For our first NYC apartment for $600K or less, we head to the Lower East Side’s expansive East River Co-ops. True to the complex’s name, check out that balcony overlooking the East River and Williamsburg Bridge! At 800 square feet, this is a lot of real estate for the price. Besides the large balcony, other features include a foyer entry, an eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, and a sizable corner bedroom with two exposures.

Our first stop in the East Village is this renovated 1-bedroom. Exposed brick, high ceilings, and big windows give it a loft-like vibe. The open kitchen sports a dishwasher and granite counters, with pendant lights highlighting a long breakfast bar. And you will not feel cramped in that large bathroom. This NYC apartment for $600K is part of a well-maintained co-op with generous purchasing and sublet rules. In addition, all utilities and taxes are included in the low monthlies.

Here’s another outstanding unit in the East River Co-ops. It’s a high-floor 1-bedroom with a balcony and an oversized picture window, again overlooking the river. A very generous floor plan offers a foyer entry, dining area, and big living room with two exposures. The windowed kitchen has a dishwasher and plenty of room to eat-in. There’s also great closet space: four altogether, including a walk-in in the spacious bedroom.

Our next NYC apartment for $600K is an exceptionally well-appointed studio at the St. Mark. This post-war co-op boasts a great location where the East Village meets Greenwich Village. The unit is designed for streamlined comfort, with a wall of windows and a Murphy bed with built-in storage. A remodeled, high-end kitchen with dishwasher is neatly tucked to the side. Well done!

Our final stop is a 1-bedroom in the Hillman Co-op. It’s a reliable Lower East Side complex with a gym, laundry, and landscaped grounds. This NYC apartment for $600K — considerably less, actually! — features beamed ceilings and hardwoods. There’s also a gracious foyer entry with closet, a very sizable bedroom, and a windowed eat-in kitchen. Low monthlies help put this home in reach for many buyers.