Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Manhattan | 208 West 85th Street, No. 2W
Upper West Side Co-op
$1.495 million
A three-bedroom, two-bath, roughly 1,150-square-foot railroad apartment with an updated eat-in kitchen, a breakfast bar, a wine fridge, an en suite primary bedroom, a second bathroom with a soaking tub, a decorative fireplace, window-unit air-conditioning, a washer/dryer and ample storage, on the second floor of a five-story walk-up townhouse from 1906 with a live-in resident manager, basement storage lockers and bike racks. Mary Barbrack, Stephane Guerrier and Julia Hoagland, Compass, 646-522-3080; compass.com
Costs
Maintenance: $1,931 a month
Pros
The bedroom wing is tucked quietly away from the living area. Storage lockers cost $60 a month and bike racks are $7.50 a month.
Cons
In the primary bathroom, a window is at seat level next to the toilet. One bedroom is tiny, just 81 square feet.
Manhattan | 695 First Avenue, No. 33G
Murray Hill Condo
$2.41 million
A two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath 1,640-square-foot apartment with an open floor plan, an island with a marble waterfall countertop, a garbage disposal, a vented gas range, two en suite bedrooms, a washer/dryer, a smart home system, motorized window shades and central heating and air-conditioning, on the 33rd floor of a 43-story doorman building with a concierge, public parking garage, lap pool, sauna, gym, games lounge, catering kitchen and dining room, screen room, children’s playroom and residents’ lounge. Melanie Estrada, Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, 212-685-7200; corcoran.com
Costs
Common charges: $2,396 a month
Taxes: $2,753 a month
Pros
Floor-to-ceiling windows offer impressive views of the Chrysler and Empire State buildings. There’s space for a home office or play area. The elevator goes directly to the parking garage.
Cons
The motorized shades in the bedrooms are not blackout variety. Parking spots in the public garage cost $750 to $1,000 a month and basement storage cages are $35,000 each.
Queens | 151 Beach 96th Street, No. 9c
Rockaway Beach Condo
$849,000
A two-bedroom, two-bath 1,239-square-foot condo with waterfall quartz countertops in the kitchen, an en suite primary bedroom with a dressing room and outdoor access, a smart home system, motorized window shades, a washer/dryer, epoxy floors, ample closets, a balcony and a deeded parking spot, on the ninth floor of a 10-story building with a video intercom, bike room and roof deck. Nia Casilla, Rockaway Properties, 646-712-0400; rockaprop.com
Costs
Common charges: $1,179 a month
Taxes: $627 a month in abated taxes
Pros
Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the ocean and bring in lots of light. A full renovation was completed in the past year.
Cons
The tax abatement ends in 2024. The commute to Manhattan takes over an hour.
Given the fast pace of the current market, some properties may no longer be available at the time of publication.
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