Living in New York City can be affordable—if you’re thrifty and willing to break the law. For five years, professional organizer Felice Cohen paid a mere $700 per month for her 90-square-foot apartment. In 2010, the What Papa Told Me author posted a YouTube video showcasing her (literally) closet-sized living space and exceptional organizational abilities, garnering 5 million views and, sadly, an eviction notice. Turns out the video—and subsequent media attention—alerted Cohen’s landlord that she was illegally subletting the space.
