Our tour of NYC open houses for May 8 and 9 begins where Greenwich Village meets Union Square. This duplex co-op features a long brick wall with a decorative fireplace. An open kitchen with dishwasher orients the breakfast bar toward the main living space. The new bathroom is crisply finished in subway tile. Spiral stairs lead down to the bedroom. Contact a StreetEasy Expert on the listing page for details. (StreetEasy Experts are agents with proven experience in a particular building or area.)

We head to Prospect Heights next for another great duplex. But there’s a different reason nearly 100 StreetEasy shoppers call this home a favorite. Check out the 500-square-foot private yard! Summer fun, here you come. Inside, the whitewashed 2-bedroom boasts a fireplace and blond hardwoods. There’s lots of storage and a dishwasher in the kitchen, too. Plus, monthlies at this pet-friendly co-op are under $900. For more info, reach out to a StreetEasy Expert on the listing.

Bed-Stuy is home to some of the city’s greatest housing stock. When you marry a historic brownstone with a modern makeover, you get this: temptation! A gracious stoop leads to this gorgeous NYC open house for May 8 and 9. A foyer entry with closets and accent wall sets the tone. So do herringbone floors, bay windows, and an original fireplace. The rest is modernized to the hilt, including central air and in-unit laundry. And out back, there’s a private terrace! Reach out to a StreetEasy Expert on the listing to learn more.

Affordable Yorkville comes through again. This 1-bedroom overlooks one of the Upper East Side’s best residential neighborhoods. The gut-renovated kitchen is the centerpiece. It boasts a breakfast bar, stone counters, and high-end appliances. They include both a dishwasher and a wine fridge. Living room built-ins make storage a dream. The co-op has laundry, a bike room, and parking. Contact a StreetEasy Expert on the listing for more on this NYC open house for May 8 and 9.

The heart and soul of downtown is best expressed with listings like this one. It’s our last NYC open house for May 8 and 9, and it’s a prize. A converted mercantile factory delivers this 3-bedroom/2-bathroom condo. With 1,700 square feet and a private elevator to take you there, it will delight loft lovers. Industrial-era doors, floors, and fixtures enhance the space. And modern amenities include a dishwasher, washer/dryer, and central air. Jay Glazer at Corcoran is the seller’s agent.