"Melody Kim had been wanting to move to New York City for over 10 years before finally making the move while on a trip in May of 2024. "I extended my trip for about a week and buckled down to begin my hunt via StreetEasy," begins Melody, who found this 350-square-foot unit in a building built in 1877 in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood for rent."
""I fell in love with the neighborhood immediately as I walked down the brownstone and tree-lined street. There were even these adorable gas lamps still operating all along the block," she writes. "The front doors, entryway, stairwell all had its prewar character, and I remember just being in awe walking up to the unit itself. Often the emphasis is what's inside the home, but I do think the environment entering and leaving your place can really impact your day-to-day.""
"For Melody, who's a designer, writer, and content creator and runs a small design studio, it helped that this unit had advantages despite the small size. "The high ceilings and massive windows made the 350-square-foot footprint feel much larger. I loved the fireplace feature, and how large/updated the kitchen and bathroom were," she writes. "I really feel like I lucked out because I continue to find more reasons to fall in love with this neighborhood and location!""
Melody Kim moved to New York City in May 2024 after wanting to for over ten years and secured a 350-square-foot studio in a Park Slope brownstone built in 1877. The unit's high ceilings and massive windows create a sense of spaciousness despite the small footprint. The apartment features a fireplace and an updated, roomy kitchen and bathroom. The building preserves prewar character in its front doors, entryway, and stairwell, and the tree-lined block includes operating gas lamps. Melody works as a designer, writer, and content creator and runs a small design studio. The neighborhood and location continue to grow on her.
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