The weather may not agree, but it’s almost the official start of spring — and there are few things better than watching NYC’s green spaces come alive with verdant plants and vibrant flowers. To mark the spring equinox, we’re checking out five apartments that are not only stunning, but located near prime spots for reveling in spring blooms. We’re talking the Upper East Side, Prospect Heights, and more, all for less than $1 million.
On the Upper East Side, this storied 1-bedroom co-op is as charming as it is breathtaking. The living room is a vintage lover’s dream with original hardwood floors, a wall-encompassing custom bookshelf, and a nearby dining nook with more built-in bookshelves, a large mansard window, and sculptural slanted walls. The kitchen is cozy and creative with its abundance of slate blue cabinetry, high-end appliances from brands like Sub-Zero and Miele, a sink crafted with Italian brass, and a breakfast island with Carrara marble countertops. The cozy bedroom is nestled on the first floor, while a wooden staircase leads to the second floor where there’s a den with a skylight. The apartment is less than a block away from the Park Avenue mall, where the tulips come to life in the spring, and less than two blocks away from Central Park.
Kick back and relax in this stylish East Village abode that touts a private 300-square-foot terrace that’s perfect for enjoying the warmer weather. The home spans across two levels, connected via a beautiful spiral staircase. The upper level accommodates the living room — complete with exposed brick walls, two large windows, and a closet — and one of the apartment’s two full bathrooms. The second level gives way to the dining area, the open kitchen, the bedroom, another bathroom, and access to the patio. The home is conveniently located just a half-block from Tompkins Square Park, where the daffodils and tulips bloom during this time of year.
The arched windows and doorways, custom built-in bookshelves, high ceilings, and rich hardwood doors steal the show in this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom in the Flatiron District. The floorplan is flexible, though it’s already optimized for convenience with a large sunlit living room, windowed all-white kitchen, and sizable bedroom with a walk-in closet. The building is mere feet away from Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building, where you can snap an Instagram-worthy shot of the landmark framed by cherry blossoms this spring.
Take the aerial tram over to Roosevelt Island not only for this vibrant 2-bedroom condo, but to catch the annual cherry blossoms on the island’s West Promenade. As for the apartment, you get 800 square feet of space, natural light, and skyline views courtesy of its oversized windows. The open kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter and cabinet space, as well as a breakfast bar. The living and dining area showcases views of the East River and park-like scenery below, and both bedrooms are light-filled and spacious.
This elegantly designed 1-bedroom in Prospect Heights boasts a generously sized living and dining room, high ceilings with recessed lighting, a sleek kitchen with wood cabinetry and quartz countertops, and large windows that allow for plenty of natural light. A set of French doors just off the living room leads to a den that can be used as a home office or bonus room. The primary bedroom can easily fit a king-sized bed and is equipped with a walk-in closet. The building is conveniently located just two blocks from Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for its world-famous cherry blossom display.
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