'm going to have to pass as I can't afford it and I didn't win the latest powerball lottery.... but if I had, the money, I'd love it as it's got a fabuloso kitchen!

[@essential.technology]

Better find yourself an oil well, or just conquer one in some third world country. 😉

[@pgfinna]

I saw this in the morning and couldn't get it out of my mind all day.

[@robertharris4100]

Cash. This Townhouse, set in a beautiful section of the West Village is Absolutely Fabulous! I would set up a bar & pool table in the smaller section of the living room; which would be perfect for Entertaining. And put a Grand piano in the main section of the living room, with very expensive over sized couches & chairs. The walls scream for expensive modern art. I agree with you, the bedroom just outside the kitchen would make a perfect location for a home office. The master bedroom with Devine; with enough closet space to satisfy a Fashionista. You have made my day. Blessed & Highly Favored is the person who can afford to live in such Luxury.

[@nancypettitt1211]

Cash I am ready to move in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW What a find. I love everything about it. Especially the detail. Hopefully it will rent soon and the people in it appreciate its qualities. thanks again.

[@EnterGalactica]

LOVE the Mamouns shoutout! 💞

[@sharontolbert1112]

I live in Eastern NC, I will never move to NY, but I LOVE your videos!! They make me LOL!

[@kasandrabrown8611]

Love all the space and multiple floors.

[@kasandrabrown8611]

Are you snowed in?

[@sarahjane9512]

Yes, Cash on Sunday!!! A kitchen that has plenty of cabinets that is nice. I love cabinets. I have 32 feet worth of cabinets in my kitchen. Plenty of exercise going up and down all those stairs. Lots of closets but 9000K - crazy.

[@cook3462]

Love the chess guy!! Nice townhome too.

[@kishaarethapaul7241]

My father's family used to live in this area. I'm sure my dad stephon would want me to move there. So keeping in touch with your channel. I so remember this apartment. Very nice price a little high.

[@crackerjack9320]

Looked like real pine wood flooring on the first floor, payed diagonally. Pretty Kool!

[@ceciliastepaniak9759]

I had dinner at Pommes Frites years ago what a nice surprise to see it in your video.

[@mariavandenbosch2149]

WOW, love the space!

[@debraboyea7776]

Good one Cash..."if you want comedy just watch my videos!"🤣🤣 I just laughed out loud! I'd love to know if that is ever purchasd!

[@LafemmebearMusic]

The price of this home just shows how bad everything has gotten. Meanwhile folx all over the country are in essentially breadlines... smh humans can we collectively shift this please? Nah? Ok...

[@marie-sophie4]

I don’t always comment but I watch all your videos and this one I absolutely love ! It’s like having a real home in the city ! By paying this price I would pay off my actual condo in less than 2 years ! That’s crazy 🤣🤣🤣

[@CashJordan]

Yep this one it spectacular

[@kathleena5687]

The problem with having roommates is you don't know if they will pay their share of the rent and other bills.

[@CJC0017]

Love the kitchen ..wow

[@DanielleDoherty]

Ugh this is such goals. I used to work at the Minetta Lane Theater on that block and dream about living on that gorgeous street. To whomever gets this place: Porto Rico Importing on Bleecker for coffee, and Bagels on the Square on Carmine for the best bagels of your life!

[@melissareid640]

That's incredible I asked why NYC at these prices? But this history but is amazed. That is all. Thank You!

[@wanderer1343]

How odd you mentioned Pommes Frites. Years ago i saw a television show on unique restaurants, it featured Pommes Frites. I always thought if i visited NYC, i would love to visit the restaurant and every once in a while I wonder if the place is still open. Thanks, I love you channel.

[@jagergerg9771]

Nice outdoor kitchen chairs.

[@redvoodoo1000]

I love chess guy!

[@CashJordan]

Lol yes he’s in the same spot every week

[@LoadedPistolTv]

So beautiful.

[@ronycamacho7132]

Let’s see with $9000 I can def live comfortably in a Brooklyn loft and still have enough to splurge on shopping. It’s still a nice townhouse, thank you Jordan.

[@borispeper6981]

this house and the whole aea are great.

[@ChristiansEntertainmentEcke]

Hey I really like the kinda neighbourhood-tour at the beginning, would appreaciate if you give it more space in the next videos, too. Keep up the amazing work!

[@vonlipi]

Fabulous place!

[@richardlim2518]

Love the facade of this house. Probably needs some TLC to bring it back to being a home, again. Thanks for the tour!

[@nygrl6102]

Finally! Space for my pool table!

[@baileya6585]

For $9K I would expect better bathrooms...the space overall though looked good.

[@1uhot426]

Hell, i was expecting a cook top n double oven lol

[@stephanied.k.3589]

Thanks Cash! Can't afford this place but will be searching for that mirrored medicine cabinet today!

[@catzdollz9810]

You are touring my and my boyfriend's former top floor apartment with top floor skylight. We lived there when we both attended Parsons School of Design in 1973-74

[@CashJordan]

Wow so cool!!

[@salamanderxeyes]

7:38 omg you really love medicine cabinets 😂

[@nikkistephens4990]

That first bedroom by the kitchen would be my dining room. Both bedrooms are great.

[@teridumbrigue7643]

Wow! This is a great place, so big! I love Washington Square Park and, uh...ice cream! The first floor would make a great living room and, wait for it...library! the kitchen is large enough to fit an island and a dining table. The second floor bed room would be a great office. The two bedroom on the third floor are huge! A wonderful guest room, and that master bedroom is unbelievable! I might be able to live here! 😁

[@kelleysullivan8908]

This place is amazing.

[@Leelee...]

You had me at laundry room.....what an amazing place.

[@ticiamillermccloud561]

Beautiful

[@Imlookingover007]

Like the gate ,courtyard and ceiling medallions and staircase - otherwise. The metal handle in the fireplace is called the damper ,shuts off or opens the draw in the chimney .

[@lisaspikes4291]

If I could afford $9000/month, that first bedroom would be for my housekeeper! 😁

[@Bachconcertos]

I luv it!

[@teresasmith6076]

What a home that could be!

[@trzagor2769]

That was a great place!!

[@LALAlala-nq3ws]

Lol I thought you were going to the apartment at night. Great vid btw!

[@mightymouseofnyc]

I really love it. That NYC charm that I love so much in these older buildings and its obviously been taken care of. Now, if someone just wants to give me $9000 a month. LOL

[@jordanmarksberry6462]

The townhouses are always crazy

[@65denikat]

There should have been a half bath downstairs, it's going to be a hassle to walk up the stairs all the time. Also the bathroom on the 2nd floor should have been renovated, probably already a long time ago... If you compare it to the "white en-suite bathroom" on the 3rd floor, now that is a nice bathroom. The bathroom of the master bedroom/primary bedroom is again way smaller and not as nice although it has more counter space than a lot of kitchens. The laundry machine could also be replaced. There could have been an island in the kitchen or at least a wine fridge. There are some nice older features in the house but it lacks quality consistency and it doesn't feel that it has been maintained with the care it deserves. If I had 9.000$ to spend on monthly rent, I probably would go for something else.

[@stevensanchez7740]

always dropping a like, NY too expensive....gotchu😙🤣🙏

[@icouldjustscream]

I think I've watched just about every video and Cash has gradually shown us his style of humour....observant with a bit of truthful sarcasm. I love it! It's amazing so many of those beautiful plaster medallions remain unscathed. What type of flooring is in BR @ 6:47? I'd love to see the cellar and climb the ladder escape.

[@CashJordan]

I think it was tile maybe

[@barbaramuzychka3836]

The cellar is actually a one bedroom apartment. This house is a two family house with a small rental unit in the lower level and the larger three story apt rental which was shown in this video thanks to Cash.

[@SuzanneWho]

@@barbaramuzychka3836 Ooh, would’ve liked to see the 1bd apt!

[@Dc-oe8qe]

Lovely place. ❤

[@lilden3366]

What would make these videos a lot more interesting is, for you to come back when the property is actually rented, and interview the Renter, and learn their backgrounds.

[@rosannacabrera0191]

Omg loveeeeee that place ☺️

[@greeneyedmimibostian3013]

Nice !!

[@HungryTrashPanda]

The fireplaces are really neat. They too often get torn out, but they’re all there!

[@barbaramuzychka3836]

the fireplaces, the two stained glass windows and a few of the ceiling lights did not get torn out but everything else did. I am so disappointed, my favorite, absolutely my very favorite street in all of the five boroughs and the inside looks like they cleaned it up from a 1980 SRO fire trap,. With an address like that, I just want to cry......

[@tomburke1687]

Awesome , gorgeous old world charm in a great location-------even if there is no Dunkin Donuts nearby.