She Turned This Brooklyn Railroad Apartment's Trickiest Feature Into Its Biggest Strength - New York News Beep

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ABOUT THIS TOUR

HOME TYPE: Apartment

LOCATION: Gowanus, Brooklyn

STYLE: Eclectic, Mid-Century Modern, Organic Modern

BEDROOMS: 1

SQUARE FEET: 600

Unlike most New York City rental apartment searches, this one-bedroom unit on the Park Slope and Gowanus border in Brooklyn seemingly “fell into Tess Wunder’s lap.” Previously, she’d lived in an apartment with a lower rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it was about to increase.

Dweller sitting in plant filled dining room.

Tess, who shares about designing her apartment as well as fashion on TikTok, was slightly stressed about finding another home within her price range. Luckily, a coworker’s landlord was looking to fill a space, and it was within her budget.

Sconces flank either side of bathroom vanity mirror.

“When I first saw the apartment, I really had to see the vision because the previous tenant did not take care of the unit,” Tess explained. “Even despite this, I saw so much potential, and I loved the overall character of the space. I was excited to tackle the challenge and see what I could turn it into, knowing I’d be here for longer than the usual one-year lease.”

Crane artwork above living room sofa.

And after three-and-a-half years and design hiccups (lack of storage, unique layouts, and planning), it’s finally “done.” When she first moved in, the apartment was a “blank slate.” But now, it’s a mirror of Tess and her interests.

House plant in corner of dining room with neutral banquette.