I'm Convinced The People Who Designed These Apartments Hate You, Me, And The Entire Human Race

1.Hoping to cook in your new apartment? You'll have to do all the food prep on the floor!

Small kitchen with a sink, cabinets, a microwave, and a mini-fridge. A bathroom is visible through the open door. Text humorously comments on the kitchen size
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2.I literally cannot imagine a body type this would work for.

Modern bathroom showing a white toilet with closed lid, toilet paper holder, and dark walls

3.Wow, a washer AND a dryer in the unit??? What's the catch? Oh...

Two front-loading washing machines with open doors in a small laundry space, surrounded by detergent bottles and supplies on top
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4.This dishwasher has a similar issue.

A broken dishwasher with its door detached and leaning to the side, exposing the empty interior racks and utensil holders
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5.Forget American Horror Story — this is the real Murder House.

Spacious room with wooden floors and a central open staircase. Listing shows 5 beds, 2.5 baths house for $3,800/month
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6.Risking your life any time you need to do laundry? What fun!

Narrow, steep basement stairs with exposed wiring and unfinished walls, creating an old and rustic appearance
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7.You know, I've always wanted stairs in my bathroom.

Small bathroom with raised platform featuring several steps leading to a shower and toilet. A sink is visible on the left side
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8.Safety issue? Nah, it'll be fine!

Small bathroom with a sink, mirror, and toilet; minimal decor and basic fixtures
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9.It's so nice when apartment buildings make things accessible.

Elevator with steps leading up. A ramp is absent, potentially limiting accessibility for wheelchair users. Signs indicate exits and stair access
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10.I sure hope you weren't counting on using this outlet.

A misaligned light switch cover is partly inset into a wall corner, showing improper installation against wood paneling
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11.Or this one, which is actually just a cover over a wall.

Hand plugging a white plug into a wall electrical outlet
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12.Let's hope you never have toilet issues where you'd like to open up the tank.

Bathroom with a toilet awkwardly placed under a counter, limiting access to it
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13.This design is even better when the flush button is on top of the tank.

Hand reaching into a gap next to a toilet, possibly for cleaning or adjusting something
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14.Who needs privacy these days?

A frosted glass door with a dim light behind it shows a blurred figure, suggesting someone is inside. A small plant is visible to the right
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15.What a way to simplify baking!!!

Oven control panel with a temperature selector dial set to "Off" and labeled options for "Warm," "Low," "Med," and "High."
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16.I don't see what the issue is. You can still use the switch, after all.

Two light switches on a tiled wall corner; one switch is slightly crooked, both have visible wear
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17.The image of *wet* toilet paper after a shower is actually making me shudder.

Bathroom corner with a toilet, bathtub, and a tiled wall. A white shower curtain hangs beside the bathtub
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18.Oh look, a his and hers bathroom!

Two toilets in a single, aged restroom with exposed pipes and worn walls
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19.Who could have foreseen such a calamity as this meticulously placed light breaking???

Door slightly open, blocked by an incorrectly installed towel rack extending from the wall, preventing full closure
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20.Neither could anyone have foreseen this issue. Not to worry — there's an easy fix! Just cut into the door!

A white toilet is partially visible through an ajar door, with a small black shelf in the background
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21.How convenient! You can now cook while pooping!

Kitchen setup with a stove next to a toilet and a washer, highlighting unconventional space use
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22.We love a multi-use room!!!

Hotel room image with labels: "2nd bed" over a bed, "Kitchen" over a kitchenette, and "Living room" over the floor
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23.I mean, it does include air conditioning. The description didn't specify if it was only half-usable.

Wall-mounted air conditioner and CRT TV in a room corner, next to patterned curtains
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24.What could go wrong here? Looks good to me!

A building with a door leading to a drop without stairs, suspended above a wall. No visible access or safety features
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25.This also looks super duper safe!

Concrete column on a patio with a broom leaning against the wall in the background. Grass and mulch visible on the ground
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26.As does this light switch in a new apartment!

Hand flipping a light switch on and off in a repeated motion on a wall plate
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27.Too bad if you wanted to use these cabinets!

Hand slowly opens a cabinet door, revealing a smaller inner compartment with a narrow door that swings open smoothly, showcasing clever design
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28.Who needs the sink actually *in* the bathroom?

Bathroom with open doors to a toilet room, hallway, and closet; single sink vanity with a mirror and overhead light
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29.What a great place for a random piece of wall!

Kitchen cabinets surround a wall section with an exposed electrical outlet, featuring a black countertop below.
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30.Who needs a squatty potty when you have to put your legs up on the bath every time you poop anyways?

Bathroom with a toilet, sink, bathtub, toilet paper holder, and tiled walls and floor
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31.If only there were a better way to design this...

Metal intercom panel with multiple numbered buttons from 1A to 7K, likely for apartment access
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32.Or a better way to number these units...

Elevator panel showing buttons for floors 2 to 6. Floor directory: 2 (42-47), 3 (72-77), 4 (98-102), 5 (111-115), 6 (121-125)

33.Ever wanted to shower while watching TV? Now's your chance!

Room with a wooden wardrobe, small dining table with chairs, and a glass-enclosed shower. Ceiling light fixture is visible
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34.Sure, NYC rent is expensive, but you really get what you pay for!

Water from a faucet missing the sink, creating a spill. A bottle of hand soap is nearby
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35.If you need to pay under $1k a month, no worries. You'll still have all the amenities you need to live!

Room with exposed brick wall, small bed, wall-mounted shelves, green screen backdrop, and a floor lamp. Clothing and personal items are visible
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36.Seems like a lot of thought went into designing this apartment building!

A room number sign under a wall light reads "2709."
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37.Same with this apartment building!

A row of electrical meters on a brick wall beneath a security light, with a partially visible car parked in front
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38.Imagine having to open your fridge just to use your oven. Sounds fun, right?

Person opening oven to reveal a fire inside, causing surprise or concern. Kitchen setting with visible stove knobs

39.This balcony looks a little more like a jail cell with a view.

A small home office with a desk and chair is next to large windows overlooking a balcony and cityscape
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40.Wow — they really splurged on this showerhead!

Water trickling from a showerhead in a bathroom, showing low water pressure. The showerhead is mounted on a tiled wall
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41.Having to suck in your stomach and sliver into your pantry just adds an element of zany fun!

Pantry with shelves filled with various food items, snacks, and household supplies. Door slightly open, microwave visible on the countertop
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42....Sure, that's one way to do things.

Toilet in a tiled bathroom with a cut-out wall area behind the tank, showing unique tile design
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43.A similar amount of thought went into this lamp placement.

Open kitchen cabinet with dishes on the top shelf, and a light fixture above it
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44.I see no issue here!

View inside an electrical cabinet with various blue and white cables connected to devices. Close-up of drilled holes on the cabinet door
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45.No sarcasm on this one — it looks like a place you would wake up in after being kidnapped.

Minimalist, unfurnished room with mattress on floor, small desk with teddy bear, bare walls, wardrobe, and damaged flooring. Natural light from window
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46.And finally, this is just...a nightmare all around. Is this Beetlejuice's apartment?

Washing machine in a narrow tiled area with a stairway. Open window and ceiling provide light
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What was the worst place you ever lived, and why? Let us know in the comments — with photos if you'd like!