Manhattan | 150 West 26th Street, No. 201
Chelsea Loft
$2.25 million
A two-bedroom, two-bath, 1,583-square-foot apartment with 10-and-a-half-foot beamed ceilings, concrete floors, a built-in banquette, an open floor plan with a large kitchen, a pantry closet with a slop sink, a en suite primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and a bathroom with radiant-heat floors, a second en suite bedroom with a retractable wall that opens to the living space, and a washer/dryer, on the second floor of a nine-story prewar condo building with a virtual intercom, super, porters and a roof deck. Jeanne Byers and George Case, Coldwell Banker Warburg, 212-380-2407; cbwarburg.com
Costs
Common charges: $1,025 a month
Taxes: $1,442 a month
Pros
The apartment was fully renovated four years ago with a focus on entertaining. The kitchen has ample counter space. Installing central air-conditioning is permitted.
Cons
There are no good views. It’s a lot of space for window units to cool. The building lacks extra storage and a bike room.
Manhattan | 45 East 25th Street, No. 9C
NoMad Condo
$1.175 million
A one-bedroom, one-bath, roughly 650-square-foot apartment with an open floor plan, a breakfast bar in the kitchen, ample closets, a small covered balcony, and through-the-wall heating and air-conditioning, on the ninth floor of a 41-story doorman building with a live-in super, a gym, shared laundry, basement storage cages and a courtyard. Ellen Kapit, Sotheby’s International Realty — Downtown Manhattan Brokerage, 917-620-3445; sothebysrealty.com
Costs
Common charges: $1,060 a month
Taxes: $967 a month
Temporary assessment: $320 a month through September 2025 for building updates
Pros
The comfortable layout easily accommodates dining and living. Pieds-à-terre and subletting are permitted.
Cons
A better view of Madison Square Park may be desired. There’s no bike storage.
Brooklyn | 3145 Brighton Fourth Street, No. 517
Brighton Beach Co-op
$495,000
A one-bedroom, one-bath, 950-square-foot apartment with a windowed galley kitchen, integrated appliances, a breakfast nook, towel warmers and a bidet toilet, walk-in closets, surround-sound wiring, built-ins and a gas fireplace, on the fifth floor of a six-story prewar building with a virtual intercom, a live-in super, a porter and shared laundry. Shirley Yusufov, Keller Williams NYC, 718-530-2488; kwnyc.com
Costs
Maintenance: $840 a month
Pros
A recent renovation included new windows, plumbing, electricity and Versace porcelain tiles. The building is next to the Brighton Beach, providing ample ocean views. Subletting and use as a pied-à-terre is allowed.
Cons
The building lacks extra storage.
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