http://blog.urbanedgeny.com/small-ap...-live-in-nyc-a
I remembered I saw a reportage a few months ago about the people that live in some of the places listed in the article. It was really fascinating and kind of eye-opening for me, since I was brought up in the spirit of "No! Don't throw that away! It might still come in useful someday"

If I come across it again I'll share but for now I can't find it.