What $1,650 Gets you In Brooklyn | NYC Apartment Tours

[@erindanner9173]

Not to be that person. But Central Park was the home to the Seneca village which were black German and Irish (immigrants) individuals who were later forced into Harlem and Brooklyn. It’s the part of the history that often left out. 50 churches and over 200 homes we’re destroyed

[@Amndnns]

I think is okay to be that person!!! I think more people need to be it!!!! Thank you for sharing that

[@lyric8529]

More of our unsightly history that gets quietly swept under the rug?

[@talonsaerie]

Yeah and where the bronx zoo is was called bear swamp before the white man stole this continent and was the hide out for indigenous locals fleeing being killed by the white man .. and the area between Peter Cooper village and Saint marks place was a gathering place when leaders from AL indigenous tribes came together .. pre white man again and Staten island was kinda like a game preserve where they would hunt whenever needed ...in the east 50s by the river there were rock carvings a type of directions but it's under cement now ... so much history is left out or twisted away from truth

[@catalaya3530]

I think it's important. I am from clear across the country, literally as far on the West Coast as this video was filmed on the East Coast. And I would have taken what was in this video as the end of the story of the park, not knowing any different. But I saw your comment and then I looked up more information on the origin of the area. If we know our history we'll, we are less likely to repeat it. And those in power want us to forget because they stand to gain if we do

[@clerbie]

tell em!

[@windeld7028]

This is heartbreaking for me. Lived in NYC for years and finally had to give up and move out of the city (even though I still work in NYC) because of rent. Very jealous that she was able to get a rent stabilized apt for her first apt in nyc.

[@suqarBoomBoom]

As a native NYer it’s definitely hard for me to see someone just move into NYC and get a rent-stabilized apt. I honestly believe they should just be for natives or ppl who have lived here for years. I have a rent-stabilized apt on the UES that I inherited but I’ve seen so many of my neighbors I grew up with pushed out. At the end of the day I’m happy for her but I would have preferred to see someone from the neighborhood actually get this blessing.

[@Cashhhhew]

My studio in Denver is more expensive. I so wish rent stabilization was the law ):

[@savannahn6743]

@@suqarBoomBoom so true, wish there was something like in-state tuition but for rent lol. So unfair to see so many native New Yorkers forced out of their neighborhoods; the city is losing so much of the culture that makes it so great

[@Cashhhhew]

@@kaitlina236 Oh wow that's surprising!

[@tracy_cakkes]

@@Cashhhhew wow, really? And I agree

[@bubblylinz5]

wow. this really feels like one of the best episodes of buzzed in. It features a realistically sized apartment in NYC and clever tips to utilize the typically small space. Love the disco ball, projector for small bedroom, and the glass dining table!

[@jinieindabottle3828]

love this apartment, especially the way she did the layout of the living area, and just her overall decor style

[@jeannelle_]

Stabilized rent is sooo dang good! It’s nice that some people get to have that! The apartment is the cutest😍

[@user-dn1li3ok5m]

I loved when you'd take us around their hood a little bit too! Would be so cool to see their fave coffee shop, where they grocery shop, their commute to work if they have one.

[@lexip396able]

I am so impressed with her space! My goodness, she KNOWS how to make the most of a small space, it feels cozy, designed, and customized without looking cluttered 😍 amazing

[@yungjoccccc]

Central Park is actually bigger than Prospect just fyi :) central= 843 acres prospect= 526 acres

[@victoriamunoz9978]

Was just thinking this! Lol

[@richardottley4611]

I like how she makes the most out of a very small piece.. and the price of $1650 is a steal.. kudos to her

[@hannahchristian5827]

Elena, I loved the lil history at the beginning of this video :) thanks for also showcasing a wide range of apartment types/price points - all of them are New York and all of them share something new with the viewers. Not to mention, Raquel did an absolutely incredible job decorating her apartment!

[@Bradsroad]

I love how you placed the chrome sphere to capture the sun to sparkle the room.

[@Sheisprettytwisted]

she decorated her living space so prettily, well done!

[@MakingYourOwnWay]

Love how she laid out her living area. While the living area is small she did a good job of organizing the furniture to make it functional. When I purchased a four apartment building, 3 of the apartments are on the smaller side so I watched videos like these when I was renovating. Just starting to share what it was like buying and renovating an apartment building on my channel 😊

[@ajoseph495]

lol i dont get how someone who JUST moved in to nyc get a rent stabilized apartment less than 2k, but people born and raised in brooklyn cant seem to get a break to get a decent rent. would LOVE to know who her resources are!

[@studiomangordon2933]

!!!!!!

[@MTMF.london]

Nothing to do with how long you've lived there. Plenty to do with luck and a lot of sleuthing.

[@rebeccasylvernale8531]

central park is actually larger than prospect park, it's just longer rather than wider

[@alexmcginness8859]

I have always wanted a green velvet couch too. Also a designer. Also have no idea why I wanted one. Now that I have one, it’s so freaking satisfying.

[@rysa.tarts07]

Actually, Prospect Park (526 acres) is not bigger than Central Park (843 acres)😅 but very great intro and loved hearing bit of history! Also loved this apartment, it's very practical and has lots of character 😊❤️

[@SisterFromAnotherPlanet]

I caught that too lol

[@Southpaw128]

Weirdly, Prospect park feels larger to me. Central Park is narrow and its lakes sit in the middle of the park and kind of divide sections of it. Not to mention the crowds...

[@SisterFromAnotherPlanet]

@@Southpaw128 I think that's because Central Park is narrower, so at least you can walk across E/W in 10 minutes, it's only 3 crosstown blocks and it feels like there's an end...but Prospect Park is a big blob with no clear straight way across a mile in the middle

[@Southpaw128]

@@SisterFromAnotherPlanet yep

[@TheKaurK]

I absolutely love this series! So so so good :) thank you for making these videos- they give me so much inspiration ❤️

[@teresalouro1615]

This apartment is great small but not cluttered. Love the lamp from IKEA and the Breuer knock off chair.

[@Lisaaaa_____]

absolutely love what she did with her apartment!!!!

[@laurenarianaaa]

LOVE this apartment and how she utilizes the space!

[@Lisa-ym1si]

Next time you are back in Minneapolis recommend checking out a shop called Curiosity. Stumbled upon it while trying to get parking near the Anchor.

[@themilkyway8513]

Please do Maitri's house tour again! She just moved and I feel like her style really evolved since your video.

[@alanblock7099]

Creative young woman who has made the most of her apt on a budget.

[@paigee4819]

LOVE this apartment! I also just bought a Sun Shower curtain from Quiet Town and I'm obsessed with it. Super unique place and I'm living for the character

[@ryanalexandra.p]

I genuinely enjoyed this! And so glad for another one of these videos! Her apartment is so cute!!! 💛💛💛

[@gracie99999]

💜don’t forget her 😍

[@OliveraDarko]

The intro is so 🔥 loved the video, the apartment is super cute 😍 I love seeing how creative people can get with small spaces. Enjoy Croatia!

[@TheCiamarie]

Those same park makers made Pioneer Park in Walla Walla, WA. They did this across the US.

[@barbarawillis5187]

I love the green velvet couch and her bedroom decor. Cute cats.

[@RayisaRixat]

THE START OF THE VIDEO, LEGIT THOUGHT IT WAS AN AD! IT WAS SO GOOD!

[@vitran663]

Love your editing style and the intro to the neighborhood before you go into the tour!

[@lucymoon]

Love this episode, such a beautiful apartment!

[@georgewithmore8972]

I've never been a fan of checkered floors with neutral colors, but in this case the visual effect it produces is acceptable. I like the "industrial" tone given by the metallic details of the tubes on the chairs and tables, but mostly how good that floor lamp looks and how compatible it is with the general aesthetic. I have an Arco lamp from Manhattan Home Design and I also love how it looks in my living room because of its imposing steel arch and Carrara marble base. Thanks for sharing the tour!

[@astrostorm96]

Elena, you're in Damon's apartment for the sponsorship segment :D Excited !!

[@jvhunt6319]

She did a great job with this place and this rent is top tier!

[@georgiasmith7615]

Prospect Heights is a great area. Lots of cool bars and restaurants but not as expensive as Williamsburg. A lot of the apartments are older with a lot of character, but the downside is they have older bathrooms and kitchens that haven’t been updated in a long time.

[@jaellelaguerre9102]

I think by “lower end” you mean a little more realistic

[@belindabruceaustin7127]

Wow!!! Did not know that history and I truly appreciate being informed. Learn something everyday. Thank you!!

[@michaelbenjamin504]

Just signed a lease for a one bedroom rent stabilized unit on the top floor fully renovated in Queens for $1650. I'm from Brooklyn born and raised and know how lucky I got so I ain't going nowhere!

[@mihaelaclaudiap..2]

I would love at least a week in NY!! I am from Romania and it's hard for us to get visa to USA so for now I can only dream of seeing NY! Thanks for this cool video, I am so excited about it!

[@bonniepwtf]

Great sense of style & use of space. Loved the lighting.

[@KathiwithaK]

Super cool apartment and she seems like such a cool person!

[@4lauraroberts526]

Love this!!Thrifted a huge 🫒 olive green couch from Good will.How cool are her cats not to leap off the kitty condo onto the floating shelves!!❤Mine would!!😻

[@Chiara12398]

I spy a Harry's House vinyl in the beginning lol

[@BD-eu1id]

Damn she got a good deal. Wonder if she got it because she knew the person who was moving out of that unit.

[@KelseyWillaby]

So fun! Love the space. I am a graphic designer from Minneapolis. Loved seeing the touches from home!

[@mackinziethompson6937]

Would you ever consider doing this series in Europe when you are traveling?

[@judycook4314]

Great apartment! I also noted the protection on the side of the couch to keep the cats from scratching it 😼

[@angelabets]

Your videos are so aesthetically pleasing❤️

[@maufleita9420]

The high level of aesthetics in this video makes my eyes so happy lol, amazing deal on that rent T.T

[@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea]

Love this so much! Smart and stylish and different.

[@keikodesuu]

Damn $1650 in NY?? I live in an in-law unit in Silicon Valley (CA) and my rent just went up to $1700 in July 😅 What a steal this gal got on her apartment! It's very cute and the kitchen is HUGE! Maybe I missed it, but what's the sq. footage of her apartment?

[@bernadettemary2135]

such a great space. love it. thanks elena!

[@nurasri3869]

Um prospect park is DEFINITELY not bigger than central park???

[@cheljohn]

how did she find this place? $1650 is an incredible deal for a one bedroom in this location

[@raquelbenedict2611]

StreetEasy and a lot of luck 😩 a leftover COVID deal for sure

[@Dana-pn5ii]

@@raquelbenedict2611 do have Instagram by chance, were one can follow you for interior inspo? :)

[@jolp9799]

she says that it's rent stabilized

[@americamendoza95]

LOVE HER APT! WOW!

[@bilkisuabubakar983]

Wow the apartment is really cute

[@unicron2475]

As of july 1st 2023, ALL rent in the state of new york are to be regulated at a maximum of $ 400 permonth regardless of location

[@antigonipapaconstantinou5016]

Hi! I love the ballon red wine glasses A LOT! Where did you get those from? I've been looking around for something just like them.

[@AneeshBorah]

Brooklyn has so many amazing neighborhood. Glad it's getting the attention that is well deserved! Honestly I like Prospect Park more than Central Park at times.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

[@organizedchaos4559]

Prospect park is not larger than Central Park? Don’t know where you got that. You can even see it on a map

[@mariapinto2498]

Very creative and very bright. Love the couch. I love the chair at your desk. What is it called?

[@sheliizhaki3550]

I'm looking for a studio of this size, so I'd love to know how you found it? Through a certain broker? Through some website?

[@xoxo4335]

I can tell that you are in Damon Dominiques Apartment: oooh yes! I'm here for more friendship content!

[@oranjjetofu4054]

How does one come across a rent stabilized apartment in NYC?

[@bethanydel]

prospect park is notttt bigger than central park

[@roystrickland3363]

Uh, Prospect Park is MUCH smaller than Central Park, although Olmsted thought it was the better designed (having learned from Central Park).

[@mkn.567]

Apartment tour starts at 3:45

[@lalakuma9]

I am really angry that rent stabilization isn't the standard for the rest of the city (or other similar big cities)

[@MTMF.london]

You forget you live in a capitalist society.

[@johngillians1027]

I used to live in NYC for over 30yrs. I now live in another state and I have 2 bed rm 2bth rm for that same price. Thats insane. I get it the many conveniences NYC offers is very nice. However , It must be difficult to enjoy those thing with those kind of rental fees.

[@v.beamish1971]

You did a fabulous job!

[@rafaelpirez7965]

😍😍 you so beautiful Elena!!!

[@joymae]

Elena you really should show what money gets you in Paris because it’s a lot better

[@grandeamericano6355]

THE BATHOOM 5:20 🤭

[@luciagonzalez4899]

How do you meet people in a new city when you work from home?? And if you work remote why did you have to move to NYC? Just curious

[@lindajohnson1873]

I love this apartment!!!

[@stephennnamdi4223]

So educative

[@readinghomemaker2486]

She spent way more time talking about her decor than the apartment. I kept trying to get a nice idea of the layout, but the camera is just focusing on all these knick-knacks that I don't care about

[@idakotecka1807]

I noticed bathoom lacks "R"

[@BasicMemory]

Great video.

[@SisterFromAnotherPlanet]

I wonder how Raquela prevents her cats from jumping from the cat tree to the floating shelves with the glasses...

[@laurarobbins5155]

Love Love Love

[@racheldexheimer6757]

Obsessed with Rakkis apartment! So cozy and fun ❤️

[@raquelbenedict2611]

✨💛

[@IRORO2]

Beautiful ❤️ apartment I love 💕 it

[@shapeoftimes]

This would be about $2500 here in Toronto. Rent prices went up a lot, I don't even know how people afford to pay these kind of rents...

[@windeld7028]

Her apt isn’t common in Brooklyn. Maybe if it’s rent stabilized. But most people in nyc aren’t living like that.

[@victorlui5955]

Hi Elena Taber. 😁

[@baliwalknshops1517]

Thanks for sharing

[@yoly418]

She must of had a relative who grandfathered her on the lease. Rent stabilized apartments for those who have had a lease for many years and decide to leave need to go to housing court and prove that the tenant has always lived there to keep the rent stabilized rent.

[@miriamokpokpo1341]

Very great intro

[@orianajadedequay1548]

THE BATH-OOM

[@TonyaBrown51990]

This is the best apartment, besides,mine:),l have ever seen.....

[@oliviaamelia9862]

you could do a collab with Kailee Mckenzie! she has a beaut NY flat

[@dianel7303]

Awesome-love it. Unreal price🇨🇦

[@Raychell317]

Beautiful apartment

[@madelinemay2175]

Cool video but Central Park is much much bigger than Prospect Park, and it came first and also has history.

[@ebiastephenigwe2115]

Wonderful

[@jessicachukwudum]

Amazing 😍

[@yvettepatterson156]

Where is Raquel from?

[@harrymcsteen]

Wait did she do the DIS Furniture Design Study Abroad??