I've enjoyed many of the comments of my non-New York City fans about the miniscule size of my apartment. My favorite from back in August when I first posted pictures was "That's a really great linen closet; what's the rest of the apartment look like."
A couple of native New Yorkers have visited and marveled at the size of it. I thought 629 square feet was small, but I'm fast learning that in Manhattan, it's a warehouse.
I certainly felt like I was living back in my 5,000-square-foot Atlanta house of 10 years ago once I watched the video below. This young lady lives just 7 blocks or so south of me, so the real estate prices are pretty comperable.
Anyone else thinking of pulling a Manhattan Hillbilly and moving to New York? Here's a reality check:
Only the financial "masters of the universe" can afford a "classic 6 room" or more. The rest of the country may be suffering from a downturn in realestate prices, but not New York.
629 sq feet is a great size for an apartment. Enjoy!
Posted by: Barbara | 10 November 2010 at 09:58 AM
You have amazing storage space!
Posted by: Holly | 10 November 2010 at 10:27 AM
I think New Yorkers are used to living in small apartments because it's a fast-paced city as people always rush. They don't usually store up food and stuff. It's a normal culture shock for some. Good for you to have found your new apartment now after a long search last year. Any plans of redecorating?
Posted by: Christian Traughber | 27 April 2011 at 05:54 AM
Yeah, 629 sq. ft. of space is not bad for your apartment. The important thing is to maximize the use of your space. More room would be nice, of course. But if you can't have that, then you have to be a bit creative.
Posted by: Beatrice Norling | 06 October 2011 at 08:43 AM