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What $475,000 buys in NYC right now

Five apartments, five NYC neighborhoods

By Valeria Ricciulli

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 $475,000.

A bedroom with white walls, a hanging planter, hardwood floors, and a glass sliding door that leads to a balcony.
A bedroom with a medium-sized bed, a wardrobe, hardwood floors, a chair, and hardwood floors.
A living room area with a brown couch, a chair, a rug, and a round wooden coffee table.
A living room area on the left and a kitchen with grey cabinetry and a marble island on the right. Jesse Armas, courtesy of Compass
Bushwick

In Bushwick, this studio is asking $490,000. It has one bathroom, a large closet, a dishwasher, hardwood floors, and in-unit washer/dryer, as well as a private balcony. The building allows pets and has an elevator, a bike room, a roof deck, and a gym. Common charges amount to $517/month. It’s located on Harman Street, between Irving and Wyckoff avenues, near the L train at DeKalb Avenue and a short walk to Maria Hernandez Park.

A living room area with hardwood floors, a white and orange rug, a light brown couch, a wooden coffee table, and light purple walls.
A bedroom with a medium-sized bed, hardwood floors, two windows, and a ceiling fan.
A balcony with a table and two chairs.
A living room area with light purple walls, a wooden dining table with chairs, and hardwood floors. Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Bay Ridge

This Bay Ridge two-bedroom co-op is up for grabs for $485,000. The 900-square-foot apartment has one bathroom, a large living room area, five closets, two balconies, and in-unit washer/dryer. Maintenance charges are $746/month. It’s located on 88th Street, between Gelston Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway, near the R train at 86th Street and a walkable distance to McKinley Park.

A kitchen with wooden cabinetry.
A bathroom with beige tiles.
A living room area with a light grey couch, a rug, hardwood floors, a wooden coffee table, and a planter.
A bedroom with grey walls, hardwood floors, two windows, and a medium-sized bed. Courtesy of Halstead Real Estate
Jackson Heights

This one-bedroom co-op in Jackson Heights is asking $469,000. The 865-square-foot apartment has one bathroom, a large living room area, two walk-in closets, a dishwasher, and a garden. The building has an elevator, a common roof deck, a bike room, and a common laundry room. Maintenance charges amount to $822/month. It’s located on 73rd Street, between Broadway and 37th avenue, near the 7, E, F, M, and R trains at Roosevelt Avenue-Jackson Heights.

A bedroom with hardwood floors, white walls, and a large window.
A living area with hardwood floors and white walls. RISE Media, courtesy of the Corcoran Group
Upper East Side

Asking $475,000, this Upper East Side studio co-op has one bathroom, a dressing area, several closets, and a dishwasher. The building allows both cats and dogs and has an elevator, a bike room, a gym, and a common laundry room. Maintenance charges are $903/month. It’s located on East 79th Street, between York and First avenues, near John Jay Park and the 6 train at 77th Street.

A kitchen with white cabinetry and tiles.
A living room area with hardwood floors, a round glass dining table with two chairs, and a red rug.
A bedroom with a medium-sized bed, a rug, hardwood floors, a wooden desk with a green chair, and two windows.
A living area with hardwood floors, a colorful rug, a dark grey couch, and a glass dining table. Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Midtown

And, finally, this one-bedroom co-op in Midtown is up for grabs for $499,900. It has one bathroom, a large living room area, hardwood floors, and four closets. The building allows both cats and dogs and has an elevator and a bike room. Maintenance charges amount to $1,224/month. It’s located on West 54th Street, between Seventh Avenue and Broadway, mere steps from the B, D, and E trains at Seventh Avenue, and a six-minute walk to Central Park.

Poll

Which NYC apartment would you choose for $475,000?

This poll is closed

  • 22%
    Bushwick
    (231 votes)
  • 13%
    Bay Ridge
    (140 votes)
  • 9%
    Jackson Heights
    (98 votes)
  • 12%
    Upper East Side
    (125 votes)
  • 42%
    Midtown
    (447 votes)
1041 votes total Vote Now

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