What $500,000 buys in NYC right now
Zigna for Sotheby’s International Realty
Five apartments, five NYC neighborhoods
Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a weekly column that explores what one can buy for a set dollar amount in various NYC neighborhoods. Is one man’s studio another man’s townhouse? Let’s find out! Today, we’re looking at apartments for sale for around $500,000.
Financial District
Situated inside a landmarked Romanesque Revival building on Pine Street, this Financial District condo is on the market asking $499,000. The 433-square-foot studio has two closets, a dishwasher, a renovated bathroom, and bamboo floors. The building has laundry rooms on each floor. It’s located mere steps from the 2 and 3 trains at Wall Street.
Greenwich Village
In Greenwich Village, this sleek co-op studio is up for grabs, asking $505,000. It has two closets including a walk-in one, a renovated bathroom, and oak strip floors. Its location is what makes this unit stand out: It sits on East 9th Street, close to Washington Square Park and the R and W trains at 8th Street.
Upper West Side
Another studio, this one on the Upper West Side, is asking $489,000. The charming unit has two closets (one of which is a walk-in), a small alcove where the bed is located, and a dishwasher. Some cute interior details include beamed ceilings, an arched entrance, and original trim. And its location is a pro: It sits on West 96th Street near Central Park.
Sunset Park
A 640-square-foot one-bedroom condo in Sunset Park is asking $498,000. It has plenty going for it: It’s been renovated and has a living room area, a dishwasher, and a private balcony with views of the Verrazzano Bridge. The building allows both cats and dogs and has a common laundry room. It’s located in a building on 64th Street near the N and R trains at 59th Street.
Concourse
And, finally, in Concourse, a 1,234-square-foot three-bedroom co-op is asking $475,000 (talk about most bang for your buck!). It is definitely a large unit for this price range, with two bathrooms, a private balcony, an eat-in kitchen, a living area, seven closets, and a dishwasher. The building accepts both cats and dogs and has a common laundry room. It’s located on Grand Concourse, a short walk to Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Museum of the Arts, and the B and D trains at 161st Street.
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