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Tips for Renting a Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

The studio apartment—one room, serving as the living room, bedroom and kitchen. To some, the idea of living in a small studio apartment can be overwhelming. The studio apartment is not for everyone, but for those who take the plunge, there are some things to know about what it takes to live the studio life successfully.

Chelsea’s 101 West 15th Street Now On the Market

Chelsea’s 101 West 15th Street Now On the Market

In a city that seems to be teeming with singles, there is some contradiction in the fact that it is often hard to find accommodation in New York City that’s specifically catered to unmarried folk, or even couples. These New Yorkers aren’t looking for a towering penthouse or a sprawling three-bedroom residence—they’re just looking for a compact, cozy space in the city that they can call home. However, such apartments are often hard to find, which is why 101 West 15th Street’s arrival in the rental market is probably going to be seen as a godsend by many of the city’s singles and couples.

The Compression of NYC’s Small Apartments

There’s been a lot of hype and hoopla over New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to introduce 275-square foot micro apartments in the city as a means to satisfy New Yorkers’ apparent demand for small apartments. Bloomberg’s plans to shrink rental living space has got both positive and negative reactions, although the majority of the feedback seems to have been mostly of the latter category. But it now seems that Bloomberg was on the right path after all—the size of new rentals in the city has been shrinking over the past few years.

How to Find Deals Without Leaving Manhattan

Apartment renters can still find deals in Manhattan if they look closelyDo you hear that? It’s the sound of taxicabs buzzing by and New York residents stomping their way to work; the sound of busy restaurants serving customers at their outdoor tables; the sound of dogs roughhousing in the dog runs at Central Park. Yes, Manhattan is alive and well, so it's no surprise that millions are trying to make Manhattan their permanent home, although high rents are making it hard for many. This financial duress is causing some to look across the river and to the north to find affordable rental apartments. But savvy renters shouldn't lose hope, because those that have been persistent enough to keep looking for high-quality rental apartments in Manhattan are still finding deals.