A Newlywed Nest in New York City
Many of us who have ever lived in New York City can understand how easily you can be priced out of the rental market. John and Zack McDowell are no exception ? two and a half years ago they almost let go of their dream of staying. John was back home with family in Chicago, recovering from […]
Many of us who have ever lived in New York City can understand how easily you can be priced out of the rental market. John and Zack McDowell are no exception ? two and a half years ago they almost let go of their dream of staying. John was back home with family in Chicago, recovering from dozens of denied rental applications, while Zack was couch surfing and desperately continuing the hunt for a home. When a broker that the couple knew found and advocated for them to get an apartment in Washington Heights, John and Zack knew it was either that or leaving New York City altogether. As it happens, luck struck and the apartment was theirs. It didn’t take long for John to return to the city and begin the design process, with the aim to put their distinct personal touch on the 500-square-foot, turn-of-the-century apartment. John and Zack’s design ethos has been to bring their own history to their new home, whether in the form of art, pieces of furniture or the odd tchotchke ? everything serves as a reminder of the memories these newlyweds have built together. “We have a New Year?s Day pact to wake up in a new place at the start of each year. With it, we collec...
Many of us who have ever lived in New York City can understand how easily you can be priced out of the rental market. John and Zack McDowell are no exception ? two and a half years ago they almost let go of their dream of staying. John was back home with family in Chicago, recovering from dozens of denied rental applications, while Zack was couch surfing and desperately continuing the hunt for a home. When a broker that the couple knew found and advocated for them to get an apartment in Washington Heights, John and Zack knew it was either that or leaving New York City altogether. As it happens, luck struck and the apartment was theirs. It didn’t take long for John to return to the city and begin the design process, with the aim to put their distinct personal touch on the 500-square-foot, turn-of-the-century apartment. John and Zack’s design ethos has been to bring their own history to their new home, whether in the form of art, pieces of furniture or the odd tchotchke ? everything serves as a reminder of the memories these newlyweds have built together. “We have a New Year?s Day pact to wake up in a new place at the start of each year. With it, we collec...
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