Hey! I'm a New Yorker who has definitely lived in apartments this small. I currently live in a studio that's 325 sq ft.
I also live pretty minimally, so it's actually not that bad. I have room for a bed, a small desk, a small dining table, some chairs, and a TV.
I might be able to fit a small couch in here, but it would be pretty tight at that point.
It's not as bad as you'd think. The biggest drawback is that you basically start using your bed as a couch, which can make things difficult if you're someone who needs really strict sleep hygiene.
If you're someone who collects a lot of stuff, it's definitely not for you. I can move my entire apartment (minus furniture) in 3-4 medium boxes, so it's perfect for me.
It also goes without saying that you don't entertain much at a place like that. You either go out somewhere, or have maybe a couple people over, but any more than 4 people (including yourself) starts to be totally unmanageable.
I also live pretty minimally, so it's actually not that bad. I have room for a bed, a small desk, a small dining table, some chairs, and a TV.
I might be able to fit a small couch in here, but it would be pretty tight at that point.
It's not as bad as you'd think. The biggest drawback is that you basically start using your bed as a couch, which can make things difficult if you're someone who needs really strict sleep hygiene.
If you're someone who collects a lot of stuff, it's definitely not for you. I can move my entire apartment (minus furniture) in 3-4 medium boxes, so it's perfect for me.
It also goes without saying that you don't entertain much at a place like that. You either go out somewhere, or have maybe a couple people over, but any more than 4 people (including yourself) starts to be totally unmanageable.