House Tours: A $3,350 Lofted Studio in NYC's Greenwich Village

[@apartmenttherapy]

Same apartment, different tour. We’re back with Brian, who gives us a in-depth look at his apartment. We love the natural light, the furniture and… Brian. What’s your favorite part of the tour? Let us know in the comments.

[@freefoodchef7939]

I love Brian, too! What an incredibly charming and likeable guy. I'd watch anything he narrated. I couldn't help trying to strategize how he could unblock his fireplace and wondered about hanging the TV above it and then putting the sofa against the wall where the TV had originally been, but it may be too long given the placement of the loft ladder. Given how much he enjoys entertaining and the other homey, cozy elements in his apartment, having that fireplace available, even just for show, would be so great.

[@mariarohmer2374]

What is the history of building? I would like to know more about the origins of this unique design. I mean you never see something like this, those windows alone. This is how everyone should live. We all deserve a wall of windows and glorious light filled rooms. Can link any info on this building? Thanks.

[@normalizenatalie]

how it's too small AND unaffordable!

[@eltrangster]

ooooh you're talking about your learning inspiration on Instagram right now. LOL. disregard my question about the designer. Hehehe.

[@Nwadiogo]

I wish you linked the other tour.

[@DawnRK3204]

Adding cushions to your windowsill and radiator would make the seating more comfortable. I love all the plants and the simple decor.

[@reneedennis2011]

I agreed.

[@rianamohamed300]

Yep, I thought he could easily soften it with a folded throw.

[@annetteyan2965]

covering the radiator like that could be a fire hazard though

[@mjjae8122]

Not the radiator but the window for sure

[@mariamcclanahan470]

Or clear barrier that can stay up for safety concerns

[@wendoxia]

He totally looks like he belongs in that space suits him perfectly… they are gorgeous together

[@esskay1513]

I remember when this apartment was with the last tenant who also did a beautiful job. It is so interesting to see how two different people make a space ‘home.’

[@reneedennis2011]

Exactly.

[@westerling8436]

and give way to much money to some landlord

[@NovaLena22]

He's done a great job with such an angular space. I love small apartments... especially if they have unique layouts. I would put a glass or marble top on that radiator so it could function as a small table. I would probably set my mattress so that the foot of it is where the ladder is... no fear of falling from that angle. And I would definitely have some interesting window coverings to control the light (and sun heat)... maybe some woven wood shades to add some texture. I might even paint the wall beneath the loft a dark accent color. It's a really cool space.

[@pbear49]

Totally agree with you Nova, I think I would utilize a little more vertical space. All in all it's a great space.

[@daynacase8528]

Pillows for the couch, can move over to radiator when used for seating. Also a large oblong tray can turn radiator into a table. TV would have looked great off center over the fireplace. Fireplace needs to be featured. Feel good SPACE and very detailed sweet tour. When he said the shoe rack was a “first adulting design” that cracked me up. Could be a fun question in the future for tours. Most of these APT therapy tours are with young adults. Luvin the content, always inspiring.

[@lisasheridan5482]

You did a beautiful job. Your home is definitely your sanctuary. Thank you.

[@StillWaters56]

Luvly decorated space and I luv all the plants and the amount of light that you receive in the loft... On the subject of following out of bed it is a real concern, my husband recently came home after a 2 1/2 month stay at a trauma and rehab center... he fell out of bed and it was only 3ft of the ground... take care and be safe.

[@JAMoore-zz3ki]

For safety up in the sleeping loft, install a partial guard rail (to the left of the ladder) that stays down until you need it at night. Then when you're up there, you can pull it up, click it into place, and it will keep you from rolling off. When you don't need it, it stays stowed on the wall, a few inches below the loft. Similar to the safety rails hospital beds have. They stay stowed down on the side of the bed until needed. Then you just pull it up and it clicks into place.

[@twistoffate4791]

Yes. He REALLY needs the rail, I agree. (In addition, I wouldn't even be able to handle that ladder in my waking up state, lol, but at least while he's sleeping a rail would be good.)

[@Bellasand45]

Great idea!! I hope he takes your advice.

[@maddyf1465]

I hope so too... tragic way to go if you ask me... I hope he is in a good place and not trying to live dangerously...

[@sandieedward993]

Could add a see through divider that is also narrow but big enough for books or even plants 😂🤣 then I'd put couch under that and put TV on a swing arm where the previous owner had it...but it Looks =Great 👍 You could invite some designers to give You some help like Alexander Gator or Lone Fox as pretty sure Drew would naturally come up with solutions for a reasonable cost to implement...He Got design advice himself a few years back Anyway it Looks Really Good...but Safety for You up in the loft is the Biggest issue...😘🥰

[@lid-h7e]

I mean to be real unless you have some type of sleep disorder, who is actually at risk of falling off the bed in the middle of the night 😂

[@Mamado88]

My husband lost an adult friend due to a loft bed. Please be unbelievably safety concious ❤️

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

It's clear that your passion for design shines through in every corner of your home. 🥰🥰

[@francelove2012]

Love how light and airy and uncluttered and welcoming it is!!

[@angela86753]

Such great light in there. That big window makes the space seem larger. Love it!

[@dendee1148]

Very cozy...Love all the windows...

[@kimberlystone3987]

Put the couch on an angle facing the tv.. Then move your chairs to highlight that fabulous fireplace😊😊

[@tammybrennan2040]

Natural light definitely makes a difference looks awesome

[@leanngross4280]

Just a thought, put TV above fireplace, brackets would fit on above wall. Place couch opposite wall. If you fall out of bed, you land on couch. Or turn mattress so feet out. Lol. Love the plants!!

[@spamandkimchi]

Love all the greenery he introduced to the space!

[@MsMyers-ui8ci]

I think the kitchen is a perfect size. So many spaces, especially modern spaces use up to much footage on kitchens and those big azz fridges that are always empty because they are to big for rentals.

[@thelovabletruth]

I love this so much! Instead of the chair I would have built a really simple long bench/ window seat over the radiator which adds a seating space for 4+ people ☺️

[@AlmondJoie]

That view is everything and no doubt makes the space feel even larger!💕

[@adriennefreshman3910]

Consider putting the TV over the fireplace and moving the couch to where the TV is now. Can't imagine not showcasing that fireplace! You've done a great job with such a small space, congrats!

[@cd2659]

I think hiding the fireplace was the right call. It looks to be a non-functioning fireplace anyway. Your place looks beautiful! What a view.

[@wendoxia]

So funny… I was thinking make a little seat cushion for the radiator !make a little seat cushion for the radiator!

[@MsDieynaba]

Beautiful apartment! He seems like a great guy, caring with his guests. But that bed situation fam 😱😱😱

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

ALL those windows and skylights and that GLORIOUS light is incredible! You certainly have made the most of that wonderful space.

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

Very cozy and I loved how the previous guy decorated in blue.

[@summerishere3124]

A really great space. I love the natural elements.

[@nadja5551]

So sad the fireplace has to be hidden but his selection of that loveseat was great because he can change the layout pretty easily without hindering his walk space. Lovely apartment!

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

yeah, hiding the fireplace is just unacceptable to me lol but i get he didnt have space

[@roxannegordon6162]

@@Goldenretriever-k8m Why is it sad? The thing is probably unusable made back in the second century. I would think sitting on the sofa more enjoyable than looking at a useless area.

[@elizabeth5985]

I love it. With that West Village location and those windows, I'd live on a sleeping bag! I love all the colors, everything is just very peaceful and cozy. I would personally swap the couch to the opposite wall and put the TV over the fireplace, even if due to the size of the TV it has to be high or pushed over to the side (not centered on the wall). But that's personal preference: I just love a fireplace and a mantle, even non functioning (that's what candles are for!). So either way, well done!

[@MsAmara4]

Love the decor and apartment! New York apartments have so much charm. Also the the renter is cute 😍

[@laurahale9309]

Looks like a breath of fresh air!!!!

[@cubemissy]

I love this apartment! Hanging a mirror over the couch, across from the tv, would let you watch tv in bed.

[@kath00925]

This space 😊 Love the angles. What fun to decorate it. And great for plants 🌱 It’s so unique and fun.

[@w.a.watson3078]

Reminds me of an attic with all the intriguing angles and skylight windows.The white walls and numerous windows really opens up the space. Great design. The loft bed area not so thrilled about (heights scare me).

[@brightgreenleaves]

Finally an honest tour with honest sq footage and honest price

[@kimprice1864]

I love everything...color palette is timeless. Brilliant!

[@felicitywillboughby6901]

Gorgeously done. Lovely styled. It's so warm, inviting. Thanks for a glimpse into your beautiful home. 🏡💃💕💞🤗

[@Chutney1luv]

I love his apartment! It looks larger than 350 sq.ft.! Everything is well organized. I'd look for a radiator cover. He may be able to pad the seat! That window is beautiful tho! It theatrically sets the performance! ❤️🎭❤️

[@di4085]

This apartment screams so much character. The natural light is an A+. Love how you decorated it. Love how the previous tenant used the white chairs up against the radiator. Also I think in the wintertime it would be great for you to move your couch to where the previous tenant had theirs so as to expose the fireplace even though it's not usable. You can make it look cozy for the winter time.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

This is beautiful the way the outside blends with the white walls in the home makes the natural light amazing nothing more sexy than a man that knows how to keep decorate and keep a home ❤️

[@reneedennis2011]

Exactly!

[@user-mq4nn7wk3s]

I like that apartment - bright, cosy and harmonious. Thank you for showing us your home. It was very entertaining. Kind regards to your plants!

[@sinastogner9118]

Love everything about your space, thank you so much for taking a second look and sharing your journey 🥰

[@jennifersutton3115]

I really like this small apartment. I think it's unique. The lighting shining through the window make the space look wider. Also the mirrors make area's bigger. Plants give life to it's surrounding. Everything is set up nicely. It's neat and organize. He made it work 👍 ❤️

[@Izzyarden]

To anyone reading this, i'm sending you good vibes and blessings. take things one day at a time, focus on putting yourself first and take deep breaths. everything will fall into place

[@annawatts8799]

I love the desk next to the window I would study there all day

[@sandramalone3522]

I saw this apt when the previous tenant had it. I really think this beautiful fireplace should never be covered, put the couch cross where the former tenant had it. I love this fabulous place, although it's so freak'n expensive. Love the unique layout, would love to live here.

[@PurposeBetweenSeasons]

I think the home is done amazingly well. I absolutely love the earthy tones and textures. He should be so proud! This is 100% my vibe.

[@linedezainde]

Love the choice our colours that make this small space like a walk in nature! So relaxing!I would create a simple wooden bench over the radiator. Could be painted white so it doesn't overpower that section.

[@yvonneschermerhorn866]

What a beautiful job you did of furnishing your place. The plants are terrific! It is all cohesive but far from boring! What luck having all those windows! ❤

[@prissilou]

I agree on the guard rail, it doesn't have to be that tall. Also, a small piece of plywood with a thin piece of foam rubber and a nice fabric stapled to the bottom over the foam rubber can turn the radiator into a seating bench when you're not running the heat, just stash the bench seat behind the couch or elsewhere when not in use. Actually, I'm sure there are a lot of viewers who could give you tips on how to make it a bench for year round use.

[@donnas411]

I love the small apartment. You used the space well! Love all the plants. I like an apartment with a lot of natural light because I too, have houseplants. Nice job on the apartment.

[@mayramancilla9959]

What a wonderful use of the space.

[@marylbullock]

Charming host. The architecture is exquisitely quirky. Classic village vibe.

[@oyvey764]

this is what I think of when I think of NYC apartments. Eclectic, small and totally livable. I NKOW it is not the "norm" but it is what I envision. You certainly turned it into a lovely home.

[@Deci_Bella]

Nah, unfortunately most small NYC apartments are dark. No one has a wall of windows like that, let alone skylights. If anything, this is how I imagine those attic apartments in Paris.

[@1bwash]

this is gentrification, it's not the norm.

[@ktkt9982]

Your space is beautiful. So much natural Iight! I love the tweaks to the kitchen. I think your set up is beautiful too. Cosy and spacious at the same time. 10 stars. 🌻😀

[@serenakoleno9338]

I would build or buy a bench that fits over the cast iron radiator. Perhaps use rattan or wicker to.match barstools. Could double as a coffee table/ footstool. Allowing an inch or two clearance will let heat circulate better than a cushion on top of radiator. Love radiant heat, economical, less dust and noise, doesn't dry out the air/sinuses. Beautiful job designing your apartment. Love all the plants.

[@RG-iu2up]

Love the use of green and wood! The windows and the kitchen are my favorite❤

[@rfoley402]

I like everything about the apartment including him!

[@traceyweste4253]

Beautiful space. I'd switch the TV and couch - same as previous tenan. Having all the seats next to each other is weird. Put the pillows at the mirror end of the bed. That would eliminate the worry of falling out. What kind of income allows you to pay that much for such a small space PER MONTH?!!!!

[@AlmondJoie]

Agreed! I would shift the pillows in the bed area to eliminate an accidental fall, especially from that high up! Gravity has absolutely no mercy. On the income bit, he's doing very well bc most landlords require a monthly income of 3x the rent.

[@thelmabarros7859]

God bless him blessing upon Blessings Life upon Life God gotta Wheel he doing Job

[@AdrienneMint]

I really love your suggestion of putting the pillow end of the bed under the mirror. That makes sense any it’s what I would do.

[@wenchyfoodwench4098]

I would switch the layout like that as well. But it’s a gorgeous space!

[@angelica3744]

I love it! It's very cozy, but beautiful and perfect for one person. I like how even in a space so small, zones are created and a good flow is established. Well done! Edit: You could have custom made (or DIY) bench-type padding like the ones you see on outdoor furniture, put it under couch, and when you have guests over take it out and place it on radiator! Alternatively, you could fold over a couple throw blankets and place them on radiator so it's more comfortable.

[@jfox9126]

This is my dream apt - I love how light and airy it is and I think the angular areas give it interest and character. Love the idea of opening up the window and having a drink with a friend. I don’t mind loft sleeping areas and this one at least has some height at the apex of the ceiling.

[@lisamedeiros7581]

You really have done such a great job making your home so nice . I like the character of the place and really like what youve done with it

[@chrisfarkas5225]

I am so glad that you decided to ignore the fireplace hole for better function. Well done on all fronts!

[@fransirahome]

Small but cozy lofted studio. Lovely couch and beautiful coffee table.

[@lindaohanraha-hanrahan2817]

What a beautiful space. It looks like a dreamy place to live.❤️

[@lovecosmetics1]

This is so cozy. Love it.

[@susanvelez6534]

I think it would be great to make a radiator cover when people come over through a cushion on it love your apt

[@JulieNick28]

beautiful job! I prefer the layout you did. Definitely looks cozy and welcoming

[@Ldifferent]

Very nice and good presentation.

[@Anione111]

Great job! Totally liveable, very functional kitchen and decent storage. Bonus, you discovered a hidden talent, how crazy is that!

[@SK-fy8dl]

Great interior design and sense of humor. I chuckled a few times.

[@SinaLaJuanaLewis]

I love the space and what he did with it...the plants are so beautiful ❤️ he's cute too 😈

[@kayelle8005]

Nice and cosy with lovely style elements. I’d just rethink the cushion selection for the couch.

[@LauraMatallana]

Looove this apartment and also its owner, he's sooo articulated!

[@reneesmith695]

Lovely home! ❤️

[@Erintii]

Amazing what he, and previous tenant, did to such a small space

[@feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808]

Very nice place! I love the light and those windows that open. The whole design scheme is fantastic. I would either put up a rail at the edge of the loft or put the head of the bed against the wall. It took 59 years before I fell out of bed. Our bed is quite high, so it really hurt! I don't want that for this man. ❤️☮️

[@heatherfl8216]

What a great space! I love all the natural light that comes in.

[@Raevany]

Lovely home. I can’t help but think how you change the bed! :)

[@kellypatterson4412]

It feels incredibly open and spacious for such a small footprint. I'd be sold on all that natural light too.

[@9823625313]

Beautiful apartment

[@cynthiajerore7548]

Love ❤️ it!! Beautiful, bright and cozy!!

[@robinjones1955]

Love the apartment. Ok. I would move the TV to where the full length mirror is. Mount a few slim shelves.. then build radiator cover that is long like a window bench.. and add cushions for sleeping. Put the chair where the tv is now. Or mount a fake mantle to the white brick fireplace. Set your tv on top of mantle. Put couch where tv is now.. and maybe move ladder when not in use? Or?????

[@jjames0143]

LOVE this apartment.

[@bamboozled1668]

I'd be more worried about knocking that Ponytail Palm off the sleeping loft.. But all in all, gorgeous color palette and intelligent use of space

[@thebowmac]

One of my very favorite Apartment Therapy tours!!

[@papabear9094]

What a great find!

[@carolewarrenrealtor]

Uh love the tour and injected sense of humor. Dude, your space is so cool and has this definite chill vibe. You made it work and heck, you and the plants are happy 😊. Here's a thought, if not previously suggested, flip the sofa and mount the tv over the fireplace. Place some candles, maybe a nice round bar station or wall shelves and wallah -- the fireplace debuts. And the radiator (a character piece in any room), maybe a leather or body pillow could cushion ones bottom for seating. Overall, love the space & thanks for sharing.

[@ericahorowitz5062]

love that this was longer than many of your other apt tours. keep'em longer! fun to get a full tour. :)

[@gracebergeron949]

I really like your apartment. Great job at decorating

[@cn2120]

Love his personality. He really owns the quirks of the space while celebrating the ingenuity in creating it.

[@tainapura4766]

There is a company in NJ that makes custom radiator covers that are actually pleasing to eye . The top cam be comfortable or used as table top .

[@juliebear19]

Gorgeous space! ...and gorgeous man, jheeez.

[@naledikgosana4556]

I really hope that this is a safe space to ask this question 😅 but I am really curious as to how people afford to live in NYC? Is it a matter of perhaps living in a different borough outside of Manhattan? Are the salaries there competitive so that people can afford rent? Do people share rent with roommates? Brian did an amazing job , the space look so cozy and beautiful and functional but the price, from my context (South Africa) is just astounding to me. I'm really really curious. 😅

[@aprilsunflower7440]

I know what you mean. I live in Iowa and pay 465 a month for a nice two bedroom. The idea of paying that much each month would give me anxiety but I'm sure they make much more money there and that there is obviously have a lot more to do in NY. Cute apartment.

[@Julie-hf4ch]

green, simple, warm, cozy, beautiful 💚🙏 absolutely love the sofa and the green elements, you brought the outdoor indoor, all those elements hand made or from nature create such a homy feeling. just wonder how you vacuum in your attic. 👏

[@TheRindyrae]

This apartment is very cozy. I love all the indows.

[@heylove8643]

Very lovely apartment that stands the text of time. My first time enjoying the well-thought out aesthetics! 🎉💯 🆒

[@christinemiller7238]

It is really nice! More character than most. I would add another “closet” on top of the square shelf by the door.

[@conejita]

The rent went up so much post covid break oof this city i tell ya. This is lovely though and dream west village apt 🥺 “just celebrating the space” iktr

[@Iheartneonsparkles]

this is absolutely gorgeous !!