As seen in this listing photo, this Gowanus condo has dramatic arched windows, with plenty of sky to take in.
Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photo: Douglas Elliman
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 got pulled in a few different directions, including an amenities-heavy condo in Gowanus and a sort of mysterious Park Avenue penthouse with a wraparound terrace.
229 9th St., Apt. 206
As seen in this listing photo, this Gowanus one-bedroom leans on the nice little details, including the kitchen’s Carrara marble backsplashes and custom Italian cabinetry.
Photo: Douglas Elliman
A one-bedroom condo in Gowanus with a focus on details. There are custom arched windows in the living room and bedroom — dramatic and plenty of sky to take in. There are white oak floors throughout, and in the kitchen, Italian custom cabinetry along with Carrara marble countertops and backsplashes. The bathroom walls also have a marble situation going on (fluted, dark), and on the other side of the apartment, there’s a bonus office space that’s petite but has a well-placed window. The monthlies are $1,686, which might feel high given the Superfund of it all, but there’s an amenities spread to match: a part-time and virtual doorman, a lobby lounge, a rooftop terrace with views of the harbor and Manhattan, a fitness center, a party room with a landscaped outdoor terrace, a game room, a children’s playroom, a pet spa, and bicycle storage. Also, you’re right around the corner from the 4th Avenue–9th Street Station for the R and F/G lines, and the Dram Shop is down the street for reliable happy-hour specials.
1060 Park Avenue, Apt. PHB
As seen in this listing photo, this Carnegie Hill penthouse one-bedroom has great bones, including parquet floors and a wood-burning fireplace in its generous living area.
Photo: Brown Harris Stevens
This one-bedroom co-op is a bit of a wild card, we’ll admit. For one, the listing photos are scant, and the StreetEasy description warns that the unit needs, in all caps, a “FULL RENOVATION.” Still, there are gorgeous parquet floors, a generous 23-foot-long living room with a fireplace and dual exposures on top, and a wraparound terrace that’s got views of the cityscape from every direction. Other “nice to have”s include the separate dining room adjacent to the kitchen and a well-size gallery to greet you when entering the home. That, and the building’s J.E.R. Carpenter pedigree and Park Avenue address. The monthlies are a bruiser — $3,254 — but they do get you a 24-hour doorman, a live-in resident manager, additional storage rooms, and a bike room. You’re also two blocks from Central Park and a ten-minute walk from both the 86th Street Q station and the Met. Someone check this place out and please report back.
211 23rd St., Apt. 8
As seen in this listing photo, this Greenwood one-bedroom triplex has soaring 15-foot ceilings that make up for the mid-aughts gut-reno aesthetic.
Photo: Corcoran
A one-bedroom, one-bath triplex spread out across 800 square feet. The decor is monochromatic and the overall aesthetic is mid-aughts gut reno, but it’s easy to overlook for the dramatic 15-foot ceilings and multiple exposures. The first floor has a modern windowed kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, which leads into a sizable living area and balcony that looks right into the treetops. On the second floor, there’s laundry and a sleeping area with a picture-frame-size window, and above that, a bonus room right off the terrace that can work as an office or guest accommodations. (As for the terrace, it has solid views of Manhattan and the harbor. Not bad.) The only amenity is shared laundry in the building, but the common charges are $332, and thanks to a tax abatement that goes through 2034, the taxes are a song — less than $5 a month. The only real issue we could think of: There’s just one bathroom, and it’s on the first floor.
137 W. 142nd St., Apt. 2B
As seen in this listing photo, this Harlem two-bedroom is all about the prewar charm, including high ceilings and original moldings.
Photo: Compass
This two-bedroom co-op in Central Harlem has lots of prewar charm: high ceilings, original moldings, and hardwood floors throughout. The dining and living areas are both well proportioned, and each comes with a pair of oversize windows looking out on a leafy treescape. (You may need to grab a can or two of white paint, though.) The kitchen also has ample room, plus plenty of storage with Shaker-style cabinets and an in-unit washer-dryer combo. The bedrooms are fine, although unfortunately both interior-facing, so maybe consider getting some extra lamps. It’s $1,198 for the monthlies, which covers a live-in super and additional storage space. You’re just a six-minute walk to the 3 train and about ten to St. Nicholas Park.