“$1 million for a Murphy bed?!” The real estate agent gets slammed for gushing video of a seven-figure Manhattan studio with a bed hidden in the wall and a giant pillar in the center of the room
- A studio apartment in Manhattan with a murphy bed in the wall was listed for $1 million
- The real estate agent who shared a video was snubbed by unimpressed viewers
- While many disliked the bed, the agent said converting it to a bed would be easy
A real estate agent sparked outrage after posting a video of a $1 million midtown Manhattan studio apartment being put up for sale.
The video, uploaded by real estate marketplace StreetEasy, features 1,100 square feet of living space and 13-foot ceilings at the property, but viewers were quick to point out that it still had a bed that tucked into the wall.
“Imagine paying $1 million and needing a Murphy bed,” one person wrote in the comments.
The apartment has been designed as a single “open concept living/dining/kitchen area”.
Since the room was set up as a studio, the bed was hidden behind a panel (pictured). Many social media users were quick to point out that they wouldn’t settle for a Murphy bed in a $1 million mansion
The realtor justified the lack of a proper bed in the million-dollar NYC apartment, saying that the “open plan living/dining/kitchen area makes the space feel open and airy.”
They went on to say that “three large windows let in tons of sunlight” and that the kitchen has “stainless steel appliances with stone countertops.”
The industrial apartment also had a staircase that led to a mezzanine level set up as a study.
But the viewers were not convinced. Some noticed that it had a pillar in the middle of the room, and others didn’t like that it was on West 42nd St. – one of Manhattan’s dual carriageways.
“Not worth it for a Murphy bed and a pillar in the middle of the room. Where did you get the square footage? Because I don’t see it,” said one person.
“And everyone loves living right on 42nd Street?” said another jokingly.
The agent who listed the property for sale pointed out that it has 13-foot ceilings
The apartment had a mezzanine that increased its “living space” to 1,100 square feet
A mezzanine has been incorporated into the space to increase the effective living area and take advantage of the high ceilings
The real estate agent said that although it was currently a studio apartment it could easily be converted into a 1 bed apartment with a proper bedroom
But the estate agent hit back, defending the listing price, suggesting that the studio apartment could easily be converted into a 1-bed apartment with a proper bedroom.
“There are already architectural drawings to make the sleeping area a real 1 room. These sellers preferred the open floor plan option. It’s an easy change,” they wrote in the replies.
“It’s an easy transition, and while NYC real estate is expensive, there’s comparatively good bang for the buck!”
The apartment is a stone’s throw from the chaos of Times Square, also on 42nd Street, in Hell’s Kitchen. It’s known for being densely populated with throngs of theatergoers and tourists bathing in the bright lights.
Luckily for the agent, it wasn’t all hate. “I’m not going to lie, actually yes. I mean, 42nd street is a mess, but the mess doesn’t bother me. That’s just my personal opinion,” said one person.
“Love the space but am not a fan of 42nd Street,” said another.
One person said it wasn’t that bad compared to the other options in New York City. “That’s just nice compared to the crappy apartments that everyone else in the city has to fit into. Other than that, it’s nothing special,” they said.
‘$1M for the property…plus tax, HOA fee and insurance. Waaaay too expensive!’