Tiny / Micro 55sqft NYC Apartment Tour 2020! Cheap $1,000 Manhattan New York City Studio for Rent

[@ikrobiee]

People actually think these apartments are a good deal?? This is why landlords get away with overpricing.

[@witkneemenyon5612]

Yeah this is mind-blowing ! I wouldn’t even do that to myself

[@Origami84]

Compared to "normal" houses, it is a bargain. It is all about the market. If the prices were too high, no one would rent those places and the owners would eventually have to lower the prices.

[@InDes10]

Yes, these are horrible. There is no way

[@Bluatruli]

in san diego people are renting literal sheds for 1k 🤕

[@Maadaauraa]

Niknak as opposed to what? Purchasing a house?

[@CHGIV]

$1,050 a month for a 55sq ft ROOM! This is literally why people, who are able to work from home, are abandoning New York City in droves.

[@gorgeousfrazier5903]

Running away

[@Onlylettuce92]

Good!

[@beemocha]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@CrazyNaturalPrincess]

Yep & California too. Their governors are 🚮

[@chenaraseepersad3482]

Where’s everyone going I need to get out of nyc

[@lucasagnew4613]

Imagine getting evicted from someone's broom closet.

[@kathygonzalez8737]

Hahaha so funny

[@OliviaLinden]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@athena5954]

Ikr🤣

[@paulajean4540]

Just sitting here imagining Harry Potter begin evicted trying to come up with something witty to say and failing.

[@mikea8083]

Lol agree

[@devvdee3353]

That is not an apartment.. *It is a solitary confinement!*

[@annm5168]

I agree and I have been to solitary confinement..after a while it will get to you and mess with your mental health

[@devvdee3353]

Ann M sorry to hear that! I hope you’re doing good now

[@annm5168]

@@devvdee3353 thank you for that but Im fine..it was a bad time in life and got myself in some trouble with the law. Im good now and no problems..it was only a misdemeanor charge..so I was able to get my Master's in my field and make a decent living for myself... During that time I was placed in solidarity for about a week and later I moved to a cell with 2 roommates ..the cells were met for 2 people but they crammed 3 people in..even though we got along..we were still in a tight space and it still impacted your mental health. Long story short..I don't think its healthy for people to live in these types of conditions..especially when you take into consideration that furniture..clothes..etc is going to cram the room..you dont need a mansion to be happy but you need room to breathe for your mental health. PS it also impacted how I view zoos and the animals in those cages..well jail aint suppose to fun..thats the point lol

[@devvdee3353]

Ann M good to know that you’re doing fine... everyone deserves a second chance and it’s good to see, you utilised it. Stay safe mate, I am really happy for you and I wish you a much better life ahead and am sure of it, take care 🙏 And I also hope govt will treat prison time as rehabilitation and try to change the person rather than pushing him further into that dark path with such poor living conditions, prison reforms are needed in every part of the world, here in India, it’s much much worse. Am glad you came out of it as a changed man 🙏

[@sister4566]

That looks like walls erected in a hallway and they have the nerve to call it an apartment

[@KingAri]

I would use that thousand dollars to leave the state and never return 😭

[@rebeccagoris1855]

The rest of NYS isn’t so bad!

[@lovinglifeseverymoment7360]

Rebecca Goris this is true. Upstate NY is beautiful

[@barbkeen1221]

@@lovinglifeseverymoment7360 WNY is even better!!

[@barbkeen1221]

@@gabrielamamani2093 I'm sorry you didn't like like it. I moved here the beginning of the year and I like it so far. It's got beautiful scenery and the people are nice though I've run into a couple of grumpy ones but I think thats because they were pms'ing and that includes the men! 😉😂 I hope your new job offer and state works out for you! ❤🙂

[@liner011f7]

Get out of NY asap

[@Raquel314stl]

Damn that need to be against the law shittt..u can't even collect yo thoughts in there its so damn tiny

[@summerlyric506]

Right.

[@justinef]

I just lost myself dying laughing

[@iluvmjjandfam96]

LOL

[@Kiagotsumthing2say]

Lol

[@jnnlis]

Lmaoooo not collect your thoughts 💀

[@ebknows]

As an agent, if you see the word "cozy" "charming' or "unique in homes description. That home's square footage is probably less than 700 sqft

[@scarletspyder5736]

I've been apt hunting for the last 2 months and as a native New Yorker I already know to skip any place that says the "rooms are cozy" or worse when its listed as "legally 2 bedrooms" . Super code word for TEENY TINY. P.s. I found my perfect apt last week 😊

[@koira163]

wait. In america they don't list the sqft in the listing? How do you know what size apartment you are looking at? o.O

[@ra-xr7fp]

메리 some do, but from the listings i’ve seen of nyc apartments, they rarely list sqft unless it’s a big apartment

[@nicktaylor2544]

@@scarletspyder5736 congratulations on the apartment!

[@kennedicampbell410]

@@koira163 in expensive places like ny apartments no they usually dont but if you are buying a family house in texas or florida they do

[@kuchytapr]

The first apartment was a storage room. I feel sorry for whoever rents it.

[@angelaharris1112]

My storage room is larger!!!

[@HoneyBea.]

Definitely not worth that price.

[@audrey9561]

For real my bathroom is larger than that

[@ChiFamadico]

Straight up converted janitors closet 😭

[@J509-b8c]

@@audrey9561 mine as well

[@ofukur.o]

I'm sorry but I was crying laughing at her cheerily tryna sell these closets for $1000-1700/month. She seems sweet though

[@NeeNee_B.]

People who find this acceptable & are willing to pay these ridiculous prices is the real problem in NYC. They make it hard & raise the rent for the rest of us who would *NEVER.*

[@cherishoneal9108]

If I’m paying 1k for housing, I’m owning it.

[@heatherwarner2603]

Yup!!!! Same people driving driving out the culture in Brooklyn and Astoria, Queens ! Hipsters wanting to live in NYC because it’s “cool”

[@dearme0089]

This is exactly what’s going on in Houston right now. People from up north think 1800 is cheap for a 2bdrm meanwhile natives are like WTH. Just 8 yrs ago you could live in a mid rise for about 800 1bdrm. Now those same apts start at 1400. Crazy people can’t even afford to live in a city they grew up in.

[@sierrafarrell6897]

@@dearme0089 my family and I were transplants to Houston and I liked it but we eventually moved back to VA. Now that I can move with my own money stuff has skyrocketed in the 5 years I've been gone, I don't even know if I can even afford it now. I just visited again in January and the amount of "luxury" apartments and swanky lofts that have popped up are mind blowing

[@czare3440]

Well, it's either a place or the streets, if you choose to live in LA

[@loverenique3460]

The 2nd apartment was doable/livable... The 1st one was a bit insulting.

[@maijennasis]

The first was an actual slap in the face LMAO

[@Christin-n2p]

Im in Cleveland ohio, both were rip offs. Even for a storage space and an office space.

[@urfaveinternetauntee]

Love Renique right. I’m not even there and was claustrophobic.

[@dianadundidit5343]

For real! I was soooo insulted!

[@NosyHausfrau]

It was an MRI.

[@marthajanethvidea-vega1532]

The first apartment is the size of my walk in closet. I live in Houston, Texas and I pay $1300 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage in a decent neighborhood.

[@applemnki]

Yeah, but. Texas...

[@denizgul6131]

yes but you live in texas hun

[@jasmines.6325]

how did u do in the ice storm?

[@JAML1875]

Why y’all acting like Texas js bad. Lmao we pay the same amount for a big house, for the same amount y’all be paying for a tiny apartment. And I did great during the storm. Had electricity and water. With the Lords help.

[@Ytcatt1430]

All the hate on texas ✋😔 while we get more for less. I live in CCTX and pay 600$ for 2bed 2bath

[@melissaisloud7404]

The citizens of New York City should be rioting about this ridiculousness.

[@serendipityshopnyc]

Mostly they are just laughing at the landlord's agent and walking out.

[@ninja.saywhat]

absolutely, all of the problems in the world can be solved by "peaceful" rioting

[@apdroidgeek1737]

@@ninja.saywhat how else would the government listen..?

[@apdroidgeek1737]

@@ninja.saywhat this is why the government is not afraid of its people, the government is working for us they should listen to what the people say...

[@Chutney1luv]

Exactly!! Apartment living well matters! 😅🙄😅

[@niceroundbrown]

Its really sad what ny has become. The essence of ny being the city of dreams is over. Only the rich can live here and everyone else are just service workers who have roommates. Ny will regret running out the non rich creatives who made it what it was

[@chanteyelliott]

Facts!

[@LilyElkind]

yep

[@deedee_therapper]

Right

[@FaithandNova]

Even a lot of rich ppl are leaving NYC

[@justtfaith.]

Agreed.

[@jamonicashoals5866]

In regards to the roommate situation. You do have roommates, you share a bathroom. The only thing private is the bedroom, which is the same if you actually had a full size apartment with a roommate.

[@meghanjaekel8602]

Yes and you only have to share with a few people (at most) who you actually know in that situation, instead of an entire floor of strangers like a dorm room!

[@krystinaburke146]

You seem to never have had a bad roommate

[@jamonicashoals5866]

@@krystinaburke146 I don’t think I understand what your meaning.

[@krystinaburke146]

Having a full apartment with a bad roomate is worse than having your own space and sharing a bathroom with strangers

[@magrets]

@@krystinaburke146 yes, people dont know lol, it really is a huge literal difference! currently, my situation and I feel like I live on my own, not with nosey/ toxic/ problematic housemates. There are lots of issues with housemates who have been in a house for years and think they are landlords and annoy the fack of you with their set rules lol, some housemates are just plain toxic, it's like living in a home with people that are not your fam. Renting a bedroom with shared facilities means what it means, we are no fam, friends, no housemates with rules or whatever mind your own business. the end. works great for me.

[@SonicX6400]

55 sq ft and I gotta use a bathroom down the hall. Talk about adding insult to injury.

[@MsPraline]

Not to mention having to pay over $1k for rent 😳

[@sirspectre3485]

That's literally the landlords way of laughing at whoever bought the place

[@Europa1749]

I had a similar renting situation. You have to go and someone is having a leisurely shower or bath. It was awful.

[@tinytt854]

Plus u gotta eat out and no place to store/hang your clothes. No thanks.

[@Thedirtylittletruth]

And hope no one else is already in there

[@cindypattana6071]

3:15 - imagine having diarrhea and having to run to the bathroom 10 times and it's occupied.

[@marnecie]

💀💀💀🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rickiericktv3320]

😂😂😂

[@denisesevera6165]

Lol ( but not ) I have that living situation now but without the stairs &... the diarrhea😁 and the really nice thing is is that my room is 5x the size of that one (the closet they're passing off as an apartment...) I also HAVE a closet & pay less than half the rent-did she just say most of those places don't have AC? What?

[@comoelitamelendez8467]

XD You had to go worst case scenario here! It is already a hallway being rented as a room! Imagine having NORO, it is 100x worst than your typical diarrhea, trust me!

[@comoelitamelendez8467]

@@denisesevera6165 Wait, what? NO A/C! How did I miss that? Probably because I was befuddled by the size of the linen closet she was presenting to us.

[@TerraMarie34]

Lol she said “its pretty cheap” and “its a good deal” on a room thats the size of a bathroom? How anyone is living in NYC is beyond me.

[@davidfreeman3083]

Well the pricing of NYC especially on rent and house prices is literally on a different magnitude than most other places. Even the suburbs are much much cheaper at literally a different level. For example I lived in the Northern suburb of Philly (not in the actual city, especially not downtown. Downtown Philly's housing isn't closely as ridiculous compared to NYC but it's still expensive), and the rent there is like at most half of NYC. Compared to even the city itself it's like at least 30% off. Don't know about the suburbs of NYC as I heard they can get a little crazy too. And since I mentioned Philly most large cities housing prices is like that. NYC is not the most expensive, I heard that goes to SF & the bay area. Even places like Boston can be crazy. Boston's housing prices is almost as expensive as NYC outer boroughs (and I'm talking about very convenient & expensive outer borough neighborhoods like DoBro and LIC). Other large cities, like DC, Chi, Phl, etc. aren't closely as crazy but still crazy by a lot of standards I see in the comment section. Like if u live by yourself and expect to have all modern amenities like elevated building, modern heating & AC (meaning you can control BOTH from your own unit), W/D in unit, etc., be prepared to spend up to $2 grands every single month...

[@lavenderbloom1206]

NYC is a NOOOOooo for me. The first apartment was Hell's closet.

[@bettierusso5410]

GREAT discription

[@marnecie]

Absolutely.

[@ExoticAfrican6]

The facts that the second space was sooo much better for only 700 more says a lot

[@McChrister]

Lavender Bloom OMG! Hahaha, I laughed so hard at your comment! Exactly what it is “Hells Closet”👍🏼☀️😂😂😈

[@tiannadior7480]

@Ty it all depends on where you at ❤️

[@amarie8769]

How do they get away with renting this out as an apartment? That's a hall way.

[@cherylwarburton5055]

amarie8769 she said it’s rented as a room,

[@apdroidgeek1737]

She says its technically a room and not an apartment, but its still ridiculous how a single hallway cost that much when in houston you can get a luxury apartment for $1k

[@verneepeterson8771]

You're right, that's not even a closet, it's a hall.

[@ChrisW228]

It could be furnished like a van, even adding a composting toilet. I would do just about anything to keep my commute short, so if I worked in the neighborhood, I could see myself doing this. A friend was outside of midtown and still paid $2,000 for about twice the space in a dingy 5th floor walk up. That place is nice and clean and even has ceilings that look high enough for a loft.

[@effiebug4278]

It has a window.

[@MeeblesSporella]

NO AIR CONDITIONING???...

[@joysoyo2416]

Free electric you buy a portable one

[@Sunflowers9191]

That’s normal in Europe. I live in the Netherlands and almost nobody has AC here, that’s definitely an American thing

[@MeeblesSporella]

@@Sunflowers9191 I believe you're right.

[@volume2517]

I know right?! In a tiny apartment with 2(?) small windows. That's a hard pass.

[@Kimberly-wt1nu]

@@Sunflowers9191 the Netherlands is significantly cooler than NYC in the summer.

[@kingzut]

legally a room has to be 70 sqft to be a bedroom.. so that first "apartment" isnt even legally a bedroom

[@Preservestlandry]

But in 1955? That's when they stopped building SROs.

[@kingzut]

@@Preservestlandry "SRO units are rented out as permanent residence and/or primary residence [2] to individuals, within a multi-tenant building where tenants share a kitchen, toilets or bathrooms. SRO units range from 7 to 13 square metres (80 to 140 sq ft).[3][1] In the 2010s, some SRO units may have a small refrigerator, microwave and sink."

[@paulajean4540]

@@Preservestlandry Non-new Yorker here, what is an SRO?

[@sjr8465]

@@paulajean4540 Single Room Occupancy

[@michellenason9501]

The second one was a really cute studio apartment.

[@jameswarden5312]

yeah it had me until she said no AC...

[@MRASMRBOY]

This first apartment is so tiny it’s giving me anxiety.

[@Sameolgossip]

Me too😬😂

[@mummysunshine6593]

No bathroom! 🙈

[@phyllisjones9626]

Me too. For me, that would feel like sitting in a Doctors room with the door closed, waiting for for them to come in.

[@ByeByeBelly]

Me too

[@anthony_perez_33]

That was my old apartment 🙈

[@Beeriteback]

The first one is truly disrespectful 😭 I felt claustrophobic watching. An expensive place to sleep 🥴

[@lattedee2523]

That first apt is why I don't feel bad for landlords right now. 😁

[@rebeccagreen9240]

Most places in NY is

[@debbieong3566]

Its a closet

[@beebeetee2926]

Exactly!

[@pinkdonut26]

You would be better off renting a room at an extended stay motel with your own bathroom and mini kitchen for cheaper.

[@sarahschreiber9887]

That second apart was actually pretty nice. I like how you can close off the kitchen if you don’t want it seen.

[@jane-cn6nd]

I like that one a lot too.

[@RobertHurleyJr]

Living in NYC is everything. So when they were quarntined in these tiny apartments with no hope of going outside with nothing open. These rooms became asylums!

[@coalcreekdefense8106]

Everything about NYC is horrifying to me. I hope you won't take that as an insult, because I'm sure there are perfectly nice people who love it. But the crowding, the lack of nature and the whole attitude of the place would make me so sad. I get my comfort from nature and the country, and from being far away from crowds. I want to live in a place where my nearest neighbor is hidden by the curvature of the Earth. I can't imagine paying so much to live in a room smaller than a prison cell, and not even being able to use the bathroom in peace.

[@mocha1886]

I’m a native New Yorker that’s dying to get the hell out of here. NYC isn’t what you see on movies. The cost of living is way too high and people are literally on top of each other, that’s how overcrowded it is.

[@nelidafernandez9318]

I am a native NYer too. Born and bred all my life. We moved to Ohio. Bought a 3bdrm 1.5 bath house and all of our bills combined are the same cost as just the rent for our 1 bdrm apt we had outside of NYC in Yonkers.

[@mocha1886]

@@nelidafernandez9318 hi Nelida , was it difficult for you to get use to life in another state?

[@nelidafernandez9318]

@@mocha1886 we moved only 4 months ago but so far it hasn't been a difficult transition at all. The public transportation is lacking, definitely not as frequent as NYC and things aren't as walking distance but my husband drives us everywhere and im learning so its all good.

[@mocha1886]

@@nelidafernandez9318 ok thanks for the feedback. We are thinking about making a move to Jersey or Florida

[@nelidafernandez9318]

@@mocha1886 I wouldnt do Florida. Almost every other NYer I know is going there. Lol.

[@themajesticwierdo2193]

I see why so many people from up North move down south. in Georgia you can get a 2bd, 2ba, full kitchen apartment w/ a balcony & washer and dryer included for $1000. Much respect to Northerners for putting up with that 👏🏿

[@showtime516]

Georgia's rent has gotten very high too. I remember I would look at rent prices in early/mid 2000's and I seen 3 bed, 2 ba for like $750-850..now its like $1300

[@TheImani1225]

I almost choked on my drink when she said $1050... I was guessing $400 lolol

[@internetgoulash5917]

ikr

[@lll888]

well yeah location factoring into a price is a thing...

[@ladyzeta6]

Not in NYC! Not even for a basement apartment.

[@dablackkitten302]

Yea screw that price. I cant share my toilet and public shower for 1000 a month. 55sq ok. But public bathroom? No.

[@treasuregivens4873]

I was guessing $100-200😂😂

[@carriek5156]

real live new yorker here: i would totally go for #2. there's a lot you can do with the main common area with a murphy bed/sofa day bed, table/desk set up, and it actually has a lot of storage and is super bright. 10 years ago when i was broke and out partying every night (hence broke) i would totally go for #1.

[@NyasiaC]

haha, yes #1 could totally be a party crash pad. #2 was so unexpectedly well laid out. The storage means everything would be kept in its place...something I definitely would need!

[@marig9236]

agreed. also REAL LIVE NEW YORKER HERE. you can put a murphy's desk in one of the closet space, have a bed and sofa with chairs and table if you know a bit of interior design.

[@Shirellmybelle]

Yes apt #2 I can work with but #1?!? No.

[@carriek5156]

@@Shirellmybelle lofted full size bed with desk/table set up underneath, loveseat and large wardrobe and dressers lined up by the door. maybe a mini fridge and microwave....for a mid 20 something, especially a dude, it could work

[@Shirellmybelle]

@@carriek5156 I'm sure a guy could make it work or it could be a micro office/work space. I'd have to save a little extra coin for more square footage. I can make it work without a kitchen but I need my own bathroom.

[@Error4047-o9x]

The first apartment literally sent a wave of depression to me😖 .here I am thinking rents are hella expensive in Vancouver omg 😳

[@moonie7155]

Vancouver is really expensive, but so is NYC

[@SparklesNJazz]

literally. imagine quarantining there.

[@lenorejohnson275]

Rent is cheap here in the lower mainland! And yes there are some landlords who are asking $1000 for a room, or even higher for a shoe box of an apartment! I've seen people try and rent places for around 350 - 400 sq. ft for over $1500 on the outskirts of the lower mainland, up to $2000.00 or even above downtown Vancouver!! And all of those prices don't usually include utilities! If it's an apartment building, you MIGHT get heat and hot water included, sometimes no utilities are included! Or they try and say utilities are "xx" percent of the utility bills!! Never fall for those ones! Control is most often in the hands of someone else!! And for anyone not living up here, universal medical, not all of it is free, and somethings you have to wait a heck of a long time for (that even includes some important surgeries) some items, and medications can be way more expensive here. So, just some info ...happy hunting everyone!

[@djnaydee]

Guys, dont be misled. This type of robbery only happens in the most expensive areas of Manhattan. You can certainly get a decent apartment in other areas at a reasonable price. Even better deals are to be had 45 minutes outside the city. My mortgage for a 5 bedroom, 2 bath cape cod with a pool, 3 car driveway & 1/4 Acre land (Huge yard) In Massapequa NY Long island (50 mins away) is $1,400/Month. I could be in Penn Station in 55 minutes on the LIRR

[@Rckstrroma5]

Sounds good

[@Usernotfounddd748]

Deleted this before they catch on

[@melissahall9799]

Y

[@emmy_nc8825]

@@Usernotfounddd748 😂😂😂

[@emmy_nc8825]

Can you post more details on how to find a place like that. I am trying to move back to NYC

[@losteezy]

I actually really loved the second one if it were cheaper

[@sherrydalton6516]

The 1st room for rent was the size of my dorm room in college. I could swing it back then, but there’s no way it would work for me now. It’s literally the same size as my closet. And $1050 is ridiculously expensive for 55 sq ft!

[@blancokitty89]

These apartments used to go for about $400-$650 ish when I first moved to New York.... and it was waiters, cashiers, cab drivers, musicians just starring out that in these units... not students using their parents money. The city made it impossible for this demographic to live in NY anymore (yet these people are still needed for the city to run). The collapse that is happening now was inevitable.

[@comoelitamelendez8467]

It is quite the oxymoron. People can speak with their votes!

[@alexandria1316]

Don’t get me wrong I LOVE New York but that is simply unacceptable lol there’s nothing anyone can say that can justify leasing that lol.

[@lmSnarkk]

'"yyyeeah, its $1050 a month, pretty cheap for a whole apartment"

[@six66rix]

this makes me happy i live in indiana. i have a gorgeous 2 story house in a very historic neighborhood downtown and i pay 890 a month lol. 3 bedrooms. 2 big living rooms, a mudroom, and a sunroom

[@kimparish1174]

Southwest Indiana here. I have a 1300sf house in the middle of my families cornfield and I love it.

[@SparklesNJazz]

yes!! indiana is the best!!

[@ELFNY]

What the hell is in Indiana?

[@NaiRoandKai]

@@ELFNY lol nothing I’ll pass

[@kimberleyr8952]

I really like the 2nd apartment. It's small, but the storage and separated areas makes it feel bigger.

[@arisewitharica]

Me too! 😍

[@nataliaturner4845]

Yes, and I love the windows too! Especially in the bathroom, it's so nice. I live in a regular house, but no windows in the kitchen or bathrooms and it kinda sucks :(

[@gabriellemccullough-hanks9644]

It’s a cool space but not for no 1,500 + lol... Maybe 800 if that! You can rent a house with a two car garage, a pole barn, and a basement for that in most states west of the Hudson River; With the exception of California, Miami, and certain parts of Chicago.

[@TheLadyHBomb]

It looks big because it's empty.

[@kimivlach7052]

Yes I like it too. It can make a cute little home for someone. Especially someone creative.... Cheers!

[@Socialmediaoverload]

Check on ya’ll peeps in NY they paying 1,050 to live in closets.

[@ubiquitousseymone]

Socialmediaoverload This made me cry!!!! 😂

[@beingclaire_.]

😂😂😂

[@Chutney1luv]

I could hardly breathe; just watching the tour! 🤣

[@marimecham]

It reminds me of the closet Bender lives in from Futurama except that's it. There's no huge apartment behind that :(

[@goldengirl7625]

LMAOO

[@bethroesch2156]

That's the cutest studio apartment. Hiding the kitchen behind those doors is a brilliant idea

[@staceofstylesg8958]

This is ridiculous! absolutely not! 1050 for closet!😳 Living in NYC is not that important. Ppl live outside the city it’s much more cheaper and less congested! I live 45 mins outside NYC in a nice suburb. You will just need a car. I personally like to entertain work in the city, but I like to go back to quiet. It’s not worth the price in my opinion.

[@qjohnson21]

What’s a good area outside the city?

[@abcxyz-cx4mr]

Aren’t there any public transport/transit that will take you into the city so you don’t have to rely on cars? I thought northern US states had good public transport...cars are expensive.

[@rania9332]

Living in NYC is important for some people and paying high prices are the compromise to being accessible to everything.

[@karom.3732]

U are totally right! I live in jersey (I'm 20 min away from penn station on the train) and live in a 850 sqft apartment and pay $950 with all utilities included idk why people do this smh

[@MattysweetcaKez]

May I ask where ? The location ?

[@meaganrosemunoz7621]

Maybe the first “apartment” could be utilized well since it has high ceilings, you could do one of those high platform beds, and have a “office” or “living area” underneath .. like a diy loft lol

[@brendatomlinson]

@Meagan You’re def a “make lemonade out of lemons” person. I applaud your positivity and creativity!

[@callieforniaking]

Thats what I was thing too. I wouldn't want to live there long term but maybe for a year it would be interesting to try to think of creative ways to maximize the space.

[@brendatomlinson]

@@callieforniaking Lots and lots of vertical storage!!

[@alissahowdy]

this is literally the exact same apartment i saw some guy touring on youtube as well, even down to the shared bathroom. there was furniture in his video, and that’s exactly what they did.

[@123RADIOactive]

I was thinking the exact same thing too. The only grind is that I don't get my own bathroom. If the room was only it was just a little wider, we could've put a wet bath by the front door and have the top part of both of that be used as a spot to put a futon. Then use the rest of the place as a office or living room as you stated. It'll essentially be like an RV or truck camper style layout in a way.

[@imanchantel226]

The first one isn’t terrible for a college student. That’s about how much personal space you would get in a dorm and room and board would come out to be about the same

[@yelloe]

I dormed in chicago and my room was 3x bigger than that. My bed at my dorm wouldve taken up the whole space in that tiny room. Lol

[@bettymarshall615]

$1525.00 is still to high for a studio!! That's why people are leaving NY..Thats why they have so many apartments available.

[@michellewalters5182]

yeah they also move back quickly

[@bettymarshall615]

@@michellewalters5182 Anytime the landlords wants to give you two n some places four months free rent plus given you one thousands dollars in moving expenses they must be really desperate..

[@jessicah9360]

-watches every ad- Babygirl gotta pay that rent 😭

[@NyasiaC]

Okkkkkk! Thank you girl lol!

[@lyssamariev]

the second apartment is actually really cute especially for a single person or college student. it has a lot of storage space.

[@jackiegary2030]

In the south, you could have a whole house 3bedand 2 full bathroom s

[@alexmendez6576]

You mean 50 acre farm and a 3.5 bath 4 bedroom home with fully done basement home!!!

[@jackiegary2030]

Google this, 109 steeple dr.columbia, s.c. 29229

[@naanajuvana1271]

Colorado too!! Landlords are vipers in big cities. This was awful!!!. Sooooo, I guess there’s no claustrophobia in nyc?

[@giacomo94061]

Yeah but it’s in the south. Nah mam

[@KellieAnn71]

Just what I was thinking! I live in the South, too. My whole house is $355/month!

[@NyasiaC]

So many people asked me for units under 200sqft, so I decided to film a vlog style tour! Could you live in 55sqft if it was this "cheap". You can live in any place you want...this video is for entertainment purposes only (obvs). Thanks for watching :)

[@NyasiaC]

Pre-filming a bunch of videos now that we're allowed outside! Next one this Sunday!

[@rachelle9588]

I have a small child and would consider it 1) because of school district 2) how much time it would reduce in commuting. That school district is much better resourced than others. You might be gaining a lot in education and potentially in time if you work in Manhattan.

[@NyasiaC]

Very good point. Many people rent tiny apts for the zip code/school district.

[@jenniferj6580]

I would definitely try it if I were 40 years younger 😂😂💕 It just needs a hot plate and creativity. Thanks for sharing.

[@MC-342]

If you don't need a car you save big on car payments and insurance. I know people that pay 800+ on a car payment. So it's what you choose to spend it on. Great presentation 👍

[@eeenyc5959]

I would enjoy the 2nd place, and since utilities included...not bad at all. Are you allowed to put in an air conditioner??

[@NyasiaC]

Yes, absolutely

[@SouthernSweetTee]

$1050‼ That's more than my entire mortgage. Oh hell naw. Im so glad I live in the South 🙌🏿

[@msbruny]

I'm from the South. Depending on the location, there is little social activities. People come to the big city for a events and activities.

[@SouthernSweetTee]

@@msbruny depending on the location is correct. I'm from the South in a big city and we have lots of social and cultural activities often (especially pre-rona). And I have no issues traveling anywhere that i want to visit, but i can come right back home where the cost of living is reasonable. These prices are not justified (IMO).

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

@@SouthernSweetTee At all. I'm from NYC and feel like I'm being punked watching this lol

[@AniyaDavis24]

Yes trying to live in New York is not worth if your not balling. I would take my money and move to texas real fast. You can get a whole luxury apartment for 1,050

[@msbruny]

@@SouthernSweetTee There's a big difference from visiting NYC and living in a big city back home. Travelling to a major city allows you to enjoy a glimpse but it doesn't compare to living in NYC or wherever. The full energy and opportunities of a larger city completely differs from a southern city which is hard to experience in a one week trip. Now I over NYC but that's another story...

[@Yonniecrochet]

The second apartment is nice. I don't mind living in the apartment like that one, but the price of the rent is a no no for me.

[@IndigoRhapsody]

Some folks are happy with minimalism and living the lifestyle they want in the city they love.

[@bartenderzzz]

Best comment yet

[@sheilagravely5621]

The whole of NYC is a big no to me. I like my small towns too much.

[@IndigoRhapsody]

@@sheilagravely5621 at least you know yourself. But I’m wondering why so many people came to this video to say they’d never live in NYC. Like everyone has a point to prove in the comments 😂

[@all-aroundlori4343]

That’s an insult to minimalism

[@flamingapplepie1]

I’d rather live in my smaller place just outside the city than a huge place in the middle of nowhere personally. Tho I’d rather live at the beach above all lol

[@IsTianita]

That second one is the move. Actually reasonable for NYC

[@hunniekombs25]

Second apartment blew my mind! So Much storage! Great space! Kitchen is so nice! Best studio I’ve seen on YT in NYC for the price!👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@NyasiaC]

I thought it was cute and a good price for the E. 70’s with all utilities included. Plus, loved all the windows and light!

[@fostoriajohnson3795]

Wow! The first one was small for a room, it was so narrow, it looked like a hallway!

[@thesinglemomsummit2618]

That’s crazy! I live in Wisconsin and I have a 4 bedroom apartment 1.5 bathrooms a full unfinished basement garden out back and I pay $1,150. Amazing how the different parts of the country the rent is so drastically different. In the south I bed I could get even more space for what I pay. It’s fascinating!

[@beebeetee2926]

Nice! That sounds like a dream!

[@beebeetee2926]

That's awesome, that sounds so dreamy! 😍😍😍😍 I grew up in a Brownstone and that's the only time I had a basment garden combo.

[@ConverseGirlxoxo]

I live in Texas with a 3 bedroom house with 1 bathroom for 800 a month.1150 sq feet.

[@thesinglemomsummit2618]

@@ConverseGirlxoxo wooooooooow. That incredible! I’ve been thinking of moving to Texas. My daughter lives there.

[@risabug7772]

In Northern Middle Tennessee, I'm paying $500 a month for my 1400 sq foot house. 3 bedroom, 2 full bath. And it's mine. I can't believe this is what some people pay for rent. ☹

[@KaWiReloaded]

That second one is so good! Loved it! I need my own bathroom no sir lol worth the extra $500 a month to me.

[@NyasiaC]

Yes, I thought it was totally cute. So much natural light too!

[@KaWiReloaded]

Nyasia C the windowsill in the bathroom had sooo much potential omg lol loved it!!

[@NyasiaC]

KaWi Reloaded ahhh, all the plants that could live there lol!

[@causeeffect7624]

@@KaWiReloaded ...like burglary?

[@User91050]

Y'all must live in New York huh?

[@supposedly1-2]

i saw one in nyc not sure what street but it was three times the size with all utilities paid for 385 it had baths out in the hall but there were multiple ones. it seemed decent.

[@LGnLA]

The way my claustrophobia flared up at that first "apartment" ...ooooh weee!!😭😭😭😭

[@thinkboutdat]

Wtf is the first one, $1050 for what a closet smh I can’t live in New York

[@mattd7200]

I know . and how is she gonna say that a microwave is considered 'cooking' lol

[@kathleen6288]

@@mattd7200 There aren't even enough electrical outlets in the room. I'd go crazy in that space.

[@0861vb]

Exactly. This is not typical for NYC.

[@cynthiadelvalle3437]

I live in Chicago so I was just looking at this video out of curiosity. This rent is outrageous! I think it's funny that anyone would think these are good deals.

[@tumblrizinng]

Apartment two has a neat set up considering the space! Cute

[@NyasiaC]

I think so too!

[@jobunny919]

I was born and raised in NYC, moved out when I started college and it was the best decision I ever made.

[@JessicaHicks]

The small space is the main thing I really don’t miss about nyc. I’m spoiled now by having an elevator in building and washer/dryer in unit for low price in Texas now.

[@xkristixx]

This looks like damn Judy Hopps apartment when she moved to Zootopia. 🙄

[@yikesyikes5974]

🤣😅🤣🤣

[@godschild163]

😂😂😂😂

[@SonicX6400]

😂😂😂

[@arielzohar7007]

My thoughts exactly!!!

[@mamakyky01]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@shamimfischer]

$1050 for 55ft. Omg. That’s 3 bedroom HOUSE were I live

[@jesspz3780]

Omg 😭🤣 thats amazing . That gets you a room or garage in the Bay Area

[@tattedtelemed3036]

literally I rent my 2 bedroom HOUSE in a beautiful neighborhood with a huge backyard for $675 a month. I puked in my mouth watching this.

[@tashpointohhh]

Yup yup, even in Northern NY, like Plattsburgh 7 hours north of NYC, you'll pay half for double/triple the space.

[@dirkmonson8425]

That's more than my mortgage on an updated 2000 sq ft house on 5 acres in the Midwest near a decent sized city. I don't get how people think NYC is worth it.

[@countrylife3029]

I’m a country gal and the thought of living in the city again gives me anxiety. However, if I had to, I’d totally rock that 55square foot apartment!

[@stringerbell1702]

When she said it was cheap then said the price!!😳😂😂😂😂

[@NyasiaC]

Cheap...for Manhattan below 96th st.

[@jenniferj6580]

I felt the same at first🙄😂

[@celeste_lives2747]

In New York, that is cheap.

[@Listen2me400]

Yeah I was thinking $800 for that room. Too narrow for me.

[@waqtseagge3239]

More like a hostel. It's not a home unless it has its own personal toilet, bathroom and kitchen.

[@shelleynobleart]

Nyasia, I keep saying you are a star. You are so professional, personable, and great in sales that I am seeing all good things for you.

[@NyasiaC]

You're always so kind...I appreciate it. Excited for what I have in store for 2021!

[@NosyHausfrau]

To me, sharing a bathroom is having roommates. Not only that, it's the WORST part of having roommates. lol Thank you for sharing these though. I miss my home state and I enjoy thinking of moving back on a budget, even if it was just for a year. And omg I was thinking if that second one ($1725) was my apartment, I would put a kitchen nook behind those doors. I was thrilled to see that. That's perfect.

[@leannathomas2013]

Which state did you relocate to? I'm a native New Yorker and a few years ago I relocated to the DC metro area. I love it here and have no interest in living in NYC again.

[@shewasunderwhelmed]

The second one was actually good though, well designed and damn that’s a lot of storage space.

[@backtruck3545]

The prices are actually pretty believable for Manhattan. But, for me, they are also the reason why I spent my 12 years in NYC living in the Bronx and Queens. More affordable, more space, just a subway ride away from Manhattan.

[@TheeMademoiselle]

I live alone and I could never live in such a small space 😩😩😩. The first one is legit tge size of my closet 😭. I live in NJ, I don’t understand NY apartment prices for closets, it’s always baffled me.

[@summerlyric506]

I thought Chicago rent is high til I saw this mess.

[@TWills-tg6fc]

@Thee Mademoiselle Girl I just got done watching a video on your channel. Love your content 💕🙏🏾

[@Shellz194]

Wow, that’s a walk in closet in the South. Are NY owners allowed to rent without a stove & fridge? That’s a requirement here in Florida.

[@kpopgirl1992]

Whelp. I live in Southeast Asia and pay $700 per month for 4 floors - 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and the 4th floor is like a roofed balcony type area to hang clothes and hangout and stuff. Personal parking space fits 3 cars (1 SUV, 2 prius/bmw). Moral of the story: live the good, good life here LMAO

[@rcmag13]

Hah, NYC would have to pay me to live there and even then I doubt I would move.

[@shitwalkerog1776]

Same here! $5,000 a month in my pocket and $200 foe the rent. Leaves me with 4800. Only theoretcal way id rent that.

[@Chutney1luv]

Yep!!

[@mariemarlene7658]

Aww! The puppy jumped in your lap, that's how you know you have a beautiful soul. 🙌🏽💫

[@NyasiaC]

I was so surprised...he jumped on the chair and walked right over to me :)

[@mariemarlene7658]

@@NyasiaC 🤗🦋

[@barbkeen1221]

@@NyasiaC That pupper knew that you are a good person so that's why he jumped on your lap. Animals know who's good or bad and I totally go by what they "say" ❤😊

[@DJPoundPuppy]

I'm sure you're right about this lady but dogs like bad people and all sorts of human beings, not just "beautiful souls".

[@mariemarlene7658]

@@DJPoundPuppy No, WRONG! Just like babies and children dogs can sense when someone is evil and they will start barking like crazy. They most definitely won't jump in your lap!

[@HannahEsty]

Classic converted SRO. Boarding houses/rooms were the building blocks for so many NY stories.

[@isabellah5830]

Apt 2 is so nice! Aside from the size you gotta appreciate the location, updated kitchen, clean bathroom, WINDOWS, and the closet space! Thank you for sharing :)

[@NyasiaC]

So clean and so much light. 3 windows makes it feel so bright and open!

[@corynnshantih3019]

The second one is perfect for a single person. That neighborhood is quiet & there's lots of places to walk.

[@zensbleexperience3470]

I love the last one! Great flooring and storage that kitchen I love it

[@Cwhatsbetter]

All my clothes and shoes wouldn’t even fit in the first one 😭

[@mattman353]

U is a loser you don't need tons of clothes

[@nope2075]

The 55 sq ft, I would just use that as an office... idk if i could even do that. And especially during a pandemic, having to share a bathroom... I wouldn't be 100% comfortable with that. But, the 2nd apt is cute.

[@NyasiaC]

55sqft fits more of the student/traveler lifestyle. 200sqft unit is totally doable!

[@Martina_E]

That is a freaking closet - I couldn't even do that for an office. The second one is nice tho! Those NYC prices are crazy tho. I enjoy this series.

[@NyasiaC]

Natmari at the very least, I try to make these videos entertaining

[@oneseeker2]

@@NyasiaC none of you videos are dull. Your energy is wonderfully powerful.

[@NyasiaC]

K Butler 🙏🏾🤎

[@myhillslife27]

Great video, 2nd is really nice I love the doors and bathroom and kitchen plus windows! I would get claustrophobic in the first one

[@ItsJordanx0x0]

The second was was actually perfect for one person

[@shontelhorneonline]

$1,050 for a cell ain't it, y'all. 2nd apartment is cute tho.

[@driley5004]

A CELL LMFAOOO

[@Mona-ue5uk]

These are smaller than a college dorm. I have a great idea, any empty dormitories in NY that would be great. I love how she explain the apartment in such a beautiful way. Apt 1=$1050, Apt 2=$1600.00 = good deal!

[@joneskm25]

I love seeing tiny apartment tours

[@NyasiaC]

Hope to do more in the future!

[@joneskm25]

I’m looking forward to it

[@chicnoir29]

Me too. Tiny apartment tours seem to be super popular on youtube.

[@MDWJS]

Me too!

[@quinnbertmccracken]

Oh my God I'm in love with the second apartment Love love love love love

[@mariaskorupa5404]

😱😱😱 I'm getting claustrophobic just watching this. 🤯$1050!!!!!!!???? Omg!

[@MDWJS]

2nd one is almost perfect, put in washer and dryer and it’s a great deal!

[@NyasiaC]

washer/dryer would be perfect in one of the closets!

[@nneoma9240]

I’ll stay in Houston. You can get a 800 sqf apartment for those prices, even a luxury high rise

[@Lizard4678]

I stayed in a place like this in San Francisco close to the college and it was actually really awesome. Having such a little space gives you at so much more time to do literally anything else other than take care of it or earn money for it

[@shannonplusstyle]

Okay that second one is the first one ive seen in a long time that actually looks livable at reasonable rate! If I was moving to NYC I would snatch it up in a heartbeat!

[@roxyray781226]

The first one was the apartment that Ross almost moved into. Omg, I didn’t think NY was actually like that😅

[@mishabaskin7880]

I'm obsessed with tiny living and I personally love the first one lol

[@rocscee6902]

Boy, do I appreciate my Georgia cost of living!

[@testizel]

lol same here

[@denisedennard9183]

I live in Georgia. If I had to live there I guess I would be homeless. Thank God I don't live there. Happy in Georgia!! 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room combo, two full bathrooms, walk in closet and two more nice sized closets and a laundry room, outdoor back patio, front and backyard.

[@yasmeen8097]

I live in Atlanta. It’s no where near as expensive as NYC, but renting is getting pricey. I’m paying 2k for a 2 bed, 2 and a half bath townhouse. I’m going to buy a house next or move further away from the city.

[@testizel]

@@yasmeen8097 I live in a 2B 2B luxury apartment in downtown ATL. It’s $2200. It’s cheap compared to other places I lived in Los Angeles. For a place like this in downtown LA I’d be paying about $5,000 - 6,000 easy lol

[@rocscee6902]

@@yasmeen8097 I live in the Augusta area. It's much cheaper. Purchasing a home is a great investment!

[@Godivarealness]

I’ve lived in the south all my life, so seeing an apartment like the first one blew my mind. 🤯 Shared bathrooms? No kitchen? $1,050?! What if I spill something, do I have to wait til my neighbor is done taking a dump til I can use a sink to clean it up? 🤣 maybe I’m not understanding how it works. I really like the 2nd one though. I think with some good organization skills it could be a nice space.

[@aliciajames8038]

GodivaRealness IKR I’m a G. R. I. T.S my monthly mortgage for a 2 story 4 bed 2.5 bath open concept with a loft and bonus room is cheaper than apt #2 😂🤣😂🤣 but #2 was super cute

[@ymentor948]

And what if someone has a stomach bug constantly in the bathroom... or the time your up to get ready for work your shared bathroom is always occupied for long hours making it impossible to get prepared...this sounds like disaster waiting to happen, unnecessary stress