It’s Hard to Imagine This 123-Year-Old NYC Rental Ever Was a “Blank White Box”
“There was so much to love right away. It’s located in the exact neighborhood we had been hoping for, nestled in a historic townhome rather than a high-rise building, which really appealed to us,” writes Hattie Burgher Miranda, a senior copywriter at a tech startup. “The apartment has a backyard, which felt like such a rare gift (especially with a dog), and we’re just steps from all of our favorite coffee shops, restaurants, and little spots that make this part of Brooklyn feel like home.”
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The apartment hunting process, which can be an exhausting ordeal in New York City, sounds like a bit of a “rare gift,” too. Hattie and her husband, Kevin, posted in a Facebook group that they were looking to move to the neighborhood, and their current landlords reached out, sharing a video of the one-bedroom apartment. Hattie admits that she immediately knew that the space in the video was their new rental home.
While the 1901 apartment had been recently renovated, it still retains its original character. Hattie says that she appreciated how the original space, despite having “very sterile” white walls, didn’t feel cookie-cutter. The couple, along with their pup, Maple, have lived there for two years now, and it feels like home.
“My favorite thing about our home is the way it feels like a true respite from the hustle and bustle of the city,” Hattie says. “There’s something really grounding about coming home to a space that feels calm, warm, and personal.”
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PAINT & COLORS
- Living Room — Benjamin Moore “Winter Lake”
- Bedroom — Benjamin Moore “Oil Cloth”
LIVING ROOM
- Gerald McCabe Walnut Credenza — Live Auctioneers
- Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair — Live Auctioneers (reupholstered in a Kravet fabric)
- Vintage Drexel Gold Lily Side Table — Live Auctioneers
- Rattan Floor Lamp — Target
- Zion Handwoven Rug — CB2
- Dining Table — Amazon
- Coffee Table — Facebook Marketplace
- Bench — Facebook Marketplace (reupholstered in Thibaut “Lewis” fabric)
- Bar Cabinet — Facebook Marketplace
BEDROOM
Thanks, Hattie!
This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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