A Gen Z couple each pay $650 a month for a microstudio they split in the East Village. They say looking out over bustling St. Marks Place makes the apartment even more special. They also have a fire escape that overlooks the main stretch of St. Marks Place, a bustling street with lots of nightlife. AdvertisementAdvertisementBoth partners said that sharing such a small space has helped their relationship. And the constant noise and commotion on St. Marks gives Wallace a certain peace of mind, she said.

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