Manhattan | 463 West 142nd Street, No. 2B
Hamilton Heights Duplex$1,999,999
This two-bedroom, three-bath, 1,645-square-foot condo has an open floor plan, a windowed kitchen, a breakfast bar, a primary suite and a windowed full bath on the first floor; and a lofted living or sleeping area and a full bath on the second. There are built-ins, wide-plank oak floors, walk-in closets and a two-tier balcony. It’s on the second and third floors of a five-story former church convent from 1911 that has a virtual intercom, a super, a package room and a roof deck. Michael Kelley-Bradford, Brown Harris Stevens; bhsusa.com
Costs
Common charges: $1,838 a month
Taxes: $1,499 a month
Pros
There’s a windowed laundry room off the kitchen. The primary bath is spacious and features a radiant-heat floor. The balcony leads to a deeded, windowed storage room or studio space that matches the apartment’s interior design. It’s close to St. Nicholas and Jackie Robinson parks.
Cons
Views are of the backs of other buildings. The spiral staircase may not suit all buyers.
Manhattan | 123 East 37th Street, No. 14C
Murray Hill Co-op$790,000
A one-bedroom, one-bath, roughly 850-square-foot apartment with a windowed kitchen, granite countertops, a step-down living room, a home office, built-ins, ample storage, mini-split heating and air-conditioning and a terrace. It’s on the 14th floor of an 15-story prewar doorman building that has a live-in super, shared laundry, basement storage cages, a bike room and a roof deck. Lucy Wu, Corcoran Group; corcoran.com
Costs
Maintenance: $3,373 a month
Pros
The bathroom was updated in 2024. There’s a view of the Empire State Building from the terrace. The bedroom is in its own wing. Use as a pied-à-terre and subletting are allowed with board approval.
Cons
In-unit washer/dryers are not permitted.
Brooklyn | 191 Willoughby Street, No. 5E
Downtown Brooklyn Studio$450,000
A one-bath co-op with an entry foyer, a dishwasher, a sleeping alcove and a dressing area, on the fifth floor of a 15-story building that has a live-in super, porters, a gym, shared laundry, bike storage and storage cages. Jacquelynn Rossiter and Laura Marquardt, Compass; compass.com
Costs
Maintenance: $748 a month
Assessment: $40 a month through September 2027 for facade and elevator updates
Pros
There’s no flip tax. The complex has a barbecue area, a children’s playground and a community room.
Cons
Pets are not permitted. Parking spots sell privately for $40,000 to $55,000. There’s a long waiting list for storage cages.
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