New York city is the largest metropolitan in the US and home to more than 8 million people. Despite this, living in the City doesn't mean sacrificing space or luxury. These five renovations were determined to take on the challenge by applying a modern approach. For more NYC renovations, check out our
5 Top-to-Bottom Brownstone Renovations.
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When James Marcovitz purchased this once-derelict Tribeca home, the space had a wood-burning stove and barely functioning wall heaters. “I was looking for a cheap place to live downtown,” he recalls, “and it was even cheaper in Tribeca than on the Lower East Side.” Photo by João Canziani.