90 Sq.Ft. NYC Apt! (vid)..reminds of......

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1975. Looking for my first apt... circled Village Voice ads every day, attending endless "open houses" for really nice places on the UWS that I couldn't afford. These asshole RE agents showed BROOM CLOSETS, just like this chick's apt w/serious looks on their faces - but the open houses elicited HOWLS of laughter from the wannabee renters!

Long story short. Finally found an L- shaped 7' x 25' apt. at 293 CPW! (89th St) w/built in beautiful loft bed/couch/storage underneath, tiny kitchen, good bath. $195.00. I thought that was a lot of money. Lived there for 11 yrs. The loft sleeping (full size!) was kinda nice actually. I used to have parties there all the time (wall to wall people) and it was FUN. I painted it Purple w/White trim. My only furnishings - carpeting, piano, lamps, Playbills, books, and a club chair. Cozy. Had to build a closet. One wall of windows, though!

Your smallest apt??? I'm curious.

Her bed makes me want to vomit. I would feel so closed in.

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I am way too claustrophobic for a space that small. Not to mention I really love my shoes!

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@CJR - Where? Manhattan? Rent control? Fabulous!

I pay the same amount as her to live in a classic six (with a roommate) in Queens. Just goes to show what some people will do to have a coveted Manhattan address.

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Save for the bed, I could probably do that. Not for the price though. $250-300 fine, but $800 for a closet apartment. No way. My friend keeps telling me when I do move there to go for Queens.

Besides from seeming really expensive for that amount of space, I actually don't mind it. I must have really low standards.

This apartment is not for those who engage in the horizontal mambo.

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I think if you want something bad enough, you will do "almost" anything to achieve your goal.

I wanted to check out Seattle in the late 90's for a year, so I moved into a 20 foot travel trailer without a real tiolet. it was an adventure. I met fabulous people and saw many touring shows...I had a ball.

Actually, I was only in the trailer for four months until I could get a cheap apartment.

I would love that Manhattan Apartment for a year, except I would use that bedroom space for storage.

I think the ceiling height on the bed is what would bother me. I actually like sleeping up higher, just need enough head space to sit up all the way. The rest of the apartment would probably be too small for me.

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If you like to cook, and I LOOOOVE to cook, a small kitchen will do. I've always had dollhouse kitchens. Microwave - check, Toaster Oven - check - Slow Cooker - check- . George Forman Grill - check - 4 pans (Tools of The Trade Belgigue Stainless, inexpensive and great!). .

TWENTY SECOND!

"cozy" and "charming" are the two scariest words in Manhattan real estate listings.