True 3-bedrooms can be difficult to come by in NYC, and this one is a verifiable Brooklyn gem. If you love historical details, this building — which was formerly the Brace Bridge Hotel, where the Brooklyn Dodgers often stayed while competing for baseball glory — has many. The apartment itself spans 1,450 square feet and opens into a bright and homey living room with great city views. The space has wide-plank oak flooring and beautiful built-in shelving. The three bedrooms are bright, while the kitchen has tiled backsplash, marble counters, a suspended range hood, a gas cooktop, and a double wall. There’s also a designated dining area that connects to the living area via French doors.

Here’s a truly adorable 2-bedroom in Morningside Heights, one of StreetEasy’s 10 NYC Neighborhoods to Watch in 2025. The apartment gets a ton of light, while the high ceilings lend the space an airy feeling. The primary bedroom is connected by French doors to the living area, and the second bedroom offers charming exposed brick. A bright window illuminates the kitchen, which has enough space for a small dining table and chairs. What’s more, the unit is located in a pre-war building with an elevator, live-in superintendent, and good proximity to Columbia University.

This Gramercy Park home captures the essential loft feel, but with a much more livable and comfortable environment. Let’s start with the kitchen, which is pretty much as chic as a New York kitchen can be. It’s got quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and space for a dining area, but the best part is the kidney-shaped center island. The living room has white brick walls, a barrel-vaulted ceiling, and gorgeous wood floors. A glass wall with a wrought-iron frame connects the living room to the first bedroom. In the pre-war building dating back to 1900, residents have access to a roof deck and two full-time porters.

We found another rare 3-bedroom, and this time it’s a gorgeous carriage house in Carroll Gardens. The home is 20 feet wide and starts with a lovely foyer facing the staircase, with its original banister. Amazingly, there are two bright and sunny living rooms, one on each side of the first floor. In between is the kitchen, boasting marble countertops, a custom walnut bar, and a wine refrigerator. All three bedrooms are on the second floor, while down below, there’s a large English basement suitable for many different purposes. If all that’s not enough, there’s a beautiful back garden off the dining area, and the front yard has a stunning Japanese maple tree.

This 2-bedroom has the perfect amount of Brooklyn charm, starting with the living room, where a curved alcove with two windows looks out onto the scenic Park Slope street. The room flows into the kitchen, which has stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and a notable amount of cabinet space. In addition to the two bedrooms, there’s a large lower level with a half-bathroom that can be used as a third bedroom. To seal the deal, the bright and cozy home also has a backyard patio.