We live in an era of housing compression, and micro-apartments have become part of our imagination. But at what cost?

The dated prewar apartment was in desperate need of an upgraded kitchen, two new baths, and an overall pulling together of the main living space.

I scored a pretty sweet rent deal on a Brooklyn apartment that came with several appealing amenities. One compromise I had to ...

Marisa is a floor sitter and prefers the ground over the couch. See the cozy small-space solution she came up with instead!