A 1,483-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath condo in the Financial District is listed at $1.675 million. Amenities include a balcony, a gym and a roof deck. Common charges are $2,477/month, and taxes are $2,010/month. Pros: Ample sunlight, spacious bedrooms; Cons: Unspecial views.
A roughly 1,300-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath co-op in Lenox Hill is listed at $950,000. Features include a wood-burning fireplace. Maintenance is $5,270/month, plus a $371/month assessment. Pros: Midtown views, good closet space; Cons: High maintenance fees, bathrooms in bedrooms, no pieds-à-terre allowed, limited subletting.
A roughly 900-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath co-op in Woodside is listed at $449,000. Amenities include a courtyard. Maintenance is $868/month. Pros: Subletting permitted; Cons: No bike storage.
Manhattan | 59 John Street, No. 11A
A two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath, 1,483-square-foot apartment that has an open floor plan, a breakfast bar, a wine fridge, a primary suite with a double vanity and a walk-in closet, a second en suite bedroom, a decorative fireplace, 11-foot ceilings, a washer/dryer, central heat and air-conditioning and a balcony. It’s on the 11th floor of a 13-story prewar doorman building with a live-in super, a concierge, a playroom, a gym, a roof deck and waiting lists for the bike room and extra storage. Simona Stanica, Compass, 917-623-8326; compass.com
Costs
Common charges: $2,477 a month Taxes: $2,010 a month
Pros
Floor-to-ceiling windows provide ample sunlight. The bedrooms are spacious.
Cons
The views are not special.
Manhattan | 156 East 79th Street, No. 13C
A two-bedroom, two-bath, roughly 1,300-square-foot apartment with a windowed galley kitchen, a primary bedroom suite, a second en suite bedroom and a wood-burning fireplace, on the 13th floor of a 14-story doorman building with a live-in super, shared laundry and bike storage. Michael Biryla and Kyle Ramdeen, The Agency, 646-496-2174; theagencyre.com
Costs
Maintenance: $5,270 a month Ongoing assessment: $371 a month for building updates
Pros
The entire apartment has nice views of Midtown. There’s good closet space. Washer/dryers are permitted with board approval.
Cons
The maintenance fee is high, and basement storage lockers cost $600 per year. Both bathrooms are in bedrooms. Use as a pieds-à-terre is not permitted. Subletting is limited and requires board approval.
Queens | 59-11 Queens Boulevard, No. 4O
A two-bedroom, one-bath, roughly 900-square-foot apartment with a windowed galley kitchen, a large primary bedroom, a windowed bathroom and French doors, on the fourth floor of a six-story prewar building. Amenities include a live-in super, shared laundry, a waiting list for a private parking garage, basement storage cages and a courtyard. Tom Le, Corcoran Group, 718-422-2524; corcoran.com
Costs
Maintenance: $868 a month
Pros
Subletting is permitted.
Cons
The building lacks bike storage.
Given the fast pace of the current market, some properties may no longer be available at the time of publication.
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