{"id":315867,"date":"2026-08-07T06:56:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T06:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/315867\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T06:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T06:56:31","slug":"she-turned-this-brooklyn-railroad-apartments-trickiest-feature-into-its-biggest-strength","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/315867\/","title":{"rendered":"She Turned This Brooklyn Railroad Apartment&#8217;s Trickiest Feature Into Its Biggest Strength"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Apartment Therapy and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT THIS TOUR<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">HOME TYPE: Apartment<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">LOCATION: Gowanus, Brooklyn<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">STYLE: Eclectic, Mid-Century Modern, Organic Modern<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">BEDROOMS: 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">SQUARE FEET: 600<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Unlike most New York City rental apartment searches, this one-bedroom unit on the Park Slope and Gowanus border in Brooklyn seemingly &#8220;fell into<a data-ylk=\"slk:Tess Wunder&#039;s;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tesswunder\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> Tess Wunder&#8217;s<\/a> lap.&#8221; Previously, she&#8217;d lived in an apartment with a lower rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it was about to increase.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Dweller sitting in plant filled dining room.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/fba877a06f917d30aa391e4be7b8e8d6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tess, who shares about designing her apartment as well as fashion on <a data-ylk=\"slk:TikTok;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tesswunder\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok<\/a>, was slightly stressed about finding another home within her price range. Luckily, a coworker&#8217;s landlord was looking to fill a space, and it was within her budget.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Sconces flank either side of bathroom vanity mirror.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/bc9fa3aeae3edc2509d9e600cdecfc52.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;When I first saw the apartment, I really had to see the vision because the previous tenant did not take care of the unit,&#8221; Tess explained. &#8220;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&#8217;d be here for longer than the usual one-year lease.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Crane artwork above living room sofa.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/ca16ddc1ee96ace1a6f34fb1d9d53e40.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">And after three-and-a-half years and design hiccups (lack of storage, unique layouts, and planning), it&#8217;s finally &#8220;done.&#8221; When she first moved in, the apartment was a &#8220;blank slate.&#8221; But now, it&#8217;s a mirror of Tess and her interests.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"House plant in corner of dining room with neutral banquette.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/bbf06e5b8b06081ba83cebba62e4e5e9.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The space is very much a reflection of myself and is a safe, cozy space for me to land each day,&#8221; Tess said.<\/p>\n<p>Resources<img alt=\"Crane artwork above white sofa in green painted living room.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/38abaf14edf22760b5c5aa2f927c8934.jpeg\"\/>PAINT &amp; COLORS<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bathroom \u2014 Backdrop &#8220;36 Hours in Marrakesh&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Living Room \u2014 Backdrop &#8220;Natural Habitat&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Books organized around door way between living room and bedroom in NYC apartment.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/ba18c2c4dc7e2bbbbfe0ed731474f5eb.jpeg\"\/>House Tours: Amanda Heald<img alt=\"\" aria-description=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full object-cover\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_videos_590\/7c53668aa35c447427f28a868368c421.jpeg\"\/>ENTRY<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Calendars \u2014 Linnea Design<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Paper pendant lantern hanging in neutral living room.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/c2704a69083ae4d17a879ade3e9bc220.jpeg\"\/>LIVING ROOM<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Room Divider \u2014 Lichen NYC<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Accent Chair \u2014 Driade Roly Poly Armchair<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Paper Floor Lantern \u2014 H&amp;M Home<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"House plants in neutral dining room.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/e8a4ce9b92a38e781510c2528cfc5e80.jpeg\"\/>DINING ROOM<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dining Chairs \u2014 Thrifted<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Curio Cabinet \u2014 Vintage<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Shelves hanging in organized kitchen.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/c62cc1e12dc5c059689dbf1d27ef8dcc.jpeg\"\/>KITCHEN<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Storage Cabinet \u2014 IKEA Kallax<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Decorative pillows on neatly mad bed in bedroom with wicker sconces above night stand tables.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/d29f24d0ea35767b28a3f4a62ad0b0ff.jpeg\"\/>BEDROOM<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ceiling Light Cover \u2014 Tulip Shades<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Neatly made bed in book filled apartment.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/101af745a5e2e6887e6cc7ea9772b863.jpeg\"\/>CLOSET \/ OFFICE<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Clothing Storage Units \u2014 Amazon<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ceiling Light Cover \u2014 Tulip Shades<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Art Prints \u2014 David Shrigley<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Round mirror in pink painted dining room.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/apartment_therapy_uk_635\/45084ac88e3c3eae7d0adcf7cf673349.jpeg\"\/>BATHROOM<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Shower Curtain \u2014 Target<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This tour&#8217;s responses and photos were edited for length\/size and clarity.<br \/>Share your style: <a data-ylk=\"slk:House Tour &amp; House Call Submission Form;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/apartmenttherapy.formstack.com\/forms\/housestory1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">House Tour &amp; House Call Submission Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Further Reading<\/p>\n<p 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