Buying an affordable apartment in New York City can be next to impossible. Seriously, we’ve done our research. But when you find a diamond in the real estate rough, you go for it and figure out a way to make it work.

Name: Stephanie and my cat, MinaLocation: West Village — New York, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 350ish square feetYears lived in: 2 years, renting Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Elegant, classic, warm, witty.What is your favorite room and why? The “living room”—I love the fireplace, the built-in bookcases, and the perfect nook for my couch, and the fact that it fits my massive marble coffee table (which I found for $50 on Craigslist!).

Zubaida is originally from Bangladesh and is currently completing her MBA at NYU. She and her cat, Mushu, live in a one-bedroom apartment in Hell's Kitchen, which is carefully curated with cute, unique objects in every corner.

Could you live in 90 square feet? Mary Helen Rowell shares the tips and tricks she's learned from calling a tiny West Village apartment home.

This home was an entry in the 2023 Small/Cool Contest!

This tiny apartment belongs to Multimedia producer Willa Kammerer. With a lot of creativity and DIY handiwork, Kammerer transformed her ch...

Sydney Fazende says it took a lot of trial and error with furniture arrangements (and custom pieces) to maximize her small SoHo apartment.