House Tours: This Couples 450 Sq Ft NYC Studio is Full of Color and Prewar Charm

Name: Maria Vasquez, David Chikovani, their dog Chonka Location: Upper West Side, NYC Size: 450 Square Feet, 42 Sq Meters Type of Home: Studio Apartment Years Lived In: 1. 5 years, renting This apartment was Maria Vasquezs first place without roommates, so she knew she wanted to find the perfect spot. Coming from a previous apartment that was quite dark, her nonnegotiables included lots of natural light and access to the outdoors. Located on New York City s Upper West Side, Maria s studio sits across the street from Riverside Park and is only a 10minute walk to Central Park. It has oversized windows and faces south, letting tons of natural light in each day. Once I saw the inside of the apartment, I fell in love with its character, Maria says. Its in a wellmaintained prewar building with gorgeous details. The crown molding and frames around the windows sealed the deal. I also loved how even though its a studio, theres still plenty of room to have a comfortable bedroom and l