WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE MOVING TO NYC *brutally honest*

Today I am giving you the most important things you need to know before moving to New York City!! I moved to New York over a year ago and I have learned sooo much over the past year. Of course there's still endless things to learn in a city like this but as far as moving here and adjusting, I hope these tips can help your move a little easier. Please lmk if you have any questions & what other NYC based content you want to see!!!
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[@MayaTancrede]

do you guys want a Q&A all about moving to new york? reply to this comment with all the quesitons and ill make a video soon! personal, broad, specific, im down to answer anything :)

[@supriyashrestha3707]

Yess please

[@aryangupta1203]

Hope you do well in you r career and looking forward to your other videos

[@Supaizzy]

I've always thought of moving here but have no idea about literally anything. I've visited once and it was amazing and I got maybe 4 things done on a list of like 50 things i wanted to see but it just seems so scary and impossible strictly money wise?? i've always wanted to be a fashion designer but refuse to go into debt for school and found out CUNY has a fashion design program and have no idea how i'd juggle making money and school at the same time..

[@raymondserrano7443]

I was born and raised in New York City I'm still there everything you say does not surprise me so there's really not much anything for you to say but only to the ones that are not from New York City and I hope the ones that that things New York City is the milk and honey it's sometimes can but you should see the other side of it.

[@laila-yi6dy]

ik i'm late but could u talk abt crimes there cus whenever i mention moving to nyc one day to my family they always bring up the crime rate and how dangerous it is etc

[@Loriloyy]

“The city is trying to break you and everything that could go wrong goes wrong” Me: I need to move to nyc..

[@tbhidrc3049]

LMFAOOOO FR THO

[@abedelosrios5938]

Same 🤣😭☠😏🤓

[@taeadhmin7065]

Lol my inner thoughts

[@TheLace]

Sounds about right…

[@ColemanBellIII]

i knew at age 5 i would be moving here. it was 1980 and there is a really funny story about it. i finally started visiting regularly in 1996, and came for a long weekend in Aug 1998, only to decide that i would rather eat glass than return to my hometown of Miami. Just shy of a quarter century here and still am in active love with NYC, having lived in Washington Heights (my #1 nabe) 19:04 , Hell’s kitchen, Chelsea, Williamsburg, Crown Heights and now Ditmas Park(my #2 fave) and very very briefly in Kew Gardens i have a decent grasp of transit and lifestyle-Maybe Maya would want to do a collab sometime lol! I’d love to add my experience to her voice and help someone else on this journey called NYC. This town will kick you just to see if you will kick her back. Those who do-stay forever. Best of luck!

[@trcarmona]

I’ve seen literally 20 move to New York videos with millions of views and this one was the BEST! It felt like you cared and like we are friends

[@MayaTancrede]

this truly means so much THANK YOU!

[@girlgrown2696]

agree x

[@Ken-iu2zp]

Do u like it here?

[@nkoli011]

I agree.

[@pitalovr]

Second this!

[@kingsittystudios2400]

I moved to NYC in 2002 with nothing. We were newlyweds witha 4 month old,living In a sublet apartment. Now we own it. And are doing very well. It can be done.

[@destinationawaken]

okay WOWWWW

[@coolestsnowmanintheartic9981]

alright that’s it im moving

[@MayaTancrede]

love to hear that

[@RO2.0]

Same. No more speculating! Good luck on your move!

[@user-wh6zd9tm8h]

😂😂😂

[@malcolmschenot6352]

You nailed this video. I grew up in Queens and lived in Manhattan 1979-1989 and everything you said was absolutely true then (I had a blast). Whatever attitude you have NY will hurl it back 10 times more. Bad attitude, you'll get 10 times worse experience. Great attitude you'll get 10 times better then you can imagine. Also, as a 64-year old guy, I advise move to NY when you're young. Don't wait do it asap. It's just easier young and you'll put up with stuff that you won't want to do when you're older (like climbing stairs all day and living with roommates). NY is a lot of work to live in but you learn so much that will serve well wherever you go after. It's its own education that can't be bought any other way. I live in LA and love it (I'm so relaxed now!). People ask me if I miss NY. I don't miss NY but I do miss New Yorkers. Bonus tip: live near a subway station.

[@patrickperez9790]

So true about the subway. People under estimate that.

[@user-gf3ou9xm2n]

I‘m 18 and moving to New York in January from halfway across the world. I’m finally doing My Visa stuff and actually getting it all done. It’s so close!!! I’ve been watching videos like this for two years, planning, waiting, dreaming, and I’m SO glad I found this channel in my final moments before New York is my reality. thank you for this vid, it’s so so so good.

[@MayaTancrede]

im so happy for you!!! i was the same way about moving here. you're going to LOVE it

[@user-gf3ou9xm2n]

@@MayaTancrede I can’t wait! Subbed & excited for NYC content to hold me over these few months

[@poppysinclair]

what visa are you applying for

[@user-gf3ou9xm2n]

@@poppysinclair I recieved my F-1 Student visa but I ended up not being able to go because my college announced they were gonna be fully online, which meant that I wasnt allowed to enter the country. Hoping Biden changes that law soon though

[@user-gf3ou9xm2n]

@Wilbert TheDude COVID Life got in the way. Flight got cancelled. Staying in my country for now. Lol :(

[@god1070]

Me sitting in my room in malaysia watching this video like I even have the money for a plane ticket to America: 👁👄👁

[@emmamencarelli2669]

same but in my room in italy👁👄👁

[@ryleedekam7444]

emma mencarelli america ain’t it i’m trynna go to italy

[@snonyc1060]

Same but here in the Netherlands

[@emmamencarelli2669]

@@ryleedekam7444 not so good here lol

[@bobbyhill8486]

@@emmamencarelli2669 and I'm sitting at the dining table reading your comment from mcallen, tx, dreaming of going to Italy :)

[@rudbarnes8577]

Having independently moved to everywhere from Tokyo to a small town in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf, I think the last 5 minutes of this video are the most valuable advice anyone can get about moving anywhere. Forget the references to New York. It doesn't matter whether or not you dreamed of living there, whether you wanted an adventure or whether you were forced to go because it was the only place you could find a job. It's all about your attitude to the place. I love: "If you choose to handle it, that means you are choosing [wherever] . . . and, if you actively choose to love this place, you will." Great message, Maya.

[@MayaTancrede]

thank you, i really appreciate this comment so much! so glad the video can help people :)

[@mariatolentino4516]

The subway was actually the easiest thing for my to figure out while visiting. I got used to Tokyo and Seoul subways, so figuring out the NYC subway was relatively easy. I remember years ago when my son's co-workers, when they went to NYC for a hair show, shopped for stylish raincoats only to see everyone wearing large trash bags for raincoats. 🤣🤣🤣

[@stardustring]

I learned the subway system within a month.

[@absolutebuffoon6375]

I'm currently 17, but my goal is to be a full time tattoo artist and moving to NYC by the time I'm 21

[@armanibrown9766]

just to let you know new york isn’t sun shine. people steal , fight for no reason shoot etc... i been here for my 18 years

[@armanibrown9766]

and expensive

[@334lxk]

YOU GOT THIS OMG I'LL GO TO U WHEN I VISIT/if i move

[@simonecartier4880]

that’s my exact plan.I’m only 15 right now but I practice everyday, I hope by the time I’m 18 I’ll be ready for clients,I wish you the best Good luck!!!!!❤️

[@ArtsandFun]

That’s exactly what I wanna do!!

[@omgmakeup21]

this is such a well made video and as someone who’s looking to move within the next couple months i haven’t seen a video tell me things i didn’t think i’d already heard until now. thank you so much for these tips!

[@scotty3398]

idk but we can tell how genuine this video was, thank you sm!

[@hbk619fan123]

Ive been watching nyc living vids all day ever since i got a job offer out there, this is by far the most meaningful video ive seen and im excited to see whats in store

[@addi2356]

I've lived in the south (Georgia) my whole life, and EVERYONE tells me to not move to New York because of the expenses and whatever. The thing is i've dreamed of living in New York City since i was little and i'd be really upset if i never tried. i'm living for myself which is why i WILL be moving to NYC. i'm absolutely thrilled about it.

[@bobbyhill8486]

same, I'm from south texas and first thing anyone says is "it's dirty and there are rats everywhere." so? I love big cities, I think it would be perfect for me. did you end up moving to NYC??

[@Mookuuo]

@@bobbyhill8486 exactly! I love cities and don’t mind it much.

[@Aarbear94]

Super helpful! This is exactly what I’m looking for. Thank you so much for being brutally honest! Can’t wait to move in the spring.

[@LexaaaHeree]

I have an interview for a job in Jersey city and I’m watching as many of these as I can, I’m super hopeful. Thank you for this video, you are gorgeous btw! In multiple ways

[@georgeyoung1810]

When I worked in NYC the subway was very intimidating but apps certainly help!! Great video young lady

[@meilitomdasa]

i'm moving in a few days and I just found out like yesterday so I have has so much anxiety around it and this was very blunt and helpful I will be tuning in for more!

[@rubycubez1103]

Being from NYC, you'll find everyone's experiences and views of where to go and live are very different. A good neighborhood to one person would be horrible to the next... Like anywhere else lol

[@gc9069]

Am glad I discovered this page. Am budgeting for my move to NYC next year and I needed this clear and precise information .

[@MayaTancrede]

So glad it was helpful!

[@mary-janerobb6612]

Great video! It definitely gave me a lot of information to consider, before I fully decide on anything. I've been debating internally if I really want to move to NYC for the past 3 years. But I want to be smart about moving somewhere completely new.

[@lovetransforms8338]

Also, if you are planning on signing a lease with roommates or on your own, many landlords require your annual income to be 40X the monthly rent to get approved. If you don't meet the income requirements you'll need a guarantor that does meet a different set of requirements. Always do a reverse image search if you are looking for apartments online. There are many scams that use photos and videos of legitimate places but are just using info from real listings to take your money.

[@hectorabreu2502]

It's 40x the whole rent or 40x your portion of the rent?

[@jerome8564]

@@hectorabreu2502 the whole rent

[@Rachh__]

The summers in NYC def are terrible but the winter, in my opinion, is really not THAT bad compared to Chicago. Chicago winters are brutal!! I really appreciate all the tips!! Super helpful video

[@davidlessig]

San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, London, Paris, Rome, New York... there are so many great cities to become a part of...Thanks for giving us your thoughts on New York candidly without the sugar. The world needs more people like you, who can just look you in the eye and speak the truth. Most people would rather convince the world they’re happy all the time maybe to convince themselves they aren’t lonely or depressed sometimes. It’s ok to be lonely or depressed sometimes...it’s part of what makes us real...part of what makes us human. Great video...NYC calling📞

[@kairuii]

Thank you so so much for this video! I'm from the midwest and after 20 years have finally gotten my life together enough to study design at NYU and achieve my full on art hoe dreams! I am so excited 😎😎

[@juliacathrynnn]

This is the best NYC moving video I have watched. I don't think I'll ever move to NYC but I'm day dreaming.

[@TastyTea]

I’ve been contemplating moving to New York for awhile now and have been super hesitant since I’ll be coming from Canada. But I feel like I might as well go and try it out! Thanks for such a helpful video!

[@cristinahuber9781]

i wanna move to NYC in the future!! thanks for the great tips

[@MayaTancrede]

no problem girly!!

[@Justine1215]

Thank you! I really needed to watch this today. I'm moving to NYC to be with my partner next year, and while I know it's still over a year away, I've been stressing about the thought of leaving my life in the southwest to be in the big city. I can't thank you enough for the advice at the end of the video. I need to actively love the city instead of being so afraid of it.

[@MayaTancrede]

good luck with the move, you got this!!

[@lindseyoreilly9211]

Me tooooooo!!!

[@emilierodriguez3448]

To say I appreciate you is an understatement! I am considering moving from ca to ny and you provided much needed topics to consider!!

[@JamieJanek]

THANK YOU - I'm moving in the summer to stay with a friend in CT while I explore areas in NYC to live in. Hopefully moving to the city in the fall. What really hit me was "You will find your people but you have to put effort into it." I'm very excited to find my community. Thanks for taking the time to make this

[@MayaTancrede]

good luck im sure you'll do great ❤️

[@sacredsauce9274]

This was UBER helpful. Probably gonna watch this a few time before my move. Thank you for your light!

[@RhianHullxo]

Loved this video, you were so honest and it's great that your speaking like you are talking to a friend! I'm from the UK and considering moving to New York!! Thanks girl x

[@MayaTancrede]

so glad you liked it :)

[@L0kias1]

We are all lonely , but if you need friends to live .. then you don’t really like yourself … and that’s a problem …. Be happy with yourself first. And NYC isn’t trying to break you , that’s called being young and growing up. You can be miserable anywhere … you can be broke anywhere … but you don’t have to be any of those things if you plan ahead. Save your money before you move. Make friends before you move on visits. A man with a plan is never confused

[@DannyFPO5]

I am planning to make the move to NY in April to study acting. This was by far one of the most helpful videos I have found on the subject of moving to NY and having realistic expectations. I plan on doing my visit in March, hopefully I find something I like and sign a lease for move in April 1st. Keep up the videos they are awesome 👏🏽

[@heathertheaderman5271]

I moved to Chicago 5 months ago from Raleigh Nc and grew up in rural NC. Its so different here and I live alone. I enjoy my job and coworkers but haven’t really gotten involved in much else yet, especially moving here in winter and snow. Its been extremely lonely and I’ve found myself just shutting down more. Your section on how lonely it can be made me feel seen and have more hope that I’ll make friends and have a social network at some point.

[@tatatarryn4813]

the tip on visiting is clutch! Knowing what neighborhood is your vibe is KEYY 🔑

[@MayaTancrede]

😍 thank you!!!

[@sarcia96]

I wish i knew the vibes of neighbourhoods

[@0AmyK0]

This was a pleasure to listen to. Very real advice presented clearly.

[@dallasalexander3648]

The “go anyway” tip is so good for moving to any new place or even after a breakup

[@bogush31]

Thanks! Actually the only informative video until now

[@hannahrosereviews5073]

Just started the video. You are drop dead GORGEOUS!!! Plus, I love your speaking voice!

[@paripurohit1792]

I love new York and wanna move there one day and I watch so many videos everyday and yours was so genuine and real......you really really helped me and so many other people... honestly, thank you so much 💖

[@MayaTancrede]

im so happy it was helpful :,)

[@NowhereMan892]

I’m a professional musician moving from LA to NY in October and this video really buoyed my spirits! I knew it would be brutally honest, but I didn’t think that honesty would only intensify my desire to move there. Thanks for the fantastically informative video Maya!

[@claytonmurrayguitar]

@Mank Hobley What’s the music scene like other than jazz? I’m also a musician wanting to move there. Not for music, but it’s my main hobby.

[@Renia1]

I was just talking about moving to New York and this popped up! Thanks for this❤

[@ColemanBellIII]

Maya-thank you for doing these wonderful videos! after 24 years in this town, i can honestly say you have the most candid take and realistic approach i have ever seen! I’m sure you’ve helped so many people in their transition from “new” to “native” and don’t even probably have a clue as to the difference you make! New Yorkers are actually nice and well mannered for the most part, we are just in a HURRY. Keep up the great work!

[@MayaTancrede]

this is so sweet thank you!!!!!

[@sheiladelacruz1797]

This was amazing!!! Thanks love. As someone who is relocating back to NY she is on point! 🙌🏼👍🏼

[@1amSam]

I’m so glad you mentioned how lonely it is I personally think that is the biggest and hardest thing to overcome

[@MayaTancrede]

100%

[@aalmostalways]

what a great video! so comprehensive and straight to the point. i’m thinking of moving to nyc sometime in the future for school, so i’ve liked and bookmarked it for future reference. thank you so much!

[@MayaTancrede]

im so glad it was helpful!!

[@txy-kurtsversion]

I’m a teen who’s already saving money to start renting my first apartment in Manhattan. My mom is always asking me WHY I wanna live NYC. She says that there are rats everywhere, there will be homeless people EVERYWHERE. And that “it smells” but I have been to Manhattan (specifically only Manhattan, which is why thats where I wanna live) every year since I was 3 and I find the city absolutely Beautiful! I forget about the bad stuff and focus on the AMAZING stuff about the city. I love it sooo much and I cant wait to live there one day no matter the cons. :)

[@GOD999MODE]

This is a really good video with solid advice. She speaks so clearly too.

[@katiecohennn]

ahhh this was the most helpful video i've seen yet!!

[@haley.canter]

thank you for making this! moving to nyc next month and this was very helpful to know xx

[@girlgrown2696]

Great video! I also moved to NYC alone to work for a fashion ad agency. What a wild ride that was....!! Happy New Year to all x

[@keshamoko7365]

How’s it going?! Was it hard to get into the agency?

[@iamxaviersmalls]

I'm moving in 1 month, and I'm scared and excited at the same time.This video was very informative. Thank you.

[@MayaTancrede]

good luck with your move!

[@alimaki1517]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, it's really helpful and enjoyable

[@shannono8397]

Thrilled to come across your channel and this video! You're sincere, honest and talked just like a friend would. Thank you! That last part really makes perfect sense. Hope to move there one day and thrive, explore and make art~

[@MayaTancrede]

thank you so much!!! im sure you will :)

[@shannono8397]

@@MayaTancrede That means so much, thanks for those kind words ~ sending happy wavelengths

[@hiimalexa]

thank you for making this!! super helpful

[@damareus5930]

I like the way you did this video it was straight to point I LOVE IT!

[@MayaTancrede]

Thank you SO much!!

[@damareus5930]

@@MayaTancrede you so welcome! seeing your video kinda got my spark going for making videos myself! So thank you! :)

[@imeugenegreen]

Really THE BEST video on this subject!! Thanks for all the detail and pure honesty! Legend 👊💥

[@MayaTancrede]

thank you so much!!!

[@jessicarichardson1480]

So helpful. Considering the move to my office in the city and greatly appreciate the candid points.

[@tgedi8413]

omg! literally moving for college a year from now. tyyyy for this

[@noods5039]

i like how im watching these like im about to move to nyc or something

[@dorkus_corkus]

Realest advice on YT, thanks so much this really helped!

[@MayaTancrede]

yay im so glad!!

[@middlesys9180]

Excellent advice! You are wise beyond your years.

[@marzd2488]

Thank you for this video, I am 13 and plan on moving to New York when I’m older. It is my dream!!!✨

[@Casey-Friday]

this is the best nyc vid ive watched!

[@yeeyee353]

Planning on moving into the city. I have a really good job at my current location. Definitely saving up so I can move out comfortably and not make irrational decisions!

[@m.susandenton1077]

Thank you Maya for your excellent presentation about living in New York.

[@vanessajosefine307]

I just wanted to say thank you for this amazing video! I’m thinking of moving to nyc next year but im from Germany and im scared but ur video helped me so much i noted so much down and girl ur saving my ass i will know it!! So big big thank u ! You’re giving me hope that i can make it

[@MayaTancrede]

im so glad!! any big life change like this is scary but i believe in you :) you got this and i hope you love nyc as much as i do

[@alehra]

I'm planning on moving there next year when hopefully covid is over (enough)😖 I was planning on moving this year but I was so worried about not being able to find a job when the pandemic hit so I'm in my same city. I've been saving for over 2 years now and have more than enough but for me the scary part is the actual moving process and being able to find a job 😬 From watching a lot of these types of videos it seems like loneliness is one of the biggest things you have to deal with as well as not having a car for errands (if you're used to that). I really like how you don't sugar coat this though 😄

[@leelane2796]

Great video & GREAT advice! Thanks for looking out, friend😎

[@keithmartin1067]

Great advice! You're so knowledgeable! Thanks!

[@savannadarnell]

Just found your channel girl!!! New subscriber! Thank you thank you for this video! I’ve just moved to New York! 🙏🏾

[@briannagabrielle2874]

this video is SO useful, thanks so much!

[@hanglam]

omg so thankful for you making this video!!! i’m trying to convince my boyfriend to move to nyc and your videos are helping convince him so much🤍🥺

[@MayaTancrede]

AHH i love this yay!!

[@kingdommoney4739]

Repent don't say God name in vain

[@weirdwalkingdeadtheorys370]

It’s like moving to a new school, you’ll adapt and adjust!

[@prettylittlecharm]

That was really helpful!! Thank you so much for making this video!!!

[@vilanvi7218]

This is so helpful! Im moving in April and I’m so excited!!

[@chickennugget2707]

such a great video, very informational and honest. thank u so much!

[@patrickperez9790]

Love this video, especially the last two points. Thank you

[@albertobenlago9333]

This video felt like having a coffee with a good friend who just found out that I am moving to NYC. Thanks :)

[@MayaTancrede]

this made my day 🤩 I hope that's always the vibe I give off in my videos

[@emilynicole4150]

something to know for anyone moving here is that people leave their furniture and stuff on the side of the road to be thrown out so u can literally just take it or check craigslist you'd be surprised how many ppl give furniture away for free

[@siobhanc5090]

Your skin is PERFECT

[@sophitamayo5874]

I love this so much. I've dreamed of living in a city like nyc since I was a kid. I'm turning 18 soon soon and have been contemplating if I should take the plunge and just move there. this was so insightful and honest, thank you!

[@MayaTancrede]

you got this❤️

[@iamawesomeprods]

@@MayaTancrede if you haven’t visited before, I deeply suggest going for a week. See if you can find an affordable Airbnb. I get an energy there that I don’t get anywhere else.

[@butterfly-pu6lm]

@@iamawesomeprods Is it a bad or good energy?

[@a.nastasia.olivia]

@@butterfly-pu6lm it’s just such a different energy, good and bad! A lot of New Yorkers feel entitled in a way and are pretty ruthless in how they move through the world and talk to people, and I’m pretty soft spoken so it’s not really my style. But even so, the energy is what makes me want to live there so bad! There’s constantly people around, up at all hours of the night, there’s this sense of community in that people walk everywhere. It’s just such a different atmosphere and you feel it the second you get there

[@rudbarnes8577]

One addition. Do something to make your place feel more like home. It can be something small and cheap. Just personalize it a bit. It makes a difference.

[@JourneyWithJasmineAB]

This video is very informative. This really helps me a lot. Thanks ❤

[@qsworld3327]

I had a dream I moved to nyc now im up binge watching moving to nyc videos 🤗

[@mobayguy]

Thanks Maya - really appreciate your insight. Hope you're doing very well.

[@iconicon3108]

I've decided to move to NYC. When you think of a place, the videos on KZbin just start popping up. To the list of your maps add" Here maps" they are also good. They actually work offline. Thank you for the video.

[@simoneaturner]

Loved this hon!

[@quellcristfalconer9457]

You literally couldn’t pay me to leave Southern California so idk why I watch these videos about New York lmao, but I’m glad I watched this one! Your last two tips are exactly what I tell people about living in Cali. So many people move here (specifically to LA) thinking it’ll immediately be this fantasy life that they see in movies and when it’s not that they begin to resent all of California. It’s really hard to explain to people why we pay so much for gas and food and rent but once you realize what this place ACTUALLY is, what it has to offer, and actively choose to make this your life regardless of the bad days, it’s literally like no other place in the world. I always end up just telling people “I’m sure it’s like the hold that New York has over people, it’s probably hard for them to quantify exactly why they love it there and will never leave, but I just know they must love it the way I love Cali for them to endure what they do” This video confirmed my theory 🤙🏾

[@Utube2Itube]

Great video! So honest and personal.

[@Lele-gs9mh]

I'm saving up to move rn you're a life saver 💖💖

[@SoulMotivationRecords]

This was really helpful! I love your honesty. And the pep talk at the end. I needed to hear all of that today so thank you!! Can't wait be a New Yorker!

[@MayaTancrede]

thank you!! so excited for you

[@SoulMotivationRecords]

@@MayaTancrede ☺️☺️☺️

[@monida170]

Love your list of reasons! 💖

[@misssparkles15]

The no good very bad day thing must be real. I'm moving later this summer, and a friend I know who lives in NY for school literally described just that. They were so excited and everything went wrong... like its actually very sad and nothing i wish on anyone. But, they stayed and chose to endure it despite their depression and lack of motivation for months after. I'm truly horrified of this..., but willing to take on the challenge because my mind is made up.

[@KelsAFunnyGirl]

Omg I just found your channel and I’m in love 😍 this video seriously helped me so much! I’m tryna get my ass to New York ASAP! xoxo keep up the good work!!

[@MayaTancrede]

thanks girl 😇 happy to have you here

[@TakidaJ]

This is actually a good video...thank you 💜

[@paulkuykendall4258]

Thank you Maya. All very helpful info.