Insider published an article about a 21-year-old college graduate who lives in a 72-square-foot apartment in the West Village, New York City. She pays a rent of $1,345 a month for her micro-apartment.
Micro-apartments and tiny houses are often proposed as a solution to the housing crisis. But small-space living has its downsides.
Daily life in a 72-square-foot apartment
On Insider, the college graduate talks about how her daily life looks like in a 72-square-foot apartment. She sleeps on a futon bed which she turns into a couch as soon as she wakes up.
Of course, the bathroom of the micro-apartment is tiny as well. The shower takes up the whole bathroom.
According to Insider, the 21-year-old is out and about most of the day.
Are micro apartments a solution to the housing crisis?
The rents in Manhattan are so expensive that even living in a micro-apartment can be costly.
New York City is not the only place where housing prices are soaring. Property prices are rising rapidly worldwide. Few people can afford to buy a home anymore.
Micro-apartments and tiny houses are often offered as the solution. But experts warn about the health risks of living in cramped homes.
For a 21-year-old college graduate, a 72-square-foot apartment in New York City can be a dream come true. But such a tiny apartment might be a nightmare for an older person who spends more time at home.
What do you think, would you be able to live in a 72-square-foot home? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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