Toilets on staircases could probably be their own genre of ridiculous real estate listing pictures. Although it may be hard to believe they’re real and not someone trolling, one listing did go viral in 2022. The listing blew up on social media because of a toilet installed on a staircase and on a carpeted floor. Some netizens came across it on the website of estate agent Bright MLS. And there was no irony in the listing: the agent described it as having “fantastic storage” and being sold “as it is.”
“Centrally located in a desirable area, this home has great bones, lots of spaces for storage, multiple walk-up attics, a large workshop in the basement, a side apartment addition was added on, and an extra-large detached garage behind the home. Great spaces for workshops or storing equipment.” It’s hard to say whether it attracted buyers, but let’s hope someone is now able to enjoy the “fantastic storage.”
But the saga of ridiculous bathrooms doesn’t end there. Last year, a New Yorker shared a tour of her tiny apartment, which she rented for $2,000 a month. The bathroom was what made her TikTok video go viral. She titled her video “The smallest bathroom in NYC” and showed people the toilet, which had a sink installed on top of the water tank. To make the tap run, you’d have to flush the toilet.
Nevertheless, Emily Bonani, the creator who shared the video, told Newsweek that, despite its ridiculous features, she likes the apartment. “I honestly love the apartment. It was a great location and building and you get used to brushing your teeth over the shower.”
Toilets aren’t the only feature of tiny apartments that make bad listings go viral. In one case, a shower in the kitchen caught the eye of the folks browsing real estate listings online. Another NYC gem, this apartment went viral for its unfinished shower placed in the kitchen, surrounded by drywall and grime. The bathroom was in a closet — with no lights, sink, or mirror, only a window. What makes matters worse is that the rent for the apartment reportedly was $3,495. But that’s what you pay if you want to live in New York, I guess!
Buying your first home can be a long process. Many people want to tick all the boxes and make sure that their first home is perfect, but that takes a long time. Nevertheless, many first-time buyers still don’t get it right. According to a recent survey by Guardian Service, buyers’ number one regret is underestimating repair costs. Others also reflect on the size of their home or worry they rushed the decision. 21% of buyers wish they could have bargained more about the price and repairs.
The process of buying a home or an apartment can be long and tiring, so, it’s no surprise that people want a home in as good a state as possible. However, for many, that’s just not possible: on average, homeowners spend an average of $5,356 on surprise repairs. That’s why experts urge buyers not to skip a home inspection — a mistake made by around 17% of first-time buyers.
What’s the worst real estate listing you’ve ever seen, Pandas? Have you ever come across something more hideous than a toilet inside a kitchen cabinet, on a staircase, or right in front of a huge window? Let us know what you consider to be the biggest crimes against interior design in the comments! And if you’d like some eye bleach after such a list, check out these beautiful examples of maximalism and other cool interior design ideas!
