This Carroll Gardens 2-bedroom starts our NYC open house round-up on a soothing note. This dreamy residence is awash in pleasing neutral colors, from the white brick walls, to the light oak floors, to the two black wood-burning fireplaces. While original features — like the gorgeous French doors off the living room — haven’t been touched, spaces like the kitchen and laundry nook have been modernized for convenience. Throw in a private terrace and you’ve got yourself the perfect home for entertaining, relaxing and living well.

Spread out in this airy 2-bedroom Williamsburg duplex. A modern, open kitchen gives way to a generous living area and sweet, sunny bedroom. Head up the sleek floating staircase to find the second bedroom and bonus den space. This area benefits from elegant, custom-built walnut shelves and can easily be used as a home office or reading room.

Located in vibrant and exciting Chelsea, this 1-bedroom home is the sweetest solo spot. The heart of the home is its massive living and dining area. Options abound for decorating, but we’re quite partial to arranging a dining nook in front of the bright exposures, as seen in the listing photos. From there, walk through the stately French doors to enter the sizeable bedroom, which comes with an enviable walk-in closet.

There’s so much to love about this 1-bedroom Brooklyn Heights home. Gleaming parquet floors provide an elegant touch throughout, while large windows flood every corner with natural sunlight. More desirable details include the spacious king-size bedroom and retro-inspired statement tile in the bathroom. But perhaps the most attractive feature of this dwelling is its price tag. Listed for $360,000, this spot would make the perfect starter home for one lucky buyer (though an all-cash purchase is required). Our advice? Run, don’t walk to take advantage of this rare opportunity!

We end our tour of NYC open houses for May 13 and 14 with drama and grandeur. Walk through the front door and immediately be swept off your feet by the high ceilings, wall of windows and dual-colored exposed beams. Head to the kitchen, where chic blue-gray cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances await you. Marvel at the unique curved vanity and luxe, textured shower tiles in the warm-toned bathroom. And of course take advantage of the home’s access to the neighborhood’s super-exclusive namesake, Gramercy Park.