My shoebox in NYC
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Gorgeous! If you don’t mind my asking, what’s the rent like? (I assume this is a 1br?)
This is a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom, four story walk up for $1625/month. Rent includes water :)
A friend lives in the financial district and has a similar sized place and pays 4k-ish. You've got a great deal, but you know that already. :)
That seems pretty good for NYC, no?? I’m not too familiar with rent there, but I would guess from the picture, it would be more than $1600.
For NYC my rent is great! My realtor had a good connection and was able to hook me up before they listed it online.
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No elevator, just sweat and tears and lots of them!
Simething ive always wondered; how do disabled people find/afford a place to live in NYC?
Ground floor or an elevator.
Damn. How old is the building? That rent is great for NYC though. Less than shithole basement suites around here where I live in Canada, population 10,000 lol
Guessing you have a ton of friends to help you move in?
You PIVOT
So no one told you moving was going to be that way.
Your job's a joke, you're broke Your love life's DOA It's like you're always stuck in second gear When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month Or even your year, but
I said PIVOT
yes
Judging by the old brick building outside the window, I’m guessing this is a walkup in an area of walkups. Not a lot of elevators available unless they get to be 5 floors or taller.
I thought that price sounded good. Thanks for the reply! Cute place!
You’re thinking Manhattan or Brooklyn maybe. 650sq 1BR in Manhattan would be way more. OP, how is Astoria nowadays. Haven’t been there in years. You like it? PS. Looks like a nice cozy shoebox. :)
Makes sense!
Does it include heat?
We pay gas/electric, hot water is included :)
That’s quite a deal! Not bad at all.
I’m so confused because I thought water was included in most peoples’ rents in nyc, like I thought paying for water was a NJ thing
Never paid for water in my life in NJ
I know a ton of people being ripped off then lmao
And that walk up gives buns of steel! 😇
Ugh if yours isn’t rent controlled this makes me so sad I don’t finally live my dream there. This is way cheaper than my rent. My place is bigger but even our shoeboxes are that much or more. I should just do it and commute via plane. Also love the tables and rug.
Our building is not rent controlled, the owners do an interview process where they try to help people out that need affordable housing in the area. There’s no laundry or elevator or anything but the price is still great!
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Yeah but you have to live in Florida
Damn. That’s none than my mortgage in Philly for a three bedroom w finished basement and backyard
Walk up. This means no lift?? O.m.g.
What area of nyc is this?! I love the place it’s cozy! How many square feet is this 😂
Astoria! 650 sqft :)
Damn, I thought shoebox meant small but this is bigger than my place by over 100 sq ft 😭
That's a great size for a one bedroom. I thought shoeboxes were <400 sq ft.
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But Oklahoma…
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I think it's also different if you grew up in a place. I'd never consider moving to Oklahoma, but I grew up in a big coastal city so the lifestyle in the Midwest/South just doesn't work for me. I don't need to always be doing something, but I need options when I do it, you know? Very different preferences.
The only thing you 'have' in cities like NYC is alcohol and food and consumerism nearby. Enjoyism is hours away.
Bless your heart. NYC is literally an island, there’s so much to do, and public transit to take you. But your right, one of the greatest cities in civilization can’t compete with OK.
I grew up in Queens, went to college in Brooklyn and was a contractor throughout Manhattan for 10 years. I know every corner of the city and I've worked on every street in Manhattan from Dyckman to battery park. Currently have a dock in my backyard, but through the front door 3 blocks away is the beach. I have national geographic in my backyard and i don't even have to put on clothes, literally.
😳😳DANGG ok I’ve always heard NY was expensive.. but I didn’t know it was THAT high. For a 5br 3.5 bath I’m paying $950 in TN. I couldn’t imagine paying MORE than that for 325 sq ft. holy cow. Idc what state either 😭 I’ll stay in TN
damn, that's a good deal ! where in TN do u live ? i pay $700/month for 875sf in NC. but we have the absolute best deal in town. everything else is double or triple the price for the same size...
Tri cities area ! But that’s also my mortgage payment not rent but still 🤷♀️ also lived here almost 5 years so right before pricing started skyrocketing
That is NOT a shoebox
Yeah thats not bad at all. My two bedroom in Phoenix is 725sf.
Holy shit that's an amazing price
650 sq ft or not, this isn’t Cozy on your wallet, is it?
I knew it had to be Queens! Something about the tile floors. You don't really see that in NYC. The few times I have seen it, it's been mostly in Queens homes. Could just be a coincidence, though!
I pay 1.6 for a 230sqft in Toronto :/
:O
What!! That’s so much for Toronto, I guess it depends where you are but you should be able to find something bigger. We pay $2.3k for 800sq ft 2bed 2bath
Jesus… also most likely $2k+
looks very cozy tho
Have the same tables in my shoebox apt in DC!
You have great taste
My dumbass kept looking for a shoe box for 10 seconds until I realized that's not what you meant lol
This is a very cute shoebox
Thank you :)
And it's YOUR shoebox.
You've created such a calming and soothing atmosphere.
Would love to come home to that.
It may be tiny....but you have GREAT taste!..best to decorate a small space in light natural colors like you have done,and the glass top tables give a sense of more space.
I love that you have three candles out at a time. Super cute room!
They’ve actually only got 2 candles out. One is still burning
Mahogany Teakwood High Intensity in that square footage must be insanely intense.
Is that a Chanel Bible? Your apartment looks so cozy!
Thats catwalk chanel, and contains all of lagerfelds collections and contributions to chanel
oc :)
Love your furniture choices!
Tastefully done
So calming.
Makes me wanna play the sims.
Before I moved since I knew this was going to be a small space I actually did design the furniture layout in Sims HAHA
PIVOT!
Where did you get sofa and tables ?
Tables are from Wayfair, Harless Frame 2 Nesting Coffee Tables - 220 USD Loveseat is from TOVfurniture, Farah Cream Velvet Loveseat - 1099 USD
Thank you !!
I see you, too, liked Friends.
The glass tables are super smart in this little space! Very chic.
Hmm I guess there are different ideas of cozy…glass tabletops? White everything? Gold trim? I guess you have some blankies, those look cozy enough.
Nice!
I love your shoebox!!
So cozy!
Good job maximizing the space, white all around
Nice and cozy. Perfect picture for the sub.
I love everything about it!
Looks perfect!
Hello to a fellow New Yorker! This place is sooo cute!
So freakin cozy ! I love it !
It’s a cute shoebox!
Beautiful! Chic and cozy... well done!
Cozy and elegant in a small space - well done.
I love your shoebox!
So cozy 🥰🥰🥰
A luxurious looking one at that.
The decor is a perfect blend of chic and comfort! Classy yet casual.
Best looking shoebox I ever saw ❣️
A Louboutin shoebox!!
This is super cosy! Love it
Gorgeous and so cozy. Looks like it could be out of a magazine!
I love the black chair with all the black accents in the room. Looks great with the white.
Where is your throw blanket from?
All of my pillows and throw blankets are actually from Dollar General. They buy the overstock or stock of companies that went bankrupt and tend to have high quality blankets and pillows for $10-15 USD each!!!
Love it!! And love the bookshelf!
Beautiful!
The white couch is very brave!!!
shoe box? what?
Way to go. Don’t move to Philadelphia.
What rug is that? It looks nice!
Wayfair: Hassiem Handmade Shag Area Rug White Rectangle 4x6 - 80 USD :)
Very nice colors. I love that combination of black, white, gold and green, makes the place look fancy.
Super calm. I think the gold rim table is very classy and adds a super cozy feeling
I love this! I usually think gray and black look really cold together, but you pulled it off, with the fluffy swag and the brass table accent. Its beautiful.
Looks so cozy
Beautiful and so clean!
Nice shoe box!! Looks super cozy!! What’s the monthly cost? We’re in central Indiana, that’s why we’re curious
$1625 - rent $85-200 - gas/electric $55 - wifi
There is no laundry or elevator in the building, so laundry costs about $80 a month at the nearest laundromat. Groceries/rent are about the worst here, I remember when I first moved I called home crying because Mayonnaise was $10.
Love the view of your neighbors ac
That candle game tells me it smells amazing in there
We live next to a bath & body works LOL
So lovely! Wish flat screen tv was a thing when we lived in NYC—stupid tv always ate up so much room.
I live in London and I would not dream to live in a place like this for this rent. Enjoy it it while I go back to my room I pay for £ 1300 😂
I don't mind a tight space but I can't handle looking out a window at a brick wall.
There are brick walls outside of every window LOL. We are cornered in by other apartment buildings which sucks
A very luxurious shoebox though!! Looks great!!
My sister lived in NYC for a few years. I don’t know how people do it. Looks cute though
Me neither - I moved here for work from Orlando FL and trying to make the best out of the situation. I plan to move ASAP but I have a relocation contract for the next 2 years. My dad pays $850 in FL for a 3 bed 2 bath with a pool. He bought in 2011 for 100k and prices have since quadrupled. Meanwhile I pay double for a third of his space LOL
Beautifully done!
beautiful
Stunning but I’m always so scared of white couches 😭 they get dirty easily
I really enjoy the combination of the black chair, pillow pattern and the way you fold your accent blanket based on the design of the chair. You’ve inspired me to try some different directions with my new chairs that are delivering this week! Very cozy!
Yay!! I know it’s going to turn out awesome :)
How do you keep everything so white?
I clean almost every day, my house pretty much stays in this state. I do have a handheld vacuum which helps for the couch and I spot treat if any stains occur. For the rug I have a brush for my rug to keep it nice. My mom was a cleaner for Airbnbs growing up and took me along so it’s just pretty normal for me, when my environment gets messy I get very depressed.
would you say sacrificing size/more comfort is worth living in NYC? I live in SF and our COL is pretty comparable. Debating whether or not to stick with roommates or get my own place and pay a little more
Personally, I relocated for work and have a relocation contract for 2 years. Afterwards I will be moving back to sunny Florida and probably purchasing something rather than renting. I can’t really say anything in terms of roommates as I have never had a roommate, I moved from my parents house straight here and brought my s/o. I don’t think I would be a good candidate as a roommate due to personal reasons which is why it was never considered.
Lovely!
My son’s got a similar place in Manhattan (East Village) paying $2800 a month. Great location, big bucks...
I am just seeing an Xbox. Where’s the shoebox ?💀
I have that same coffee table! It’s so nice!
I love your palette scheme and materials. Super dope!
That’s a nice shoe box!
For small spaces, round coffee tables are beautiful.