Close your eyes and imagine the worst place you’ve ever stayed. Go on, just do it. Dorm, hostel, Harry Potter-style broom closet, motel, airport, bed of a pickup truck. They’re nothing compared to the terrible crash pads featured in The Worst Room. This compendium of rooms listed for rent on New York City’s Craiglist features spaces which are almost always small, dingy, depressing and often not actually a real room. Creator Ryan Nethery, who sparked attention when he launched his blog earlier this year, always picks a choice quote to accompany the post. Our favorite so far: “As long as you are under 5’4” you are OK.”
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