Manhattan | 256-260 West 21st Street, No. 1D
Chelsea Walk-up$725,000
A one-bath studio apartment with an entry closet, a sleeping alcove, a walk-in closet, a fireplace, through-the-wall air-conditioning and 10-foot ceilings. It’s on the second floor of a five-story prewar building that has a virtual intercom, a super, shared laundry, a waiting list for basement storage cages, a bike room and a roof deck. Priscilla Pappas, BOND New York; bondnewyork.com
Costs
Maintenance: $1,283 a month
Pros
The exposed brick and high ceilings create a charming and loft-like feel. Use as a pied-Ã -terre, subletting and dishwashers are permitted with board approval.
Cons
The kitchen lacks counter space.
Manhattan | 350 East 18th Street, No. 8B
Gramercy Park Condo$1.525 million
A one-bedroom, one-bath, 695-square-foot apartment that has an entry foyer, an open floor plan, a marble waterfall island, a breakfast bar, a vented range, a wine fridge, a bathroom with a double vanity, a washer/dryer, zoned heat and air-conditioning and 10-foot ceilings. It’s on the eighth floor of a new 13-story building with a super, a bike room, a private parking garage, a residents’ lounge, a gym, a spa, a pet spa and a roof deck with an outdoor kitchen. John Gomes, Fredrik Eklund, Allison Dubuisson, Douglas Elliman; elliman.com
Costs
Common charges: $799 a month
Taxes: $890 a month
Pros
The bathroom can be reached from the kitchen and the bedroom. Use of the bike room is included in the common charges.
Cons
There are only two closets and the building lacks extra storage. Deeded parking spots cost $350,000 each, plus their own common charges and taxes.
Brooklyn | 11 Hoyt Street, No. 15B
Downtown Brooklyn Condo$1.333 million
A one-bedroom, one-bath, 787-square-foot apartment with an open floor plan, a walk-in closet, radiant heat marble bathroom floors, a washer/dryer, smart thermostats, motorized window shades, 10-foot ceilings and a deeded storage cage. It’s on the 15th floor of a 52-story doorman building with a live-in super, a private parking garage, a gym, a spa, a saltwater lap pool, a residents’ lounge, a music studio, a screening room, a private park with a sun deck, a children’s playground and dog run. Rinat Gabai, Douglas Elliman; elliman.com
Costs
Common charges: $975 a month
Taxes: $1,068 a month
Pros
The apartment has ample storage. The television is included in the sale. There are nice views of Downtown Brooklyn to the East River.
Cons
The kitchen lacks counter space without an island.
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