My NYC Apartment Tour | What $6,000 gets you in the East Village

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Ай бұрын

well well well the tables have turned....it's finally time to get in front of the camera and show off my own apartment! Here's my 2 bed/1.5 bath that my roommate and I split for $6,000 a month in the East Village. Hope you enjoy :)
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@emefbe Ай бұрын

damn $6,000 is insane

@moisessena1307 Ай бұрын

it is

@kayflip2233 Ай бұрын

Not in the Manhattan market for a 2BR it's not. There's a lot of people here that can easily afford to pay their $3000 share of that quite easily.

@user-sr7er6zu4q Ай бұрын

Ikr!! She got lucky!! What a steal!

@user-p6-3561 Ай бұрын

america is weird

@Samantha-vx8gw Ай бұрын

This is insane to me as someone who pays 850 per person (1700 total) in Chicago

@Questinia1 Ай бұрын

I lived in the East Village for 30 years. I met my husband at a club there and did my internship/residency there. My apartment was like yours with a lot of light and I saw the Empire State, Chrysler buildings as well as the WWC's from my top floor walk-up. When I first moved there in 1991, the community was so small that people would say, "Yeah, you're the new girl in town" lol. Paid $1800 for a one bedroom in the end before Jared Kushner bought us out and turned the units into dormitories for young Wall Streeters in 2011. Still worked in the EV until the pandemic. Now I'm a country girl within striking distance of NYC and Dual Spice Shop on First Ave... one of my favorite haunts. Thanks for a glimpse of your lovely life!

@ElenaTaber Ай бұрын

Ah so amazing! Thanks for sharing your memories of this special neighborhood 🥹

@jackandlill Ай бұрын

Elena - you have carved out such a beautiful life for yourself!! Being in your twenties, living in NYC, in the East Village no less in a gorgeous apt w/laundry!! Halleluiah! I have seen many of your videos here on YT & have always enjoyed your content. Love design, decor & seeing how people arrange their homes. So much fun!! It was so special getting to see where you live! I am in my fifties & live 25 mins outside of the city - pretty much my whole life. And though I never lived in NYC - it's always been a simple train ride away which I have always appreciated. Many of my friends lived in NYC in their twenties while still single & no kids & have all been so thankful for the opportunity...which was a plus for me cuz I always had a place to stay over! I wish you good health & fun as you continue your wonderful career & journey enjoying all that NYC has to offer!!

@88yf88 Ай бұрын

Akira is actually a movie and u should watch it because it’s really good and blew my mind. You definitely don’t need to be into anime to watch it! It’s a cult classic and was very revolutionary to the point it inspired a whole wave of cyberpunk/sci fi media (even in America). Even if you’re not into that kind of stuff, it’s an excellent movie and probably one of the best to come out of Japan (warning, it is very intense so be in the right mindset to watch it) 🥰

@BrilloBrillas Ай бұрын

Like you're apt perk of going up to roof is nice . Eye color amazing . Thank you Elena been watching you're videos helps me escape mentally and travel spiritually.

@RubyClementi Ай бұрын

What beautiful and inviting space. So excited for you and your next chapter Elena🌸✨

@ElenaTaber Ай бұрын

Aw thank you so much!

@Lxuren_lo Ай бұрын

Wow your apartment is absolutely beautiful! You really are living the absolute dream in NYC 🤍 I loved the creative vibes of the East Village when I was visiting NYC & your apartment fits the vibes SO well!! Also your outfit in this vid is stunning 🖤

@mahoganydrive Ай бұрын

Beautiful apartment! So cozy. I’ve been journaling since I was 10. I always joke that the journals will have to be buried with me. Too many secrets.

@siennapearson9597 Ай бұрын

I don't know about everyone else, but I would love a book recommendation video! (especially one that highlights non-western authors or maybe just lesser known authors that don't normally get a platform)

@philippawood5047 Ай бұрын

Uncarley has given some great recommendations in a few of her videos, also, for lesser known authors and non-fiction, Venetia La Manna always helps me widen my horizons! ❤

@siennapearson9597 Ай бұрын

@@philippawood5047 Oooh thank you! checking out their channels now!

@desireedavis8111 Ай бұрын

There was one book she should "i who have never known men" i very rarely rate books five stars but i still think about the ending and its been six months since ive read it

@alba7828 Ай бұрын

I’ve been following you since your CA era and it is amazing your growth, such and inspiration 🤍 love from southern spain 🫶🏻

@lauramarazzi1012 Ай бұрын

A truly iconic apartment!

@skiyogagirl Ай бұрын

I love your DIY art! 🖤

@abhis.377 Ай бұрын

Few things .. 1. Would love to see your book collection plz plz I've been waiting for it for so long .. 2. Would love a reel or short video on your perfume collection. 3. Maybe you can start a series of your fav cafes , places etc etc of East Village and Newyork..it would be really cool and helpful. 4. I've asked this before plz share the area and rent situation etc of Sage ,your sister because like her I'm also moving to Newyork and really like the area she lives in ..plz it would be really helpful...like the expenses,things to consider before moving there ❤

@BrandonWoelfel Ай бұрын

Such a gorgeous space!!! I love thisss

@ElenaTaber Ай бұрын

aw thanks brandon!

@Marlephoto Ай бұрын

Very cozy apartment Elena! Thank you for sharing books from living table - are awesome.

@trishac9516 Ай бұрын

I lived most of my life in Southern California, but the last 14 years in Idaho. I've been collecting matchbooks for over 30 years😊

@dianebaker5243 Ай бұрын

Your home is beautiful.👍🥰

@reeandtee Ай бұрын

Your apartment is so clean and cute! It was nice to see your place after watching your channel and seeing so many others. And a nice surprise to find that your a tall girly like me! Go off 6'1 sis!! I would've never guessed. Also -- you should definitely check out Akira, its a little freaky but definitely a gorgeously designed and animated film. Keep doing your fly thing Elena :))

@kayliepenart Ай бұрын

I live near by and I always wondered what the duplexes you live in look like. They are so unassuming from the front but its such a great layout!

@moragsinclair5546 Ай бұрын

Have you ever been to Melbourne, Australia? It’s where I’m from and not saying it’s anywhere comparable but I feel like in a way it’s Australia’s New York. It’s so cultural, and beautiful and unique in its own right and similar in the way one night you could be at the theatre and the next you’re at some secret underground bar or club. I love it so much. You should visit one day! xx

@allesae Ай бұрын

love love love

@mihaelaclaudiap..2 Ай бұрын

Living the dream...my dream... the only thing I don't like is the idea of a roommate...not my cup of tea but for 6000$ yes, you'd better have one!

@minenhlenxumalo1728 Ай бұрын

Watching you all the way from Durban, South African ❤️ love your content

@easynow7801 Ай бұрын

Your place is beautiful. So spacious. Enjoy.

@khanvilkarnikita Ай бұрын

I’m so proud of you 👍 🎉 follower since 2019 I seen you growing and glowing through years ❤ love from india 🇮🇳

@ElenaTaber Ай бұрын

aw thank you!!!

@biabaialardi 17 күн бұрын

god i love new york so much, missing it every day

@ruebennomura9143 Ай бұрын

Nice apartment tour on this video

@JerricaNavarro Ай бұрын

Great place.

@drake-om7ir Ай бұрын

i put this on in the background before I study

@susangladstone357 Ай бұрын

Oh wow Elena - you look soooo awesome in the cowboy hat! It leads to an inner you;)

@gfgerl Ай бұрын

So clutch. Gag.

@marineforces3214 Ай бұрын

once again New York , we had that before , didn’t we ❤️

@amberscheffers Ай бұрын

Amazing! Where's the bedside table from?

@afureadah2603 Ай бұрын

Wait I peeped ur kitchen backsplash and I'd like to know more about it! What is it made of? It almost has a stainless steel vibe.

@EllyDonado Ай бұрын

I miss my old apt in the EV then had to leave and head toward the UES after our COVID deal was up. Honestly it's crazy how much apartments in the area are going for now :/

@ElenaTaber Ай бұрын

It’s insane how much it’s gone up 😅

@Tpaul995 Ай бұрын

How do you cook in the kitchen when the AC is on in the living area?

@ashjms Ай бұрын

Where'd you get your dining table & bench from? 😍

@DoctorDerp6969 Ай бұрын

how does someone afford this

@richardottley4611 Ай бұрын

good question..

@philippawood5047 Ай бұрын

KZfaq, apparently

@newenergymagic5271 Ай бұрын

KZfaq $$$

@Imjoseguzman Ай бұрын

Rich parents, sugar daddies

@richardottley4611 Ай бұрын

@@Imjoseguzman hahaha 😂 accurate

@AlexandherFJCruiser Ай бұрын

Yay!! ❤

@MadelineEngle Ай бұрын

Cute apartment, but damn $6k for the East Village is crazy.

@ElenaTaber Ай бұрын

this is nyc these days 😭😭

@arkus1928 Ай бұрын

@@ElenaTaberstop with the emojis you’re rich

@kayflip2233 Ай бұрын

$3,000 for her half of the apartment is pretty standard if you want to live in Manhattan. There are probably 1.5 million people paying $3000 rent in Manhattan.

@saku.544 11 күн бұрын

@@arkus1928 doesn't mean she has lost touch with reality and can't cry about those insane prices ?

@arkus1928 11 күн бұрын

@@saku.544 she’s part of the reason the prices are insane and true New York culture is dying. Stfu

@Picoluvr 22 күн бұрын

Hi! Where is your coffee table from? Love your place!

@kaitcoh Ай бұрын

Where do you get your planters? I also have a birds of paradise and I am looking for a new planter.

@LolliPopCowGirl Ай бұрын

When I saw the second bedroom I burst out laughing! Wow what a contrast between the two, maximalism vs minimalism. Which do you prefer?

@newenergymagic5271 Ай бұрын

I think her roommate is a model who travels a lot 🤷‍♀

@David_10157 Ай бұрын

Come on, you know you bought those cassettes a few months back after watching "Perfect Days". 😀

@kendallvenegas6572 Ай бұрын

where is your dress and belt from? its soooo cute

@camillepicard6665 Ай бұрын

How did you find this apartment? 3k split is soo good in the city.

@carlf.9035 Ай бұрын

You will miss New York. Especially during Christmas time.

@AllisonIntheCity Ай бұрын

Is your front door on the street or is there a vestibule?

@stephaniea1398 Ай бұрын

Where is the bed side table from? The wood and glass one?

@thisuniquechica Ай бұрын

OMG It is so darling!

@Mauvequeen Ай бұрын

I love your outfit! Where’s it from?

@Bluponi 17 күн бұрын

Seattle is just as expensive... a nice Condo in Ballard or Fremont neighborhood will run you about $ 10 K per month. When I was 19, I moved out into my first apartment south of Seattle and was paying only $ 80 per month... Crazy

@terrypmusic Ай бұрын

01:46 Nicee!

@Anna-iz3yq Ай бұрын

Where is your outfit from? So cute xx

@TaylorBell Ай бұрын

An honor to be sitting next to you as this goes live 🫡

@itsmymeitsmyme8086 Ай бұрын

hi my love

@ElenaTaber Ай бұрын

best coworking buddy 🫡

@user-wh6fw2id9n Ай бұрын

A beautiful Lebanese woman like you can't be living in this house alone. If you need a Lebanese husband I'll prepare my visa and on my way.

@itsweb1584 Ай бұрын

@@user-wh6fw2id9nwomen don’t NEED husbands

@nottilatequila 27 күн бұрын

I would literally move into the bathroom.

@morgan3llis001 Ай бұрын

the cassette tape display is really cute

@ElenaTaber Ай бұрын

such fun memories!

@nanukakharika Ай бұрын

Beautiful apartment and huge space for nyc! Given the rental prices this is actually very reasonable 😊

@rcx206 Ай бұрын

Beautiful apartment! does your roommate water your plants when you’re traveling? Lol

@carolinecrisostomo9507 Ай бұрын

do you have any broker or real estate agent recommendations? this apartment is an amazing find!

@jaygorakht5135 Ай бұрын

love from nepal😊😊😊stay your one time life happily wherever you are love from peaceful country nepal😉😊😊

@Aj-nc6rp Ай бұрын

wow great video!!!!

@ElenaTaber Ай бұрын

thank you!

@Waltaere Ай бұрын

Elenaa 😃

@maameb.4110 Ай бұрын

I feel crazy saying this but 6k for this in lower manhattan is kinda good

@MuhammadZama Ай бұрын

nice

@itsmymeitsmyme8086 Ай бұрын

long time no see elena😊

@ElenaTaber Ай бұрын

she's back!

@santoshparvatikar Ай бұрын

You can draw a couple of eyes and a nose on that lamp and make it a lampman.

@zeeshan9548 4 күн бұрын

NYC

@brookedeje 19 күн бұрын

Does anyone know the artist of the song at the end?

@curtislumber6938 Ай бұрын

Oh man, what is that desk? Model??!

@myselfishliveandi151 Ай бұрын

top interior, top books! I am sure we would be friends if we would live close together :D!

@ImmADeal Ай бұрын

YOURE SIX ONE? Didnt see that one coming lmao.

@Olivierstreet Ай бұрын

She's 6'1??? Thought she was tall, but that was surprising

@chrisoulalakkas7935 Ай бұрын

Foreign policy and corporate elites once lived in different worlds. Now they're intermingling,...diplomats and celebrities are mixing with philosophers.

@pbtraveler694 Ай бұрын

just a note: collecting matchbooks is something I've been doing for decades here in Iowa, from local places and from travels around the country and the world :D Not just a NY thing!

@8eck Ай бұрын

So she have returned to NYC after Paris and all those travels? Found herself after all?

@forevermorealive Ай бұрын

Very nice in general. Change the lousy sofa, unless you don't use it and your guests are all giants. Fire comes out of a wooden countertop? super random posters above bed? nah.

@danishshahzad8367 13 күн бұрын

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@user-qu8zs7vs1x Ай бұрын

weren't you living in Paris?? Or was that just being a tourist for 3 months and making a big deal out of it for views

@AlexisBelon Ай бұрын

I hope my channel gets to the point of being able to afford this. Btw idk if you’re into nyc vlogs but if so, you might like mine! I’d be sooo grateful if you swung by and took a peek. 🙏 Stick around if you like!

@philippawood5047 Ай бұрын

Just checked, nice content! Also, your hair is absolutely gorgeous 😮

@AlexisBelon Ай бұрын

@@philippawood5047 omg thank you! and thank you for coming by my channel!

@teengee6554 Ай бұрын

Wow living in the U.K. , it’s shocking that a years rent for you could buy you a small flat here 😮 3 years rent and you could buy a house , lovely flat though 🥰x

@esikazemese Ай бұрын

Come on, not in London!

@teengee6554 Ай бұрын

@@esikazemese tbf I was waiting for a London comment 🙄 , my response was purely aimed at the absurdity of renting prices, sorry if that was not clear to you 😃

@esikazemese 29 күн бұрын

@@teengee6554 It was totally clear, but still , a lot of people don't want to live in small towns for various reasons, and of course you can afford a house there. It's the same everywhere. And not sure why would you compare small towns in England to NY :D

@teengee6554 29 күн бұрын

@@esikazemese I don’t live in a small town , in fact I live close to London, I still bought a home that didn’t require 3 years rent money , you are clearly perplexed by my comment , which wasn’t rude , merely pointing out what a shame high rents are, it is ludicrous to assume you have to live in a small town in the U.K. in order to buy a home 😃

@cactaceous 18 күн бұрын

I lived on 9th btw 1st and 2nd as soon as I graduated college and came back home. Took over my uncle’s lease on a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 friends. The rent was $2000 a month in 2002. My part was $667. Lived there from 2002-2006. Saw the East Village getting gentrified all around me in those 4 years. Little mom and pop shops turning into bullshit sex and the city wanna be boutiques and trendy hipster coffee shops. All these fucking spotty yuppie college pricks popping into bars. The neighbor got really saccharine.

@sarahRA86 Ай бұрын

Can we get a jewellery video!

@ethelarbon6628 28 күн бұрын

I love you so. I miss you so One. Love. Ph To GOD be the glory ❤+❤+❤+

@JoJoTarz Ай бұрын

Program activated. New word: clutch. 🙄

@ArezouShahhoseini Ай бұрын

I'm iranian, I really enjoyed seeing the book سرزمین ما ایران❤😍

@melvinastewart3723 Ай бұрын

I don’t 6G worth of anything to pay that kinda money.

@Cherry_Ramone Ай бұрын

Your roommate literally owns nothing

@ElenaTaber Ай бұрын

Haha she had just moved out as when’re at the end of our lease!

@orangecat5036 Ай бұрын

6k that's outrageous, the east village isn't that nice or great.

@tomasvalentin6896 26 күн бұрын

What 😮 $6000 a month, why?

@positron321 Ай бұрын

I want to be your neighbor))

@ethelarbon6628 28 күн бұрын

hello Pretty Wonderful. Elena and Family and All Actress and Models. Whatever happen you know ❤+❤+

@lastcarrwest9062 7 күн бұрын

I live in NYC all my life, and I will say, that Landlord/Property owner Saw You Coming A Mile Away. YOU got stiffed. $6,000 is mortgage, there are people who live in your neighborhood who pay's less for the same size apartment or larger (no roommates) SMH. I work in the East Village and I must tell you, You guys are not paying for the apartment, you are paying for the Area (No Balcony/Terrace??...Not worth it, it really is not. You can get that same size apartment (for yourself) for less in Queens, Bronx, better part of Brooklyn, (staten Island you can rent a house for yourself for $2,000) a ferry ride to Manhattan. smh

@user-hi6mi3hw3z Ай бұрын

You know you can stay in my heart for free with $6 budget of $2.50 colt 45 and $3.50 shot of booz daily

@sandramalone3522 Ай бұрын

$6,000 a month is way ridiculous even with a roommate, so either you have a rich daddy who pays your half of the rent or you're a brain surgeon.

@bcs1793 26 күн бұрын

The 30% rule says your rent should be at most 30% of your pre-tax income. So to pay 3k in rent you need to make 120k.

@thehungrygoldfish 26 күн бұрын

You say that like it’s a bad thing. I would love a rich daddy.

@Lioninthenight Ай бұрын

You really rock that outfit. Your legs are flattering in it.

@Destiny01017 Ай бұрын

The corruption that runs through this administration is getting scarier. I feel for people with disabilities who are not getting the help they deserve. Anyone who is not investing now is missing a tremendous opportunity. Imagine investing $2,000 and receiving $10,300.

@yara01705 Ай бұрын

My main concern now is how can we generate more revenue during quantitative times? I can't afford to see my 401k crumble to dust

@Destiny01017 Ай бұрын

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@clarawakanda Ай бұрын

You're right! The very first time I tried, I invested $1000 and after a week, I received $4800. That really helped us a lot to pay up our bills.

@yara01705 Ай бұрын

How do I contact Lewis???, my 401k needs diversification

@steamdecknation7908 Ай бұрын

Just get a damn house at this point

@sterlingmarshel6299 Ай бұрын

Why. To be locked into the “American dream” She travels and lives in great cities. That is life

@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102 Ай бұрын

Is the extra commuting by train worth it?

@esikazemese Ай бұрын

@@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102 Commuting where? To the office where she works at? :D

@smithiega Ай бұрын

Please stop saying clutch.

@CatherineLeighe Ай бұрын

I don’t understand that if they can afford to pay this much in rent why they are not buying. Maybe not right here, close enough though. No one can tell me that they cannot afford to. This is ridiculous, making someone else rich while throwing $72,000 a year just basically down the drain. I’ve never understood how this country embraces the idea of renting anyway. No one should have to pay another rent. Just an insane concept. This woman is akin to a wealthy serf. Ridiculous.

@InternetGirl1093 Ай бұрын

Saving up enough money for a down payment while paying rent is nearly impossible in a super expensive city like NYC. It’s not like you can get a mortgage for $3k as a down payment… especially not in cities that have more c competitive markets. I live in NYC. If you’re a single person it’s super hard to save for a house and pay rent.

@bcs1793 26 күн бұрын

"I don’t understand" "No one can tell me that they cannot afford to." Kind of hard to understand things if you don't allow people to explain it to you

@CatherineLeighe 26 күн бұрын

@@bcs1793 I look at it this way: To rent this apartment or anything like it actually the tenant would have to pay first & last month rent. A pet deposit, he broker fee ( renters did have to pay a broker fee in NYC up until a year or so ago) Add it all up & almost $20,000. As I stated they may not have been able to purchase in this building or even in the next block. So what though? All the decorating, wallpaper & painting these people do making the apartment more desirable & expensive for the next tenant. To each his own I guess although I don’t understand anyone paying this kind of rent that is only making someone else wealthy. Think about it. If there were 20 apartments in this building & they were all paying $7500.00 a month. The owners of the building would be collecting $150,000 a month in rent. Of course there are expenses that isn’t the point though, why not buy a little further out & build on one’s own wealth instead of someone else’s?

@bcs1793 26 күн бұрын

@@CatherineLeighe With a 20k deposit and 3k monthly payment you are not buying "a little further out", you are in Staten Island. Adding hours of commute to your day, and not enjoying the amenities of living in a city - which you might now want, but they seem to do. Not to mention that you are assuming they want to live there forever, which also doesn't seem to be the case.

@CatherineLeighe 26 күн бұрын

@@bcs1793 This is my opinion & no one has to agree with me. It’s a lot of money to put out every month for something that does not belong to them.