First up on our NYC open house roundup for May 16 and 17 is this Murray Hill apartment full of marvelous period charm. With high, beamed ceilings overhead and gorgeously preserved parquet hardwood underfoot, there’s plenty to admire about this true 1-bedroom home. But that’s not all: it’s a corner unit, meaning there’s a plethora of oversized exposures giving you city views across multiple vantage points in the massive sunken living room. There’s even a dedicated dining area right off the chef’s kitchen — a true New York City luxury!  

Feast your eyes on this fabulous Fort Greene studio full of character. A working wood-burning fireplace anchors the impressive living space, which also boasts crisp molding on top of the 11-foot-ceilings and an antique pier mirror set between two gigantic windows. The open kitchen abounds with modern conveniences and double-height cabinetry. Bonus: the floor plan easily converts into a 1-bedroom with the addition of a wall, or even a curtain sectioning off the sleeping alcove. 

You won’t believe how refined this Yorkville 2-bedroom is. The grand foyer sets the tone with its generous wall space, where you could affix statement-making wallpaper as shown in the listing photos. From there, breeze through the arched doorway to the sunken living area, illuminated by a gigantic window sandwiched between two built-ins. Both bedrooms come with en-suite bathrooms for optimal convenience and privacy. And speaking of the bathrooms, they benefit from swirled marble vanities and gleaming subway tile. 

Back to Brooklyn we go to check out this beautiful 1-bedroom abode. Wainscoting along the living room walls create the perfect integrated frames for statement artwork. A gorgeous galley kitchen comes equipped with a top-of-the-line stainless steel stove and a dishwasher for easy cleanup. The home’s one bedroom is sunny and stunningly spacious, with room enough for a king-sized bed plus a full desk setup. And we can’t say enough about the ideal Brooklyn Heights location, just steps away from the waterfront Promenade.

Last but certainly not least on our NYC open house roundup for May 16 and 17 is this pretty Prospect Heights pad, which comes with so many delightful designer features it’s impossible to choose our favorite. Is it the handsome herringbone hardwood floors, which create an enchanting throughline across the unit? Or is it the dreamy light blue backsplash, which creates an inviting atmosphere in the open kitchen? Come to think of it, it’s definitely the original Art Deco ironwork window guards, which add elegant whimsy to every single room in the unit.