Shoe-box living doesn’t have to equal dark rooms, cramped closets, and kitchens that double as bathrooms. In New York City, we’ve pretty much seen it all when it comes to surprising real estate — but the most surprising of all is when a teeny apartment actually manages to use its size to its advantage.
When you’re calling less than 600 square feet home, the littlest things can make the biggest difference — from utilizing vertical space to maximizing natural light. Think you could never make small space work this well? Think again. Ahead, see eight of the city’s most adorable apartments on the market right now that make even the tiniest of spaces feel like living large.
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Address: 16 West 19th Street (between Fifth and Sixth avenues), #9A
Price: $795,000
Size: 460 square feet
If you’re gonna call an under 500-square-foot space home, it better have tons of light. And, this L-shaped Flatiron has lots. Thanks to some oversized windows and absurdly high ceilings (by Manhattan apartment standards, at least), this little gem doesn’t feel, well, so little. You’re guaranteed to fall in love once you see the sleek wood floors, luxe kitchen, and modern bathroom.