Manhattan | 226 East 95th Street, No. 506
Yorkville Duplex$649,000
A one-bedroom, one-bath, roughly 550-square-foot apartment with an open floor plan, a full bath and a wood-burning fireplace on the lower level. Upstairs is a bedroom, a skylight and a terrace. It’s on the top floors of a five-story, cat-friendly prewar co-op that has a super and shared laundry. Brian Nordell, Matthew Gulker and Eliza Stratton, Douglas Elliman; elliman.com
Costs
Maintenance: $1,192 a month
Pros
The roof deck has water and electricity. The kitchen has good counter space. Use as a pied-à-terre is permitted. Subletting is allowed for three of every five years after two years of residency.
Cons
The refrigerator is not full-size and there’s a cooktop but no oven. The bedroom is far from the bathroom. The spiral staircase may not suit all buyers. The apartment has one closet and it’s not in the bedroom. The building lacks extra storage.
Manhattan | 325 Lexington Avenue, No. 11D
Murray Hill Condo$1.333 million
A one-bedroom, one-bath, 753-square-foot apartment that has an open floor plan, integrated appliances, a washer/dryer, wide plank walnut floors and central heat and air-conditioning, on the 11th floor of a 31-story doorman building with a live-in super, a gym and a roof deck. Michael Chen, BOND New York; bondnewyork.com
Costs
Common charges: $1,443 a month
Taxes: $1,028 a month
Pros
There are nice views of Midtown and the Chrysler Building through floor-to-ceiling windows. The entry hallway has two closets.
Cons
The building lacks extra storage and a bike room.
Brooklyn | 115 York Street, No. 12F
Dumbo Condo$2.375 million
A two-bedroom, two-bath, 1,291-square-foot apartment with an open floor plan, marble countertops, a large primary suite with a walk-in closet, motorized window shades, zoned heat and air-conditioning, smart thermostats and a washer/dryer. It’s on the 12th floor of a 22-story doorman building that has a live-in super, and 77,000 square feet of amenities, including a children’s playroom, co-working space, a game room, a piano room, shared kitchens, shared terraces, an outdoor pool, a Lifetime gym, basement storage cages, a bike room and a public parking garage. Danielle Nazinitsky, DECODE Real Estate; daniellesellsnyc.com
Costs
Common charges: $1,592 a month
Taxes: $1,733 a month
Pros
There’s a nice view of Brooklyn and Manhattan. For cooking enthusiasts, there’s a big kitchen with ample storage, and cooking gas is included in the monthly common charges. The primary bath has a radiant heat marble floor. Residents receive a discount in the public parking garage.
Cons
The Brooklyn Queens Expressway is nearby and may be noisy when the windows are open. Basement storage cages cost $15,000 to $30,000 each.
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