Manhattan shoebox apartment: a 78-square-foot mini studio

A couple years ago, Manhattan architect Luke Clark Tyler, lived in a 96 square foot apartment. Instead of upsizing with his latest move, he chose to squeeze himself and his belongings into even less space.

Luke now lives in a 78 square foot shoebox studio. It's too narrow to fit a bed lengthwise, but using a bit of plywood and 2x4s he built his own custom bed/couch.

He keeps his clothes, plates, microwave, books, spices and shaving and cleaning supplies in a large built-in cabinet. The rest of his kitchen is a tiny refrigerator that helps hold up his desk (he works for home as a contract architect).

While he admits he misses being able to cook a real meal- though he's vegetarian so eats a lot of vegetables and nuts and can even microwave eggs- Luke doesn't see living small as a sacrifice.

He loves living in the heart of New York City- his place is in Midtown Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen- and he likes paying just $750/month (cheaper than the shared housing he could find in the area).

Luke's website: www.lukeclarktyler.com
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[An Pham]

I LOVE THIS GUY. HE'S SO OPTIMISTIC AND MODEST!!!

[triathlon0808]

Problem is then you have to live Omaha, Nebraska

[Srinivas Kari]

wow. Thats amazing. Its gross sharing a toilet with 3 other people. What is they dont wash the toilet and it stinks. Man. Thats the problem with sharing things with other people



[mikefrommontreal]

7 minute video for that apartment? I've seen shorter videos on mansions.

[mikefrommontreal]

Let's be real here... That apartment is bullshit!

[iFoneDirector]

You put your dishes right above your sneakers, which constantly airing out invisible nasty fumes.

Put a thick sheet of paper or something across the wire shelving.

[faffaflunkie]

I did not Know that. Yaha.

[faffaflunkie]

A place like that would Make me feel like one of the Menendez Brothers.

[MsKamododragon]

Most college dorms are bigger than that. It's more like US Prisons as well

[TickleMeElmo55]

I don't think that was the "meaning" of the video.

[TickleMeElmo55]

You don't know what "great deal" means.

[TickleMeElmo55]

1%? I don't so, Yana.