Simple life Manhattan: a 90-square-foot microstudio

By choosing a studio that measures just 12 feet by 7 feet, Felice Cohen can afford to live in Manhattan's Upper West Side where apartments rent for an average of $3,600 per month.

She pays just over $700 for her 90-square-foot micro-studio. After a bit of adjustment, she now loves living smaller, simpler, and cozier.

[christinamiller]

"8 or 9 people hanging out"?! Hanging out where, hanging out the window?

[rutgersfan]

This reminds me of Michael Scott talking about his plasma screen tv. "Sometimes I'll just stand in front of it and watch tv for hours"

[shayshowyipee]

honestly, props to her for making the most of this situation, she seems to be a really positive person.

[NeishaNineStarz]

This must’ve been horrible to live here during quarantine.

[kristenbooks]

TBH if there was more head space in the loft, I don't think I'd mind living in such a tiny place. But not being able to sit up in bed... yikes.

[conversiamo]

"I love to sleep up here". Has a panic attack the first night.

[javagoblin]

"This city has so much to offer, Gyms, and coffee shops and libraries."


idk whos gonna tell her those are everywhere but someone needs too. lol.

[nicksterwixter]

Wow landlords did a really good job of convincing hipsters that living in a closet is cool

[ItzNiekoyo]

Literally everything she is saying, I can see Michael Scott saying. Just imagine it.

[teedani]

I don't understand people's obsession with NYC. My family refuses to move anywhere else. I'm never moving back. I appreciate my inexpensive home and all the land and space I have lol

[pacific]

Thoughts and prayers to the miserable soul who currently lives in that apartment after 9 months of quarantine.

[joedavis]

I've seen homeless people in SF with tents bigger than this

[suzzzzzzzzzzz]

Wow I'm glad I moved out of NYC. Full of people who've convinced themselves that paying to live in a coffin is perfectly reasonable because they're near a library.

[monkeybrain]

Anyone rips a fart the party is automatically over.

[Dcook]

Joke's on her, the landlord just rented out the broom closet for an extra $700 a month.

[helmetjack]

This cured me of my youthful desire of living in the city

[EmmaR]

Honestly man, if she explicitly says it's cozy and enjoyable and if she's happy then who are we to put her down in her effort to live more minimally?

[alfredgoovermon]

“I’m a professional organizer.”
Proceeds to stand on spinny chair.

[MartinB_Art_Design]

These need to stop being made before developers get the idea that these are acceptable living standards.

[rayna]

It’s actually not that bad. Her shelving is just so ugly. If you were a minimalist who is never home, this would be perfect.