$500 a Month for an Entire Floor in Brooklyn

Abstract

Even before Jens Rasmussen and Maria Aparo decided to spend their lives together, they shared several experiences. The third call lasted until sunrise, and the next day Mr. Rasmussen bought a ticket to visit Ms. Aparo in Georgia. On rustic living: While Ms. Aparo and Mr. Rasmussen have plenty of space, they point out that living in a loft isn't always as glamorous as some might think. "We basically live in a warehouse," Ms. Aparo said. "A true live-work space." The summer of 2021 was a series of phone calls, video chats and in-person visits, often planned around Ms. Aparo's ovulation cycles. "I'm thankful for the loft law - so thankful. Without it, we wouldn't be able to stay in the city." Mr. Rasmussen and Ms. Aparo moved back to New York in September 2021; eight months later their son, Luca, was born in their bedroom. With Luca in her arms, Ms. Aparo noted that the couple's method of parenting was mostly centered on being positive role models, and that the same principle extended to how they made use of their abundant space.