Hell’s Kitchen
$1.299 million
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Square feet: 1,091
Maintenance: $1,144
This neighborhood’s gentrification owes much to the World Wide Plaza on West 50th Street. It was one of the area’s first condo developments and is still among the most desirable, something this high-floor apartment with a “spacious” living area and “incredible” river views makes obvious.
Agent: Lisa Maysonet, Prudential Douglas Elliman, (212) 891-7195.
Gramercy
$1.195 million
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Square feet: 800
Maintenance: $1,147
Some people might say Fifth Avenue is exclusive, but do you need a key to get into Central Park? This Gramercy Park East co-op includes a key to Manhattan’s most elite(ist) green space. The apartment itself, with direct park views, has been renovated for the best of modern living in a “prewar package.”
Agent: Darren Sukenik, Prudential Douglas Elliman, (212) 727-6111.
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
$2.195 million
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 3
Square feet: 3,560
It might not be what the borough is known for, but this “mini-mansion” on Ridge Boulevard lives up to its billing. Set on a “huge, oversized” corner lot, the turn-of-the-20th-century “classic” with unique architectural details is currently a three-family home, but can easily be converted to a “grand” single-family residence.
Agent: Athena Bondis, Citi Habitats, (212) 685-7777.
Yorkville
$549,000
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Square feet: 775
Maintenance: $1,062
Just “steps” from Carl Schurz Park on East 85th Street is where you’ll find this “bright and spacious” corner co-op. The 24-hour doorman building features a new roof deck and a garage.
Agent: Lee Presser, Coldwell Banker Hunt Kennedy, (646) 442-9130.
Park Slope, Brooklyn
$1.225 million
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 1/2
Square feet: 1,650
Maintenance: $255
One of three energy-efficient units in a newly renovated “green” brownstone on Degraw Street (look at that low maintenance!), this ground-level duplex includes a large master suite with spa bathroom and exclusive use of the garden.
Agent: Peter Gordenstein, The Corcoran Group, (212) 444-7890.
Katonah, N.Y.
$1.15 million
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4 1/2
Square feet: 3,400
“Waiting for special touch” might be a new way of saying “needs a little TLC,” but this Contemporary home has plenty going for it already. Set on 4 acres of prime landscaped property with a swimming pool, the large home features a bonus finished basement (not included in the square footage) with a playroom/office and full bath.
Agent: Gloria Marwell, Prudential Holmes & Kennedy Real Estate, (914) 234-4590.