“When I first walked into this apartment, I felt like I was stepping into a version of myself I had only seen in my dreams,” Sofiyat says.

Sometimes she is in awe of how stunning the apartment is.

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It’s so dreamy.

It was also a pepper factory!

It can sleep up to three people!

"Every corner of the apartment has something tucked under or inside it to reduce clutter and free up visual space," Sarah shares.

I can’t get over the kitchen cabinets.

“My favorite thing about our home is the way it feels like a true respite from the hustle and bustle of the city,” Hattie says.

There are two seating areas on the balcony.

The bareness of the original home was an advantage to Kate.

The outdoor space is what NYC dreams are made of.

There's so much character in this cozy home.

Lauren’s cat, Mabel, even has her own little sleeping nook.

The renters are likely getting their security deposits back.