What $875,000 buys in NYC right now

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 $875,000.

Courtesy of Douglas Elliman

Kips Bay

This posh one-bedroom co-op on East 24th Street in Kips Bay is up for grabs for $875,000. Some of its highlights include a kitchen with porcelain countertops and golden drawer knobs, modern light fixtures, and large windows with views of the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings. There’s also a dishwasher and in-unit washer/dryer. Monthlies are hefty, at $1,683/month.

Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

Upper West Side

A one-bedroom with a pastel palette on West 73rd Street is also on the market, asking $895,000. The cute apartment comes with restored herringbone hardwood floors, as well as checkered tiles and Caesarstone counters in the kitchen. It also has five closets, a dishwasher, and a relatively spacious living area. The building has a common laundry room and roof deck, but it doesn’t allow dogs.

Mike Tauber/Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Chelsea

This one-bedroom co-op in Chelsea is on the market for $872,000. It has many nice details, including its arched entryways and sunken living room. It comes with a dishwasher, four closets, and five windows. The building itself has a common laundry room, a rooftop garden, and accepts pets. A major plus is its location; just steps from the A, C, and E trains at 23rd Street and an 11-minute walk to the High Line.

Travis Mark for Sotheby’s International Realty

Midtown East

Right in front of the United Nations headquarters, this bright 1,000-square-foot apartment is asking $860,000. The one-bedroom co-op unit has huge windows, a spacious living room, a small dressing room, and one and a half bathrooms. There are also three closets and a dishwasher. The building comes with a common laundry room, and fancy amenities like concierge and a golf simulator. Monthlies are, therefore, high at $2,431/month.

Courtesy of the Corcoran Group

Upper East Side

Finally, on East End Avenue, this charming one-bedroom co-op on East End Avenue is asking $850,000. It comes with a balcony with views of the East River, and other highlights include a spacious living room, crown and baseboard moldings, and herringbone hardwood floors. The kitchen has quartz counters and comes with a dishwasher. Monthlies are quite high at $2,666/month, and the building has a laundry room and a gym.