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Promising review: "I live in New York, where closets can be small. I was having a terrible time wedging in pants and shirts into the closet! Using just five of these in that one closet now frees up space to actually be able to move hangers back and forth now." —B. Bossard

Get it from Amazon for $22.90+ (available in five colors and 10, 20 or 30-packs).

Promising review: "Ordered this based on a Facebook hack I saw, for storage use in a closet. I live in a typically small NYC apartment, where storage is at a premium (I have only two closets). I ordered this for use in my small living room closet, which houses my coats, my tools, and my extra household items. This item perfectly stores extra scarves, extra bathroom supplies, and extra small hardware so that I can get almost everything off of the floor. AND the closet door still closes with all of this stuff in it! Recommended." —NYCYa

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in five colors, two sizes, and one or two packs). 

Promising review: "Love it! One of my favorite purchases this year — allowed me to organize spices and medicines in my tiny, super narrow NYC apartment cabinet, and all the mechanisms work perfectly even after repeated long-term use. Price seems high for the materials it's made out of (sturdy plastic), but I do eventually want to get another one!" —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "I rarely write reviews but ordered these shoe racks thinking I’d put them in different closets for shoes. We live in an NYC apartment with limited closet space, and I decided to stack four shoe racks in my closet. I’ve reserved the bottom half for shoes, and the top half for clothing — game changer. It was the storage solution I was looking for and now my closet situation feels liveable. Also they were fairly easy to put together. Will be ordering more for our other closets!" —rms451

Get it from Amazon for $29.87+ (available in three styles and four colors).

Promising review: "I bought this to make space in my small, cramped NYC apartment closet. I initially was going to put it on the high bar, and it worked well, but I needed more space, so I placed it on a low bar, and I still had enough room for one row of shoes. It holds a lot and doesn't seem to buckle once all compartments are filled. I do highly recommend this to anyone needing space in their closet." —Judy

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in three colors and two sizes).

Promising review: "Amazing for an NYC closet. Holds a lot of weight and works great. Assembly is SO easy!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $18.97+ (available in three metal finishes and one or two-packs).

Promising review: "Awesome space saving product for tiny NYC apartment. I just started my spring cleaning and needed organizers for my kitchen cabinets. There were lots of options for plates and pans but not any for cups. I guess most people just stack them but it’s annoying having to pull them apart, and sometimes they chip. This was a simple and practical solution that saves space and is easy to use. A must have for kitchen storage solutions in NYC!!" —Sida

Get a set of six from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors). 

Promising reviews: "I saw great reviews on this item, so I took the plunge and ordered two sets. They were a little pricey, but I am so happy with the product that I think the price was completely worthwhile! These organizers are much better than other plastic drawers I have used in the past. With the way they are designed, items don't get stuck in the drawers, they are easy to slide, they are spacious, and they have little removable 'sectionals' that you can use to organize the inside of the drawers. All in all, this was a great purchase, and I would make it again in a heartbeat." —Tess De Pretis

"These were very sturdy and helped to organize under my small NYC apartment sink." —Sara Hill

Get it from Amazon for $30.36+ (available in one and two packs).

Promising review: "Everyone who comes into my apartment and sees my wall of books loves it. These save so much floor space, which is a huge deal in NYC." —Jennifer M.

Get them from Amazon for $25.49+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "Exactly what I need for my tiny NYC apartment. It fits just between the sink and the door while allowing the door to open and shut unobstructed. If you put heavy stuff on the bottom, it’s nice and sturdy." —Andrea

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I live in a small New York apartment where space is at a premium. This organizer fits all my cutlery in an amazingly small amount of space and I am so happy to have it. I cannot recommend it more." —Rachel

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Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two styles and three sizes).

Promising review: "Very good for a small apartment in NYC." —QueenofShoes

Get it from Amazon for $11.69+ (available in three colors and one or two-packs).

Promising review: "I live in a small NYC apartment and these hanging suction bags have been a lifesaver as part of my spring cleaning process. Total spacer saver and very simple to use. Highly recommend." —supermama

Get it from Amazon for $20.69+ (available in four colors and four or six-packs).

Promising review: "This caddy holds a lot more than it appears in the pictures, and it’s so versatile! I live in a NYC apartment, and got this to maximize space in my shower. At first, I thought it might take up too much room, but I barely notice it. My shower looks so organized now with all my shower products in the caddy and not on the edge of the tub. The tension rod seems sturdy, but don’t plan on trying to do a pole dance on it. It is a little wobble-y if you grab the pole itself. But all of my shower products are being supported just fine! The individual caddy shelves are not slipping, and when you pick up and put down stuff on the shelves, there is no wobble. Great purchase!" —Lauren

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "I bought two of these as side tables beside our couch. I love how sleek they look, plus having an extra storage drawer with plugs for our phones is great! I charge my phone and watch while we watch TV in the evenings... It fits everything I need: remotes, tissues, and a coaster for cups." —Jessica

"First table showed up in pieces, more than intended to be sure. They sent a replacement and it was perfectly fine. It's a really great table for the price. I just bought a second one. The charging station inside is really handy, and I appreciate its small footprint as I live in a small NYC apartment." —Jeffrey Burns

Get it from Amazon for $88.19+ (available in 11 colors).

Promising review: "Living in NYC, we have no space, and apartments are too small. We have to be smart, this was a good decision for sure. Durable and works like a charm." —mtt

Promising review: "Love this shoe organizer — bought two more to be able to organize all the shoes in my household. Note that boots do not fit/are too heavy to stay in the pockets but virtually all other shoes fit comfortably. My husband and I have tried so many different shoe organizing methods and this has been the best one — we live in a small NYC apartment and space is at a premium; this easily fits behind the door of our closet and the other two that we bought go in the side walls of the closet. The individual pockets are big enough that I can comfortably fit my pairs of flats (that is, both shoes of a pair) into one pocket, making room for more than 12 pairs of shoes per organizer." —Laura

Get it from Amazon for $9.96+ (available in five colors and two sizes).

Promising review: "This thing was so dang easy to install, especially just using the hooks over the top of the cabinet door. I had it up in about two minutes and was able to clean out a much needed drawer in a tiny NYC apartment kitchen." —Rachel S.

Get it from Amazon for $19.87+ (available in one or two-pack).

Promising review: "I have no idea why I waited so long to buy one of these! I have a small NYC apartment, this is a necessity! I bought two new Wüsthof knives, so I bought this as an accompaniment. It’s great. It’s holding two chef’s knives, a utility knife, a bread knife, a cheese slicer, scissors, and a box cutter. All things I reach for daily, and now there's no need to open a drawer to rummage. Game changer!" —Miss 60

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in six sizes and two styles).

Promising review: "Little pricey, it did save me a 2-inch space in an apartment in New York! So, yes I recommend it!" —Nihit Bhargava

Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in six styles and two lengths).

Promising review: "Literally saved me so much space in my cabinet, a much-needed item in a small New York City apartment. My cabinet before was a cluttered mess, and after putting this thing in it, I can easily find all of my stuff, and I did add some more space to it." —sdoseau

Promising review: "I LOVED THIS!!! It cleared up so much shelf space for my NYC apartment because if you live in NYC, you just know storage sucks sometimes. I’m so happy with this. My door still opens and closes with no issues. The cardboard provided is the perfect sturdiness to keep it just as pictured. So happy I found this." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in seven colors and two sizes).

Promising review: "I live in a small NYC apartment. When I saw these on sale, I decided to buy myself a holiday present, and I could not be happier that I did. I love that the handles come off and the whole system stacks easily. This saves so much space! What do I love more, you ask? That is because the handles can be removed, and the pots and pans can be placed in the oven.

I was nervous about buying beige pans and still am. I’m concerned they will stain quickly. For the price, I took a chance and so far I couldn’t be happier! No stains and as expected, so much easier to store and organize." —Pamcakes17

Get a 17-piece set from Amazon for $49.97 (available in cream, white, or blue).

Promising reviews: "Perfect for my son’s downtown loft apartment! He loves it!" —Nurse J

"Works perfectly for my little apartment. Was wondered about heavy dishes (thought it might fall over) it holds the weight and sturdy. Adjustable For any type of sink you have." —Katie

Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two colors and two sizes).

Promising review: "Just what I needed. Really added space I needed to my cabinets in my tiny NYC apartment (every little bit helps!). Really sturdy too. Highly recommend!" —N.J.

Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "Finally, such a simple product yet very versatile and can work in any bathroom! My challenge has been finding ways to add space to store toiletries and towels in a small rental bathroom with tile-covered walls and little space between the toilet and sink/tub. This was perfect: a tension-style, floor-to-ceiling rod! I purchased the wooden shelf style, which looks stylish and solidly built. This will be easy to take place to place if I move." —MichelleJC

"Great product and looks good. Amazing item for those weird spaces you get in NYC apts. Very sturdy. Easy to build and clean." —Katia

Get them from Amazon for $89.99 (available in three styles).

Promising review: "Perfect in the kitchen! I ordered this for a very small NYC apartment kitchenette cabinet and it instantly organized my space! Everything is in reach and very accessible." —Brittany Kristine

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three lengths, multi-packs and expandable versions).

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