Price $399,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Windsor Terrace

Take a deep breath and enjoy the space inside — and around — this Windsor Terrace 1-bedroom. It’s 850 square feet and resides in a 160-unit co-op complex surrounded by lawns just blocks from Prospect Park. A large foyer entry features convenient double closets, the bedroom is plenty big enough to fit a king-size bed, and the low monthly maintenance of $643 includes all utilities, including cable and internet. Abigail Palanca at Compass is the seller’s agent.

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Price $389,000
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Prospect Heights

This oversized studio right on Grand Army Plaza is a prime example why the $400K price point is so competitive. More than 100 StreetEasy shoppers have called this this listing, from Gene Keyser at Compass, a favorite. The location is stellar, and so is the configuration: An easily separated sleeping area allows the unit to live more like a 1-bedroom, with an arched entryway and a windowed kitchen with dishwasher. There’s laundry in the building, too.

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Price $425,000
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights

Listings on the Fruit Streets of Brooklyn Heights are almost always winners! More than 70 shoppers like the treed views of Plymouth Church across the street from this sunny and pet-friendly Orange Street studio, which has been outfitted with new windows, hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. The incredible location is just one stop from Manhattan, with the 2, 3, A and C trains right nearby. Natalie Rabaa at Brown Harris Stevens is the sellers agent.

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Price $400,000
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Calling a cute little studio a “jewel box” may be cliche, but that doesn’t mean it’s not exactly the right description! This adorable Upper West Side unit sits in a prime location on West 85th Street, and it’s the perfect combo of prewar charm and modern makeover with whitewashed-brick, a decorative fireplace, high ceilings and a renovated kitchen with breakfast bar. Pets and pied-à-terre use are OK, says listing agent Brian Meier at Christies International.

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Price $399,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Inwood

Manhattan buyers looking for space and value turn their eyes uptown. This Inwood 1-bedroom runs an ample 750 square feet and features French doors, a large living room and bedroom, loads of closets, great light, a windowed bathroom, park views and Hudson River breezes. Enjoy the parks and open spaces of this unique Upper Manhattan neighborhood, or hop the nearby 1 and A trains for easy access downtown. Kari Kaplan at Douglas Elliman is the listing agent.

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