With Labor Day marking the unofficial end of summer and a crispness in the air that lets us know autumn is approaching, we’re gearing up for fall in New York. There’s so many great neighborhoods across the city that are prime for basking in the beauty of fall foliage, not to mention the restaurants with autumnal menus (hello, all things pumpkin spice). So if you’re looking to live in one of NYC’s prettiest fall neighborhoods for under $1 million, you’ve come to the right place.

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Price $795,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Park Slope

Located in a landmarked brownstone at the corner of 6th Avenue and Prospect Place, this stylish 1-bedroom corner residence in Park Slope is full of charm and eclectic finishes. The living room is bathed in natural light from three exposures, featuring a decorative marble fireplace, high ceilings, hardwood floors, a large bay window that overlooks a magnolia tree (perfect for leaf-peeping), and stunning red arched pocket doors. The spacious L-shaped kitchen is equipped with carved wooden cabinets, a Miele dishwasher, and a Liebherr refrigerator, and leads to a dining area with another bay window. The oversized bedroom accommodates a king-sized bed and has built-in shelving, a decorative fireplace, and windows facing a garden.

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Price $689,000
Space 2 beds, 2 baths
Neighborhood Inwood

In Inwood, this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom co-op — spanning 1,200 square feet — blends Art Deco charm with modern updates. The foyer leads to a dedicated dining area and a large windowed kitchen with granite countertops and a suite of stainless steel appliances that includes a Samsung oven and refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and a deep sink. The sunken living room boasts a trio of windows that gaze onto the tree-lined street below. In the primary bedroom, there’s a renovated en-suite bath with sunset and winter views of the Henry Hudson Bridge and Palisades. Seven closets provide generous storage space, and the building offers lots of perks that include a rooftop terrace, an interior garden, and laundry rooms. 

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Price $815,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Greenwich Village

This cozy 1-bedroom in Greenwich Village is the perfect place to cuddle up during cooler days and is just two blocks away from Washington Square Park. The spacious living room has a wall of west-facing windows that allow for plenty of natural light, along with built-in cabinets for cleverly concealed storage space. The kitchen is equipped with white cabinets, tile flooring, and stainless steel appliances. A pocket door leads into the bedroom, complete with two closets — one being a walk-in — and an en-suite bathroom. A 24-hour doorman, gym, children’s playroom, and a landscaped and furnished roof deck with Wi-Fi are among the building’s perks.

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Price $499,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Carnegie Hill

Charm, character, and location are just three reasons to consider making this 1-bedroom in Carnegie Hill your next home. The sunlit living room is flush with hardwood floors, large windows, high ceilings, and a decorative fireplace. The windowed kitchen is adjacent and has a pass-through to the dining nook. The bedroom is equally well lit and full of charm, while the bathroom is a moody dark blue color with white fixtures. Situated along East 93rd Street, this tree-lined block is a beauty in the fall and is a mere two blocks from Central Park, where fall foliage rivals anywhere else in Manhattan.

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Price $459,000
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Riverdale

If Riverdale is on your radar, this revamped 2-bedroom at Skyview is worth considering. The 950-square-foot apartment offers stunning views of the Palisades and the Hudson River and it’s within close range of Van Cortlandt Park, one of the city’s largest parks and one of the most beautiful when the leaves start changing colors. As for the apartment, you get a spacious living room, a windowed kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, two sun-soaked bedrooms, five closets, and a large balcony. There’s no shortage of amenities at Skyview, including an Olympic-sized outdoor pool, a gym, multiple tennis courts, a dog park, and more.

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