#micro apt.

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1829 Greek Revival building in Providence, Rhode Island is the oldest shopping mall in the US. What's for sale is a 1bd, 1ba, micro-apt. above the shops. (And, they mean micro.) It's $215K + 195mo. HOA.

The apts. are on the mezzanines above the shops.

This is apt. 307 that is for sale, located on the uppermost tier. Note the glass windows and door.

It has a small built-in seat and that's your living room.

I think that maybe at least a small chair or a bistro table set would fit in the space where the TV is, across the way. I've also seen a small table that attaches to the wall and flips up. Why are the coat hooks so high?

Next to the living room is the kitchenette. There's a fridge, small sink, and mini microwave. No oven or cooktop, but why a dishwasher? Gee, I'd rather have a small stove.

Behind the kitchenette wall they've tucked in a bed. In lieu of a closet is an armoire next to the bed.

Across the way is a 3 pc. shower room.

Behind the bathroom and closet is a small free space for a little desk or something.

65 Weybosset St APT 307, Providence, RI 02903 | MLS #1351128 | Zillow

This 262 square feet Condo home has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It is located at 65 Weybosset St APT 307, Providence, RI.

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This micro apt. trend is getting out of control. Here’s a $680 mo. rental in Vancouver, Canada, advertised as a “micro studio.” It’s actually a bathroom with a bed.

The 160-square-foot (15 sq. meters) apt. posted an ad on Craigslist to the shock of many. The successful applicant would find himself in a space with, according to the listing, granite counters, storage space, a hot plate, a bed, a mini fridge, large window and new porcelain flooring. (Not to mention another porcelain feature – the toilet – which is in full view of the bed.)

The Craigslist ad read: ‘This unit is ideal for a single individual looking to live downtown at an affordable rate, and who does not need much space.’ Those who like to view the glass as half full, would also be happy to know that there is laundry in the building and street parking available.

According to a survey by commercial real estate firm CBRE, Vancouver is the 7th most expensive housing market globally, coming ahead of Los Angeles, Paris, and New York. So getting your hands on a pad that’s less than the city’s average of $900 with hot water and electricity included might look like a win. (A similar matchbox-sized space in London with a bed next to the kitchen was listed for rent at $1119 a month.)

Is that the mini fridge in the wall, on the left? This is even worse than that place in Newark I posted.

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/billed-as-micro-studio-craigslist-user-tries-to-rent-vancouver-bathroom-with-bed-inside-1.5498479

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After posting that new micro apt. in Jersey City, NJ, I’m fascinated by micro apts. This is Anthony’s 150sqft. apt in a New York City brownstone. 

When Anthony moved into a 150-square-foot studio on the Upper West Side,  he thought it would be a temporary money-saving move. But, he changed careers from architecture to acting and transformed his tiny home into a custom-designed, multi-functional retreat.

He found the apartment on Craigslist. It was the first listing that wasn’t a scam. He went to look at the apartment and it was definitely tiny, but he was working with a very limited budget and in a time crunch.

Anthony installed the floating floor himself.

He built the green shelves because he wasn’t able to find a set of narrow shelves that wouldn’t take up too much room. He added shoe racks to the shelves to hold some of his sneaker collection.

He describes his style as “casual elegance” and believes smart shopping and mixing affordable finds with some more high-end buys is the key to creating a comfortable home no matter what the size.

For the first year or so it was just functional but the longer he stayed the more he felt at home here and started making an effort to make it nice.

Living in a tiny apartment you definitely have to look around for things that will fit in the space. The oversized chair is slightly smaller than a standard love seat and was the perfect size.

He splurged on the marble counter shelf.

IKEA’s metal shelves were just as nice as designer shelves according to Anthony. He mixed IKEA bins with some designer ones for some visual interest.

He spent a lot on his mattress, b/c we spend 1/3 of our lives in bed.

He used darker colors b/c he doesn’t think it’s color that makes a small place look smaller, it’s scale.

The bathroom was just renovated and was nice and clean so that’s when he  decided to take it.

https://www.6sqft.com/

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I just came across Nest, a micro-apt. in Jersey City, New Jersey. They come furnished and rents start at $1,277 mo., although another rental site says they start at $1,374. Yes, Northern NJ rent is ridiculous, b/c it’s just a stone’s throw from New York City- I live here. But, I’m not so sure this is a good deal. What do you think?

This is the living room, bedroom, dining room, and office, b/c the coffee table pulls up to different heights. The couch converts to a bed. Two folding chairs are also provided.

The kitchen has only a microwave and a 2 burner cooktop. 

This place is over 1/2 my rent. I have a 1 bdrm. w/a kitchen, dining/living room combo, den, full bath, and loft, plus w/d in the unit. I don’t think that this is cheap. 

The kitchen and bathroom. There’s the shower on the left. 

This would be the deal breaker - it’s the entrance. You walk in your front door, and there’s your toilet. Welcome to my toilet.

Amenities include utilities, this gym, and a room with a ping pong & a pool table. I have to say, this makes the gym in my building look like a spa.

The laundry room.

And, a communal roof top deck. 

There’s also a bike room and Amazon delivery lockers. 

https://www.common.com/nest

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Have you seen this? The oldest shopping mall in the US, The Arcade Providence, of Rhode Island has been converted to micro apt.’s. 

This is what it looked like 188 yrs. ago. 3 floors of shops. 

The top 2 floors have 48 apt’s. and there’s a mall on the bottom floor. 

The micro-apartments, range from 225 to 775 sq. ft. (and priced from $800 to $1,800 a month). Most measure 300 square feet or less. They’re fully furnished and tenants only need to show up with 2 suitcases.

Each fully-furnished micro-space includes an elevated full bed over a four-drawer dresser, a small kitchen table, a sofa, a 50″ flat screen TV, and a full bathroom. Larger apartments do not come with a built-in bed.

The kitchens are equipped with a mini-fridge, sink, dishwasher, and microwave — but no ovens or stove tops.

Not only does the central atrium provide filtered light to the units, but it becomes the 'public street' connecting neighbors. On the 1st fl., there’s a common room with a TV & laundry room. On the 2nd fl., there’s storage space to park bikes or keep other belongings that don't fit in the apartments. What do you think?

https://www.businessinsider.com/americas-first-shopping-mall-is-now-micro-apartments-2016-10