For some first-time buyers, location may be more important than space—and if that’s the case, this East Village studio, asking $475,000, might just be the perfect place. It’s not particularly big, but it does have some nice perks, including a built-in Murphy bed—no need to worry about fitting a futon in here—and a wood-burning fireplace. Monthlies are also low, with maintenance coming in at $592. It’s located on St. Mark’s Place at First Avenue, so a prime location.

There are a lot of lovely details packed into this Harlem two-bedroom, listed for $499,000. The apartment has a cozy vibe thanks to muted green paneling in the living room, and decorative molding in the formal dining room. Big windows let in plenty of light, and the apartment also comes with a dishwasher and several closets. It’s located on West 142nd Street, close to the 3 train at 145th Street.

A spacious one-bedroom in the upper Manhattan enclave of Hudson Heights is asking just $515,000. The roomy apartment opens up into a large foyer, with a big living room (with its own terrace), eat-in kitchen, and master bedroom with two closets also part of the package. The unit also has a small, windowless “home office” that the current occupants use as a nursery. Maintenance comes in at just under $1,000/month.

Jackson Heights is chock full of nice apartments that are priced right for those on the hunt for a starter home, including this large one-bedroom listed for $430,000. The co-op is plenty spacious: It has a big living room, eat-in kitchen, and tons of closet space in its one bedroom.

“Nice things in small packages” would certainly apply to this studio apartment in Flatbush, which is listed for $338,000. Though the apartment itself isn’t huge—it is a studio, after all—it does have a nicely sized kitchen that’s big enough for a small table and chairs, with lots of cabinet space and even a dishwasher. If you don’t need a ton of space but love to cook, this may be the place for you.

Ditmas Park is known for its sprawling, lovely Victorian houses, but you can find deals on slightly less sprawling, but still quite lovely, co-op apartments. The perfect example is this quirky two-bedroom condo that has just listed, asking $539,000. The 900-square-foot unit has a space for a home office (who doesn’t dream about that these days?), a walk-in closet, a dishwasher in its eat-in kitchen, and a roomy living area. Two ceiling fans with leaf-shaped blades are fun, and there are rustic touches like reclaimed wood, exposed brick, and a wall covered with a repurposed tin ceiling.