[Three Cents Worth #247 NY] Manhattan Unit Sizes No Small Change

Posted by Jonathan Miller - Friday, September 20, 2013, 3:52 PM

It’s time to share my Three Cents Worth (3CW) on Curbed NY, at the intersection of neighborhood and real estate in the capital of the world…and I’m here to take measurements.

Check out my 3CW column on @CurbedNY:

After last week’s rental market report release, I thought I’d take a look at the average size of a sale and a rental over the past 20 years. Sales (blue line) represent co-ops and condos that closed during each period. Rentals (pink line) represent rentals that closed during each period…

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My latest Three Cents Worth column on Curbed: Manhattan Unit Sizes No Small Change [Curbed]

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CurbedWire: Cool Small Spaces; Preserving Boston; Condos in San Fran

× Like us and you'll find top breaking news in your Facebook newsfeed. Sign up for our daily email newsletter and get top stories and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Monday, March 26, 2012, by Sarah Firshein

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THE INTERNET—On Thursday, Apartment Therapy will kick off its 8th Annual Small Cool Contest in hopes of finding the best small space in the country. [Apartment Therapy]

BOSTON—There's a new campaign underway to preserve an icon of Boston architecture: the triple-decker. Curbed Boston has more. [Curbed Boston]

THE INTERNET—CB2 has launched its outdoor-furniture catalog. [CB2]

SAN FRANCISCO—The guys over at Curbed SF compiled a solid list of the best places to buy a condo in San Francisco right now. [Curbed SF]

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Little Free Libraries: The latest movement in small building...

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How Do I Take My Small Kitchen from Frumpy to Fab? Good Questions

Q: I need your help to decorate and maximize the space in my apartment kitchen!! I have lived here for almost 3 years and I have yet to find the decor than transform my urban kitchenette from frumpy to FABULOUS!! The dimensions are small and narrow, 4ft. x 8 ft., and I want to maximize the most of my space. I don't know if I should paint or do artwork behind the pantry door or just move out!! As small as the space is, I spend a lot of time in my kitchen making great meals for my family and friends. If you guys can help make my kitchen look as great as my food, I will be totally in your debt!

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Squeezing Shelving into a Small Bathroom Renovation

Initially, upon seeing this little bathroom renovation, I was excited about that extra shelf to the left of the sink. Having lived with a pedestal sink in a small bathroom before, I understand what a nice little spot this provides to set your things as you're getting ready in the morning. But i was even more impressed when I saw the other shelf:

At about the height of the toilet seat, another shelf runs along the wall, hugging right around the pedestal base of the sink. This provides even more storage in what could easily have been left a storage-less bathroom. Great place to store extra rolls of toilet paper, some folded towels, lesser-used toiletries.

The renovation by Willy Marshall continues the theme of squeezing in extra storage shelves by including a shelf nook at the back of the room, over the bathtub. Again, terrific place for shampoos and folded towels!

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Small Kitchens from Around the Web

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But having a small kitchen doesn't mean you have to sacrifice on style. Here are a few small kitchens from around the web that are sure to inspire you to make your own small kitchen a little more lovely.

1. Heath-Tiled Kitchen from Sunset
2. Waste Not from HGTV (Slide 5)
3. A Truely Tiny Kitchen from House Beautiful (Slide 6)
4. French Fantasy Kitchen from House Beautiful (Slide 13)
5. A Smart Small Space Kitchen from Elle Decor
6. Let in the Light from HGTV (Slide 2)
7. Island Living from HGTV (Slide 8)
8. Mirrors Work Magic from House Beautiful (Slide 14)

Seeing these kitchens makes me want to revaulate everything in my own kitchen and get it pared down to what I really need close at hand. When you have such limited space things can quickly get out of control. Take a look at these small kitchens and be inspired to make the most of your own kitchen.

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Get Out the (Small Cool) Vote: Teeny Tiny Entries

All (196!) entries are in and live, which means it's all in your hands now. Who will move on to the finals? Get over to the contest page and start giving the homes you love a "favorite". To get you going, here is a taste of the Teeny Tiny field of entries - the current reader favorites:

10. Laura's Sophisticated Studio - 360 square feet
9. Sandy's Southern Exposure - 224 square feet
8. Arden's Edith Wharton Style - 324 square feet
7. Shelby's Lots of Character - 375 square feet
6. Ellie's Carriage House - 395 square feet
5. Stellah's Disappearing Bed - 400 square feet
4. Liz's Light Off Lake Michigan - 360 square feet
3. Paul's Sleek Studio - 350 square feet
2. Jay's Small Scale Renovation - 400 square feet
1. Michael's Mini Manhattan Home - 397 square feet

...and here is a full list of ALL the entries. Enjoy and choose wisely!

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Staircases aren't something one usually shops for, but you might build a loft one day and find yourself in need of a space-saving design that looks good and fits your budget. There are two main options when it comes to stairs: custom built (generally more expensive) and kits (which tend to be cheaper). Here are 10 sources for both — some high and some low.

Arke: Arke is a US subsidiary of an Italian company that sells in the US through Home Depot, Lowe's and other stores. They offer DIY spiral staircase kits, starting around $1,500, that can be assembled and customized to fit your space. Serett Metal Work: Owner Joshua Young has made a name for himself as a designer of unusual staircases. His Brooklyn-based studio does custom work, and their expertise rests in traditional blacksmithing, contemporary metalworking, furniture making, and fine art.The Iron Shop: Like Arke, this company sells spiral staircase kits that can be assembled by a home DIYer. They offer online shopping and ordering, and their kits come in both modern and Victorian styles in a range of colors and finishes. Kit pricing ranges between $1,000 and $2,500.MILK Design: Chicago-based MILK design was started by two former construction workers, Joe Colosi and Pawel Korczakowski. With a range of custom pieces built for Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, they create high-end staircases and railings in the Midwest.Mylen Stairs: They've been in business for 50 years, and they sell both custom spiral staircases and modular "econo" kits. Based out of Peekskill, Nyew York, they ship their kits nationally, can provide drawings to architects, and have a service line you can call for installation advice.Spiral Stair Warehouse: Based out of Broomall, Pennsylvania, they sell metal spiral staircase kits that come with 8 structural parts. They have five available sizes, and you can call for information about how kits and installation work.Salter Spiral Staircase: Headquartered in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, they sell kits in steel, wood, aluminum and galvanized steel. They have residential and commercial sales departments — call for a price quote.Spiral Stairs of America: This Erie, Pennsylvania company sells standard and Deco-style spiral stairs, in both kits and custom designs. Their stairs comply with the standards of BOCA, CABO, IBC, and IRC.Duvinage: They describe themselves as "the oldest" manufacturer "of custom spiral stairs and circular stairs in the United States," and they've built staircases for the White House and the National Gallery of Art. Based out of Maryland, they sell both prefab kits and do custom work.Precision Pine: Their spiral staircase kits are all made from wood and start around $2,600. Based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, they offer mostly traditional styles.

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Susan's Carriage Loft Small Cool 2011

NAME: Susan
LOCATION: Amherst, Massachusetts
SIZE: 705 square feet
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY HOME: There are so many things I love about my home: the light, the cathedral ceilings, the open floor plan, the quiet neighborhood…

• GO TO SUSAN'S ENTRY PAGE AND ADD IT TO YOUR FAVORITES

Visit the entry page to view all five photos and the floorplan, make a comment, select the home as a favorite and share on Facebook and Twitter. The homes with the greatest number of favorites in each size division at the end of the initial round go on to the finals. You can choose as many homes as you like as favorites, so be sure to check back each day for all the new entries — the more favorites you find, the better!

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• VISIT THE SMALL COOL CONTEST PAGE

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Find Your Favorites: Today's Small Cool Entries

Visit the entry pages to view all five photos and floorplan, make a comment, select the room as a favorite and share on Facebook and Twitter:

Visit the individual entry pages to view all five photos and the floorplan, make a comment, select the home as a favorite and share on Facebook and Twitter. The homes with the greatest number of favorites in each size division at the end of the initial round go on to the finals. You can choose as many homes as you like as favorites, so be sure to check back each day for all the new entries — the more favorites you find, the better!

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Rich's Constantly Changing Home Small Cool 2011

NAME: Rich
LOCATION: Jackson Heights — Queens, New York
SIZE: 876 square feet
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY HOME: We love that our place is constantly changing. It changes depending on what flea markets we go to that weekend, it changes on what we find outside on trash day, and it changes with the seasons or whatever is at the farmers market…

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Visit the entry page to view all five photos and the floorplan, make a comment, select the home as a favorite and share on Facebook and Twitter. The homes with the greatest number of favorites in each size division at the end of the initial round go on to the finals. You can choose as many homes as you like as favorites, so be sure to check back each day for all the new entries — the more favorites you find, the better!

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Miguez & KD's Pleasant in Pasadena Small Cool 2011

NAME: Miguez & KD
LOCATION: Pasadena, California
SIZE: 680 square feet
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY HOME: We love how our cottage style apartment created a cozy atmosphere that definitely feels like home…

• GO TO MIGUEZ & KD'S ENTRY PAGE AND ADD IT TO YOUR FAVORITES

Visit the entry page to view all five photos and the floorplan, make a comment, select the home as a favorite and share on Facebook and Twitter. The homes with the greatest number of favorites in each size division at the end of the initial round go on to the finals. You can choose as many homes as you like as favorites, so be sure to check back each day for all the new entries — the more favorites you find, the better!

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Find Your Favorites: Today's Small Cool Entries

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Visit the individual entry pages to view all five photos and the floorplan, make a comment, select the home as a favorite and share on Facebook and Twitter. The homes with the greatest number of favorites in each size division at the end of the initial round go on to the finals. You can choose as many homes as you like as favorites, so be sure to check back each day for all the new entries — the more favorites you find, the better!

• VISIT THE SMALL COOL CONTEST PAGE

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Audra's Bright & Cozy Retreat Small Cool 2011

NAME: Audra
LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts
SIZE: 350 square feet
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY HOME: The best thing about this space is all the light that it gets. With windows on both sides, half is brightly lit in the morning and the other half is brightly lit in the afternoon…

• GO TO AUDRA'S ENTRY PAGE AND ADD IT TO YOUR FAVORITES

Visit the entry page to view all five photos and the floorplan, make a comment, select the home as a favorite and share on Facebook and Twitter. The homes with the greatest number of favorites in each size division at the end of the initial round go on to the finals. You can choose as many homes as you like as favorites, so be sure to check back each day for all the new entries — the more favorites you find, the better!

• GO TO AUDRA'S ENTRY PAGE AND ADD IT TO YOUR FAVORITES

• VISIT THE SMALL COOL CONTEST PAGE

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