Comments on: NYC MicroStudio

By: Luke

Luke — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:24:40 +0000

I lived in smaller rooms in college. for 3yrs I had a tiny dorm room which was about as big as their studio apartment.

My biggest issue is they are under utilizing the space! there are at least 20 things I can see being added to the walls to add storage or other uses. – indoor window sill ledges for the cats to sit on, over the toilet cabinet would add space.

When I read the article at the NY Post the couple said they were planning on getting a Murphy Bed. That would make sense.

By: bhen jammin

bhen jammin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:01:39 +0000

expensive japanese apartments in tokyo are smaller, but it’s the lifestyle. when you live in a big city, all you need is a place to rest, refresh, and recharge. i love living in the country, but once in a while i like to spend time in the city, and in the city, a room with a bed and bath is all you need.

By: pongo

pongo — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:31:39 +0000

I think everybody is overlooking the $700 maintenance fee. that could be the monthly rent of a 1br basement anywhere along the subway line, lets say in a respectable neighborhood like astoria.

By: ESPERANZA

ESPERANZA — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:57:50 +0000

Hello! Fantastic concept, but could this genuinely perform?

By: Lucas

Lucas — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:47:53 +0000

As the first to mention carbon foot print(i don’t believe article mentions), I guess my internet voice didn’t mention the assumption that one applies other areas of conservation to their lifestyle in addition to their dwelling. I’d argue w/ EJ that eating out “could” lessen our footprint, w/ a few assumptions: No disposable containers used, restaurants are able to reuse vegetable scraps bound for waste in stocks, etc., cooking in bulk uses less energy than many individuals firing up their stoves, one pot of water can cook a lot of pasta for many diners. Unfortunately, one’s bank account will notice the carbon credits rather quickly! As for dry cleaning, yes dry cleaning is notoriously “dirty”, but storing clothes at the cleaners isn’t necessarily the problem as much as how many clothes one has purchased. Instead of arguing whose carbon footprint is larger, I’d rather continue to point out that everything regarding sustainability points to population dense areas as the wiser choice. Obviously, personal differences will fuel the debate rural vs. city. However, sprawl and oversized single family units are bad news.

By: ej

ej — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:11:13 +0000

I agree with Switcher “A persons carbon footprint isn’t reduced by storing belongings off site”. Nor does eating every meal any from home reduce it.
This living like this does reduce heating & transportation footprint, tho.

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:54:48 +0000

I spent a week in NYC back in ’98. They can have it! Give me Wide Open Spaces and Get Lost In Places…

By: Switcher

Switcher — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:08:37 +0000

A persons carbon footprint isn’t reduced by storing belongings off site.

I will say, they will have plenty of free time to do the things the really enjoy, very low maint.

By: alice

alice — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:58:15 +0000

I agree, there are better options for use of space, but if it works for them, hey that’s what counts. Personally I’d add some underbed storage on wheels first.

By: Shaka

Shaka — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:40:47 +0000

You know, they can add much more storage space by adding a small stand near the door (and thus right by the left side of the bed) and put up shelves on that ugly, bare, white wall.
Tada! Instant storage space. No need to stuff everything in that one section of the room.

Other then that, I like it. Expensive though.