605 West 111th Street
Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photo: Compass
For under a million dollars, one can find all sorts of housing configurations: park- and subway-adjacent studios, one-bedrooms hidden in carriage houses or former shoe factories, and even the occasional true two-bedroom. We’re combing the market for particularly spacious, nicely renovated, or otherwise worth-a-look apartments at various six-digit price points.
This week we have potential on West 111th and a consideration of another life in Middle Village.
605 West 111th Street
Photo: Compass
A three-bedroom co-op in Morningside Heights right off of Riverside Park (and basically around the corner from Columbia) with original millwork that’s been stripped down and restored to something lovely and warm. The murals and wallpaper may not be to your taste, but that is why God invented white paint. (You may also want to consider asking the seller to strip the wallpaper while you’re negotiating.) The kitchen is a good size and comes with a Smeg fridge and windowed cabinets, though I prefer to hide my mess, generally. The bathroom could likely use a refresh but has a claw-foot tub. Maintenance is $1,549, and that gets you a live-in super, storage unit, bike storage, and laundry room.
181 Seventh Avenue
Photo: Corcoran
A highish floor, big windows, and a little balcony appeal in this one-bedroom condo in Chelsea. (The western exposure also means great afternoon light.) The kitchen is on the smaller side but comes with updated stainless-steel appliances and a dishwasher. The bedroom is king size and has a large walk-in closet, though you may want to replace the mirrored doors. Common charges are $1,285, which will get you a nice spread of amenities: a 24-hour doorman, laundry, bike room, storage lockers, and, per the listing, “exceptional staff and management.”
150 East 49th Street
Photo: Compass
The listing says “priced to sell,” and I’d have to agree — it’s a good amount of space and charm for something under $700,000. There are hardwood floors and tasteful millwork throughout. The bathroom has striking navy tile that I quite like and glass brick in the shower to let in more of that south-facing light. The only room that seems to need real consideration is the kitchen — it is a dark little nook off the living room, and the large-format white tile and white cabinets are looking extra institutional with the fluorescent light. The appliances could likely use a refresh, too. Monthlies are $1,877, and amenities include laundry, common deck, bike room, and private storage for an additional $50 a month.
64-67 83rd Street
Photo: Coldwell Banker Phillips
If you’ve got a car, like the bus, or have the courage necessary to ride a Lime scooter in hostile territory, consider this three-bedroom, two-bathroom Tudor-style row house with stained glass throughout. The living room is lovely with its wood molding, gas fireplace, and staircase with a skylight. An arched passageway off the living room leads to a nicely sized dining room and kitchen. (The cherrywood charms me — suburban Queens interiors from the ’90s are my madeleine.) Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. The basement is finishedish, and there’s an additional bathroom down there, too. There’s also a garage and one of those little alley driveways you’ll share with your neighbors. Walkable to park space and commerce on Woodhaven Boulevard.
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