That video is hilarious. Palumbo says so many things to convince you that this guy is poor as shit, but really there's almost no evidence.
1) He says that the elevator smells like piss. Obviously we can't smell the elevator, so this is a great way to set the mood of poverty.
2) He acts like it's a big deal Kai doesn't have a car. Newsflash: Nobody has a car in NYC. What would he do with it if he did? If he drove to the gym, it would probably take him close to as long as it takes on the subway, plus parking would be a bitch. I have lived in NY for 4 years and have never owned a car and have never felt like I was poor. Almost nobody I know owns a car here.
Plus, a car would cost him what, 3-500 dollars a month? That obviously pales in comparison to the amount that Kai spends on food/drugs.
3) He acts like it was a sign of how poor he is that Kai was excited to get his groceries paid for. I'm pretty sure anyone would be happy to let their boss pay for 80 dollars worth of food if he got a chance.
4) He acts like it's a big deal to walk to the grocery store. Who gives a shit? Everyone has to walk to the grocery store in NYC and nobody thinks it's a big deal.
Basically the whole thing is pretty hilarious to me. Yeah he isn't rich, but he's not THAT bad either.