We kick off our NYC open houses for December 19 and 20 with this brand-new Prospect Heights listing. A winning location near Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park is the main draw. But it gets even better inside, starting with a remodeled kitchen chefs will love. It boasts designer appliances, including a dishwasher, plus plenty of cabinet and counter space. The steam shower and radiant floors in the bathroom are a nice touch. It’s all in a prewar co-op that offers generous purchasing rules and keeps monthlies under $800. Contact a StreetEasy Expert on the listing for further details. (StreetEasy Experts are agents with proven experience in a particular building or area.)

This sharply remodeled West Village 1-bedroom offers a little more flexibility than most co-ops. It’s a sponsor unit, which means no board approval is required. It’s all brand new inside, from the hardwoods to the kitchen (with dishwasher). A sliding barn door and plenty of closet space provide functionality, while two decorative fireplaces add pop. A StreetEasy Expert can be reached on the listing for more info.

Imagine the freedom of eating outside, working outside, or just chilling in your own backyard. Rare in Manhattan for sure, and that’s the allure of this Carnegie Hill 2-bedroom/2-bath. The floor-through unit has caught the eye of more than 145 StreetEasy shoppers. It features exposed brick and two decorative fireplaces, plus in-unit laundry and a remodeled kitchen. But it’s that decked, private yard that’s turning heads. Contact a StreetEasy Expert on the listing for more information.

Our next NYC open house for December 19 and 20 brings us to Clinton Hill. This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex at the boutique Steuben & Park condo features both a balcony and private yard. The apartment runs 946 square feet, with a rec room/bedroom and washer/dryer downstairs. Upstairs finds the kitchen, a living room with exposed brick and a fireplace, and a master suite with access to the yard. For more details, a StreetEasy Expert can be reached on the listing.

In historic Stuyvesant Heights, this brownstone makes a fitting final stop on our tour of NYC open houses for December 19 and 20. The 2-family townhouse preserves its architectural roots alongside beautifully remodeled kitchens and baths. There’s a 3-bedroom owner’s duplex and a garden-level rental, all with original features that exude character and charm. (Think decorative fireplaces, pocket doors, ceiling medallions, and more.) Solar panels makes this home energy-and-cost-efficient as well as gorgeous. For more information, reach out to a StreetEasy Expert on the listing.