Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photo: Compass
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.
An almost “Oops, all Brooklyn” week.
Photo: Compass
A one-bedroom co-op in a landmarked building with all the limestone and elaborate cornices you might require. The Hillhurst is park-facing, though this unit is not — but what you lose in views you gain in quiet. And still so much to love: A foyer leads to a spacious living room with oversize leaded windows and glass built-ins. On the room’s south side, a windowed eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. Off the other side of the living room is the corner bedroom with dual exposures and floor-to-ceiling closets. The bathroom could use an update but is serviceable. The building is steps from Prospect Park and well located in terms of Park Slope hot spots. (Are people still going to Pasta Louise?) Monthlies are $1,075, which gets you a private storage unit, a live-in super, an elevator, laundry, and bike parking. The building is also pet-friendly. I’d book a tour just to snoop.
Photo: Corcoran
Still in Park Slope, this time in a nice slice of a brownstone that’s an avenue off the park. The hardwoods in the condo really sing here, as does the light from the corner lot. The living room is bright though slightly narrow and gains even more light from the window in the open kitchen. The rooms flow well. (I can’t speak to the current owner’s preference for cobalt — but it’s especially dominant in the kitchen.) The primary bedroom is spacious, with oversize south-facing windows and room enough for a king. The second bedroom is currently configured as a walk-through home office, but alternate floor plans show a renovation that could make it a small secondary — likely child-size. (There is a closet in the office already, so the idea’s not that wild.) The bathroom is simple — subway tile and a window. Though there isn’t one right now, you’ll have permission to install a washer-dryer. The place also comes with roof rights, though I am not inclined to sit at the table they’ve Photoshopped up there. Taxes and fees are humane at $1,181, though the building is no-frills. Just a walk-up, but once again on a Goldilocks floor — just two flights up.
Photo: Compass
A nicely renovated one-bedroom co-op. The living room is long, though a little narrow. The brick doesn’t overwhelm, and the windows offer tree-line views. (It’s also courtyard-facing, which means quiet.) The open kitchen off the living room is slight but comes with a vented range — a nice touch — and updated appliances. The hardwoods are lovely. There are French doors to the bedroom, which is king-size and offers decent storage, but the real attraction is the terrace. Small but lovely — big enough for two loungers or a loveseat. The bathroom has been redone and is all marble, which feels luxurious if a bit sterile. No tub, though. Maintenance is $1,733 and comes with a bike room and laundry. You’re walking to the second floor. Nicely located — the Museum of Natural History and restaurants galore all nearby.
Photo: SERHANT
And we’re back in Brooklyn. A one-bedroom co-op on Adams Street in the much-maligned (misunderstood?) Downtown Brooklyn. The place has nice parquets throughout, which are showcased in the light and airy living room. It’s currently set up with a dining area, but I would save that space for more proper seating and instead put my table in the eat-in nook off the kitchen that also comes with nice built-ins. The kitchen itself has been recently renovated, with extra-tall cabinetry and pale-olive tile. The bedroom is oversize and windowed (dual exposures), and it has closets. The bathroom is classic prewar, and I like the soft-gray tiling. Monthlies are $1,357, and it’s one of those sprawling old buildings, so it gets you a decent spread of amenities: a doorman, a bike room, an elevator, laundry, a live-in super, a parking garage, and storage. You’ve got your choice of transit, though it’s all a little bit of a walk. Gage & Tollner is a ten-minute walk — become a regular and get acquainted with their rolls.
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