Well it looks like the popularity of the first newstory about the tiniest apartment in Manhattan sprouted a couple of other inquiries to truly find the smallest apartment in New York City.
Here is a link to new article about the smallest apartment in Manhattan. I recommend watching the video which will give you the best idea of what this apartment is like.
Now I don't think this is a true apples to apples comparison of Manhattan's tiniest apartments simply because this is a rental apartment. The tenant is paying about $800/month for rent. The previous article was about a couple who actually bought an apartment.
Some buildings and neighborhoods are notorious to cut up the original layouts and make these tiny apartments, is this a legal apartment, I'm not sure. But as a commenter on the article stated, now the New York Fire Department knows about this apartment, even though an address is not given and from the video it looks near impossible to know where exactly this building could be located at.
I completely understand the mentality the gentleman renting this unit has. I have helped a number of young people who will be working extremely long hours and outside of work will be letting off a little bit of steam and only look at their apartment as a place to sleep. Location is super important so they will sacrifice renovations, views, and in this case size.
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Goes to show - we can get accustomed and comfortable almost anywhere.
Mott in Miami, Florida
Great post! I have few points to make after seeing the video. #1, he is not heavy enough to hold down a murphy bed? WHAT!? #2, I like the calendar on his fridge. #3, his utility bills are $30-$50 a month? that seems to be a lot, we have a one bedroom, and we pay the same amount of utility bills! Well, maybe because we are frugal and our windows are well insulated?
My son lives in NY in a studio but it is huge by comparison! I feel better now about his tiny living conditions! Thanks for sharing!
I really hope that guy never has Mexican take out. Seriously.
I haven't watched the video yet but I was dumbfounded at how tiny the other apartment was. I'm not sure I want to see one that's tinier O_O
Lisa Hill-This apartment is much like a glorified closet, in fact I saw apartments yesterday where the closets were bigger than this apartment.
J. Philip Faranda-Well, good thing this is a single young guy, can you imagine trying to stay a week in this place with the whole family?
Lisa Howe-Glad to give you a little bit of perspective and insight into how good of a situation your son might have. If he ever wants to upgrade you know who to call.
Mott in Miama-It's interesting how the analogy they like to use is that this apartment is just 1 sq ft bigger than a cell at Riker's Island. I tried to find a picture of a cell in Riker's Island but couldnt find one. Anybody can get use to something if they have no choice. I think the difference is this young man is choosing to live here rather than a like size cell in Riker's Island prison.