New York City, home to over 8.5 million people, is notorious for its small, expensive apartments.
But one woman, Felice Cohen, has managed to find an incredible deal in Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
She’s living in a studio apartment for just $700 a month.
However, there’s a catch – her apartment is a mere 90 square feet, roughly the size of a walk-in closet.
Despite its size, Felice’s microstudio is situated in a prime location, just a short walk from Central Park and the Lincoln Center.
In a neighborhood where rent can easily reach $3,600 a month, Felice’s deal seems almost too good to be true.
But how does one live comfortably in such a confined space?
Felice, a professional organizer, shows us how it’s done.
Felice’s experience as an organizer came in handy when she moved into her tiny apartment.
She knew that in a city like New York, where space is at a premium, the key to organization is to maximize vertical space.
So, she covered one wall of her apartment with shelves and baskets from floor to ceiling, making the most of every available inch.
Despite the limited space, Felice has managed to create a cozy reading nook in one corner of her apartment, complete with a small, old-school TV set.
She even has a full-sized computer desk and chair where she spends her time writing and creating artwork.
The apartment doesn’t have a kitchen, but Felice has improvised.
She uses a mini-fridge to store cold items and a toaster oven to warm up food.
The toaster oven also doubles as storage for her bananas, a quirky solution that Felice says is just part of life in a big city.
As she puts it, “In New York City, most people store their laundry in their stoves anyways.”
Felice replaced the sliding door on her closet with a curtain to save space.
Unlike many people who love clothes and shoes, Felice only has room in her closet for the absolute essentials.
But despite the limited space, she’s managed to create a functional and organized wardrobe.
Surprisingly, the bathroom in Felice’s apartment is relatively large for such a small space.
It has a standard-sized toilet, sink, and a shower/tub combo.
Everything is closely packed together, which sometimes means Felice has to sit sideways and occasionally bumps her knees.
But as she points out, it’s better than not having a bathroom at all.
The bed in Felice’s apartment is a loft-style bed, located just inches away from the ceiling.
The first night she slept there, she thought she might have a panic attack due to the cramped space.
But over time, she adjusted and now enjoys her cozy sleeping quarters.
Felice’s shows the power of organization and the potential of small spaces.
Despite living in a 90-square-foot apartment, she’s managed to create a comfortable and functional home.
Her experience shows that downsizing your space doesn’t mean you have to downsize your life.
It’s all about making the most of what you have and finding creative solutions to challenges.
See this tour of a 90 square foot apartment in the video below!
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