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

[Ana Laspina]

where do u take a shower... or bath?

[Maph Hukka]

Eggs are categorized as an alternative. IE.:meat and alternatives. Don't quote me, though. 

[Stephanie Fedorishin]

He has a GREAT attitude about his small abode. How inventive and wonderful he is to find a place for everything that is important to him. I choose not to live that way, but kudos to him!

[oiamhollywoodo]

im too irritable for a small space. rather live uptown and pay that price for a studio. 139th st FTW!

[necromncr]

$800/month! Jeezzzzz.. For that money you can get much, MUCH more here in EU..

[stoobee09]

I really admire this guy,if more people lived in the space they really needed instead of being status-obscessed they'd be less homeless people on the streets..

[juandenz2008]

I couldn't live like that, but I think this guy did an amazing job with the space.

[Thebookcorner1]

800 is cheap

[fashAddix]

He's so organized! And neat!