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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 $500,000.
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Ditmas Park
For $515,000, this cheery Ditmas Park one-bedroom has a ton of perks: a roomy living area, a “flex room,” a dishwasher, and five closets. There are also nice details like French doors, original hardwood floors, and penny tile floors in its bathroom. The co-op comes with a common laundry room but accepts only cats. Monthlies are somewhat high at $823/month.
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Midtown East
On East 57th Street, a one-bedroom co-op is up for grabs for $495,000. The spacious unit comes with a living area, one and a half bathrooms, plank wood floors, and its own private terrace. The building comes with an indoor/outdoor saltwater pool, a gym, and a common laundry room. Maintenance charges are notably high, at $3,547.37/month (perhaps because it’s a land-lease building.)
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Midwood
Meanwhile, in Midwood, a two-bedroom co-op is asking an even $500,000. The sweet apartment comes with a spacious living area, a dishwasher, hardwood floors throughout, and, most importantly, a private terrace. Plus, the building, located on East 17th Street, has a common laundry room. Monthlies are $998/month.
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Morningside Heights
On La Salle Street in Morningside Heights, this one-bedroom co-op is on the market for $498,000. The 724-square-foot unit has a spacious living area and six closets. It’s located close to the bustling 125th Street thoroughfare, and the building has amenities like a playground, a day care, and a gym.
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Jackson Heights
Finally, this charming one-bedroom co-op right outside the Jackson Heights Historic District is asking $520,000. It has a curved window wall in its bedroom, a roomy living room, and crown moldings. The building comes with a common roof deck, a common laundry room, and a bike room. Maintenance charges come in at $866/month.
Poll
Which NYC apartment would you choose for $500,000?
This poll is closed
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17%
Ditmas Park
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15%
Midtown East
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21%
Midwood
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19%
Morningside Heights
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25%
Jackson Heights
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