Man, 84, reveals how he lives for FREE inside a ‘secret’ apartment in New York’s historic King Manor – where he’s resided for 30 YEARS without paying any rent or ‘working a legitimate day in his life’

• Roy Fox has been living at the iconic landmark in Queens for more than 30 years
• He recently featured on Cash Jordan’s YouTube channel to showcase his home 
• The former broadcaster has filled his apartment with more than 4,000 books 

An 84-year-old man has revealed how he secured a free apartment inside New York’s historical King Manor. 

Roy Fox has been the caretaker of the landmark in Jamaica, Queens, for more than 30 years which has since become his home.

He recently featured on Cash Jordan’s YouTube channel in a video titled: ‘He found a $0 NYC apartment… how?’

In the clip, Roy gave a comprehensive tour of King Manor itself as well as offering a glimpse of his compact apartment, which he has filled with more than 4,000 books.

Roy Fox has been the caretaker of the landmark in Jamaica, Queens, for more than 30 years, which has since become his home

The 84-year-old has revealed how he secured a free apartment inside New York’s historical King Manor

The kitchen, which has remained untouched since he moved in in 1989, features an oven, standing fridge and a dishwasher that he has never used

In the clip, Roy gave a comprehensive tour of King’s Manor itself as well as offering a glimpse of his compact apartment, which he has filled with more than 4,000 books

Roy, who previously worked as a broadcaster for 30 years, introduced himself before starting the tour of his unique abode.

He joked: ‘You’re looking at an 84-year-old human being who has never, ever worked a legitimate day in his life.’

But in truth, Roy has worked tirelessly as the caretaker of King Manor for 34 years and lives full-time in a ‘secret’ apartment above the museum.

The house was once owned by Rufus King – born in 1755 – who signed the United States Constitution and was a passionate advocate for the abolishment of slavery.

His family lived at the site for three generations and among the most famous guests to have stayed overnight is John Quincy Adams who visited while he was running for the presidency. 

The manor has since been turned into a museum that boasts a study, kitchen, formal living room and spacious dining room.

And the landmark is still home to original pieces such as Rufus King’s desk as well as that of his oldest son – former governor of New York John Alsop King.

Turning his attentions to his own space, Roy takes the tour up to the apartment.

The house was once owned by Rufus King – born in 1755 – who signed the United States Constitution and was a passionate advocate for the abolishment of slavery

The caretaker’s apartment, which takes up about two-thirds of the third floor, features its own bedroom

He said that the tomes ‘reflect his extended mind’ and include materials on religion, science and world history – to name just a few

Roy, who shares the space with a pet cat, playfully agreed that he has the biggest backyard of everyone he knows, adding: ‘And an even bigger front yard’

His home spans about two-thirds of the third floor as he reveals the rest is ‘where we keep all the stuff that we need to stash away.’

Roy’s home boasts its own bedroom, bathroom and study area with each piled high with more than 4,000 books.

He said that the tomes ‘reflect his extended mind’ and include materials on religion, science and world history – to name just a few.

The kitchen, which has remained untouched since he relocated in 1989, features an oven, standing fridge and a dishwasher that he has never used.

Roy, who shares the space with a pet cat, playfully agreed that he has the biggest backyard of everyone he knows, adding: ‘And an even bigger front yard.

Roy, who previously worked as a broadcaster for 30 years, joked: ‘You’re looking at an 84-year-old human being who has never, ever worked a legitimate day in his life’

The manor has since been turned into a museum that boasts a study, kitchen, formal living room and spacious dining room (pictured)

Roy has remained a ‘fixture’ of the manor for the past three decades. Pictured: The museum kitchen

The landmark is still home to original pieces such as Rufus King’s desk as well as that of his oldest son: former governor of New York John Alsop King

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‘If you’re going to live in New York City, this is the way to live. Why would you be surrounded with buildings and noise – I don’t get that.’

Asked how he managed to out-fox the housing market and secure a place rent free, Roy explained: ‘It’s a good deal but there are 23 houses in the historic house system and somebody along the way decided that rather than 24-hour-a-day security, to put private apartments in all these houses to create the visibility.’ 

Roy has remained a ‘fixture’ of the manor for the past three decades, according to the official website.

It reads: ‘Come by on any given afternoon and his bright, impish grin and dynamic personality will welcome you through our doors and into the world of Rufus King.’ 

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