ULTIMATE NYC APARTMENT HUNTING GUIDE (w/prices, tips and tours)

[@krisxiann]

i'm completely obsessed with apartment hunting videos so thank you for fueling my addiction

[@chelsysinghal6397]

Me too. I don't even live in NYC😭😂

[@larabereuter5586]

i feel you hahaha

[@cathydingg]

Thank you so much for watching!! Appreciate it and glad I could contribute to the addiction (:

[@nasreenahmed8220]

omg me toooooooooooo

[@yakimvalor9948]

@@chelsysinghal6397 7u//3

[@penguinpaddle743]

am i moving to nyc? no, but this is interesting

[@cathydingg]

Hahaha I love it! Thanks for watching anyways (:

[@mariaeduardabertges2085]

Can i be your roommate??

[@theresaroberts8818]

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION!!!!! KUDOS TO YOU FOR SEEING SO MANY APARTMENTS IN ONE DAY, AND WELCOME TO NYC!!!!!

[@cathydingg]

Thank you for watching Theresa and thanks for the warm welcome!

[@itsLeeeahhhS]

I’m from NYC and that was a good video I would also add to visit the apartment area at night. Some apartments don’t have laundry in the building, the gate on the fire escape is like a security thing and the weird pattern floors are a standard in a lot of buildings. I would also keep in mind that rent goes up every year so what those rents are now will not be what they are later on.

[@cathydingg]

Agree!! That’s all super good advice (: thanks for sharing!

[@jamielachappelle2662]

Am I moving in less than 5 years from now? No. Will average apartment prices be relevant 5 years from now? Also no. Am I going to keep watching these? Yes.

[@marcoangelitv]

No lie, best apartment hunting video on youtube. Very helpful and informative; only one that actually helps me as I am planning my move. Thanks a lot!

[@foreverchickadee]

Don't know whether you're still hunting, but @bestdressed makes good videos, too.

[@Maddyluvaclubpenguin]

Anyone else notice that the apt at 19:00 is the same apt complex as Paige & Christina?? (Paige Secocky & Beautychickee!!)

[@claudiasherman2447]

yes omg i was thinking that!!

[@opinionatednobody5631]

Yes! I regconise the view and balcony

[@livetheshowtyme]

This is super interesting because I'm moving away from home in Philly to attend grad school in NYC this fall so I have no idea what to do. I'm simultaneously job hunting and apartment searching and it's so overwhelming. Favoriting this video because it definitely helps!

[@tohoholictohotronic]

This was very informative! Thanks for all the pro-tips! Those prices are per person though, right?

[@cathydingg]

Yes! Thank you for watching and my bad I should have clarified that in the video! I live with a roommate so the full price would be whatever I had times 2!

[@konstantinmilyutin5842]

@@cathydingg Yeah, I was like "this is too good to be true!". Plus it were Covid prices, now the situation is much worse.

[@evaspringeth4882]

Thank you so much for this video! You could really tell, how much effort you put into it and it's by far one of the best structured and well explained ones about appartment hunting 💖

[@joymae]

I’m obsessed with apt views from Hudson yards! Your view is insane

[@theresabanana6682]

20:21 & 21:52 the windows are pretty, makes me wish i could cook there lol

[@cathydingg]

I know right!! Automatic motivation to cook more!!

[@lexilove9]

I’ve been obsessed with nyc apartment hunting but some of the girlies clearly needed your help cause these apartments were nothing I have yet seen in other videos

[@cartelt]

I'm moving into my own place soon (ahh adulting!) and this was super helpful - thank you!

[@AllySheehan]

i loved the song transitioning into a different version of that same song

[@snonyc1060]

GOSHHH I LOVE APARTMENT HUNTING VIDEOS! Gives me hope i can do it too!✨

[@KristaR1158]

I’ve been watching several KZbin’s like these- I don’t know why, I’m not moving to NYC I’m just planning on coming in December for a visit🤣 But I must say this has been the most informative, interesting one I’ve ever seen! Well done👏🏼👏🏼 and I hope anyone who is apartment hunting in NYC gets the opportunity to watch it!

[@honeytea1046]

i’m soon planning on moving to nyc (from upstate) for school and wow this just made me want to go even more. all the apartments were so gorgeous, i’m so excited and so scared lol

[@jesselenzrokobauer7042]

I liked the first apartment the most.

[@adventurebyemma]

This was so helpful! Thank you! I've lived in NYC for a while but have always sublet and now just starting the search for my own place, a bit stresfull!

[@holasoyjuansm]

After ten overwhelming or just annoying videos I can say: this is probably the best video on this topic. Thank you.

[@malcolmdinz1912]

Very good tips and no BS, thanks for the great vid!

[@MangoPuffs1]

wow that last one was beautiful!

[@cathydingg]

I KNOW RIGHT I almost wanted to live there haha

[@brittany72]

Thanks for this awesome video! What does NF and GF mean? Was apartment #5 only $1997?

[@smitharao8331]

Same question!

[@louiseluna5642]

The thumbnail and intro looks like bestdressed nyc apartment hunting video

[@elizabethchain]

the whole vid is bestdressed scenario about nyc apartment hunting

[@isabelstark1494]

are the prices that you include for the whole apartment or per person?

[@lakshman94]

This is such a brilliant guide. Thank you for the thorough explanation.

[@ToriZienka]

I love watching apartment videos!

[@cathydingg]

Thanks for watching (:

[@emelienorman5382]

I think the last two apartments was amazing and I think it’s a bit picky to throw the whole apartment away just because one bedroom was a bit small like you want to have it all but I thought it was amazing

[@HalsLWWY]

This deserves so many more views! Super informative and engaging video, thanks!

[@cathydingg]

Thank you so much for watching!! 💕

[@canderivas6904]

among how many people was the rent price divided? they all seem too cheap for how nice and big the apartments are..

[@nyateehee8578]

2

[@xoaslisax8496]

I love how miss girl explain the whole apartment renting system for us i love that bc im so stupid to understand anything 😫

[@anais-us3wf]

me a student in europe watching these.. someday...someday...

[@cathydingg]

You can do it! I believe you can chase after whatever you intend to achieve (:

[@juliechoi]

I'm moving to nyc this fall and your videos have been super helpful!!! Keep up the great work :)

[@cathydingg]

Thank you so much for watching Julie!! (: appreciate it a lot

[@therealhannahlee]

Great video! Really informative, and those apartments were beautiful! Love the last one. 😍

[@cathydingg]

Thank you so much!! So glad I could help (:

[@MsWarriordiva]

I didn't see where you discussed laundry....if it was available in the building.

[@Elizabeth-mf3dn]

I’d fight someone for that condo with the rooftop - but once it’s cold out (which is most of the year lol) then it’s over

[@cathydingg]

I know right it’s so gorgeous cries

[@hannahcronin6502]

me a 15 yr old from Ireland taking notes :)))))

[@sha9496]

me a 15 yr old from saudi arabia taking notes 😭

[@hannahcronin6502]

@@sha9496 BAHAHAHHAH

[@anamendozaagullo6335]

Me a 15 yr old from Spain taking notes💗

[@hannahcronin6502]

@@anamendozaagullo6335 let’s be roommates omg

[@anamendozaagullo6335]

Hannah Cronin omg!! Yes! 💗💗💗

[@JH-vg4hc]

Super helpful tips. Thanks!

[@pluto-wh9be]

i live in la and in the future i wanna move to nyc, this was helpful

[@Justicesfor]

There is NO way the one at 22:00 ish ISH is 1500 a month. And what is G and NF? How is it 1500 a month?

[@KwaniieChan]

Hi Cathy! Do you mind telling me the buildings of apartments 5, 8 and 11?

[@iammaguette4095]

Very helpful contents thank you so much

[@alrightames]

Wow!!! Thanks for all the effort you put into making this video for us! 😊 I subscribed!

[@cathydingg]

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! Appreciate it a lot 💕

[@purr1463]

I APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO THANK YOU!

[@Yas-wk2wn]

I would have went with the first one OH MY IMMACULATE

[@tatiesposito9804]

am i crazy or the apartment in hudson yards (#5-7) is paige secosky’s building

[@habibacherkaoui805]

it is

[@Gualtinho]

Such a great video. Very informative!

[@krispykreme5151]

why does this music and video style look so familiar? where have I heard the west/north facing windows dialogue? This is strange.

[@LILGAGA1234]

LMAO they all sound the same at this point

[@kageyamatobio1181]

Its similar to best dressed.

[@Figilodelfiore]

thank u! but i don't get how the prices work🤭

[@eyramski2846]

What do NF and G stand for??

[@Rayxnyc]

Great video & tips 👍👍👍Thanks.

[@samih4800]

Love this! Just to clarify- the rent figures are just your share of the rent, right? Unless covid prices were that crazy low haha. Also, is living in hell's kitchen/west midtown popular/nice? I've never liked that area (loud/touristy) but it does seem like there are nice buildings and it has convenient access to a lot of places.

[@cathydingg]

Hi there! Yes to clarify that is just my share of the rent! I have one other roommate. And I think living in the west side in general is better than the east side in my opinion but I may just be biased. I feel like there are a lot of restaurants and good transport so would recommend it! I would say I personally would probably avoid anything between 8th ave and broadway in Midtown because that would just be too touristy and too much.

[@alehra]

When it comes to any sort of initial deposits/application fees, what do you pay with? Cash, card, or personal checks? Or do they only take official/travelers checks? This is something I've always wondered. Great video though! I want to move there in the summer and those apartments look so nice but they're wayyyyyy out of my budget 😱

[@cathydingg]

I believe I paid mine with card! Usually 20 dollars is good for a card but larger initial deposits you can do a wire transfer

[@yyyaaa6998]

Thanks 🙏 Cathy this was one of the most super informative videos in apartment hunting coming from a Texan ❤️

[@devannguyen3402]

21:36 this apartments beautiful af!

[@kyliereinhart5243]

I’m probs never moving to NYC but I love these videos

[@sakshirani6036]

This video was amazing and very informative ❤️❤️❤️

[@ginacardarella]

Well done ! great details

[@cathydingg]

Thank you so much for watching! (:

[@AnastasiaOvi]

You got me inspired to move to NYC and live in Hell's Kitchen. Thank you for this video Cathy!

[@makenziebegore3]

This was so helpful! Thank you 🖤

[@melissaguo5496]

girl you rock. thanks for this amazing video

[@andrearoldan6172]

22:00 that kitchen sold me the appartment

[@di4085]

These are really nice Apartments.

[@angelinamaria24]

this is ridiculously helpful, thank you!!!

[@cathydingg]

So glad I could help! Thank you for watching (:

[@hamdannkhann]

Very INFORMATIVE thanks.

[@emmabaehr7194]

This was sooo helpful! Thank U 💕

[@sophiehirsh8687]

this is so helpful thank you!!!!

[@tshikaaac9463]

What sites did you use to find these apartments please ?

[@fikerhaile8520]

Can you please tell me where apartment 5-7 is? It is amazing

[@Alice_Hou]

505 west 37th st in hudson yards!

[@AnupapayaPoopy]

this was really great - thank you!!!

[@evaspringeth4882]

For what NF and G stand for?

[@ninaabukahok4314]

is there anyway you can post the actual locations of each of the units or their street easy links? this video was great and informal but it’s hard to find each of these individually so if i really liked one i don’t know the actual building so i can’t see it myself :(

[@kaitlyntran6291]

The prices shown in the video are per person right?

[@cathydingg]

Thanks for watching! and yes they are (: and it is for 2 people

[@KatsDragons]

would you consider it a red flag if an apartment is available on streeteasy for over a week?

[@iman4176]

Bestdressed 2.0

[@elliecz1707]

The second the music started I got Ashley vibes!

[@joyceliu891]

especially the thumbnail!!

[@ella45_]

Music, thumbnail, type of video and even her humor is similar. I usually don’t like to compare but they are just too similar!

[@chikahoshi]

I feel a little relieved that I wasn't the only one who reminded of Ashley. ;-; I think because she uses those type of bg music, my mind just automatically thinks of her.

[@cathydingg]

Ah! I think a lot of non copy right vlog musics all sounds the same these days! Have a lot of respect for Ashley as a creator but I think our styles are actually quite different! She’s much more vintage I think but regardless thanks for watching the video (: I appreciate it!

[@alexandrak3746]

can you link some of the buildings you looked at or exactly what you searched to find these!! 🥰

[@alexandrak3746]

(specifically the midtown west building if possible!!)

[@alexandrak3746]

lol omg and the hell’s kitchen one pls!

[@cathydingg]

Sure! I think unfortunately a lot of them are gone on Streeteasy because the nyc housing market moves super fast but I just filtered for 2 bed 2 bath apartments and checked neighborhoods and amenities I wanted!

[@angelinamaria24]

so is the price per person or for the apt itself?

[@yoselinmoreno8645]

Hi ! I loved your video ! What lens did you use to film this !!

[@cathydingg]

I used the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens! Thanks for watching the video I appreciate it (:

[@MayWonder]

I am in the hunting process right now. I chose an apartment and they wanted to charge a "LEGAL FEE" and I was told that it was only for that particular agency. Also, maybe you know this, when you're working someone is giving free months, do they charge security in gross or net?

[@cathydingg]

hmmmm I wouldn't trust that, I haven't encountered any apartment that charges a legal fee and they might just be trying to over charge you. If the security you are talking about is the initial security deposit they make you put down- that depends on your building, usually buildings try to do gross- what mine did is they made a $500 security deposit for me and that was deducted from my first month's rent- hope that clears things up but happy to answer any other questions!

[@hannahjackson8086]

Hi May! I can definitely answer these questions (**Not a lawyer**). The "Legal Fee" is generally a red flag that someone is trying to charge for something that is not actually legal. Without going into details I would HIGHLY recommend reading the rent reform laws for 2019. I work in real estate and have recently encountered shady brokers trying to charge my clients a "Legal Lease Drafting Fee" of $250. Of course when I called them out on its legality it was "waived" without question. MOST buildings will charge 1 month security deposit based on the GROSS rent. This is refundable at the end of your lease term unless there is damage to the apartment above what is considered normal wear-n-tear. (and even still they are required to provide an itemized list of how the deposit was used). Some buildings will offer discounted security deposits to "qualified" applicants. What it sound's like @CathyDing is saying about deducting $500 security from her first months rent is that that was NOT a security deposit. Sounds like she is referring to a "good faith deposit". Some places will request a "good faith deposit" to take an apartment off the market for you to complete your application and paperwork. This shows you are serious about the apartment and plan to move forward with a lease after approval. Once leases are signed this is often applied towards your first month's rent or your security deposit. MOST important thing I can say is know your rights as a renter and NOT all Real Estate Agents are shady. (Hi!) Some of us put a lot of care and hours upon days upon weeks upon months upon years (because building relationships take time) into our clients. Hope this info helps! (Also, at least half of the buildings shown in this video often will pay the broker's fee, fun fact.) Don't even get me started on CONDOs and CO-OPs. (These are often individually owned units and NOT the same as rentals).

[@francescacolombo3108]

Do you include the names of the apartment buildings?

[@katebiting]

Very helpful!!!❤️

[@ElenaDelgado_EarlyShow_EHS2024]

Your amazing🎉❤

[@jamesrobisnon9165]

Could you please share the addresses of those apartments? Especially the one at 22:50'

[@ItsObivonneKenobi]

I need that HK apartment. What street?

[@raquelwhitt3689]

The 8-10 one in Hell’s Kitchen IM OBSESSED WITH I wanna move and I’m single so all those things just are amazing in my eyes 😍🤩

[@loveemjo]

omg this is so helpful!! can i ask what apartment complex was the one in “midtown west/hells kitchen” area?! that one had such nice natural light!!

[@mxhyungwonie8098]

505 west 37th street is the one across the street. Even better views (faces the Hudson River so sunsets look amazing.)

[@loveemjo]

@@mxhyungwonie8098 omg thank u!!!

[@freshfromtheshore]

hii!! apartment searching atm was wondering if u could share the building name of the unit at 20:00 ? :) x

[@freshfromtheshore]

also what’s the eleventh ones building? thank u!!

[@organizedchaos4559]

How much do each apartment cost?

[@TransparencyBodycam]

Do you have a car?

[@erikajohnson9128]

Omg thank you so much for making this video! I was so fucking confused on net vs. growth rent.

[@cathydingg]

I know right?! I was too and took me so long to figure everything out- glad I could help and happy apartment hunting!

[@erikajohnson9128]

@@cathydingg thank you again!

[@locholiday]

ah i cant wait to live on my own :D

[@everberry51]

Genuine question-how did you have good enough credit as a recent grad?

[@happyotaku195]

Great video! Is the price for each apartment for the whole or just your part? If it’s whole, the price is so cheap now!

[@nickaylam9660]

she’s said in a couple comments that it’s per person!

[@barb2101]

Very nice informative tour but the music is very loud and annoying.

[@EmLove2013]

Do you have a source for not charging for water? My utilities includes a water bill, despite living in Manhattan!

[@melomelonful]

Water isn’t free in nyc. I think landlords can choose to do include it into your utilities or not since it’s usually a relatively small amount. You can search the rates on the nyc.gov

[@warholcow]

I’m so confused. So in order to be able to find a $2000 apartment, which on its own would be hard to find in a decent neighborhood in NYC, you’d have to make an income of $160,000? And if you were thinking about having a roommate I needed to pay more for a house, you’d have to find somebody who made over $200,000 in order to have two roommates? That actually doesn’t make sense.

[@redditfolder00]

$2,000 rent x 40 = $80,000 income per year. You'd need to make roughly 80,000 a year to get approved for a $2,000 apartment. :)

[@Yahello_Lydia]

Hi! What place is the apartments 5-7 midtown west? I’m very interested in potentially renting there

[@nuriam.1598]

505 west 37th, hudson yards

[@merilynotgo9993]

similar vibe to best dressed 😁

[@H-nx4dy]

can anyone tell me where the 8-10 hell kitchen apartments are/what they are called?

[@H-nx4dy]

or maybe where number 11 is located.sorry for asking they just look very beautiful and i'm thinking about moving.