Manhattan | 208 West 85th Street, No. 2W
Upper West Side Coop
$1,495,000
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,150 square foot railroad apartment. Features an updated eat-in kitchen, breakfast bar, wine refrigerator, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, his second bathroom with soaking tub, and ornamental fireplace. It’s on the second floor of his five-story walk-up townhouse built in 1906, with a live-in caretaker and a basement with storage lockers and bike racks. Includes window unit air conditioning, washer/dryer, and ample storage. Mary Barbrack, Stephane Guerrier, Julia Hoagland, Compass, 646-522-3080. compass.com
cost
Maintenance: $1,931 per month
Strong Points
The bedroom wing is quietly hidden from the living area. Storage lockers cost $60 per month and bike racks cost $7.50 per month.
Cons
In the primary bathroom, the window is at seat level next to the toilet. The one bedroom is small at only 81 square feet.
Manhattan | 695 First Avenue, No. 33G
Murray Hill Condominium
$2.41 million
Open floor plan, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 1,640 square foot apartment, island with marble waterfall countertop, garbage disposal, vented gas range, 2 bedrooms with private bathroom, washing machine / 33rd floor of a 43-storey doorman building with dryer, smart home system, electric blinds, central heating and air conditioning, concierge, public parking, lap pool, sauna, gym, games lounge, catering kitchen dining room, screen room There is also a children’s playroom and residents’ lounge. Melanie Estrada, Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, 212-685-7200; Corcoran.com
cost
Utility fee: $2,396 per month
Tax: $2,753 per month
Strong Points
Floor-to-ceiling windows offer impressive views of the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building. There is space for a home office and play area. The elevator goes directly to the parking lot.
Cons
The electric shades in the bedroom are not blackout types. Parking spaces in public garages cost $750 to $1,000 a month, and underground storage cages cost $35,000 each.
Queens | 151 Beach 96 Street, No. 9c
Rockaway Beach Condominium
$849,000
Two-bedroom, two-bath 1,239-square-foot condo with waterfall quartz countertops in the kitchen, ensuite master bedroom with dressing room and access to the outdoors, smart home systems, electric blinds, and washing machine. /Equipped with dryer and epoxy. It is located on the 9th floor of a 10-story building and features a TV intercom, bicycle storage, and a rooftop deck. Features floor, ample closet space, balcony, and deeded parking. Nia Casilla, Rockaway Properties, 646-712-0400; rockawayprop.com
cost
Common fee: $1,179 per month
Taxes: $627 per month at reduced rates
Strong Points
Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the ocean and let in lots of light. A complete renovation was completed last year.
Cons
The tax break ends in 2024. The commute to Manhattan takes him more than an hour.
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