DIY Storage Solutions Solve a 105-Year-Old Rental Apartment's No-Closet ProblemTours
Breaker Novogratz's small Lower East Side rental apartment has no closets. Like, zero. So he had to use the space wisely.
Aug 28, 2025
A Couple's 450-Square-Foot NYC Rental Boasts Budget Book Storage SolutionsTours
Brendan and Kiersten got married in July and have been living together for six years. They moved into their current apartment two years ago with their Corgi, Lottie. Being lovers of books, they transformed their second bedroom into a library and office space that would make any bookworm jealous.
Dec 6, 2022
A 249-Square-Foot NYC Studio Embraces Queer Abundance With Collage WallsTours
The walls of Marty's Lower East Side Apartment are covered in photos and notes from friends throughout the years.
Nov 11, 2022
These Lower East Side Designers Built Their Tiny Home Out Of Things They LoveTours
Pratika and Mareya are roommates with an eye for design. They've made their small NYC apartment feel bigger with the use of natural light. They focus on surrounding themselves with things they love to complete the space.
Sep 15, 2022
B&A: Thanks to a DIY Loft, a 330-Square-Foot Studio Is an Organized Home for TwoTours
Josie says that limitations breed creativity, and that certainly applies in the home she shares with her partner, Alec. "I have never gotten more ideas for a space than for this tiny apartment."
Apr 13, 2022
Two World Travelers and a Sunny, Plant-Filled Manhattan LoftTours
This place is filled with so much sunlight, green plants, and gorgeous views it's going to make you want jungle vibes in your own home.
Nov 14, 2019
Hoteliers Turn a Cozy NYC Apartment into a Moody, Hygge ParadiseTours
Name: Timothy Griffin and Nico Fournier Location: Lower East Side — New York, New York Size: 750 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned Timothy and Nico, both hoteliers, have created an apartment full of mood and atmosphere. They both wanted to try and create that feeling of hygge, and they did it thanks to cozy textiles, moody colors, and atmospheric light choices.
May 13, 2019
Dev’s Retro-Inspired IKEA-Free NYC Walk-UpTours
Name: Dev Shah Location: Lower East Side/Chinatown area Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: Renting There’s one thing that you won’t find in the apartment of Master of None’s main character Dev: any furniture pieces from IKEA. “It’s just not Dev’s style and I could never image him assembling any furniture,” reveals Amy Williams, the production designer for Netflix’s hit show, which recently came back with ten new episodes for its second season.
May 3, 2019
A Gut Reno of a Glam NYC ApartmentTours
Name: Sarah Jacobson Location: Lower East Side — New York, NY Size: 750 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned “Above all, I believe in comfort—in a home that makes you feel more relaxed the second you step through its doors,” describes Sarah of her style. You can feel and see that sense of comfort in features like the two-person breakfast nook or the living room area, at least once you get over the stunning style of the apartment (specifically the kitchen!).
Apr 30, 2019
A Designer’s Minimal NYC Home Is Inspired by Donald Judd’sTours
Name: Bliss Lau Location: Lower East Side —New York, NY Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: Less than a year, owned Jewelry designer Bliss Lau’s wearable creations are minimal—simple forms that are elegant and architectural—but they aren’t plain. Her necklaces, bracelets, body chains, and rings feature luxurious details. It’s a style combination seen in the minimal and modern home she shares with her husband Evan and their new baby Soa.
Apr 30, 2019