Here’s what NYC’s first micro apartments will look like on the inside

Here's What NYC's first micro apartments will look like on the inside Living Area

Despite their small size, NYC's first (official) tiny apartments have been generating a big buzz. Wired recently got a sneak peek at what the interiors of the Carmel Place (a.k.a. My Micro NY) micro-units will look like courtesy of Stage 3 Properties, the housing solutions company that nARCHITECTS and Monadnock Development partnered with on the project. Curious to see what the apartments will look like on the inside? Read on or flip through our photo gallery above.

Here's What NYC's first micro apartments will look like on the inside Living Room

The micro-apartments are airy and filled with light thanks to 8-ft windows and 10-ft ceilings.

Here's What NYC's first micro apartments will look like on the inside Bedroom (2)

With only 250-370 square feet to work with, the apartments employ transforming furniture like sofas that fold out into beds to make the most of the available space.

Here's What NYC's first micro apartments will look like on the inside

Daytime layout vs. nighttime layout.

Here's What NYC's first micro apartments will look like on the inside Kitchen Area

Tenants will also be able to enjoy the perks of Ollie, an “all-inclusive living experience” developed by Stage 3, which will come included in their monthly rent. The new lifestyle-integrated living concept comprises things like the luxurious furniture in each apartment, housekeeping, Wi-Fi and cable, and a personal “butler” service.

Here's What NYC's first micro apartments will look like on the inside Bedroom

The open and modern kitchenettes feature stainless steel appliances and chrome Hansgrohe fixtures.

Here's What NYC's first micro apartments will look like on the inside Kitchen Table

A small office area flips out into a full dining table.

Here's What NYC's first micro apartments will look like on the inside Kitchenette

Here's What NYC's first micro apartments will look like on the inside Storage Loft

A thoughtful storage loft makes smart use of the hallway area, providing extra room for residents to stash their stuff away.

Here's What NYC's first micro apartments will look like on the inside Hallway and Bathroom

The bathroom is minimalist and modern.

Here's What NYC's First Micro Apartments Will Look Like on the Inside Crane

Located at 335 E 27th Street in Kips Bay, Manhattan's first micro-apartment building is a pilot project launched under the Bloomberg administration and the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development in order to address the demand for affordable single- or double- occupant dwellings in New York City.

Here's What NYC's First Micro Apartments Will Look Like on the Inside Exterior

The development captivated the attention of New Yorkers with its prefabricated, 250- to 370-square-foot units, and recently made headlines again when it was announced that the cheapest studios would rent for just $950 a month (depending on the resident's income). 40 percent of the 55 apartments in the building have been set aside as affordable housing (with rents going up to $1,492 a month), while market-rate studios start at $2,000.

Here's What NYC's First Micro Apartments Will Look Like on the Inside Rendering

Can you see yourself living at Carmel Place? Check out the building's available apartments and other information has here.