My first NY apartment

Literally seconds after opening the door, I take a tour of my first Manhattan apartment.

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Travel & Events

Tags:

• New
• York
• Manhattan
• apartment
• East
• Village

[MTintheCity]

should also say that my new apartment is twice the size and a 100 bucks cheaper and just down the block.

But basically this is a reality check that most everyone here doesn't have a place like Jerry Seinfeld or Monica Gellar (unless you're a banker or a trust fund baby).

PS I heard the apartment went up another $100. And the landlord has no trouble filling his units.

[koolever3]

good for u man, dont drink the haterade, proud of anybody that goes out and does what alot of people wont. who the hell wants to say they live in (what ever shitty town haters post from)

[MTintheCity]

thanks guys. yeah, i'm the first to admit that its totally expensive for what you get.. but its really a "landing pad" apt that came furnished for those just trying to get situated in NYC. The rental market here is like no other in the US: generally, you need to show that your annual salary is at least 40 times the monthly rent, and you need to pay at least one months deposit up front (not counting the one month's brokers fee if you use a broker).

[MTintheCity]

sorry for the late response.. we paid $2100 at the time (furnished) although it was 400 sq ft. its in the heart of the East Village (Manhattan)

[Marcusthegladiator]

ppl talk smack on NYC apartments. They dont understand ppl don't have homes in NYC. The city is their home. Their apartments are just their bedrooms. get it? ..... I like your pad, its all you need.

[screwston713ivan]

damn why the fuck is this so goddamn blurry?

[snaglog]

@MTintheCity thats a fuckin ripoff dude,lol i live on long island its the same shit here,not that bad tho,its a nice little place tho dude

[koomran]

How is the sound in this apartment when you moved in. I'm guessing you live in another apartment now but could you hear neighbors above you walking around or hearing neighbors talking next door from you then? Is it quite in these apartments?

[bubblesxxxo]

How on earth do you afford it?!

[Fullmetal1890P]

I'm really into fixing up places but I'd like to know if you're ALLOWED to fix it up. Are you allowed to do things like fixing the water damage, painting, ect.?

[Greatersend]

Sorry, but that amount of rent is not worth it. Landord could have paint and put new tiles on walls and floors.

[cassandrabadie]

wow 2200 do you know you can live out side of the city and pay that for a brand new 4 bedroom house in a good area and have a 60 minute comute, only foolish kids would do this insane!!!! i li v e 90 minutes from ny 25 from philly and pay 1100 for three bedroom apartment my living room is bigger then your whole apartment is it worth it?

[sukuansnguan]

hey MTintheCity, what made u want to go to NY in the first place? my whole dream is around goingto NY.. HOW DID U MAKE IT?

[athe2007]

@MTintheCity Good start! I know its a tough city..and this is reality! Good for you!

[mcataa]

this is deppressing! but again, there's no place like New York :)

[bethodman]

@MTintheCity i always thought jerrys apartment was kinda small. cool analisis though